Hyderabad

Union Bank of India marked its 107th Foundation Day by inaugurating five new branches and a Rural Self-Employment Training Institute at Mancherial. The virtual event was attended by DFS Secretary Nagaraju and Bank MD & CEO Asheesh Pandey

Hyderabad witnessed a steady increase in voter turnout throughout polling day, culminating in a final figure of 48.47 percent by 6 pm. District Election Officer RV Karnan shared the progressive turnout data, noting consistent growth from morning to evening.

Tollywood actors Vijay Deverakonda and Prakash Raj appeared before the Crime Investigation Department in Hyderabad following summons related to their alleged promotion of online betting apps. The SIT is probing financial transactions and commissions linked to the case.

BRS leaders launched a fierce attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Election Commission, alleging widespread electoral malpractices in the Jubilee Hills by-election. They claimed voter intimidation, bogus voting, and complicity of police and election staff in favour of Congress.

Exit polls from Jubilee Hills by-election indicate a neck-and-neck race between BRS and Congress, with BRS slightly ahead in all three major surveys. While BRS appears to have retained its urban voter base, Congress has gained traction among newer voters.

Celebrated poet, lyricist, and writer Ande Sri, who passed away on Monday, was cremated with full State honours in Ghatkesar. Political leaders, dignitaries, and people from across society paid their respects, with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy observing the final rites

Tension flared in Hyderabad’s Yousufguda area on Tuesday evening when BRS leaders, including MLA P Kaushik Reddy and candidate Maganti Sunitha, staged a protest alleging fraudulent voting by Congress supporters. The protest erupted after reports of non-local women allegedly camping at a function hall to cast bogus votes.

The Congress filed a complaint with Chief Electoral Officer against BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and other leaders for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations, including holding a press conference on poll day and the presence of non-local leaders in the constituency

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed gratitude to party cadres and voters of Jubilee Hills for supporting BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath in the recent bypoll.

Drones were deployed for the first time in Telangana to monitor the Jubilee Hills by-election, enhancing transparency and security. Operated by experts from Chennai and Hyderabad, the drones transmitted live footage to officials, impressing voters with the Election Commission’s tech-driven approach

The Jubilee Hills Assembly byelection witnessed a marginally higher voter turnout but was overshadowed by EVM malfunctions, allegations of bogus voting, and Model Code of Conduct violations. The BRS and Congress traded serious accusations, with multiple FIRs filed and the Election Commission stepping in to ensure order.

The Jubilee Hills bypoll in Hyderabad saw a subdued turnout from younger voters, despite many having enrolled as first-time voters. While some arrived early with family and expressed excitement, many others skipped voting due to academic commitments or lack of interest.

In a breakthrough for India’s pharmaceutical sector, firms including Hetero, Cipla, Annora, and Natco have won Chinese government bids to supply generic drugs like Dapagliflozin and Olaparib, marking a significant entry into China’s tightly controlled healthcare market

Polling in the Jubilee Hills by-election concluded with a modest turnout of 47.16 per cent on Tuesday. The new colour-coded ballot papers introduced for the first time drew positive feedback from voters for making the polling process clearer and easier

Telangana’s Rabi paddy sowing for 2025-26 has risen 10-15%, driven by full reservoirs and assured irrigation. Experts warn this overreliance could threaten crop diversity, oilseed production, and storage capacity, while fertiliser supply may fall short if expansion continues

Commuters near Malkajgiri face severe delays due to frequent closures at Goutham Nagar level crossing. The Travellers Association has urged construction of a Limited Height Subway to reduce congestion, while residents also demand removal of dangerous roadside boulders and improved MMTS frequency

Mild tension erupted at Shaikpet polling station when Congress workers prevented BRS leaders Dasoju Shravan and RS Praveen Kumar from reviewing the election process. Police used a mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd and increased security in the area

Tension prevailed in Jubilee Hills during the final hours of polling as BRS accused Congress of rigging and bogus voting. Candidate Maganti Sunitha staged a dharna alleging fake votes and threats, while police detained several BRS activists at the spot

Congress leader and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha of using emotions to influence voters in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He alleged that the BRS was playing the sympathy card and violating the Model Code of Conduct.

Osmania University will conduct the Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET) 2025 for 29 subjects on December 10, 11 and 12 in computer-based mode. Hall tickets can be downloaded from December 3 at www.telanganaset.org or www.osmania.ac.in

Mahindra University’s School of Law has partnered with the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation to establish the Seeding Centre for Peace and Justice on campus. The centre, part of IIAM’s ‘Gateway to Justice’ initiative, will promote experiential learning in mediation and arbitration

Telangana’s SPEED initiative and non-profit 1M1B have signed an MoU to set up a Youth Climate Action & Innovation Centre in Hyderabad. The project aims to train one lakh youth in green skills and drive the State’s youth-led net zero mission

With polling in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election nearing completion, party workers are making last-minute efforts to mobilise voters. Turnout dropped after 2 pm, prompting intensified police checks and patrolling to prevent bogus voting, even as shops remained shut

Hyderabad Police have booked three cases against sitting and former MLAs, including Congress and BRS leaders, for violating the Model Code of Conduct during the Jubilee Hills bypoll. Police warned of strict legal action and urged citizens to report violations.