Telangana

Telangana’s 341 ginning mills have boycotted Cotton Corporation of India tenders, protesting new procurement rules that they say are impractical and harmful to business. The standoff, amid heavy rain damage, threatens to push cotton farmers into a deeper financial crisis.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused both the Congress and BJP of betraying Telangana, alleging that neither helped the State despite winning multiple Lok Sabha seats. He likened Modi and Revanth Reddy’s bond to “Chote Bhai, Bade Bhai,” calling their rule anti-Telangana.

Former Minister T. Harish Rao urged the State government to implement 85% reservation for Telangana students in PG medical management seats, accusing it of neglecting local students. He also sought cancellation of the current admission notification and a fresh GO protecting Telangana’s interests.

Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad on Sunday, flooding major roads and colonies. Traffic came to a standstill as returnees from Dussehra holidays struggled through waterlogged streets and congested routes across the city.

A 27-year-old man from Siddipet died by suicide after officials reportedly denied funds under the Indiramma Illu housing scheme, citing deviation from the approved plan. The victim had borrowed heavily to construct the house. Police have registered a case.

Tension gripped Hyderabad’s Chaderghat area after eggs and stones were allegedly hurled at a Durga idol during an immersion procession late Saturday night. Police rushed reinforcements, controlled the situation, and continued patrolling on Sunday to prevent any further disturbance

BRS leader KT Rama Rao condemned the deaths of seven children in Madhya Pradesh after consuming toxic cough syrup, demanding strict action. He also criticised BJP's Double-Engine Sarkar model, citing corruption in Gujarat and Maharashtra as examples of systemic failure

KUN United Hyundai’s ‘Dussera Delivery Delight’ at Shaikpet saw customers take delivery of new cars amid festivities. Guests enjoyed activities like magic shows, 3D photography, and nail art, alongside a DJ performance and a lavish food buffet

HMWSSB is set to commence works on the Godavari Drinking Water Supply Project Phases 2 & 3, which will augment 300 MGD of water for Hyderabad. The project includes pipelines, treatment plants, and Musi river rejuvenation, to be completed in two years

District police and CRPF officials extended humanitarian aid to tribal families in flood-affected villages of Cherla mandal, Kothagudem. With support from Nestlé, groceries were distributed to 120 families.

Alumni of Singareni Collieries High School, Rudrampur, from the 1991–2001 batch reunited at CER Club for a Silver Jubilee celebration. The event was filled with emotional moments as former students met their teachers and peers after 25 years. T

While the regular employees have not been paid for the month of September, the Congress government failed to credit salaries for the part-time and outsourcing staff for the last three months, placing them under severe financial hardships

A Bihari labourer was injured while laying a Mission Bhagiratha pipeline at St. Mary’s High School in Kothagudem when soil collapsed on him inside a trench. His condition is reported to be stable.

Mancherial district witnessed two violent incidents resulting in the arrest of 13 individuals. In Kondapur village, a quarrel at a wine shop escalated into an assault on a youngster, while in Mandamarri, a group of youths attacked two men who confronted them over traffic violations.

A tense situation unfolded in Vadiyaram village, Medak, when two men were caught attempting to steal a motorcycle. The accused duo were beaten by locals, and in a shocking escalation, one of them was doused with petrol and set ablaze.

In a dramatic rescue operation near Edupayala temple in Medak, two youths from Kukatpally were saved after being swept away by the swollen Manjeera river. The incident occurred during an idol immersion ritual when one youth slipped and another followed in an attempt to save him.

A Hyderabad couple, Mir Sami Ali and Yasmeen Begum, allegedly killed their seven-year-old niece, Ummehani Sumaiya, by throwing her into an overhead water tank. Police traced the body and arrested the couple, who reportedly confessed to the crime

The Singur multipurpose project in Sangareddy district has recorded its highest-ever inflow of over 200 TMCft, surpassing a 27-year-old record. Despite the surge, only 17.741 TMCft was stored due to restrictions imposed by the National Dam Safety Authority.

In a significant political development ahead of the local body elections, the BRS district unit in Medak welcomed several defectors from BJP and Congress. Former Minister T Harish Rao, who received them alongside ex-MLA M Padma Devendar Reddy, criticised the Congress-led government for misgovernance and alleged neglect of rural administration.

Amid criticism from Congress MLAs and farmers over alleged bias in the Regional Ring Road alignment, Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy announced the formation of a Ministers' Committee to address concerns. The revised six-lane road aims to tackle future traffic congestion, with work expected to begin in January 2026.

Bhongir MP C Kiran Kumar Reddy strongly criticised Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor for making what he called baseless accusations against Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. Responding to Kishor’s remarks about Bihar DNA, Reddy accused him of stoking regional sentiment for political gain.

The Telangana government has announced a fare hike on city bus services in Hyderabad, effective October 6, with increases ranging from Rs 5 to Rs 10. The revision aligns with its plan to deploy 2,800 electric buses by 2027 and reduce pollution within the Outer Ring Road.

Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has completed cross-examinations of two MLAs accused of defecting from BRS to Congress. While the MLAs deny the charges, BRS advocates presented video evidence and affidavits.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s remark comparing the DNA of Telangana and Bihar residents has triggered widespread criticism, including from Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar. In a televised interview and viral video, Kumar called the statement humiliating and inappropriate, asserting that party affiliation should not shield such behavior.