Hyderabad

As campaigning ended for the Jubilee Hills by-election, political parties made a final push to reach voters. The BRS maintained a strong ground presence, particularly around Krishna Kanth Park, while BJP and Congress activity remained comparatively subdued.

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said Revanth Reddy’s remarks on Muslims prove the Congress party’s focus on minority appeasement. The Telangana CM’s comments have drawn criticism from BRS and Muslim groups, who termed them insulting and demanded an apology.

Two men were taken into custody for allegedly killing a 21-year-old woman, Swathi, at Bahadurpally on Friday night. Police suspect the prime accused had an extramarital relationship and financial disputes with the victim. Investigation is underway.

G Vishwanethra (29), a private employee, was found hanging at her Narsingi home on Sunday. Police suspect suicide, have registered a case, and are investigating the reasons behind her death. The body has been sent for postmortem examination.

T Harish Rao credited KCR’s ten-year BRS rule for Telangana’s growth, welfare, and governance, citing rising income and agricultural output. He criticized the Congress government for stalling industries, collapsing real estate, and corruption, urging voters to back Maganti Sunitha in Jubilee Hills.

Shanvika, a four-year-old girl, succumbed to critical burns sustained after falling into a curry bowl at a KGBV hostel in Narsapur (G) mandal. Police have registered a case, and investigation is ongoing. Locals had supported the family financially.

Telangana plans to reinstate Water Users Associations, first introduced in erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, to protect water bodies and address farmers’ irrigation needs. Revival is expected to improve water management, create local posts, and strengthen farmer representation in decision-making.

A collision between an SUV and an RTC bus on NH 65 in Kavalampet, Sangareddy, left one dead and six injured. Police have registered a case, and several of the injured are in critical condition at the local government hospital.

With two days left for voting in the Jubilee Hills by-election, TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud accused the BJP of influencing the Election Commission and colluding with the BRS to manipulate voter rolls. He alleged that names from other constituencies were added and over 30 per cent of voters deleted, calling it part of a secret alliance.

Unidentified burglars struck Someshwara Jewellers in Dundigal, stealing over 18 kg of silver and valuables. Police and Clues Team inspected the shop, registered a case, and are examining CCTV footage, suspecting the heist was carefully pre-planned

A Chikkadpally couple, struggling with debts from their daughter’s wedding, resorted to chain-snatching elderly women. Police arrested them within days, recovered the stolen property, and revealed Bramaiah had learned techniques from YouTube to target victims in Yousufguda and Borabanda

A ‘2K Run – Ready, Set, Vote!’ was held in Jubilee Hills under SVEEP activities to promote voter awareness. Participants raised slogans and displayed placards, encouraging citizens to verify electoral rolls and exercise their right to vote responsibly

The final round of verification for candidates’ expenditure registers in Jubilee Hills by-election will be held on November 9. All 58 candidates must comply, and cash transactions above Rs 10,000 are prohibited, with payments to be made via banking channels

The Jubilee Hills by-election campaign saw a slowdown on Saturday, with fewer campaign vehicles on the streets and a shift toward door-to-door outreach and smaller gatherings. Residents welcomed the quieter streets and reduced traffic congestion during daytime campaigning

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced that Koti Deepotsavam, celebrated during Karthika Masam, will become a State festival from next year. The government will request the PM to declare it a national festival, seeking nationwide recognition

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress during a roadshow in Jubilee Hills, accusing the ruling party of demolitions that left thousands homeless and of derailing Telangana’s growth. He assured voters that K. Chandrashekhar Rao would return to power to rebuild the State.

The Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) has accused the ruling Congress of orchestrating a conspiracy to rig the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election through booth capturing, bogus voting and intimidation. In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, BRS leaders alleged misuse of state machinery, collusion with police, and inducement of voters.

Imams and Muezzins across Telangana continue to suffer due to repeated delays in honorarium payments by the Wakf Board. Many, especially in rural areas, rely solely on this income and allege government indifference despite earlier promises of timely release

Hyderabad selectors have named Avanish Rao as the captain of the Hyderabad team for the upcoming BCCI Men’s Under-23 Cricket Championship matches against Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu in Jaipur. The matches are scheduled for November 11 and 13, 2025

Maisram Stars FC comfortably defeated Cantonment FC 4-1 in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League Championship. Pratik, Sohail, Await Ali, and Ali Bin Syed scored for the winners, with Laksham scoring the only goal for Cantonment FC

Team B beat Team D by five wickets in the HCA Women’s Probables (Under-23) T20 match. Other matches saw Team F, Team C, and Team G secure victories. G. Hasini and T. Sarayu were standout performers with the bat and ball

Shreyan Thipparthi, Sai Anshitha, P. Arunkumar, and Dinesh Reddy share the lead in the Open category, while seven players are tied in the juniors category after three rounds at the 234th Brilliant Trophy chess tournament

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar emphasised the crucial role of the Armed Reserve wing in maintaining law and order during a ceremonial parade at the AR Headquarters in Petlaburj. Receiving the guard of honour, he praised the dedication of 1,044 personnel, including specialised teams such as the City Security Guard and Rapid Action Force.

Rahul Radesh scored an unbeaten 85, leading Hyderabad to 295/7 on Day 1 against Rajasthan in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. A crucial 117-run partnership with Rohit Rayudu helped Hyderabad recover after early wickets fell