Telangana

BRS leader T Harish Rao has urged Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal to intervene and stop the proposed privatisation of key public-sector institutions in Telangana, including TG-TRANSCO, TG-GENCO, SCCL and the DISCOMs.

Telangana's market borrowings are expected to exceed the annual target of Rs 58,458.71 crore by December, with proposed third-quarter borrowings taking the total to Rs 59,400 crore. Having already utilised nearly 80 per cent of its annual borrowing limit in the first two quarters, the State is likely to raise additional funds in the January-March quarter.

The BRS has announced week-long celebrations from October 5 to commemorate 10 years of the creation of Siddipet district. Former minister T Harish Rao has called upon party leaders and cadre to organise various programmes, highlighting that the long-pending demand for a separate Siddipet district was fulfilled during the tenure of former chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Police probing the theft of Army weapons from the Madras Regiment in Secunderabad have uncovered details suggesting a planned operation allegedly orchestrated by former Army personnel Mallesha.

Heritage experts have proposed a series of measures for the protection, development and promotion of the nationally significant Mudumal Megalithic Site in Telangana's Narayanpet district. The proposals include boundary demarcation, land acquisition, tourism infrastructure, awareness programmes and cultural festivals.

The Telangana Medical Council conducted surprise inspections in Kalwakurthy and Amangal mandals and found several clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centres allegedly engaging in unauthorised medical practice. The inspections revealed instances of unqualified individuals and AYUSH practitioners allegedly prescribing allopathic medicines and treatments.

Task Force and Asifnagar police busted an alleged illegal gutkha and tobacco manufacturing unit at Muradnagar, Hyderabad, and seized material and machinery worth around Rs 50 lakh. Three workers were arrested and two children allegedly employed there were rescued.

Nearly half of Ranga Reddy district recorded rainfall deficits during the 2026-27 water year, with several mandals reporting shortfalls of up to 59 per cent. The decline in rainfall has led to a sharp fall in groundwater levels across most mandals, raising concerns over a possible groundwater crisis in rapidly urbanising areas such as Gandipet and Shamshabad.

The Hyderabad district administration issued show-cause notices to 183 government school teachers for allegedly failing to mark attendance through the Facial Recognition System and remaining absent without prior information. Officials were directed to monitor attendance daily and ensure compliance.

Members of the Telangana Union of Working Journalists (TUWJ)-H143 launched a postcard campaign in Adilabad, alleging that the State government had failed to allocate funds for journalists' welfare and had shelved the health card scheme.

The new TGSRTC-Metro common pass has drawn mixed reactions from Hyderabad commuters, with some welcoming integrated travel while others questioning the Rs 8,500 monthly fare. The pass covers eligible RTC city buses and Metro services, while MeeTicket offers digital passes.

A 45-year-old junior assistant with the Agriculture department died after an RTC bus hit him near an FCI godown in Medak on Friday. Saddam Hussain was travelling from Ramayampet to Medak and died hours after being shifted to a hospital

The Forest department organised a nature walk at Kawal Tiger Reserve near Jannaram on Friday to mark Wildlife Week. Rallies were also held across several divisions, with forest staff, students, voluntary organisations and locals participating and raising awareness about wildlife conservation

A 27-year-old software engineer working with Wipro died after his two-wheeler crashed into a road divider while he was reportedly trying to avoid a dog in Kothagudem. He suffered severe head injuries and died while undergoing treatment at a government hospital

A proposed murrel production and processing cluster and Centre of Excellence at Yellampalli in Mancherial district have reportedly been shifted to Lower Manair Dam in Karimnagar. Officials said they lacked clarity on the cluster’s relocation but confirmed the CoE would be established at LMD

The Election Commission has directed States to conduct a special enrolment drive after the SIR of electoral rolls to identify left-out, first-time and young electors. In Telangana, BLOs will conduct house-to-house visits and facilitate eligible voters’ enrolment through Form 6.

Scientists have discovered two new gecko species in Telangana, one in Nalgonda and another in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Warangal. The species, 'Hemidactylus cairnicola' and 'H. koyaorum', were identified during joint field research and recently described in a taxonomic journal.

BRS leader T Harish Rao praised Manjeera Rachayitala Sangham for 40 years of literary and social activism. Speaking at its anniversary, he highlighted literature’s role in the Telangana movement, praised Nandini Siddha Reddy and urged greater reading among children

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy demanded full utilisation of the Kaleshwaram project to tackle drought-like conditions in Telangana. He accused the Congress government of wasting available river water and sought farm-loan relief, clearance of fee arrears and assistance for job-card holders

The 24th Urs celebrations of Irfani Dargah in Sangareddy began with a Gandham procession from Jamia Masjid. An All-India Mushaira was later organised, while Irfani Service Awards were presented to two municipal leaders for their administrative services

A 51-year-old welding and fabrication businessman was found dead under suspicious circumstances along the Isnapur-Kardhanur bypass road in Sangareddy. Locals found an empty pesticide bottle near his body, while his son ruled out the possibility of him taking such a step

ShowBoat has entered the consumer sports and hospitality space with ShowBoat Social and its first destination, Pickle District × Madikeri, in Khajaguda. The venue combines pickleball courts, craft coffee, food and social experiences while supporting the sport’s growth in Telangana.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of delaying payments under Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak, claiming nearly two lakh applications were pending. He demanded immediate clearance of dues, implementation of the gold promise and continuation of both schemes

Acrotech Biopharma, a subsidiary of Hyderabad-based Aurobindo Pharma, has launched ADQUEY ointment in the US for mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. The non-steroidal topical PDE4 inhibitor is indicated for adults and children aged two years and above.