Telangana

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.

BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar criticized Ministers D Seethakka and Jupally Krishna Rao for neglecting the backward Sirpur (T) constituency. During his visit to Kagaznagar villages, he highlighted the lack of basic infrastructure and services, including drinking water and road connectivity.

A 26-year-old from Medipally and son of local Congress leader Enugu Ramesh Reddy, tragically died of a heart attack in London. Having moved to the UK two years ago for higher studies, he had recently secured employment and a work visa.

Pole Chandrasekhar was shot dead by an armed robber at a gas station while working part-time. His grieving family sought government help to bring back his body. BRS leader Harish Rao extended support

In a tragic incident in Ranga Reddy district, a 48-year-old woman named Yellamma was allegedly killed by her son Srikanth after she refused to give him money for alcohol. Police registered a case and are investigating the incident

Despite repeated warnings, poaching and rituals during Dasara have endangered Telangana’s State bird, the Palapitta, as hundreds were caged or tied for display. NGOs rescued a few, but enforcement remains weak even as the species faces alarming population decline.

Residents of double-bedroom houses in Rameshwarpally, Kamareddy, staged a road protest demanding drinking water after going without supply for 20 days. They alleged neglect by officials and warned of intensifying their agitation if water was not provided soon.

Former MP Anjan Kumar Yadav hit out at Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, saying the Congress high command would decide the Jubilee Hills bye-election candidate. Defending his claim, he cited his seniority and questioned why other leaders’ families could hold multiple posts.

BRS leaders, led by T Harish Rao, slammed the Congress government for stalling TIMS at LB Nagar. They highlighted ignored plans, delayed medical colleges, and unmet healthcare commitments, warning of public unrest if work doesn’t resume

The Centre has sanctioned four new Kendriya Vidyalayas for Telangana following efforts by former Khammam MP Nama Nageswara Rao. The schools will come up in Kothagudem, Mulugu, Wanaparthy, and Jagtial, raising the state’s KV count to 39.