Telangana

Dasara celebrations turned tragic in Chilver village, Medak, as 35-year-old Madaboyina Yadaiah drowned in an open agricultural well while swimming. He had returned from Beeramgudam to celebrate the festival. Police registered a case, and an autopsy was conducted

Telangana Congress MLA Bhupathi Reddy ignited a political firestorm with remarks questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longevity and invoking Lord Rama. In a video shared by BJP leaders, Reddy is heard saying, “If Modi dies, will Rama cease to exist?”

A deadly attack outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur left two civilians dead and several injured, with the suspect shot by police amid fears of explosives on his person. Authorities declared a major incident under the PLATO protocol, treating it as a potential marauding terrorist attack.

Vijaya Dasami was celebrated across Telangana with deep devotion and traditional fervour. Devotees thronged temples like Bhadrakali in Warangal, while prayers were offered at homes statewide. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy marked the occasion with Ayudha Puja.

BRS leaders K T Rama Rao and T Harish Rao extended warm Dasara wishes to the people of Telangana. Highlighting the festival’s cultural significance, they prayed for success, prosperity, and strength for all, celebrating the spirit of unity and tradition.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, highlighting the impact of Gandhian ideals on the Telangana movement. He said Gandhi’s perseverance continues to guide the journey of BRS, Telangana, and the nation

A leopard was spotted near Gundreddipally in Toopran mandal on Dasara, causing panic among locals. Forest officials have warned villagers to stay away from the area while monitoring the animal’s movements to prevent any conflict with humans

Defending champions Calicut Heroes, aiming to be the first team to defend the title, takes on Hyderabad Hawks

Hyderabad police raided a house in Bandlaguda and seized large quantities of illegal Karachi mehandi. Mohd Abdul Waseem, the accused, was manufacturing the cheap, unsafe product for market supply, raising consumer safety concerns

Senior Congress leader and former minister Ramareddy Damodar Reddy passed away at the age of 73 at AIG Hospital in Hyderabad. A five-time MLA from Nalgonda district, he had represented Tungaturthi and Suryapet constituencies and served as IT Minister during YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s tenure.

As the Congress government invites bids to repair the Medigadda barrage ahead of local body elections, its leaders revisit years of criticism against the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project. From Rahul Gandhi’s corruption allegations to Revanth Reddy’s calls for reconstruction and Uttam Kumar Reddy’s scathing remarks on financial waste, the KLIP remains a political flashpoint in Telangana’s irrigation narrative.

Hyderabad-led study has revealed alarming changes in the gut microbiome of India’s wild tigers, linking pollutants and human interference to compromised digestive health. Researchers warn the shifts could affect tiger immunity, fitness, and conservation outcomes across major reserves

Two years after the collapse of piers at Medigadda barrage, the Telangana government has initiated rehabilitation efforts by inviting EOIs for design proposals. The move, timed ahead of local body elections, follows damning findings by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA), which recommended urgent structural fixes across KLIP barrages.

The disqualification hearings against defected MLAs continued in the Telangana Assembly, with BRS advocates cross-examining Chevella MLA Kale Yadaiah and Rajendranagar MLA T Prakash Goud. The MLAs denied joining Congress and struggled to explain their absence from key BRS events.

The BRS has accused the Congress-led Telangana government of betraying minorities and implementing the BJP’s Waqf Act amendments. Party leaders announced mosque protests on October 3 to highlight unfulfilled promises, including the Minority Declaration.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao greeted the people of Telangana on Dasara, describing it as a festival of righteousness and collective progress. He highlighted its cultural significance alongside Bathukamma and Devi Navaratri, and recalled how Dasara’s spirit inspired the statehood movement

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy extended warm Dasara greetings to the people, describing the festival as a celebration of good triumphing over evil and a reflection of the state’s rich cultural heritage.

In Hanamkonda, a four-member gang running an illegal chit fund was arrested. Police seized cash, gold and documents. Over 28,000 people were cheated of Rs 11.39 crore. Police have frozen Rs 5.48 crore and urged public caution

Private professional colleges in Telangana, under the banner of FATHI, have announced a strike from October 13 over the release of only Rs. 200 crore in fee reimbursement dues ahead of Dasara. The institutions are demanding Rs.1,000 crore be credited by October 12, failing which they will suspend classes and launch protests.

In Hanamkonda, a four-member gang running an illegal chit fund was arrested. Police seized cash, gold and documents. Over 28,000 people were cheated of Rs 11.39 crore. Police have frozen Rs 5.48 crore and urged public caution

Khammam and Kothagudem districts are preparing for local body elections amid a pending court case. Thousands of polling stations have been set up, with reserved seats for ST, SC and BC communities. Police will provide three-layered security to ensure smooth polling

NCC Directorate of Andhra Pradesh & Telangana excelled at the All India Vayu Sainik Camp 2025 in Bengaluru, with a 38-cadet contingent competing in aviation and NCC events. CPL K. Udaya won bronze in Health & Hygiene

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has written an open letter to Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of contemptuous remarks against the judiciary, demanding an apology and written assurance not to repeat such comments, calling them an insult to advocates and citizens’ rights

Telangana police booked 336 human trafficking cases in 2023, standing second in India. They rescued 626 persons, including 604 women. Anti-Human Trafficking Units continue raids against gangs, aiming to make the State free from human trafficking, says Women’s Wing official