Telangana

TGSPDCL CMD Jitesh V Patil assured industrial representatives that electricity-related concerns would receive priority attention at a stakeholders’ meeting in Hyderabad. Discussions covered power supply reliability, tariffs, delayed payment surcharges, solar generation, net metering and pending issues.

A man sustained minor injuries after two sloth bears attacked him while he was collecting tangedu flowers for Bathukamma celebrations on a hillock in Rudrangi, Rajanna Sircilla district, on Sunday morning. He was taken to a Karimnagar hospital.

Unscheduled power cuts are worrying small and medium-scale industries around Hyderabad, with disruptions threatening production and raising operating costs. Industrialists say diesel generators are expensive to reinstall and run, and are urging the State government to promote rooftop solar power.

Ahead of Dasara, Humane World for Animals India and the Telangana Forest Department have urged people to report the illegal capture and display of Palapitta. The organisations warn that birds face cruelty due to beliefs associated with festival sightings.

Cyberabad Traffic Police apprehended 320 motorists during a weekend drunk-driving drive, including 265 two-wheeler riders. BAC tests recorded varying alcohol levels among offenders. Courts disposed of 196 drunk-driving cases between October 12 and 17, imposing fines and community service.

The government has capped trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30 per cent, with revised prices taking effect on November 9. The NPPA expects prices to fall by up to 70 per cent and annual patient savings to reach Rs 2,500 crore.

A 60-year-old farmer, P Ramana Reddy, was electrocuted after coming into contact with live power lines that had snapped and fallen in his field at GP Palli village in Cherla mandal. Villagers blamed delayed clearance by electricity officials.

BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao urged the Congress government to withdraw fare hikes on special Bathukamma and Dasara buses. He alleged that reduced regular services and higher fares were burdening families travelling to their native places for festivals.

A civil supplies manager in Paloncha died at a Bhadrachalam lodge. His suicide note named six people, including a woman employee and media personnel. Police registered an FIR against the six following a complaint from his daughter and are investigating.

Osmania University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kumar Molugaram released the results of the postgraduate examinations conducted between July 23 and September 5.

Two youths from Chunchupalli mandal reportedly drowned in the Kinnerasani canal at Karakavagu in Paloncha area of Kothagudem district on Saturday while swimming.

Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao said drought-like conditions have affected 315 mandals due to rainfall deficit and El Nino impact. He sought immediate Central assistance, higher MSP procurement support, enhanced funding for water conservation works, and fertiliser subsidy reforms to help farmers.

Telangana BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy linked the 2015 resolution of India-Bangladesh border enclaves to the ongoing controversy over the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. He argued that historical border anomalies enabled illegal migration and irregular voter registrations.

Jangaon district has recorded a 28 per cent rainfall deficit, receiving 522 mm rainfall against the long-term average of 727.8 mm, with seven of its 12 mandals facing a shortfall. District Collector Sandeep Kumar Jha said the prolonged dry spell has affected crop yields, particularly paddy and maize.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao extended Saddula Bathukamma greetings to the people of Telangana, especially women, and wished them happiness, prosperity and well-being. He said the festival symbolises Telangana's rich cultural heritage.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao extended Saddula Bathukamma greetings to women across Telangana on the occasion of the festival's grand finale. He highlighted the role of women in the Telangana statehood movement and said the true spirit of Bathukamma could be preserved through a continued commitment to women's welfare and protection.

Hyderabad witnessed heavy traffic on major highways leading to various districts on Saturday as the Dasara travel rush peaked. Long queues were reported at several toll plazas, while ongoing road works at key locations worsened congestion.

The BRS organised a 25-km padayatra from Makthal to Narayanpet on Saturday, protesting delays in the four-lane highway project. Despite two foundation-stone ceremonies, construction has yet to begin, while commuters face potholes and poor road conditions along the route daily

The Telangana Psychologists Association’s Mancherial unit held a mental health awareness programme at Luxettipet sub-jail on Saturday. Psychologists counselled inmates on emotional regulation, self-confidence and positive thinking, encouraging them to learn from past mistakes and rebuild their lives

The Congress is facing uncertainty over support from its Left allies in the forthcoming Graduates' constituency MLC elections in Telangana, with the CPI yet to extend backing and the CPM weighing an independent contest.

Nirmal district BJP president Ritesh Rathod has demanded a comprehensive probe into the suspicious deaths of brothers Aravind and Praveen at Harkapur village. He suspects murder and urged the government to provide assistance to the bereaved families

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has extended support to a 13-year-old boy from Khammam suffering from brain cancer and assured the family of assistance for his treatment. After learning of the boy's wish to meet him, Rama Rao met the child in Hyderabad, enquired about his health and medical needs, and facilitated his admission to a hospital for advanced treatment.

Thousands of devotees visited the Basar Sri Gnana Saraswathi temple as Sharannavaratri festivities continued. The shrine recorded Rs 25.38 lakh in revenue, while 2,044 children underwent Aksharabhyasam. Authorities deployed around 200 police personnel and arranged facilities to manage crowds

A car caught fire on the Outer Ring Road near Bongulur in Adibatla, Rangareddy district, on Saturday. The occupants escaped unhurt after noticing the flames and getting out of the vehicle. The cause of the fire remains unknown.