Telangana appointment of an Additional Chief Electoral Officer has triggered controversy following allegations that established selection procedures were bypassed. The appointment of a non-cadre officer on October 7 has raised questions within the State's election administration.According to reports, the dispute centres on whether the State government followed the prescribed process before forwarding a candidate's name to the Election Commission of India. General Administration Department rules...

The BRS has demanded the withdrawal of police cases registered against 14 farmers in Telangana's Wanaparthy region, accusing the Congress government of responding unfairly to concerns over irrigation water. The opposition party has also sought an unconditional apology to the farming community.The dispute began after farmers released water into the Jurala Left Canal on September 19 without authorisation. They reportedly took the step to protect...

The Telangana state government has directed district authorities to clear all pending GO 59 applications within a month. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced the decision during a media address on Friday, emphasizing the need for faster land regularization. The move is expected to provide relief to thousands of property owners awaiting regularization of plots measuring up to 500 square yards across the state. Under the...

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Working President T Jagga Reddy and his wife Nirmala entered the second day of their continuous sit-in protest at the Ambedkar statue near the Old Bus Stand in Sangareddy. The demonstration expresses solidarity with AICC leader Rahul Gandhi's nationwide campaign demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral discrepancies and voter list irregularities. TPCC Working President...

Voting for the historic Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) union elections officially commenced across all depots and administrative units in Telangana. Over 36,000 eligible transport workers are exercising their franchise using paper ballots at 115 designated polling stations statewide. This major democratic process ends a decade-long wait for official employee union representation, with polling scheduled to continue through 6 PM across the state. The ongoing...

Hyderabad has recorded the highest number of voter additions and deletions in Telangana during the ongoing electoral roll revision exercise, according to figures released by the Telangana Chief Electoral Office.As of now, Hyderabad registered 29,226 new voters and removed 2,066 names from electoral rolls.The city received 6,335 Form 7 applications seeking voter deletions, while 1,93,135 Form 6 applications were submitted for new enrolments. Among Hyderabad's 15...

A delegation of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) legislators and former lawmakers will travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the grand Bathukamma celebrations organized by the Emirates Telangana Cultural Association in Dubai. Scheduled for October 11 at the Shabab Al Ahli Sports Club, the cultural event highlights Telangana heritage and connects non-resident Telanganites across the Gulf region. The official visit follows directives issued...

Meteorological departments forecast isolated light to moderate rain across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as mixed weather persists over coming days. Residents in several districts can expect warm daytime conditions, rising humidity levels, and sudden localized showers. Meteorological authorities indicated that shifting wind patterns alongside atmospheric moisture convergence from the Bay of Bengal are driving these weather changes and scattered rain spells across both southern states...

BRS has targeted Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao over his remarks concerning Srisailam water and liquor production, triggering a fresh political confrontation in Telangana. Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of prioritising liquor revenue while farmers faced irrigation concerns. His criticism comes amid an ongoing political dispute between the BRS and Congress over Telangana’s utilisation and management of Krishna River water. BRS...

Telangana graduate voter enrolment will undergo stricter verification as the Chief Electoral Office prepares to use special AI-based software to check the authenticity of educational certificates submitted by applicants.The verification process is aimed at preventing fake certificates and ensuring that only genuine, eligible graduates are included in the electoral rolls. Officials will deploy the software while scrutinising applications before approving enrolment. The exercise covers the Mahabubnagar-Rangareddy-Hyderabad...

The Greater Hyderabad Region RTC has officially implemented a major price reduction on its elite Pushpak AC bus services operating between key city hubs and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Effective Wednesday, ticket prices across 6 primary routes decreased by up to 40% to make airport transit considerably more affordable for commuters and frequent flyers. Transit officials introduced the revised fare structure to encourage higher public...

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is rolling out dedicated transport services to manage the massive influx of passengers heading to their native places for the upcoming Dussehra festival. Speaking on the festival arrangements, TGSRTC Executive Director Sridhar highlighted that special transport arrangements are being made to guarantee smooth travel from the Greater Hyderabad zone to various districts across Telangana and neighboring states. Executive Director...

BRS working president KTR has launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of double standards over democracy and the Constitution following the arrest of BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank in Telangana.The KTR Rahul Gandhi attack centres on Krishank’s arrest after he questioned Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy about his family’s alleged rise in wealth. KTR accused the Congress government of using cases...

BRS leader Harish Rao has demanded the withdrawal of proposed power charges worth Rs 5,420 crore in Telangana, alleging that the move would impose an additional financial burden on electricity consumers across the State.The Harish Rao power charges demand comes amid concerns over electricity costs and proposals involving Telangana’s power distribution companies. The former Minister criticised the Congress government and called for measures to prevent...

Telanagana: A senior election authority issued a strict warning on Monday, stating that severe legal action will be taken against individuals misusing official application forms to manipulate voter registration records. The warning followed complaints alleging systematic attempts to remove eligible citizens from electoral rolls through improper channels. Officials stressed that electoral procedures must not be exploited to undermine voter rights. Form 7 is an official application...

Culture enthusiasts in Telangana can experience an authentic immersion into Japanese traditions and contemporary pop culture as the Hyderabad Japan Festival arrives in the city. The full-day cultural event takes place on October 11 from 9 AM to 8 PM at Cyber Gardens in Hitech City with free entry for all visitors. Organizers have brought together a diverse range of interactive exhibits, culinary stalls, and...

A joyous family celebration turned into a horrifying loss after a late-night road mishap took two lives on Hyderabad's busy Tank Bund stretch. The incident claimed the lives of six-year-old Sarakshi and her 41-year-old relative Viswanath, both residents of Jonnabanda in Old Alwal. The tragedy struck during the early morning hours of Sunday while the family was out celebrating the young girl's sixth birthday. The family...

BRS Minority Cell General Secretary Abdul Muqeet Chanda has demanded a white paper on Telangana law and order, alleging that murders, crimes against women and other serious offences have increased since the Congress government came to power.Chanda said the State government should release information on murders, crimes against women and other serious offences across Telangana. He claimed the rise in such incidents was creating fear...

BRS leader T Harish Rao has accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil commitments made in its Congress Minority Declaration before the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. Speaking at a community meeting in Gajwel, Rao questioned the government’s record on minority welfare funding, scholarships and development programmes. Rao said Congress had promised to raise the minority welfare allocation to Rs 4,000 crore. He claimed, however, that...

Three BRS supporters seeking KCR’s return as Telangana Chief Minister completed a five-day padayatra from Manthani to Erravelli and met Bharat Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrashekhar Rao at his residence on today.The three youths, identified as Manthani Bennipal, Boorla Venkatesh and Konda Venkatesh, undertook the march to express their political support for the former Chief Minister. Rao welcomed the supporters, interacted with them and thanked...

BRS working president KTR has been officially recognized as Healthcare summit guest of honour at TALHealthFest 2026, an upcoming international healthcare conference at the University of California, San Diego. The summit brings together leading medical professionals, technology developers, and policymakers on October 30 to discuss innovations, emerging technologies, and developments shaping the future of global healthcare. Touch-A-Life Foundation Chief Executive Officer Sai Gundavelli extended the invitation...