Telangana

The Telangana Residential Social Welfare Teachers’ Union has urged the State government to implement the long‑pending decision to enhance remuneration for 2,399 part‑time teachers in SC Gurukul institutions.

BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy has demanded that the State government lift Godavari water through the Annaram and Sundilla barrages to meet irrigation and drinking needs, citing delays in repairs to the Medigadda barrage.

Former minister T Harish Rao urged constable job aspirants in Siddipet to focus on written and physical examinations and avoid mobile phones and social media until the November 29 test. He also inaugurated a free coaching centre named after K Chandrashekhar Rao

Hyderabad’s rowdy sheeters are increasingly using social media to project images of power and influence through flashy photographs, expensive cars and edited reels. Social workers warn that such content can glamorise crime and influence youngsters, prompting calls for closer online monitoring.

Telangana’s southwest monsoon is ending on a deficit note, with the State recording 615.3 mm rainfall against a normal 726.7 mm between June 1 and September 27. Sixteen of 33 districts remained deficient, while no major rain spell was forecast.

A school principal in Suraram was booked after allegedly attacking a teacher’s brother and another man with a knife following a confrontation over allegations of harassment. Both men sustained serious injuries, while police are separately investigating the teacher’s allegations against him.

Reports of a tiger sighting triggered panic in several villages of Vikarabad’s Parigi mandal after two cattle were attacked and killed at a gaushala in Basireddipally. Forest officials inspected the area, found no tiger signs and said the videos were unrelated.

A day after Ganesh idol immersion concluded, HMDA began dismantling, segregating and removing salvage waste around Hussain Sagar and other water bodies. About 100 carting specialists are working in three shifts across 38 immersion sites around the lake.

KNRUHS has withdrawn ST reservation benefits for 37 MBBS and BDS candidates after Tribal Welfare authorities found them ineligible under migration rules. Nine candidates who received provisional MBBS seats in earlier counselling rounds will have their allotments cancelled and seats included in the mop-up phase.

A 49-year-old biscuit trader was killed after a speeding lorry dragged his motorcycle at Medipalli crossroads in NTPC. In a separate incident, a driver died after a sand-laden lorry allegedly ran over him at Challur village in Veenavanka mandal

Gamblers from several northern Telangana districts are reportedly travelling to clubs in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district, where various card games are being organised. Sources allege operators lure punters with luxury facilities, while police say Telangana's jurisdiction limits action against the clubs

A 47-year-old farmer allegedly ended his life by consuming pesticide near the Chanaka-Korata irrigation project in Adilabad. Police said he had suffered crop losses for two years and was under financial stress after reportedly availing a Rs 15 lakh loan

BRS Working President K T Rama Rao watched Nani-starrer The Paradise at a Hyderabad theatre with party leaders and praised the film for portraying a struggle for existence and oppression. He also lauded Nani, Priyadarshi and director Srikanth Odela

A 29-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband during a family dispute in Bagh Lingampally on Sunday. Police said the accused attacked her with a grinding stone, causing severe head injuries, and fled the scene.

Energy Efficiency Services Limited will showcase India’s energy-efficiency and clean-energy initiatives at an international study tour in Germany. Its presentation will include Telangana’s LED streetlighting project, which replaced conventional lights and delivered significant energy savings, according to EESL records.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao, working president KT Rama Rao and BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao paid tributes to Konda Laxman Bapuji on his birth anniversary, recalling his role in the Telangana movement and his commitment to marginalised communities.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao accused the Congress government of suppressing dissent, targeting the poor and derailing development projects. He also questioned HYDRAA’s actions, criticised the Future City project and predicted K Chandrashekhar Rao’s return to power

As many as 3,895 Anganwadi teachers and helpers have been disengaged from service in two years, while 46 await Rs.29 lakh in benefits. Officials said payments were delayed due to incorrect bank account details and promised to resolve the issues soon.

A house ceiling partially collapsed in Ramayampet during a Ganesh immersion procession on Saturday night, allegedly due to intense vibrations from high-power speakers. A woman sustained a minor head injury after debris fell on her, leaving the family and residents shocked

Medak Collector Prathima Singh received the Paryataka Prathiba Award for efforts to improve tourist facilities and promote destinations in the district. She said 14 tourism spots would be developed as a circuit to attract visitors and generate employment.

Two persons drowned in Pedda Cheruvu at Rudraram in Siddipet district while immersing an idol on Saturday evening. Their bodies were retrieved after hours of search on Sunday morning. Police registered a case and shifted the bodies for postmortem

Two devotees of Lord Ganesha drowned during idol immersion at Pedda Cheruvu in Rudraram village of Siddipet district on Saturday.

A 23-year-old woman from Mancherial district allegedly died by suicide after being distressed over her husband dancing with another woman during a Ganesh immersion procession.

A Class X student from Alphores e-Techno School, Kothapalli, secured first place in a district-level science seminar and has been chosen to participate at the state-level.