Hyderabad

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.

Eight-year-old Syed Riyan died after being struck by a tipper truck while playing cricket in Mailardevpally, Hyderabad. The accident occurred due to reckless driving, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Businessman Ashish Kumar Ahuja has filed a police complaint alleging illegal occupation and forgery involving his family’s Jubilee Hills property. He claims unknown individuals and colluding officials falsified documents despite a 2009 sale, prompting police investigation.

BRS leaders K Chandrashekhar Rao and KT Rama Rao expressed grief over the passing of poet Ande Sri, praising his role in Telangana’s cultural and statehood movement. Senior leaders recalled his contributions and extended condolences to his family.

Andesri, acclaimed Telangana poet and writer known for the state song Jaya Jayahe Telangana, passed away at 64 while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital. A key voice in the Telangana movement, he is survived by four children.

Hours after Jubilee Hills by-poll campaigning ended, videos emerged alleging Congress continued canvassing and distributed money and sarees. Police raided a hotel in Erragadda; 11 detained. BRS accused Congress of threatening a senior Muslim leader, Shareef Bhai.

Over 1,900 cyclists participated in the HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad, with top honours claimed by Harshveer Singh and Pooja Baban Danole in the Professional Elite Race. The event offered a record ₹33.6 lakh prize pool and celebrated fitness and sustainability

Veerabadra Rajkumar Suresh Kumar of ATUM Chargers made a Hole-in-One on the 16th hole in the Sreenidhi University Telangana Golf Premier League. Haldi Fairways and Sreenidhian Thunderbolts topped Group A and B, respectively, as they qualified for the knockout phase

Ginpaul Sonna defeated third-seeded Mithun Manjunath 21-9, 21-11 to win the men’s singles title at the Telangana Challenge International badminton championship. Mansi Singh upset top-seeded S.R. Rakshitha Sree 21-9, 21-14 to win the women’s singles title

Former Bodhan MLA Shakeel Aamir Mohammed organised a large bike rally in Shaikpet under the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency to campaign for BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha. The rally drew around 2,000 participants.

Shreyan Thipparthi and Sharika Tunki from St. Francis Girls High School claimed victory in the Open and Junior categories, respectively, at the 234th Brilliant Trophy chess tournament held at Brilliant Grammar School, Dilsukhnagar, on Sunday

The Jubilee Hills by-election campaign in Hyderabad has been marked by a spate of complaints filed with Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy over alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct. Political parties accused each other of bribery, religious appeals, intimidation, and misuse of power.

BRS leader and former TG Wakf Board and TG Hajj Committee Chairman Mohammed Saleem expressed confidence that the party would win the Jubilee Hills by-poll. Addressing the media, he said minority communities were content during the previous BRS rule, citing improved infrastructure and task-oriented policing.

India has retained its Hajj quota of 175,025 for 2026, the same as in 2025, following an agreement signed in Jeddah between Saudi Hajj Minister Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. The talks focused on improving accommodation, transport, and health services to ensure a comfortable pilgrimage.

The New India Baby Olympic Games (NIBOG 2025) Season 3 began at the Atrium Mall in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, drawing hundreds of toddlers, parents, and families for a celebration of early childhood joy and fitnessHighlights included a family fitness zone, children’s talent parade, and parent-child fun challenges.

A 21-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a speeding motorcycle while crossing the road in Saroornagar, Hyderabad. The police have registered a case and detained the rider.