Telangana

Election officials have completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. A total of 569 Ballot Units and Control Units, along with 610 VVPATs, were allocated across 407 polling stations.

Forest and Endowments Minister Konda Surekha met AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud to discuss the fallout from the police action at her residence. The Congress leadership assured her of full support and an amicable resolution

A dramatic police attempt to arrest Minister Konda Surekha’s aide has triggered a political storm in Telangana, exposing deep divisions within the Congress Cabinet. Allegations of corruption, caste bias, and interference in Medaram Jathara contracts have intensified tensions, with Surekha and her family accusing senior leaders of conspiracy.

The Telangana High Court disposed of a lunch motion petition by BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and Maganti Sunitha, who alleged large-scale irregularities in the Jubilee Hills voter list. The court observed that the Election Commission was already addressing their objections as per law

The AKV (Andhra Kala Vedika) elections in Qatar saw a clean sweep by the panel backed by Gottipati Ramanaih, which secured 73 per cent votes. The highly charged contest among Telugu NRIs is seen as a prelude to the upcoming TKS elections.

Kothagudem police have launched Chaitanya (Fight Against Drugs), a month-long campaign to curb narcotic abuse in the district. Awareness drives, raids, and rallies are being conducted across mandals, with SP B Rohith Raju urging public participation to combat drug addiction

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for making a mockery of constitutional morality and democratic values in Telangana. He condemned Reddy's Supreme Court petition in the Cash-for-Vote scandal, alleging the Congress government destroyed accountability, ethics, and public conscience

About 140 Maoists, including Central Committee member Takalapalli Vasudeva Rao alias Ashanna, alias Rupesh and DKZC Maad division in-charge Ranitha, are set to surrender before Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai in Jagdalpur. Their surrender is expected to weaken Maoist operations in Bastar.

Nalgonda police arrested three individuals for felling and smuggling 166 high-value sandalwood trees from six farms in the district, valued at Rs 1.66 crore. Three key suspects remain at large. Police seized 11 logs, motorcycles, and mobile phones.

The BC Joint Action Committee has called for a statewide bandh on October 18, demanding 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes in Telangana. BC Welfare Association leaders emphasised that the protest is a non-political movement for justice and national awareness.

Forest Department task force in Adilabad seized teak timber worth Rs 90,000 in Gundala village, Echoda mandal. Smugglers fled the spot after felling trees. A case has been registered and investigations are underway to apprehend the offenders

BJP district president N Venkateshwar Goud alleged police negligence in the abetment of party leader Eta Madhukar’s suicide case in Mancherial. He claimed the accused, including a relative of the Neelwai SI, were moving freely due to police inaction and bias

District Election Officer R V Karnan inspected polling arrangements for the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11. He directed officials to ensure essential amenities like ramps, toilets, and lighting, with special focus on PwDs and senior citizens

Police in Adilabad destroyed 41.9 kilograms of banned ganja seized in 18 cases at Zakranpalli, Nizamabad district. The contraband, both dry and fresh, was burnt in the presence of a disposal committee including Additional SP Surender and SI Hakeem

BC leaders in Khammam met leaders of major political parties urging support for the October 18 Telangana bandh demanding 42 percent reservation for BCs. Leaders of BRS, BJP, TDP, CPI, CPM and ML parties pledged support for the protest

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha has taken an early lead in the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign, urging voters to support her as they did her late husband Maganti Gopinath. Rival candidates are expected to start campaigning after Diwali

BRS leaders Talasani Srinivas Yadav and V Srinivas Goud warned the Congress government against holding local body elections without securing 42 per cent BC reservations. They urged participation in the October 18 statewide BC bandh and criticised Congress for mishandling the caste census

The Supreme Court dismissed Telangana’s plea challenging the high court’s stay on a government order providing 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in local bodies. The court allowed elections to proceed under the existing reservation, leaving pending petitions for the high court’s consideration

The Amara Raja Group launched the third edition of its ‘Better Way Awards’ to honour rural entrepreneurs and innovators. The awards feature three categories with Rs 3 lakh each, and applications are open until November 20 on the company website

KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for AYUSH UG courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS) under Competent Authority Quota. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from October 16 to 18 at tsbahnu.tsche.in

A 65-year-old woman, Venaganti Rajeshwari, died after being electrocuted at the Kondagattu Anjaneyaswamy temple in Jagtial. Her family alleged negligence by temple authorities and delayed medical response. A monkey was earlier electrocuted at the same spot

Filmmaker DS Kannan conducted a masterclass at Annapurna College of Film and Media, teaching students about screenplay structure, character development, and Indian storytelling. He also shared practical tips on pitching ideas, planning action sequences, and collaborating in the film industry

The Heartfulness Organisation has launched the Heartfulness Academy of Research and Innovation (HARI), India’s first greenfield private deemed university. Guided by Daaji’s vision, HARI begins in 2025 with Agriculture and Horticulture programmes; admissions are now open

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board meeting was postponed after MLA Sri Ganesh and MP Etala Rajender walked out, protesting the denial of voting rights. The meeting was to discuss key road projects, while Karkhana residents staged a protest over road widening