Telangana

BC Hakkula Sadhana Samithi staged a protest in Kothagudem demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi enact legislation to ensure 42 percent reservation for Backward Classes and include it in the 9th Schedule.

Telangana is set for a record Kharif harvest of 148.30 LMT from 68 lakh acres, but warehouse shortage threatens procurement. With FCI and private stocks already full, farmers, millers, and traders face storage crises, urging government intervention

A press meet at the BJP State headquarters in Hyderabad turned chaotic when leaders of Backward Classes organisations clashed over a disagreement regarding the display of photographs. The altercation, which occurred in the presence of senior leaders including R Krishnaiah and N Ramchander Rao, escalated into a physical confrontation before being brought under control.

Four members of a family, including two children, were killed in Kamareddy district when a tipper lorry coming from the wrong direction collided head-on with their electric two-wheeler. Two died on the spot, and two others succumbed in hospital.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused both the Congress and the BJP of betraying Telangana’s interests and ignoring people’s issues. He criticised Rahul Gandhi and Revanth Reddy, and urged voters to support Maganti Sunitha in the Jubilee Hills by-election.

With Diwali shopping in full swing, Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn citizens about rising online scams involving fake shopping links, malicious apps, and phishing messages. Officials urge people to stay alert, avoid unverified links, and report any suspicious activity immediately

Sangareddy: The district police on Wednesday seized 260 kg of dry ganja worth Rs 1.30 crore from two cars transporting the contraband from Odisha to Maharashtra. Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by S-NAB Inspector Nageshwar Rao and Munipally Sub-Inspector Rajesh Nayak intercepted the vehicles at Kamkole toll plaza on National Highway 65 […]

A government teacher from Siddipet has documented 51 suicides in Veluru village, most involving small farmers facing debt, crop losses, or family distress. His book Veluru Atmahatyala Gosa highlights the worsening agrarian crisis and calls for counselling and government support.

A Sangareddy-based NGO, Raghu Arikapudi Seva Trust, built a permanent house for Odisha’s ‘Tree Man’ Gunithram Jena, who planted over one lakh trees across 10 villages. Founder Arikapudi Raghu said he will add a kitchen and washroom soon

An 11-year-old government school student escaped a kidnap and assault attempt by an auto driver in Hyderabad’s Mirchowk. She jumped from the moving auto, sought help, and locals caught the accused, who is now in police custody

BRS working president KT Rama Rao calls for a united all-party effort to secure constitutional BC reservations, urging BJP and Congress to act in Parliament. He criticizes Congress and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for inconsistent policies and pledges BRS support to BC organisations.

Sangareddy-based NGO RAST has built a permanent home, Prakruthi Nilayam, for Odisha’s ‘Tree Man’ Gunithram Jena, who planted over 1 lakh trees in Jajpur district. The two-room house supports his ongoing environmental efforts with future kitchen and washroom additions.

Minority voters in Jubilee Hills expressed anger at the Congress for failing to deliver on promises made before the last elections. Residents complained of halted welfare benefits, pending pensions, and worsening civic conditions since the Congress came to power two years ago

Mahindra Group’s new cultural festival ‘Roots’ debuts at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, on November 22. The event features artists like Raghu Dixit Project, Swarathma, Alif, and Gotte Kanakavva, celebrating India’s folk traditions with a youthful, contemporary twist

South Central Railway set a record by earning Rs 1.08 crore from ticket checking on a single day. During the festive rush, 16,105 ticketless or irregular travellers were fined across six divisions, marking the highest-ever revenue in SCR’s history

The Telangana Drug Control Administration has made testing for toxic solvents Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol mandatory in all oral liquid drugs. The move strengthens quality checks after recent syrup-related deaths, warning strict legal action for violations

After being declared brain dead following an accident, 33-year-old technician Srikanth’s organs were donated by his wife under Telangana’s Jeevandan scheme. His heart was transported from KIMS to NIMS in 17 minutes through a green channel, saving lives

BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind accused BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and late Maganti Gopinath of shielding drug users in the Jubilee Hills constituency. He alleged that the BRS was indulging in sympathy politics ahead of the bypoll and blamed it for fake voter enrolment.

Mallojula Venugopal Rao, Maoist spokesperson, and 60 others surrendered in Gadchiroli, marking a major blow to Left-Wing Extremism. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis welcomed them into mainstream society, calling it a key step towards peace and development in the region

KTR described the Jubilee Hills by-election as a fight between a decade of BRS development and two years of Congress misrule. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha filed her nomination, seeking to continue her late husband’s work for the constituency.

A teacher at a government school in Koutala mandal allegedly assaulted a student for failing to read English alphabets. The child’s parents filed a complaint, and education officials have promised disciplinary action following an inquiry.

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu has issued an externment order against rowdy sheeter K. Naveen Reddy of Abdullapurmet for his repeated involvement in violent offences. He has been asked to explain why he should not be barred for six months.

A 35-year-old woman was allegedly raped and robbed aboard the Santragachi Special Express between Guntur and Peddakurapadu on Monday night. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt for the accused, who fled after jumping off the train.

A2H Chess Academy will conduct a children’s chess tournament at Kukatpally on October 19. The event will have categories from under-6 to under-16. For registrations, participants can contact S Subba Raju, FIDE Arbiter, at 9866702431