Hyderabad

Former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin assumed charge as Telangana’s Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises Minister at the Secretariat on Monday, in the presence of family and clerics. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers congratulated him on the occasion

Congress filed a complaint with Telangana CEO C Sudarshan Reddy against BRS MLA T Harish Rao for holding a press conference and commenting on contesting parties during the election silent period, demanding immediate action for violating the Model Code of Conduct

HMDA will hold a pre-bid meeting on November 17 at T-Hub, Hyderabad, for the e-auction of nine plots, including six in Kokapet NEOPOLIS, two in Moosapet, and one in Kokapet Golden Mile. Interested participants can register online

Cyberabad police arrested six people for fatally attacking a man outside his KPHB residence. The group, reportedly angry over a prior dispute and under the influence of alcohol, damaged property before the attack. ACP E Ravikiran Reddy confirmed the arrests

Hyderabad Police have intensified security checks across Jubilee Hills ahead of the by-election, conducting surprise inspections at lodges, hostels and guest houses. Over 1,600 personnel have been deployed to ensure peaceful polling and prevent any illegal activities

Filmmaker Kartik Dayanand raised concerns over illegal parking and traffic congestion near Babylon Club in Nanakramguda. Despite Cyberabad Traffic Police acknowledging his complaint, the filmmaker said the issue persisted, urging action to ease congestion in the busy nightlife area.

Musheerabad police arrested two persons, including Mohammed Ikramuddin, for cheating a man and stealing his iPhone after posing as buyers on an online platform. The suspects rented a flat for a day and escaped with the phone. Police recovered the device

BRS working president KT Rama Rao inaugurated Ardor IT Solutions’ new corporate office at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad. The US-headquartered IT firm, led by CEO Vamshi Kesireddy, aims to boost innovation, jobs, and digital growth from Telangana through its expanded facility

A DCM van carrying glass sheets overturned after a rear tyre burst on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Medchal on Monday. The incident caused temporary traffic congestion before police and patrol teams cleared the road using a crane

Key events from the gaming world, the delay of GTA VI and the Witcher Season 4

A mega job fair will be held at Alfa Function Hall, Tolichowki, on November 12 from 8 am to 1 pm. Organised by Mannan Khan, the fair will feature companies from multiple sectors offering on-the-spot interviews and free entry

A six-member gang from Andhra Pradesh, involved in temple and vehicle thefts across Hyderabad and Rachakonda, was arrested by the Task Force and IS Sadan police. The group, led by repeat offender Tharun Kumar Raju, had stolen property worth Rs 4 lakh

A British Airways flight from London to Hyderabad received a bomb threat via email, prompting a security scare at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. All 212 passengers were evacuated safely. No explosives were found, and police confirmed it was a hoax.

Humane World for Animals India has warned city administrations against removing street and community dogs from residential areas, calling the practice illegal under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and Animal Birth Control Rules. It urged humane sterilization instead of forcible removal.

Osmania University has signed an MoU with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to train municipal officials through RCUES. The programme will enhance urban governance skills across States and UTs, focusing on smart governance, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure.

IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a new material that detects kerosene adulteration in petrol and can remove oil from water by turning it into gel form. The innovation, published in Chemical Engineering, could aid fuel safety and marine conservation.

The BRS has accused the ruling Congress of large-scale electoral malpractice in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, alleging distribution of fake voter IDs, cash, sarees, and other inducements. The party has urged the EC to deploy central forces for a fair election

Arrangements for the Jubilee Hills bypoll were underway on Monday, with 2,060 polling personnel deployed and EVMs and VVPATs shifted from strong rooms. District Election Officer R V Karnan and Joint CP Tafseer Iqbal supervised the final poll arrangements.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior leader T Harish Rao paid homage to noted Telangana poet and lyricist Ande Sri at Professor Jayashankar Stadium, Lalapet. KTR said Ande Sri’s writings and songs would forever remain part of Telangana’s cultural legacy.

The BRS filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against the Telangana Assembly Speaker for failing to decide on disqualification pleas of its defected MLAs within the three-month deadline. The apex court will hear the matter next Monday.

BRS minority leaders alleged that the Congress government plans to demolish the historic Tarbund Muslim graveyard near Bowenpally for an express corridor project. Locals have objected to the move and demanded that the GHMC identify an alternative alignment.

The GHMC vigilance wing and Hyderabad police are deploying 139 drones across 407 polling stations for the Jubilee Hills bypoll on November 11. The drones will enable real-time surveillance to enhance transparency, prevent irregularities, and ensure smooth polling.

Fresh allegations of voter bribery have emerged against the Congress in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency. A Reddit post described an alleged organised cash distribution system, while the BRS shared videos claiming Rs 5,000 payments to voters ahead of the bypoll.

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy faced protests from farmers in Balanagar over the Regional Ring Road project. Farmers, including women, expressed concerns about losing their lands and livelihoods, urging the MLA to intervene with the government to prevent forced acquisition.