Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for allegedly misusing police to intimidate farmers protesting urea shortages. He condemned police presence at a farmer’s house in Rajanna Sircilla, warning the Congress government against filing cases on farmers.

Former MLA Jajula Surender and BRS leaders criticised CM Revanth Reddy for ignoring farmers' distress in flood-hit Yellareddy. They demanded Rs 1 lakh per acre relief, free fertilisers, and condemned his remarks comparing farmers in urea queues to people waiting for tickets.

A man in burqa and a woman triggered panic at a private medical college in Karimnagar after entering female bathrooms and attempting theft. Attendants detained them and handed them over to police. Investigation into the unusual disguise is underway.

A Telangana farmer, Manuka Laxman, who went viral after hitting himself with a chappal for voting the Congress, has been booked by police. He blamed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the urea crisis. Congress leaders lodged the complaint

A leaked phone call of BJP Siddipet president Bairi Shankar Mudiraj asking workers to back Congress leader Neelam Madhu in local body polls has triggered unrest. Party cadre are demanding his suspension, accusing him of anti-party activities

A minor girl from Aswapuram and a 35-year-old married man from West Godavari died after allegedly consuming pesticide at a lodge in Bhadrachalam, Kothagudem district. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the circumstances of their deaths.

Schools have been granted a 13-day Dasara holiday till October 3 and they will reopen on October 4. If students skip school on October 4, which is a Saturday, they can extend their vacation by two days and rejoin the classwork on Monday October 6.

Telangana’s farmers face a worsening urea crisis, with protests erupting across districts as fertilizer shortages hit critical Kharif crops. Black marketing, supply chain delays, and plant shutdowns have left 70.6 lakh farmers struggling, raising fears of lower yields and unrest.

The immersion of Ganesh idols in Bhainsa town, often seen as a communal flashpoint, concluded peacefully on Thursday night. Heavy security, CCTV surveillance, and drone monitoring ensured order, while Hindu and Muslim community leaders jointly marked the event, reflecting harmony.

Sreeja, currently ranked World No. 42 and India No. 6, and Snehit, World No. 106 and India No. 8, will be part of the national contingent

Jwala also announced her continued support for the development of fencing sport in Telangana State

Jatin Sharma shines with 124 not out in Lords victory against RJCC

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions across all zones in view of the Ganesh idol immersion procession on Saturday. The main procession from Balapur to Necklace Road will see restrictions, with key routes in South, Central, East, and North zones affected

The Civil Engineering Department of KGRCET organised a three-day national conference on sustainable water and waste solutions under the AICTE-VAANI scheme. Faculty and research scholars presented papers, with experts leading sessions. The valedictory session was attended by senior academic leaders

The Balapur Ganesh laddu, believed to bring prosperity, will be auctioned on Saturday in Hyderabad. Since 1994, politicians, farmers, and businessmen have bid for it, with last year’s 21-kg ‘Bangaru Laddu’ fetching ₹30.01 lakh

Mercedes-Benz India has launched its ‘DreamDays’ festive campaign for October, offering tailored financial solutions, luxury experiences, and promotional initiatives to attract aspirational buyers. MD & CEO Santosh Iyer said the campaign reinforces the brand’s commitment to fulfilling the dreams of Indian customers

K Mohith Sri Krishna of Narayana Schools won the silver medal at the National-Level Gymnastics (Acrobatics) Championship in Dehradun. The Junior-level gymnast impressed against 200 participants from 12 states, highlighting both talent and perseverance

Amid mounting criticism over the urea shortage, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urged tighter inter-departmental coordination and proposed a Tirupati-style token system for farmers at PACS centres to ease distribution and prevent chaos. He also lauded officials for rain crisis management

Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu met UAE Minister Omar Bin Sultan Al Olama in Dubai and proposed setting up a joint AI R&D Centre in Hyderabad. He outlined Telangana's vision to become a global AI hub through projects like AI City and AI University.

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has set a firm deadline of December 9, 2027, for the completion of the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) works, emphasizing that no delays will be tolerated. He directed officials to ensure the completion of the remaining tunnel and instructed JP Associates to expedite the work with the necessary equipment.

Telangana High Court has sought the State government’s response to a petition by a teacher challenging the rule restricting maternity leave to two children. The plea cites constitutional violations and a Supreme Court ruling favouring extended maternity protection

Former Minister and senior MLA T Harish Rao visited the Ambedkar House in London, paying tribute to Dr B.R. Ambedkar, who once resided there during his student years.

Telangana High Court directed the State government to clarify why Hyderabad Traffic Police was issuing challans exceeding limits under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. The case arose after a petitioner challenged a ₹1,200 fine for triple riding, arguing it was unlawful

Telangana has sought Rs 16,732 crore in central assistance to address losses caused by heavy rains over two consecutive years. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao submitted the request to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking both pending and fresh aid.