Telangana

The GHMC released the final voters list for the Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll, confirming 3,98,982 eligible voters. Commissioner R V Karnan announced the figures at the GHMC head office.

A 59-year-old man, S Ashok Reddy, died after accidentally falling into a septic tank while collecting flowers for Bathukamma celebrations in Hayathnagar, Hyderabad. Police, along with DFR and Hyderabad Water Board officials, recovered the body and are investigating the incident.

A 35-year-old solar panel dealer, Ramanjaneyulu, died of electrocution in Yellandu, Kothagudem, after the panels he was installing touched an 11kV power line while being pulled to a terrace.

A late-night drinking session turned deadly in Kokapet, Hyderabad, when Yadagiri was allegedly stabbed to death by friends Afroz and Nawaz following a trivial argument. Police have arrested the suspects, and the body has been sent for autopsy.

The Godavari river crossed the second warning level at Bhadrachalam on Tuesday, rising to 48.8 feet with heavy inflows. Collector Jitesh V Patil urged vigilance in flood-hit villages as officials stepped up relief measures and prohibited bathing and boat travel.

Senior IPS officer V.C. Sajjanar assumed charge as Hyderabad City Police Commissioner on Tuesday. A 1996-batch officer, Sajjanar has served in key law enforcement roles including Cyberabad Commissioner and OCTOPUS chief, and is widely known for his decisive policing style.

For the winners, Vihan scored for Petra during regulation time and Roshan equalised for Don Bosco

Three residents of Madhavaram Colony in Kukatpally suffered electric shock after a Bathukamma came into contact with an overhead high-tension wire on Monday. The injured were shifted to a private hospital

Inner Wheel Club of Banjara will stage Mala Pasha’s play ‘Half Cup Full’ on October 5 at Yogibear Collectives, Begumpet, as part of its cancer awareness initiative. The club has completed 83 impactful community projects over the past year

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan has issued show-cause notices to 12 sector officers absent from a poll training programme for the Jubilee Hills by-election. Suspension is recommended for non-attendees, while details of three absent sector police officers will be forwarded to the police

Vijay Mohan Raj, one of the most familiar faces at Gymkhana Ground felicitated the Hyderabad team

Telangana Sarpanches Sangham JAC has urged the State government to release pending bills for development works from 2019–2024, citing financial stress among former sarpanches. Meanwhile, Rs 104 crore was released towards pending Panchayat Secretary dues

The sixth Pride of Telangana Awards, organised by Round Table India at Novotel HICC, Madhapur, honoured eminent personalities for achievements across diverse fields. Cultural performances, including classical fusion, OgguDollu, Bollywood medley, and sand art, added vibrancy to the celebrations

IPS officer Y Nagireddy assumed charge as the new Vice Chairman and Managing Director of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation, succeeding VC Sajjanar. Nagireddy is expected to focus on expanding connectivity, enhancing services, and strengthening the corporation’s operations

Saddula Bathukamma, the final day of the nine-day floral festival, was celebrated with grandeur in Karimnagar. Women and girls performed rituals, shared ‘Sathu Pindi,’ and participated in community events, while local authorities ensured facilities for smooth celebrations

Telangana local body aspirants face uncertainty ahead of the High Court hearing on October 8 regarding the 42% BC reservation government order. Campaign planning is affected, and parties are raising objections over allocation, creating tension among aspirants and political stakeholders

IPS officer Yogesh Goutam has assumed charge as Deputy Commissioner of Police, Rajendranagar Zone, Cyberabad. He aims to strengthen investigation, crime prevention, and property offence management while ensuring effective law and order and citizen safety

As inflows from Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs eased and River Musi’s flow decreased, Hydraa teams began cleaning debris, mud, and sand from low-lying Hyderabad colonies. Roads were repaired, and a tragic death in Hayathnagar was reported

Telangana RERA has imposed penalties on three Hyderabad-based realtors for violating RERA Act. Jayathri Infrastructures, Krithika Infra Developers, and Sunrise Constructions were fined for unregistered projects, unregistered agreements, and non-registration of sale deeds

A 28-year-old man, Edurugatla Sathish, was killed in Rechapally, Jagtial, after posting a photo of a woman on social media. Police arrested four people, including the woman and a minor, following a complaint by Sathish’s father

Nearly 100 community members from Peddapalli protested alleged land fraud by releasing pigs into the homes of five accused property agents in Batwanpalli village, Adilabad. Victims claim fake documents were used to sell land, but no police case has yet been filed

Telangana Assembly Speaker began in-camera hearings on BRS disqualification petitions against 10 MLAs who defected to Congress. Proceedings, held under strict security, saw counsels cross-examining petitioners. BRS leaders demanded immediate disqualification, citing evidence of open defection

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urged all political parties to file affidavits in the High Court supporting the Congress government’s move to provide 42 percent reservations to BCs in local bodies. He said Bills were passed and sent for presidential approval.

Hyderabad Black Hawks Team Principal Owner Kankanala Abhishek Reddy invited BRS working president K T Rama Rao to attend the team’s Prime Volleyball League Season 4 home matches at Gachibowli from October 2 to 26, presenting him with a jersey and gift box