Telangana

The Greater Hyderabad RTC has reduced fares on Pushpak AC buses connecting several parts of the city with Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The revised fares, effective Wednesday, offer reductions of up to 40 per cent on six routes.

A Canadian citizen has complained to Punjagutta police, alleging that his wife and her family took his documents, forced him to undergo a medical examination and later claimed he was impotent before allegedly demanding Rs 2 crore.

From cinema and theatre to painting, photography and literature, B. Narsing Rao has spent decades documenting Telangana's people, culture and social history. His honorary doctorate from Dr B R Ambedkar Open University recognises a multifaceted artistic legacy rooted in the region's soil.

A Ukrainian drone attack set a Liberian-flagged oil tanker carrying 23 Indian crew members on fire off Russia’s Black Sea coast, the Russian Transport Ministry said. All crew members were rescued, while firefighters struggled to contain the blaze near Sochi.

Three members of a family were killed and their young daughter injured after an unidentified truck allegedly rammed their vehicle from behind near Gollapally on the outskirts of Chevella. Police registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the truck.

Bandi Sai Bhageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has approached the Telangana High Court seeking directions to media outlets and social media platforms to restrain circulation of content relating to a POCSO case registered against him.

The Telangana High Court granted arrest protection to BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank in a case over alleged false social media posts concerning Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s daughter Naimisha Reddy, directing police to issue notice under BNSS Section 35(3).

The Telangana High Court pulled up CCLA Lokesh Kumar for seeking exemption from personal appearance in a contempt case, citing a ministerial tour. The Court warned of warrants against officials seeking such exemptions and concluded proceedings after the refund was credited.

The Telangana High Court has held that children born years after a property transaction cannot challenge it merely for lack of consent. The court dismissed a plea against a Lok Adalat award, finding no evidence of fraud or invalidity.

Misuse of electoral forms in Telangana raises serious questions about voter deletions, accountability, and the Election Commission’s safeguards

The State government linked the proposed Rs 5,420 crore true-up charges to rising power demand, drought and reduced hydel generation. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said increased thermal generation was helping meet demand amid lower water availability.

Chikkadpally police are investigating alleged fake Form-7 applications seeking deletion of 31 voters from the electoral rolls at a Musheerabad polling station. Officials are verifying signatures and voter details while checking whether similar applications were submitted elsewhere.

University of Hyderabad researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that helps tomato plants move stored phosphate from older leaves to younger tissues. The findings could aid efforts to improve phosphate use efficiency in crops and reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers.

Two recent Hyderabad-area incidents involving licensed firearms have raised questions over arms licence monitoring. The cases highlight concerns about weapon misuse, third-party access, verification of applicants and renewals, while allegations involving intermediaries and officials underline the need for closer scrutiny.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded withdrawal of proposed Rs 5,420 crore true-up electricity charges, warning of a statewide agitation. He accused the Congress government of mismanaging power generation, coal and reservoirs, and urged opposition parties to join the movement.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the arrest of BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank, accusing him of double standards on democracy and the Constitution. Rama Rao said the BRS would continue raising alleged corruption issues.

The KTPS Eighth Stage Sadhana Samithi plans to intensify its campaign seeking a 2×800 MW supercritical power project at Paloncha. The group cited declining employment and rising State power demand while announcing protests, awareness campaigns and representations.

The Telangana Information Commission directed the Mancherial DEO and 18 MEOs to appear in person on October 13 over failure to provide information sought by RTI activist K Rajender. The activist alleged that delays affected transparency and accountability.

A 43-year-old lorry driver was allegedly murdered by his wife over a family dispute at Gattududdenapalli village in Karimnagar late on Monday night. Police said the woman allegedly attacked him with a brick. She later surrendered before the police.

Cyberabad Traffic Police have extended restrictions around the Vaishali Nagar Railway Underpass from October 8 to 14 due to delays in road-widening and stormwater drain works. Diversions will continue across Hafeezpet, Kondapur, My Home Mangala and surrounding areas.

Telangana archer Chikitha Taniparthi received a warm welcome in Hyderabad after winning two gold medals at the Asian Games in Japan. Chikitha thanked her coaches and teammates and said her ultimate goal was to win an Olympic medal.

The DRI’s Hyderabad Zonal Unit seized Chinese-origin fireworks valued at around Rs 12 crore at Chennai Port. The consignments were allegedly misdeclared as other commodities and concealed behind declared cargo. DRI said the imports lacked requisite licences and authorisations.

An elderly Sanathnagar woman was allegedly duped of Rs 2.60 lakh after responding to an Instagram advertisement for dry fruits. Fraudsters reportedly used QR codes on the pretext of refunding her payment, repeatedly debiting money from her bank account.

A 27-year-old man suffered severe burns after reportedly coming into contact with a 32-KV high-voltage electricity wire at his house in Charlapalli. Identified as Ram Singh, he was rushed to a hospital, where his condition is reportedly critical.