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Former Telangana Minister KTR urged IAS officers not to become victims of current ministers’ mistakes. He blamed the state govt’s pressure for IAS officer Rizvi’s voluntary retirement. He warned that officers supporting the alleged anarchy by CM Revanth or others could face punishment and criticized claims that officers were avoiding irregularities.
AP CM Chandrababu held a review meeting from Dubai on the heavy rains lashing Andhra Pradesh. He interacted with the Chief Secretary, ministers, and officials, directing teams in Nellore, Prakasam, Bapatla, Kadapa, and Tirupati districts to take preventive measures, ensure free water flow in ponds and canals, and safeguard lives and property.
At least eight fishermen from Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district were detained by the Bangladesh Navy after accidentally entering Bangladeshi waters. Officials confirmed their identities. CM Chandrababu, currently visiting Dubai, responded swiftly and directed officials to take immediate steps to ensure the safe return of the detained fishermen.
The Telangana state government, led by CM Revanth Reddy, has granted special permission for G+1 Indiramma house construction in urban areas. Each house must span 30-60 sq. yards with two rooms, a kitchen, and a toilet. Beneficiaries will receive ₹5 lakh in four installments for the construction under this popular scheme.
The Mahagathbandhan alliance has agreed to project RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav as its CM candidate for the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls. A poster featuring only Tejashwi hinted at the announcement expected at today’s Patna press conference. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot mediated between allies, confirming unity and a joint campaign against the NDA in Bihar.
The Telangana state cabinet will meet today at 3 PM, chaired by CM Revanth Reddy. Several key decisions expected include the 42% BC reservations in the upcoming local body elections. Reports suggest candidates with three children may now be eligible to contest, sparking excitement ahead of the meeting.
PM Modi will not travel to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit from October 26–28, citing scheduling constraints, and will address the event virtually. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will lead India’s delegation. Modi’s absence also means no meeting with US President Donald Trump this year, as his focus shifts to upcoming global summits.
Network private hospitals in Andhra Pradesh gathered in Vijayawada today, demanding the release of Rs 2,600 crore dues under the ‘NTR Vaidya Seva’ scheme. Although the NDA government, led by CM Chandrababu, released Rs 250 crore yesterday, all private hospitals rejected it and vowed to continue protesting until the full amount is paid.
The Trump administration may curb exports of US software-linked products to China in response to Beijing’s rare earth limits. The proposal, targeting items from laptops to jet engines, remains under review. Treasury Secretary Scott said everything is on the table, highlighting rising US.-China trade tensions before Trump’s meeting with Jinping.
Telangana Jagruti president Kalvakuntla Kavitha will visit Yadadri Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy today. Jagruti’s sources said that she will reach Yadagirigutta at 10 am and perform special pujas to the Swamy. Before the TG Jagruti Janambata Yatra, which begins on October 25th, she will visit the Lord and seek his blessings before moving forward.
A massive fire broke out in a residential building in Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram today, prompting swift evacuation. Multiple fire tenders were deployed to contain the blaze. No casualties have been reported so far. The fire’s cause remains unknown and will be investigated once operations conclude. Rescue and damage assessment are currently underway.
President Trump imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, over Putin’s refusal to end the Ukraine war. The move, welcomed by Europe, aims to choke Moscow’s war funding. He also cancelled a planned summit with Putin, citing poor progress toward peace, and denied reports of approving Ukrainian missile strikes.
The Bihar 2025 polls are shaping up as a fierce contest between the NDA and INDIA blocs. Both alliances are strategizing hard to win over voters in this politically significant state. With key issues like development, caste dynamics, and governance in focus, the election outcome remains unpredictable, promising intense political battles ahead.
Former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) will guide BRS leaders on strategies for the Jubilee Hills by-election. He plans to discuss campaign and polling day tactics with party MLAs, MLCs, and key leaders today. Reports also confirm KCR’s active participation in the upcoming by-election campaign.
Former Indian shooter and Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra has been chosen as a torchbearer for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Expressing his gratitude on X, Bindra called it a great honor, saying the Olympic flame, symbolizing dreams, perseverance, and unity in sports, has always held a special place in his heart.