Telangana

Several Congress workers, led by former Mallepally sarpanch Jagadishwar and his wife Shivaleela, joined BRS in Sangareddy in the presence of MLA Chintha Prabhakar. Leaders allege Congress threats failed, and many workers are returning ahead of local body elections

Vanapatla Kavitha from Anupuram village secured rehabilitation under the MMR project after nine years of struggle. Despite court orders and initial resistance from officials, she was allotted two guntas of land. The case highlighted administrative delays and legal defiance

Surmandal Hyderabad will present Swar-Milan, a two-day Indian classical music festival at Ravindra Bharathi on October 11–12. The event features Santoor maestro Rahul Sharma and flautist Pandit Rakesh Chaurasia and is dedicated to music patron Mohan Hemmadi

Heavy rains continued for the third day in Hyderabad’s southern parts, including Charminar, Shahalibanda, and Falaknuma. Several low-lying areas were flooded, and civic teams began clearing operations. Chandulal Baradari recorded the highest rainfall at 57.3 mm till Wednesday morning

During by-poll vehicle checks at Punjagutta, Hyderabad Police caught a man carrying Rs 4 lakh unaccounted cash and nine liquor bottles. The man, a real estate employee, failed to show valid documents. The cash was handed to Income Tax officials

Gudipally Subhash Reddy (44) allegedly committed suicide in Medak after accusing relatives of blocking the pathway to his house. He recorded a message requesting officials to open the route permanently. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Local body elections are set after 11 years in Bhadrachalam and Pinapaka constituencies. MPPs and gram panchayats, earlier exempted due to municipal upgrade plans and court cases, are now going to polls. Aspirants are preparing actively for these long-awaited elections.

Hyderabad’s roads have turned dangerous this monsoon, with potholes and broken surfaces making travel difficult. Despite GHMC’s claim of filling over 12,700 potholes, residents say poor planning and weak execution have left commuters struggling amid persistent rains

Hyderabad-based dialysis provider NephroPlus has crossed 500 centres globally, launching its latest clinic in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Operating across India and abroad, the company has created over 1,600 jobs in FY 2025 and continues expanding accessible dialysis care

A 30-year-old man, M Narender, died by suicide by setting himself ablaze in a hotel room at ECIL on Wednesday. Police suspect financial problems and stock market losses drove him to take the extreme step. Kushaiguda Police are investigating

KNRUHS has extended the last date for online registration for PG Medical Degree and Diploma admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2025–26. Eligible NEET PG 2025 candidates can apply online at https://tspgmed.tsche.in till 1 pm on October 10

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao blamed Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for three farmer suicides in Telangana this week, alleging that the Congress government has reversed the progress made under K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s rule, which had sharply reduced agrarian distress and suicides.

The National Academy of Cyber Security invites online applications from Telangana for government-certified cyber security and ethical hacking courses. Eligible candidates can apply for diploma to master-level programs with promising career prospects.

Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt inaugurated HPCL’s Stambhadri Police Welfare Filling Station near Konijerla police station in Khammam. The income from the bunk will support police welfare activities, and discounts are offered for payments made through the HP Pay app

A 22-year-old man from Karimnagar district died after falling into a pothole near Mamidipally in Sircilla district. The damaged road had caved in due to rains and heavy traffic. Police have registered a case following a complaint from the family.

A video from Dhoolmitta mandal in Siddipet shows a group of checkered keelback snakes patiently waiting for fish at an overflowing lake following heavy rains. Captured by a local resident, the clip has quickly gone viral on social media.

Telangana Drug Control Administration has issued an advisory to stop using cough syrups Relife and Respifresh TR, detected with toxic Diethylene Glycol (DEG). Authorities urge reporting possession, alert retailers, and freeze stocks to prevent risks to public health.

The rift between Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Laxman Kumar has been resolved following a conciliatory meeting convened by TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud. Prabhakar clarified his remarks were misinterpreted, reaffirming his long-standing friendship and political collaboration with Laxman.

Police deployed a large contingent and blocked roads at BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s Karimnagar residence following a feud with Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar. Dalit organisations protested, and MRPS warned of a siege if no apology is tendered.

A python sighting near the Sai Baba Temple at Chaderghat caused brief panic on Tuesday night. Traffic constable Venkatesh Nayak from Malakpet police captured the Indian Rock Python, which will be handed over to the Forest Department.

The ACB arrested two Drugs Control Administration officials and a private employee in Karimnagar for allegedly taking a ₹20,000 bribe from a medical shop owner. The officials had sent the private employee to collect the money, who was caught in a trap.

Hyderabad NGO Hyderabad Youth Courage President Mohd Salman accused the Congress Government of misleading minorities over the allocation of disputed graveyard land in Jubilee Hills and Erragadda, alleging repeated deceit and damage to religious structures in Kodangal constituency

Hyderabad software engineer Satish Reddy was honoured by DKMS Foundation India for donating his stem cells twice to save two blood cancer patients. Doctors and DKMS officials urged more Indians to register as potential stem cell donors

Young Birders’ Month 2025, led by Early Bird and WWF-India, invites schools and organizations across India to host bird-themed events in November to engage children with nature and biodiversity