Telangana

TGSRTC will operate special buses from residential colonies, gated communities, townships, hostels and colleges in Hyderabad for groups of 30 or more travelling together during Dasara. The facility aims to help passengers avoid crowded bus depots and ease festival travel

BRS cadres staged a rasta-roko in Bheemaram of Mancherial district over alleged unscheduled power outages in Chennur constituency. They said erratic supply was affecting farmers and crops, blocked the Nizamabad-Jagdalpur highway and were detained by local police.

Three police officials in Karimnagar, including a Thimmapur Inspector, LMD SI and constable, were suspended over corruption allegations. The action followed a report into claims that they demanded Rs 1 lakh to release vehicles seized for alleged illegal earth mining

A CRPF jawan from the 39th Battalion was killed and three others were injured after a sand-laden lorry crashed into their DCM van on NH-163 near Pasara Forest Check Post in Mulugu district.

Amarchinta Police have reportedly registered non-bailable cases against farmers and some political leaders for allegedly releasing water into the Jurala Left Canal without official permission to save standing crops. The action follows a complaint by irrigation officials and comes amid political support extended to the protesting farmers by the BRS.

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh leaders, along with Union ministers, extended greetings to Indian Air Force personnel and their families on Air Force Day, praising their courage, professionalism and sacrifices in defending the nation and responding to humanitarian emergencies and disasters

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the alleged inappropriate behaviour of Congress MLA Malreddy Rangareddy towards a woman on an RTC bus and also criticised the alleged detention of journalist Rekha by Cyber Crime police over her reporting on allegations involving the Chief Minister's family.

A 70-year-old man was allegedly killed by his son during a property dispute in Dooskal village of Rangareddy district.

More than 71.23 lakh voters have been cleared for inclusion in Telangana's final electoral rolls after the disposal of notices issued during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. BJP has urged the Election Commission to conduct field re-verification of around 1.63 lakh electors linked to high-density households with 15 or more voters registered at the same address.

A delegation of BRS MLAs and former legislators will attend the Bathukamma celebrations being organised by the Emirates Telangana Cultural Association (ETCA) in Dubai on October 11.

BRS MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy has denied allegations that he threatened fellow legislator Kadiyam Srihari during the Telangana Assembly's monsoon session and urged the Ethics Committee to review the complete video footage before arriving at a decision.

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy was stopped by Delhi Police while heading to Barakhamba Road Police Station to express solidarity with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was detained during protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) baseline test has revealed weak learning outcomes among primary school students in Telangana, particularly in mathematics and language competencies.

The BRS criticised Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao over remarks concerning Srisailam water and liquor production. Harish Rao alleged the government prioritised liquor revenue, while Krishna Rao said his remarks were misquoted and concerned drawing water into the Dindi project.

Journalists from Warangal East staged a flash protest at Pochamma Maidan junction, alleging intimidation by followers of Wardhannapet MLA KR Nagaraju. They condemned the reported burning of an electronic media organisation’s effigy and demanded an apology from Nagaraju.

BRS MLC Desapathi Srinivas accused the Congress government of ignoring farmers’ distress and mishandling the power crisis. He also questioned arrests of BRS leaders, alleged political motives and sought development of a Telangana Martyrs’ Colony in Hyderabad or Fourth City.

Congress faces uncertainty over preparations for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ MLC election, with questions over voter enrolment and campaign activity. The entry of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s associate Mendem Kiran Kumar has added another dimension to the party’s election strategy

The state transporter will operate 7,000 special buses across the State to cater to the increased passenger demand during the Dasara festival. The corporation has also revised fares for special services on select peak-travel days, while regular services will continue to charge normal fares.

Tai Bazari fee collection from street vendors continues in Jalpally nearly a year after its merger with the GHMC. Vendors allege they are being charged Rs 50 a day, higher than the prescribed tender fee, and question the practice.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Office will use special software to verify educational certificates submitted for enrolment in two Graduates’ Constituencies ahead of the 2027 elections. Existing electors must also submit fresh Form-18 applications as rolls are prepared afresh.

Tension gripped Siddipet on Wednesday after Congress and BJP workers clashed over the alleged burning of a flex banner of Prime Minister Narendra Modi near the Gandhi statue.

Telangana’s electorate is expected to fall from 3.38 crore to around 2.70 crore after the Special Intensive Revision. More than 71 lakh notices have been cleared, while Form-7 applications and fresh enrolment requests are being processed before final publication.

Parvathi Talvar is turning discarded cornhusk into sustainable handmade products while training rural women artisans in Karnataka. At a Hyderabad workshop, she is teaching participants how agricultural waste can be transformed into flowers, baskets, décor and other creative products.