Hyderabad

Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the Jubilee Hills by-election were commissioned on November 2 and 3 at Kotla Vijay Bhaskara Reddy Indoor Stadium. Candidates and agents attended, supervised by officials, ensuring the machines are ready for polling

One passenger said they struggled in vain to remove the gravel with their bare hands, trying to create space for those who were immobilized by the mounds of stones

TSRTC clarified that the bus involved in the Chevella road tragedy had valid fitness certification and insurance, and there was no fault on the part of the driver. The accident was caused by overspeeding and loss of control by the tipper driver

The Telangana High Court questioned the state government over delays in conducting local body elections, reprimanding them for failing to act on previous directions. The court adjourned the case until November 11, requesting an answer on the election schedule

Enforcement teams ahead of the Jubilee Hills bye-election seized Rs 34 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies after the Model Code of Conduct came into force. Authorities have booked 22 cases, including poll violations and illegal inducements

Farmers from Kadthal, whose fields are being damaged by the Bidar-Maheswaram 765 KV power lines, appealed to Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for relief. A delegation led by BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravindra met Khattar, seeking urgent action

Two young girls, Pragna (9) and Advika (8), drowned in a swimming pool at a gated community in Ameenpur. The incident occurred when no one was monitoring the area. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) signed an MoU with Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) to conduct research on critical minerals and rare earth elements. The agreement aims to foster national and international cooperation in the field

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud convened a meeting a day after CM A Revanth Reddy’s meeting, leaving leaders confused about the party’s direction. Goud urged Congress leaders to avoid overconfidence, focus on strategies, and work closely with ground-level workers

MBT spokesperson Amjedullah Khan criticised Muslim leaders for failing to raise attacks on the community with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He highlighted 53 communal incidents in Telangana since Congress took power and accused AIMIM and Congress of misleading Muslims politically

IITH’s Rural Development Centre has launched the NBV Skilling Centre to provide rural and semi-urban youth with employable technical skills and entrepreneurial abilities. The initiative aims to foster inclusive growth through education, innovation, and real-world skill development

At least 19 people were killed and over a dozen injured when a gravel-laden truck collided with a TGSRTC bus near Chevella. Police suspect overloading as cause behind the devastating crash

The Telangana government has ordered a probe into the tragic road accident near Chevella, where a bus collided with a tipper truck, killing 20. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar assured relief to victims and stressed the importance of road safety

BRS requested the Telangana CEO to block Congress candidate’s brother, V Venkat Yadav, from serving as election agent in the Jubilee Hills by-election. The party also sought surveillance of the candidate’s family and stronger security in sensitive areas to ensure peaceful polls

In just ten days, two major road accidents — the Kurnool bus fire and the Chevella RTC bus–truck collision — have killed 40 people across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Both incidents involved overloaded vehicles, highlighting severe lapses in road safety enforcement.

Voters in the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11 can deposit their mobile phones at designated centres outside polling stations. The GHMC is setting up secure deposit counters as per ECI norms to help voters, especially senior citizens and women

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested three Andhra Pradesh residents for aiding online fraudsters by providing bank accounts for illegal transactions. The accused received commissions on each transfer. Police seized mobile phones and debit cards used in the crime. Investigation is underway

A factory worker, Murali Krishna (45) of Kalyanpuri Colony, Uppal, was found murdered with stab injuries in Nacharam Industrial Area. Police registered a case on his wife’s complaint and suspect that persons known to him were involved in the killing

Preliminary investigations into the Chevella crash that killed 21 people indicate both the RTC bus and gravel-laden truck were overloaded. Police suspect excess passengers, poor road conditions, and regulatory lapses contributed to the accident. A case has been registered for further probe.

BRS leader Koppula Eshwar accused the Revanth Reddy government of being anti-Dalit and failing welfare promises. He alleged diversion of SC funds and misuse of schemes for Congress workers. The Dalit Bandhu Sadhana Samiti pledged support for BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha

Two sisters, Bhavani and Shiva Leela, were orphaned after their parents, Bandappa and Lakshmi from Hajipur village, died in the Chevella RTC bus–truck collision that killed 21 people. Eyewitnesses described the heart-wrenching scene of the children crying beside their parents’ bodies.

Telangana’s liquor suppliers have warned of a shortage during the festive season as the Congress government delays Rs 3,366 crore in dues. Industry bodies say persistent non-payment has crippled operations and could hurt ‘Brand Telangana’ and future investments

Cyberabad Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the Chevella road accident that killed 21 people, including two drivers, and injured 20 others near Mirzaguda. Officials suspect the gravel-laden truck swerved to avoid a pothole before impact.

TPCC working president T. Jagga Reddy alleged that some HYDRAA officials were acting to defame the Congress government and aid the BRS. He accused the opposition of using the agency to target Congress candidate V. Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills bypoll.