Telangana

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao criticised the BJP and Congress for inaction on BC quota hikes, highlighting their parliamentary majority. He credited K Chandrashekhar Rao for championing BC rights and urged both national parties to act through constitutional amendments, not street protests

A firecracker godown on the outskirts of Andole-Jogipet town in Sangareddy district was completely destroyed in a blaze, though no casualties were reported due to its remote location. Officials suspect fire safety lapses led to the incident.

ASBL celebrated its 10th anniversary at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, King Koti, in partnership with Nritya Priya Dance Academy. The event featured classical Kuchipudi performances, Lord Krishna-themed presentations, and felicitations of cultural icons, highlighting ASBL’s commitment to nurturing India’s cultural heritage

The Enforcement Directorate has booked several Full Fledged Money Changers in Hyderabad for operating without valid RBI licences. Despite surrendering their licences earlier this year, some firms continued illegal forex operations using forged documents.

Telangana’s higher education council plans to revamp PG courses to improve employability and scrap irrelevant programmes. Initiatives include regional innovation clusters, AI-driven governance, digital learning platforms, and strengthened dual-degree programmes in partnership with global universities and industries

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao accused Telangana’s Congress government of intimidating investors and fostering a “gun culture” in the cabinet. They highlighted stark differences from the previous investor-friendly BRS regime and demanded a CBI probe

The Dandari-Gussadi festival in Adilabad is a vibrant celebration of tribal culture, dance, and matchmaking. Unmarried men perform traditional dances to attract prospective brides, while rituals and skits reflect both heritage and contemporary issues.

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy reviewed South Central Railway development projects at Rail Nilayam, Telangana. He urged officials to expedite works, including Secunderabad station upgrade under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aiming to meet passenger needs for the next 50–60 years

The Konda Surekha controversy has reignited caste tensions within the Telangana Congress, with Backward Class leaders alleging systemic bias and unequal disciplinary action. The episode, compounded by recent protests and public dissent, has exposed what many perceive as Reddy dominance in party affairs.

Azim Premji University has opened admissions for 2026 undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Bengaluru and Bhopal campuses. Courses span sciences, humanities, social sciences, education, development, economics, health, and sustainability, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world application

SCR has intensified security and crowd control at major railway stations ahead of Diwali. Multi-agency teams, holding areas, helpline booths, and late-night bus services have been arranged to ensure safe and smooth travel for festival-bound passengers

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has proposed a Rs 100 hike in examination fees for 2026, citing high fees by AP BIE and CBSE. The Board also extended the deadline for corrections in students’ data to October 21

Hyderabad resident Mohammed Ahmed was lured to Russia under a job offer but forced into the Russian Army. Following previous deaths of Telangana youth in the conflict, his family seeks urgent intervention from the Indian government for his safe return

BRS working president KT Rama Rao assured Padma Shri Darshanam Mogulaiah of full medical assistance and legal support to settle his land dispute. Concerned over the folk artist’s health, KTR also arranged treatment at L V Prasad Eye Institute

Paloncha-based Nava Limited has won the Rotary India National CSR Award 2025 for the Southern Region. The company was recognised for its contributions to health, education, and livelihood projects that created a positive and sustainable impact on society

Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav warned the Congress government that BC communities would revolt if it failed to provide 42 per cent reservation. He accused the party of misleading people with false promises and demanded legal protection for the quota

A 21-year-old, C Shiva Kumar from Ibrahimpatnam, died in a late-night road accident on Shamshabad Road when an unknown vehicle hit his bike near Kishanguda flyover. Police have registered a case and are investigating to identify the vehicle

The bandh called by the BC Joint Action Committee saw full support across the erstwhile Medak district. Political parties including BRS and CPI(M) joined protests in Siddipet and Sangareddy, demanding that the State government push for the BC Bill in Parliament

A man from Gerre village in Dahegaon mandal of Kumram Bheem Asifabad district hacked his nine-month pregnant daughter-in-law to death for marrying his son against his wishes. Police have booked the accused, his wife, and another daughter-in-law

A four-year-old boy, Nikhil Teja, drowned in an uncovered water sump near his anganwadi school in Gachibowli. Parents discovered the body after he failed to return home, prompting police to register a case and send it for postmortem examination

A statewide bandh was observed in Telangana against the High Court's interim stay on 42 per cent BC reservation in local body polls. Political leaders from Congress, BRS, and BJP joined protests, while dharnas disrupted bus services across the State

The NHRC has issued a notice to Mancherial DCP A Bhaskar seeking an ATR within four weeks over the suicide of BJP Vemanapalli mandal president Eta Madhukar. The move follows public outrage and raises concerns over political intimidation and human rights violations.

The ‘Bandh for Justice’ demanding 42% reservation for Backward Classes paralyzed Telangana, with roads deserted and commercial activity halted. BRS leaders staged rallies and sit-ins, warning of seri

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for neglecting farmers, scrapping welfare schemes, and failing to procure paddy amid floods and unseasonal rains. He accused leaders of indulging in petty power disputes instead of addressing the agrarian crisis.