Telangana

Singur project in Telangana recorded its fourth-lowest inflow in 29 years, receiving just over 3 TMC ft during the 2026-27 rainy year. Low reservoir levels have prompted crop holidays, while officials warn drinking-water supplies may be affected from December onwards

The Bengali community across Hyderabad and Secunderabad marked the culmination of Durga Puja with Sindoor Khela on Wednesday. Married women exchanged vermilion and sweets at prominent pandals, while community associations hosted gatherings featuring traditional rituals, dhak beats and Bijoya greetings.

Indian students planning to study in the UK are being advised to check university sponsor licences before committing funds. Tighter compliance rules, revised assessment thresholds and the revocation of one institution’s licence highlight the importance of verifying current sponsor status.

NFHS-6 data show that 43.9 per cent of men aged 15 and above in Telangana report consuming alcohol, compared with 18.9 per cent nationally. Rural areas record higher prevalence, highlighting the need for targeted public health interventions addressing alcohol-related risks.

Dr Manmohan Singh Earth Sciences University in Kothagudem is facing faculty shortages and inadequate facilities. Despite the government’s recruitment plan for State universities, its vacancy list reportedly shows no posts for MSESU, which needs 128 faculty members.

Tension prevailed in Mancherial on Wednesday amid a reported attack on Jaganmohan Rao’s residence and his arrest. Police deployed additional personnel as rival groups faced off following earlier clashes linked to allegations involving crackers during Saddula Bathukamma celebrations.

The Supreme Court directed Andhra Pradesh’s State Election Commission to withhold final candidate lists for urban local body polls until October 26. It asked the panel to examine complaints of nomination obstruction and ordered adequate security to ensure free and fair elections

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions from Wednesday afternoon until October 24 morning for Durga Matha idol immersion at People’s Plaza, Garden Point, Jalavihar and Sanjeevaiah Park. Restrictions will affect key junctions and routes around Khairatabad, the Secretariat and Tank Bund.

Members of Hyderabad’s Bengali community marked the culmination of Durga Puja with Sindoor Khela rituals across the twin cities on Wednesday. Women in traditional attire exchanged vermilion and sweets, while community associations hosted celebrations at prominent pandals and venues.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested five people and seized 3.1 kg of foreign-origin gold, US dollars and euros worth Rs 5.84 crore near Vijayawada. The suspects allegedly smuggled gold from Bangladesh through Kolkata for transportation to Hyderabad

A fresh clash between groups led by Congress MLA Kokkirala Premsagar Rao and M Jaganmohan Rao at Thallapet village in Mancherial left around six people injured. Police deployed additional personnel after the incident, which followed an earlier clash during Saddula Bathukamma celebrations.

Police Commemoration Day was observed at Goshamahal in Hyderabad on Wednesday with a Police Flag Day parade honouring personnel who died in the line of duty. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy attended the programme as the chief guest.

Women conductors at Hyderabad’s Kushaiguda RTC depot alleged that they were prevented from signing the attendance register and pressured to take leave when drivers were absent. Depot officials denied the allegation and said the conductors would receive their full salaries.

A 25-year-old man identified as Kiran was found dead in a lodge in Hyderabad’s Kushaiguda on Wednesday. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and gathering details about his recent activities.

Adibatla police arrested three persons in connection with an iron truss collapse at a Dandiya event at MVSR Engineering College in Nadargul on October 17. The incident killed student Narayanadas Sona Chilikti and injured 22 others. Five persons remain absconding.

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao extended Dasara greetings to Telangana, highlighting the festival’s cultural significance, the worship of the Jammi tree and the sighting of the Palapitta. They wished people well-being, prosperity and success.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao celebrated Dasara at his Erravalli residence on Tuesday, offering prayers to the Shami tree and performing traditional vehicle and weapons pujas. Family members, party leaders and office staff attended the celebrations.

Nearly 22,000 people visited Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park on the Dussehra holiday. Recent additions include two male mandrills and three zebras, while kangaroos, wallabies, ring-tailed lemurs and a cassowary are expected from Vantara.

Yadadri Thermal Power Plant’s 800 MW Unit 5 has been synchronised with the grid. Coal India has agreed in principle to supply 50 lakh tonnes annually from Odisha, while the formal agreement remains pending and the plant reportedly has five days of coal stock.

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy extended Vijayadashami greetings, highlighting the festival's message of the triumph of good over evil, righteousness, unity, and social harmony.

A 52-year-old farmer from Guda village in Adilabad district died during treatment after attempting suicide, reportedly distressed over poor cotton growth. The death takes the reported toll to six in 20 days, prompting former minister Jogu Ramanna to demand relief.

The Telangana Association of United Kingdom celebrated Chenetha Bathukamma in London and other parts of the UK, with around 2,000 people attending the London event. Participants wore Telangana handloom clothing, exchanged festive greetings and pledged continued support for weavers.

Long dismissed as comic relief, Telangana’s dialect and identity now take centre stage in mainstream Telugu cinema, exposing Tollywood’s entrenched sexism, caste blindness and cultural imbalance

National Health Mission employees in Nagarkurnool continued their indefinite strike for the seventh day on Monday, wearing nooses around their necks to highlight their distress. They demanded regularisation, equal pay, health benefits, annual increments, loyalty bonuses and maternity leave.