Telangana

Telangana launched its first Tourist Police Force to ensure visitor safety and comfort. Eighty trained officers will be stationed at major tourist spots across the State, following a week-long training at NITHM, Gachibowli, focusing on soft skills and emergency preparedness

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, completed over 300 kidney transplants in 36 months, contributing to 3,500 across its network. Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma attended the celebration honouring donors and patients, as doctors highlighted India’s growing burden of chronic kidney disease

Students of the Tribal Welfare Residential Sports School for Girls in Chegunta protested the absence of a mathematics teacher for Intermediate classes. The protest disrupted traffic, while officials said a replacement teacher would soon be transferred from Kondamallepally.

Wildlife experts have called on the Telangana government to protect the Indian Roller, the State bird, following its inclusion on the IUCN Red List. They highlighted threats from poaching, habitat loss, and pesticide use, urging stronger conservation and legal measures.

IICT Hyderabad will host the International Symposium on ‘Frontiers in Sustainable Organic Synthesis and Chemical Biology (FSOSCB–2025)’ on October 13–14. The event will feature global experts, 500 delegates, and 120 poster presentations focused on sustainable and green chemistry

ZIMA Film School, Hyderabad, announced the Oggu Katha Universe Awards – 2025 to honour Telangana’s folk storytellers and revive Oggu Katha. The November 2025 event will celebrate traditional artists and invite nominations statewide until October 20, 2025

Adilabad police arrested two real estate agents and booked eight others for encroaching on 2.10 acres of ED-attached land mortgaged to SBI. The accused allegedly used fake documents, while the landowner admitted selling the property with their assistance.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar accused Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy of mortgaging the State’s future, criticising the Congress government’s plan to raise Rs 9,000 crore through open market borrowings. He warned that unchecked debt could trigger a prolonged financial crisis.

A 23-year-old woman, Ashwini, was found hanging at her home in Kokkonda village, Siddipet. While police suspect suicide, her parents alleged she was murdered by her husband and in-laws. Tension prevailed as relatives protested demanding action.

Independent candidate and Telangana Udyama Karulu Sangham president Poosa Srinivas filed his nomination for the Jubilee Hills bypoll, arriving on an open rickshaw. He hopes to win with support from his Gangaputra community, which has a strong presence in the constituency

Telangana recorded a 6% increase in suicides in 2023, with 10,580 deaths compared to 9,980 in 2022, NCRB data shows. Family-related problems accounted for 44% of cases, while mental and physical illnesses were the second leading cause.

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Jadcherla MLA J Anirudh Reddy opposed the reported re-entry of former MLA Erra Shekhar into the Congress, citing his controversial past. He said several party MLAs were against taking back leaders who had earlier deserted the party

A senior assistant at the Hanamkonda Collectorate was booked for allegedly attempting to rape a woman colleague. The accused, Irfan Sohail, was also charged under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Collector has suspended him from service

Task Force sleuths arrested eight persons for gambling at Lonavelli village in Sirpur (T) mandal, seizing Rs 17,650. Two others remain absconding. The operation, led by SI Kanduri Raju, followed a tip-off and involved local police coordination.

As the Congress government approaches its two-year term, several major Telangana infrastructure projects, including the Uppal–Narapally corridor and TIMS hospitals, face significant delays despite multiple assurances. Contractors’ protests and pending payments raise doubts about meeting revised deadlines.

A 60-year-old farmer, Gadala Mondi, died by suicide in Chennur due to mounting agricultural debts. Locals criticised Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy for unfulfilled promises to prevent flooding and demanded compensation and support for struggling farmers.

Yadadri-Bhongir recorded 190.8 mm of rainfall, the highest in Telangana overnight, while Hyderabad remained cloudy. Heavy showers affected multiple districts, including Nalgonda, Suryapet, Warangal, Khammam, and Bhadradri-Kothagudem, with more intense rainfall expected on Monday.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar launched the #SafeRideChallenge, a social media initiative promoting helmet use, seat belt fastening, and peer inspiration. The campaign aims to create a viral culture of responsible driving and road safety among commuters and youth.

A high-speed collision in Suraram on Sunday night killed 38-year-old Sai Kumar and left a pillion rider critically injured. The bike reportedly lost control and hit a car. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Former Chevella MLA and NSS Managing Director Konda Lakshma Reddy passed away in Hyderabad at 84 while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments. A Congress veteran, he was the grandson of former Deputy CM Konda Venkata Ranga Reddy and founder of NSS news agency.

BRS flagged massive voter roll irregularities in Jubilee Hills ahead of bypoll. Field verification revealed thousands of duplicate, fake, and cross-constituency entries, including hundreds of multiple registrations at single addresses. The party demanded immediate investigation and corrective action

More than a month after heavy rains devastated Kamareddy, farmers continue to wait for government compensation despite extensive crop and property damage. Tribal hamlets and agricultural lands remain buried under sand, with borewells and equipment destroyed.

The Srisailam Left Bank Canal Tunnel project, intended to bring Krishna River water to Mahabubnagar and Nalgonda, remains stalled following a fatal roof collapse and the insolvency of contractor Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. Despite partial progress, a critical nine-kilometre stretch remains incomplete.