Telangana

The Congress government plans to revive the Pranahita-Chevella project by merging it with Kaleshwaram. The redesigned plan bypasses coal zones in Adilabad, reduces costs by Rs 2,000 crore, and uses existing Kaleshwaram lifts for water transfer from Thummidi Hatti to Yellampalli

Two senior CPI (Maoist) leaders, Chandranna and Prabhath, surrendered before Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy, ending over four decades underground. The State Police said 427 Maoists have surrendered in 2025 under the government’s rehabilitation policy

HyCan 2025, India’s largest pet festival, will be held on November 8–9 at OM Convention, Narsingi. Featuring dogs, cats, and fish displays, the event also launches GHMC’s ‘Safe With Dogs’ campaign and the National Canine Bravery Awards

Dr B R Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) signed an MoU with TCSiON to launch the Integrated Job Achievement Programme for degree students from 2025–26. The initiative aims to enhance employability through industry-led modules, mentoring, and practical learning experiences

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe storm over the Bay of Bengal, with the IMD issuing red and orange alerts for Telangana. Heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms are expected across several districts, including Hyderabad, over the next three days

The race for Congress District Committee president posts has intensified across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad, with over 90 applications filed. Many new entrants have joined the race, while senior leaders stayed away citing internal disputes and financial issues

A 5 km bicycle rally was held in Mancherial to mark Police Commemoration Day, with DCP A Bhaskar and ACP R Prakash participating. The event paid tribute to police martyrs who sacrificed their lives while serving the nation’s internal security.

Cyclone Montha has disrupted 132 trains under the South Central Railway zone, with 107 cancelled and several diverted or rescheduled. Train services to coastal Andhra towns were worst affected. SCR officials assured full refunds and continuous safety monitoring

RPF constable Susmitha saved passenger Sadula Manideep from falling under a moving train at Kacheguda station. The quick action by Susmitha, railway staff Govinda Rao, and the train manager prevented a tragedy. The passenger escaped unhurt

An office subordinate at a Zilla Parishad High School in Gangadhara mandal, Karimnagar, was found to have sexually assaulted several minor students. Police booked him under POCSO, BNS, and IT Acts. The headmaster was suspended for not reporting the offence

Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt inaugurated an online Open House at the City Armed Police headquarters in Khammam as part of Police Commemoration Week. Students learned about modern policing equipment, cybercrime detection, and dog squad operations during the event

A 45-year-old patient, Ranga Reddy, received a life-saving kidney transplant at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. Doctors performed the world’s first kidney transplant using the CMR Surgical Robot, ensuring quicker recovery and fewer complications compared to traditional surgery

Following an alert from the National Dam Safety Authority, the irrigation department has decided to empty the Singur Dam to carry out urgent repairs. The dam, which supplies water to Hyderabad and Medak, will remain dry for nearly two years

A man named Mujeeb from Musheerabad died after being hit by a speeding train between Sanjeevaiah Park and James Street stations in Hyderabad. He was crossing the tracks with friends when the accident occurred. Police are investigating the case

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed preparations as Cyclone Montha approaches Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana. Railway zones were told to activate war rooms, ready emergency teams, and ensure passenger safety while keeping train services running with minimal disruption

A 53-year-old farmer from Mohala village in Nirmal district ended his life, reportedly due to heavy debts after suffering losses in cotton cultivation. Police said he had borrowed from a bank and local moneylenders, and an investigation is underway.

Anganwadi workers across Telangana are struggling financially as the Congress government has not cleared pending rents, programme bills, and allowances for several months. Workers say they are spending from their own pockets to keep centres running, despite meagre monthly wages.

Cotton farmers from Madaram village in Nalgonda district blocked the Hyderabad highway with cotton bales on Tuesday, protesting TRR Cotton Mill’s suspension of crop purchases. The agitation disrupted traffic for two hours before police intervened and persuaded farmers to disperse.

BRS chief and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Tuesday paid floral tributes to senior leader and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao’s father, T Satyanarayana Rao, who passed away due to age-related ailments. KCR consoled family members and offered condolences.

The Headmaster and an office subordinate of ZPHS Kurikyala in Karimnagar were suspended after allegations of the subordinate’s misbehaviour with girl students. Officials found the Headmaster guilty of concealing the incident and failing to report it, prompting swift administrative action.

A day after BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao highlighted auto drivers’ woes, Minister D. Anasuya (Seethakka) took an autorickshaw ride in Jubilee Hills to defend the Congress government, claiming its welfare schemes benefited both drivers and women passengers.

A controversy erupted after Congress candidate Naveen Yadav’s father, rowdy-sheeter Chinna Srisailam Yadav, was seen campaigning with Minister D Anasuya (Seethakka) in Jubilee Hills. The Congress clarified he attended the event before police issued bind-over orders against him.

Senior CPI (Maoist) leader and Telangana State Committee member Bandi Prakash alias Prabhat, associated with the movement for over 45 years, reportedly surrendered before DGP B Shivadhar Reddy on Tuesday. Prakash earlier led the Singareni Workers’ Union and held key organisational posts.

In view of Cyclone ‘Montha’, South Central and Southern Railways have rescheduled multiple long-distance trains scheduled for October 28, including major services from Chennai and Bengaluru to Howrah, Visakhapatnam, and Kharagpur. Passengers are advised to verify timings on NTES/IRCTC.