Hyderabad

The Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) Telangana strongly condemned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s controversial remark linking the Muslim community to the Congress party. Calling the statement feudal and undemocratic, the SIO demanded a public apology and urged the Election Commission to take serious note of the violation of electoral ethics ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll.

Private professional colleges in Telangana remain closed, demanding at least 50% of Rs 10,000 crore fee reimbursement dues be released. FATHI plans teacher and student rallies on November 8 and 11, and seeks faster action on the ‘Trust Bank’ initiative

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar announced plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence and advanced technology into policing to improve investigation speed and efficiency. At a review meeting in Banjara Hills, he emphasised the importance of core policing values and warned officers against negligence.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao lashed out at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his remark suggesting Muslims owe their existence to the Congress, calling it ignorant and communal. He demanded an apology and accused the Congress of aligning with the BJP in Telangana.

BRS leaders lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for allegedly making “vulgar, defamatory, and undemocratic” remarks against BRS working president KT Rama Rao during a political rally ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll

A man was grievously injured after being stabbed by a known rowdy sheeter, Balreddy, at the Jagadgirigutta bus stop in Hyderabad. The attack, reportedly stemming from a financial dispute, occurred in full public view. The assailants fled the scene, and police have launched an investigation.

In a commendable move towards inclusive electoral participation, 97 out of 103 eligible voters, comprising senior citizens and persons with disabilities, exercised their franchise from home in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. The Election Commission of India facilitated this initiative for voters aged above 85 and those with over 40 percent disability.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has thrown down the gauntlet to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, inviting him to a public debate on Hyderabad’s development under their respective regimes. Unveiling the Jubilee Hills Progress Report, KTR accused Congress of reversing gains made under BRS rule, citing stalled infrastructure, rising crime, and urban mismanagement.

A Bowenpally dance instructor, Gyaneshwar, was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a four-year-old girl student. The abuse came to light after the girl refused classes and told her parents. The police booked a case and shut down the studio

For the first time in Telangana, Jubilee Hills bypoll voters will see colour photographs of 58 candidates on EVM ballot papers on November 11. The ECI also introduced mobile deposit facilities and enhanced voter slips to simplify voting and reduce confusion

Under Operation NARCOS, RPF Secunderabad has seized narcotics worth Rs 5.79 crore and arrested 107 people in 88 incidents this year. The division strengthened train surveillance and coordinated with NCB, marking a significant rise in arrests and seizures compared to 2024

A 45-year-old painter from Uppal was abducted, sexually assaulted, and murdered by four intoxicated youths who offered him a lift near LB Nagar. The victim’s dying declaration helped Nacharam police trace and arrest the accused.

A VOTA survey shows BRS leading the Jubilee Hills bypoll with 48% support, ahead of Congress at 42%. The poll reflects public dissatisfaction with the Congress government and stronger minority and women voter preference for BRS.

Former MLA Balka Suman accused CM Revanth Reddy of intimidating voters in the Jubilee Hills bypoll and unleashing State-sponsored threats. BRS minority leaders also alleged Congress betrayed Muslim voters and failed to deliver on community welfare promises.

A murder accused escaped from police custody in Asifabad on Tuesday night. The suspect, who killed a villager over sorcery suspicions, fled during interrogation. Police have launched special teams to trace him as residents fear for their safety.

KTR marked the tenth anniversary of T-Hub, crediting it for transforming Telangana into India’s startup hub. He highlighted the state’s innovation ecosystem, including WE-Hub, T-Works, and TSIC, as models of entrepreneurial success.

BRS leader P. Karthik Reddy criticised BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy for his remarks on the Chevella road expansion, blaming the Centre for delays. He said the previous BRS government completed land acquisition, while the Congress failed to push the project forward.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit warned citizens against rising online trading scams run via Telegram and WhatsApp. Fraudsters lure victims with false profit dashboards and demand repeated processing fees. Police urged investors to verify platforms and report scams to 1930.

Multiple pre-poll surveys, including those by People’s Insight and Chanakya Strategies, show BRS leading in the Jubilee Hills by-election, with Congress trailing closely. The bypoll outcome is being viewed as a key test for the Revanth Reddy government’s popularity.

A 28-year-old chartered accountant from Hyderabad, identified as Keerthika Agarwal, died by suicide along with her toddler daughter after jumping into Hussain Sagar Lake. Police suspect marital disputes led to the tragedy. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

A 32-year-old man died by suicide after setting himself ablaze outside the Kushaiguda Traffic Police Station in Hyderabad. He was reportedly distressed after being booked in a recent drunk driving case. Police have begun an investigation.

ThunderPlus and Trinity Cleantech launched the world’s first ethanol-based 150 kW EV charger in Hyderabad, offering grid-free, rapid deployment and 80% lower emissions—revolutionizing India’s clean mobility and biofuel integration.

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will deliver the inaugural Jyoti Komireddy Memorial Lecture in Hyderabad on November 13. His talk, “Radical Centrism: My Vision for India,” will be followed by a discussion with author Kapil Komireddi and an audience Q&A.

A book on his memoirs of college life written by B Maria Kumar, retired IPS officer was launched by the AC College principal Dr K Moses recently