Telangana

Telangana recorded a revenue deficit of Rs 15,096 crore in the first six months of 2026-27 as expenditure outpaced receipts. Higher borrowing limits, substantial interest payments, pension commitments and weak non-tax revenue collections are adding to the State’s fiscal pressures.

Thousands of Indian Umrah pilgrims have been stranded in Makkah and Madinah following the temporary suspension of flight services by Indian carriers to Saudi Arabia, leaving many, including pilgrims from Telugu states, facing accommodation and financial difficulties.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Gudepu Vanshika, a Class X student from Namapur village in Rajanna Sircilla district, on her selection for national-level cricket competitions. She will represent Telangana in Jammu and Kashmir in the first week of November.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to plan additional water supplies for the Dindi and Achampet irrigation schemes without affecting Palamuru project allocations. He also ordered preparations for talks with Maharashtra on the proposed Tummidihatti barrage.

The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has issued instructions for candidates appearing for the assistant scientist recruitment examination for vacancies in the Telangana Pollution Control Board to wear only chappals and avoid shoes.

BRS leader T Harish Rao demanded Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for the families of two workers killed in a gas leak at Saraca chemical industry. He sought better treatment for the injured, an inquiry and stronger industrial safety enforcement.

An 18-month-old girl, identified as Rani Devi, died after being found in a water-filled bucket at her home in Pandu Basti, Quthbullapur. Her elder sister discovered her and alerted the family, who rushed the toddler to a nearby private hospital.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has searched 15 locations across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in an investigation into alleged online betting and fraudulent investment app networks. Officials are reportedly examining suspected hawala links and cross-border fund transfers, while recoveries remain unconfirmed.

Two women from Adilabad district were killed when a lorry hit an ambulance at Kadtal village in Nirmal district on Friday. Another woman and the ambulance driver sustained serious injuries. The ambulance was transporting a patient to Hyderabad for treatment.

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Medchal for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman who had attended a Durga Matha idol procession at Annojiguda. Police registered a case following a complaint and remanded the accused in judicial custody.

Farmers in Telangana's Devarkadra constituency held a padayatra demanding water from the Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme to save standing crops. Joined by former BRS MLA Alla Venkateshwar Reddy, they cited the dry Peddavagu stream and power-related losses.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao predicted the party’s return to power in Telangana, claiming public dissatisfaction with the Congress government was growing. He criticised its handling of agriculture and water, attacked the BJP and Congress, and challenged the ruling party to hold local elections

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has blamed the Congress government for drought-like conditions in Telangana, alleging that major irrigation projects remain idle despite substantial Krishna and Godavari inflows. He said farmers are struggling to save crops and buying tanker water.

Osmania University professor Rajesh Kumar will speak at the fourth International Conference BRICSCESS-2026 in Moscow from October 26 to 29. Organised by RUDN University, the conference will feature his talk on the importance of physical literacy in India.

Wildlife activists in Telangana have raised concerns over Indian Pittas and White-throated Kingfishers being captured and displayed during Dasara. They urged authorities to track social media posts showing captive birds and take action against those responsible for the practice

Two workers from Andhra Pradesh died following a gas leak at Saraca Laboratories Limited in Sangareddy district early Friday. Former Minister T Harish Rao demanded action over alleged safety violations and sought compensation for the victims' families

Mercedes-Benz Silver Star, an authorised dealership in Hyderabad, celebrated Dussehra and Navaratri with 51 car deliveries. The dealership said the milestone reflected customer aspirations, family celebrations and trust in the brand’s luxury, innovation, safety and performance.

Telangana plans a one-time settlement scheme to help closed industries clear outstanding electricity dues. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has also directed officials to strengthen thermal generation, secure coal supplies and prepare for rising power demand during summer.

RGUKT-Basar has extended Dussehra holidays until further orders amid a reported drinking water shortage on campus. The university reportedly supplies 15 lakh litres daily against a requirement of 25 lakh litres, affecting plans to resume classes for students.

Telangana has directed officials to open cotton procurement centres for the 2026-27 Kharif season, stressing minimum support prices, timely purchases and payments. The State has expanded procurement facilities and introduced digital systems to improve transparency for farmers.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy attributed rising fine rice prices to El Nino and defended the State’s promotion of fine rice cultivation. He also cited welfare schemes and announced a Cabinet sub-committee to study the Mudiraj community’s inclusion in BC-A.

KVPS and other Dalit organisations staged a protest at the Medak Collectorate, accusing Konaipally sarpanch Manne Kalyan and his followers of attacking Dalits during Saddula Bathukamma. They sought his removal, an SC/ST Act case and action against the Panchayat Secretary.

The BRS has appointed constituency-wise in-charges across six erstwhile districts to coordinate preparations for two Graduate MLC elections in Telangana. Party working president KT Rama Rao announced the appointments, tasking leaders with mobilising workers and overseeing election-related activities.

Rangareddy has recorded 9,092 electors marked for deletion during Telangana’s Special Intensive Revision. Across 119 Assembly constituencies, 32,214 electors face removal from the final rolls, as hearings continue ahead of the November 5 deadline and November 9 publication.