Telangana

BJP leader and former joint convenor Cherka Mahesh resigned from the party ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the BJP leadership of colluding to mislead the public on Backward Classes reservations and other key issues

Two children, visiting their grandparents for Dasara celebrations in Enchagudem village of Mahabubabad district, drowned after accidentally slipping into an open agricultural well. Police retrieved both bodies and registered a case. The incident has shocked the local community.

Hyderabad will soon get its first science centre for government school students from slum areas. The Sir CV Raman Akshaya Vidya Science Centre, developed by the Akshaya Vidya Foundation and SCB, converts an old Tadbun Colony school into a modern science hub

The Telangana Congress government is likely to approach the Supreme Court after the High Court stayed a Government Order providing 42 per cent reservation to Backward Classes in local bodies. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy discussed legal options with party leaders and senior counsel.

Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli has launched 4NOTE, a new dining destination featuring four live kitchens—North Western Frontier, Oriental, Telugu, and European. Guests can enjoy authentic global flavours in an immersive, indoor-outdoor setting celebrating diversity and togetherness

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the BJP-led Centre of betraying Telangana’s water interests by supporting Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram-Banakacherla link project, warning that it would deprive the State of its rightful Krishna and Godavari water shares

Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Adilabad district sent selfies to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, demanding payment of arrears under the Congress government’s six guarantees. They alleged non-implementation of promised schemes and warned of public anger if dues remain unpaid.

Telangana High Court allows State Election Commission to conduct local body elections under existing reservation rules, staying GOs increasing BC quota to 42%. The court directs proportional seats as open category and sets timelines for counter and reply affidavits.

A woman in Hyderabad’s Punjagutta area allegedly strangled her 20-year-old son to death following a quarrel over money on Friday night. Police said the woman may have been assisted by others. An investigation is underway.

A 23-year-old software engineer from Gangadhara, Ippalapalli Ravalika, died after falling off a moving bike and being hit by another vehicle at Chepala Colony in Karimnagar. She was returning home from Hyderabad with a colleague who sustained injuries.

BRS leaders staged a protest in Siddipet by burning the effigy of Buttamgari Madhava Reddy, who challenged BC reservations in court. The protest followed the High Court’s stay on the government’s decision to implement 42 percent BC quota in local body elections.

NIT Warangal commemorated its 67th foundation day with a lecture by Dr. Sanak Mishra and reflections on its journey from REC to a premier technical institute.

The NHRC has ordered an inquiry into the alleged caste-based abuse and assault of tribal youth Sai Sidhu by police in Nalgonda district. The incident, linked to a protest over fertiliser supply, reportedly involved physical assault and threats by a sub-inspector and constables.

Three individuals were arrested in Jagtial for allegedly cheating investors through a mobile app named ‘META FUND PRO’, promising triple returns and luxury trips. Victims from Kodimial lodged complaints after the app was shut down and returns were not delivered.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association's junior selection committee has named the under-23 probables for the upcoming Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy championship. The squad includes promising players like P. Aman Rao, A. Avanish Rao, Harshit Choudhary, and more

A woman allegedly duped several women of Rs 18 to 20 crore in Sitaphalmandi, Hyderabad, promising high returns. Now residing in Patancheru, she reportedly assaulted victims who confronted her.

In Medak, BRS district president and former MLA M Padma Devendar Reddy launched the 'Baaki card' campaign, accusing the Congress government of failing to deliver on key election promises such as Rythu Bharosa payments, loan waivers, and incentives.

A significant imbalance has emerged in Telangana’s government and local body schools, with over 21,000 surplus teachers in some institutions while 7,346 schools face acute staff shortages. The Education Department is now working on redistributing teachers to address the disparity.

Telangana’s Godavari basin experienced an extraordinary hydrological year with record inflows from Maharashtra, yet poor canal infrastructure and delayed rainfall led to widespread kharif crop losses. Despite over 2,350 TMC of water entering the system, only a fraction was used for irrigation.

The Telangana School Education Department has announced the Summative Assessment-I schedule for classes I to X, with exams running from October 24 to 31. Results must be declared by November 3 and uploaded online by November 4.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao has criticised both the State and Central governments for failing to respond to the plight of 12 migrant workers from Telangana stranded in Jordan. He accused the Congress-led government of ignoring repeated appeals and failing to implement promised welfare measures for Gulf workers and NRIs.

Gudem village in Mancherial has not seen Sarpanch elections for over 30 years due to ST reservation rules, frustrating locals. Despite being a major pilgrimage site for Sri Satyanarayana Swamy, residents allege development has been neglected under special administration

Filmmaker and actor Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam has joined The Raptors as a co-owner in the Hyderabad Pickleball League. Along with Kaushik Manepalli and Divya Priyanka Reddy, Tharun brings his creativity and energy to the franchise ahead of the HPL’s debut season

BRSV activists distributed ‘Student Baki (dues) cards’ at Kakatiya University, highlighting Congress and Revanth Reddy’s unfulfilled promises on jobs, DSC tests, Vidya Guarantee, and fee reimbursements. Leaders warned that non-payment of Rs 8,000 crore dues affects thousands of students