Telangana

Two satirical video games, Bhaag Neha Bhaag and Jantar Mantar Chalo, draw inspiration from protests in India. Through police chases, barricades, crowd-building and retro graphics, they turn political dissent into playful digital experiences created by young developers.

Telangana is preparing a comprehensive water conservation plan amid the El Niño threat. Proposed measures include surveying water bodies, mapping groundwater levels, restoring check dams, curbing pipeline leakages and reusing treated wastewater to strengthen drought preparedness and protect drinking water supplies.

Hyderabad is gearing up for Vijayadashami with bustling markets, rising demand for flowers, sweets, clothing and new vehicles. Authorities have made security and traffic arrangements around temples and Jammi Chettu sites, where devotees will observe traditional rituals and seek prosperity.

Police said a case was registered and an investigation launched after the body of 20-year-old Medi Akhil, who reportedly sustained around 15 stab wounds, was found following a clash in Edurugadda, Kothagudem, late Sunday night. Police are investigating the incident

Telangana has extended STP tender deadlines to November 2 after contractors raised concerns over payments under the Hybrid Annuity Model. The Rs 1,314-crore project covers 101 urban local bodies across three packages, with Central and State funding arrangements proposed.

A 22-year-old degree student, Banoth Ajay, drowned after reportedly falling into an irrigation well at Lingaram Thanda in Khammam district on Monday. He had returned home for Dasara. His father died by suicide 15 months ago. Police are investigating further

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank challenged Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to order a CBI probe into allegations involving family-linked companies and institutions. Krishank offered documentary evidence and reiterated claims of wealth accumulation and irregularities in land transactions

Saddula Bathukamma, Telangana’s floral festival finale, was celebrated across the erstwhile Adilabad district on Sunday night. Thousands of women gathered at temples and public venues, worshipped floral arrangements, shared prasadam and immersed them in nearby water bodies amid safety measures.

TrayamBhu Tech Solutions has received a Notification of Award to implement traceability for GI-tagged Tandur Red Gram in Telangana. The project will cover 65,000 farmers, verify produce origins, curb fake claims and strengthen farmers’ market bargaining power and women’s inclusion.

A 50-year-old woman, Yalagala Bharathi, reportedly died of a heart attack during Saddula Bathukamma celebrations at Cherumadharam village in Khammam district. She collapsed while women gathered for immersion and was declared dead at a hospital, according to local residents.

Two youngsters working at an electrical shop in Karimnagar were killed when an unidentified vehicle hit their motorcycle near Pudur village in Jagtial district. Their friend sustained minor injuries. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the accident.

The BRS legal cell has served notices on three Congress leaders over allegations that water from Kondapochamma Sagar was diverted to K Chandrashekhar Rao’s farmlands. The party demanded deletion of social media posts and warned of further legal action.

A 45-year-old government school teacher, D Venkateshwar Rao, was found dead in the Nagarjuna Sagar canal in Khammam district. His family found his motorbike near the canal, prompting a police search that resumed on Monday morning.

A speeding car plunged into the temple tank of Sri Shiva Ganga Rajarajeshwara Swamy Temple at Maheshwaram on Sunday night. The driver escaped after opening the car door, while the absence of people nearby averted a possible tragedy. Police are investigating.

A 60-year-old priest, Sharada Krishna, was killed when an unidentified vehicle rammed his electric two-wheeler from behind at Dabilpur crossroads in Medchal on Monday morning. Police registered a case and are examining CCTV footage to identify the vehicle.

A massive fire broke out at a wholesale clothing shop on Madina Road in Hyderabad’s Charminar area on Monday, triggering panic among residents. Firefighters rushed to contain the blaze, while the cause and extent of property damage remain unknown.

A 60-year-old woman, Suraram Sujatha, reportedly died of a heart attack while celebrating Saddula Bathukamma at Enumamula Kotacheruvu in Warangal district on Sunday. She collapsed during the festivities and died while undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital, according to reports.

Women staged protests in Mancherial’s Thallapet village after alleging police lathi-charged Bathukamma festivalgoers. The protesters demanded action against the Luxettipet Inspector, while rival Congress factions traded accusations following a clash reportedly triggered by crackers thrown during celebrations late Sunday night.

A couple died after a car rammed into their auto-rickshaw on the Khammam-Yellandu road at Manchukonda in Telangana’s Khammam district. They were returning home after buying Dasara clothes for their children. Another woman travelling with them was seriously injured.

SCCL’s coal wealth belongs to the public, and its performance must remain open to public scrutiny

Telugu Sangam Austria organised Bathukamma and Dasara celebrations in Vienna, drawing participation from a large number of Telugu families residing in Austria. The event featured traditional songs, dances, cultural programmes and Telugu cuisine, while also promoting Telugu culture and traditions among the diaspora.

Despite 1,601 vacancies for assistant professors across 12 State universities, the Telangana government has approved recruitment for only 429 posts in the first phase, covering about 26 per cent of the vacancies.

Former minister T Harish Rao said the overflowing Komaticheruvu in Siddipet stands as evidence of the benefits brought by the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) despite drought conditions in the State.

Farmers in Jogulamba Gadwal district are battling a severe water crisis as falling groundwater levels and failed borewells threaten standing crops. In several villages, including Tuppatralla, farmers are spending heavily on tanker water to sustain cultivation.