Telangana

Hyderabad-based ocular oncologist Dr Santosh G Honavar has ranked first among Indian ophthalmology researchers for the fifth consecutive year, according to a press release. He topped annual and career-long impact rankings and has more than 18,500 citations.

INCOIS Director Dr T M Balakrishnan Nair has been elected chair of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission’s Sub-Commission for the Central Indian Ocean. The appointment is expected to strengthen regional cooperation, marine research and ocean information services.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that Telangana’s power crisis was being used to facilitate expensive coal imports through a proposed deal with Bothra Logistics. He demanded a white paper and an independent probe, while questioning Singareni’s falling production and nearly Rs 60,000 crore in reported outstanding dues.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned against auto-rickshaw and cab drivers using mobile phones while driving. He urged passengers to report dangerous behaviour through Dial 112, while police advised commuters to avoid confrontations and prioritise safety.

Hyderabad is witnessing an unprecedented rise in water-tanker demand towards the end of the monsoon, with daily bookings reaching 5,000 to 8,000. HMWSSB officials fear worsening shortages from November as groundwater levels fall and reservoir storage declines across the city.

Adilabad police arrested seven persons for allegedly transporting explosives from Uttar Pradesh to Telangana. They seized 20,000 electronic detonators, 90 boosters, two vehicles and six mobile phones worth Rs 20 lakh. Two others were booked for their alleged roles.

SVPNPA Director Sujeet Pandey has identified propaganda and coordinated social media campaigns as emerging challenges for police. The academy is expanding training in information warfare, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency-related offences and other technologies used by criminal networks.

Task Force personnel arrested four persons for allegedly gambling on the outskirts of Mancherial on Wednesday night. Police seized Rs 40,300 in cash, three mobile phones and a scooter. The accused were handed over to Mancherial police for further action.

A 37-year-old police constable, Sammanna, drowned in an irrigation tank at Dugnepalli village in Mancherial district on Thursday. Police said he slipped into the water while walking along the tank bund in the morning and died at the spot.

Hyderabad resident N Chetana Reddy, allotted to the Telangana cadre, is among 151 trainees set to participate in the SVPNPA passing-out parade. She says practical training, police station visits and exposure to diverse cases have strengthened her understanding of policing.

Chowhan Raj Kumar, from Mannur village in Adilabad district, will participate in the 78th IPS Regular Recruit batch passing-out parade. A Navodaya alumnus who secured AIR 703 in the 2023 UPSC examination, he is preparing for district training in Rajasthan.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials allegedly caught Keesara Deputy Tahsildar Sandeep Reddy accepting a Rs 2.50 lakh bribe on Thursday. Officials subsequently searched the Tahsildar’s office, reportedly seized documents and questioned staff members as part of the investigation.

Ghatkesar SHO M Balaswamy has been suspended following an inquiry into alleged corruption and interference in two investigations. The inspector allegedly accepted bribes in a Kondapur land dispute and a young woman’s suicide case, sources said.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of failing to pay Rythu Bheema premiums, leaving families of deceased farmers without benefits. After meeting relatives of 22 farmers in Siddipet, he demanded compensation and threatened a protest

The SVPNPA Dikshant Parade on October 17 will feature 151 officer trainees, including 135 IPS probationers and 16 foreign officers. Their training covers traditional policing, cybercrime, artificial intelligence, public safety, disaster management and practical field experience.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation over Telangana’s power crisis. He sought a probe into alleged coal irregularities at Singareni, compensation for farmers with burnt-out motors and answers from the government at an all-party meeting.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation over Telangana’s power crisis. He sought a probe into alleged coal irregularities at Singareni, compensation for farmers with burnt-out motors and answers from the government at an all-party meeting.

Raghu Vamsi Group has signed an MoU with the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre to strengthen advanced manufacturing capabilities. The collaboration will focus on superalloys, single-crystal castings, workforce development and supporting the Group’s planned Telangana facility.

Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan released classical dancer Ananda Shankar Jayant’s memoir, Dancing with Joy, in New Delhi. Published by Garuda Prakashan, the book recounts her journey through cancer and explores how dance, passion and discipline helped her navigate adversity.

Trident, Hyderabad, is offering a special Navratri Festive Thali at Kanak and Amara until October 19. The menu features traditional savoury dishes, festive accompaniments and desserts. The thali is priced at Rs 2,495 plus taxes per guest.

The NABARD Grameen Bharat Mahotsav – Telangana 2026 attracted around 19,000 visitors and generated sales exceeding Rs 2 crore. The eight-day exhibition showcased rural crafts, handlooms, food products and 36 GI products, while connecting artisans and entrepreneurs with potential buyers.

Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju said saving standing Vanakalam crops and ensuring drinking water supply were government priorities. After reviewing Singur reservoir levels, he called for coordinated action, citing poor monsoon rainfall, rising temperatures and sharply declining groundwater levels

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government over Telangana’s power crisis, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of blaming officials instead of ensuring adequate coal stocks, reviewing the power sector and preparing for El Niño conditions

The suspension of YTPS Stage-I Chief Engineer B Suresh has sparked resentment among power sector employees and engineers, who allege he is being made a scapegoat for power generation shortfalls caused by inadequate coal supplies and poor planning. The BRS and employee unions have demanded an impartial inquiry, questioning the government's preparedness and the selective targeting of officials.