Hyderabad

A grand spiritual event unfolded at the Sri Skandagiri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple in Padmarao Nagar, Hyderabad, where Kanchi Kamakoti Peetadhipathi Sri Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swami inaugurated the golden chariot of Lord Subrahmanya Swamy.

To regain its Jubilee Hills seat, BRS rolled out its ‘Maata-Muchata’ campaign, with leaders engaging citizens at tea stalls and markets. Residents voiced anger over high water bills, stalled projects, and rising costs under Congress rule, praising BRS-era governance

Seven teachers were injured when a lift collapsed at a private school in Nizampet, Hyderabad. The incident occurred after the suspension cable snapped, causing the lift to fall from the first floor. All were hospitalised and are stable.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stirred a political debate by declaring that key welfare schemes, including free rice, power, and bus travel, would be withdrawn if BRS won the Jubilee Hills by-election. Addressing voters in Vengalrao Nagar, he accused BRS of opposing women’s welfare and instigating auto drivers.

Gyan Prakash Lenka and Bhavyman Sharma from Army Public School, Bolarum, emerged winners of the Hyderabad Regional Finals of Aqua Regia 2025, hosted by T.I.M.E. and CLA Prep

TGTRANSCO has successfully restored power supply across Telangana after Cyclone Montha damaged key substations in Nalgonda and Warangal districts. CMD D Krishna Bhaskar led inspections and praised technical teams for their swift response, which prevented major outages.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during a roadshow in Shaikpet, accusing the Congress of derailing Telangana’s economy and dismantling welfare schemes. He declared that a BRS victory in the Jubilee Hills bypoll would signal a political reset and pave the way for K Chandrashekhar Rao’s return.

Congress leaders Mohammed Ali Shabbir and Adi Srinivas are under scrutiny for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct by campaigning at a mosque in Erragadda, Jubilee Hills. The incident mirrors a previous case against BRS leaders for similar actions. During the outreach, Shabbir Ali reiterated the party’s commitment to increasing Muslim reservations from 4 to 10 percent.

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar, speaking at Vigilance Awareness Week in Hyderabad, stressed the importance of forming an AI-based Task Force to improve transparency and curb corruption.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has drawn criticism for allegedly contradicting himself by attacking the Congress in Bihar while supporting the party’s candidate in Telangana’s Jubilee Hills bypoll. Netizens and political observers have accused him of engaging in opportunistic politics

Twenty-one students from St. Peter’s High School, Bowenpally, have been selected among India’s Top 100 changemakers to attend the Global Summit in Geneva, organised by 1M1B. The school is the only one from South India with the largest representation.

An unidentified man was critically injured after allegedly jumping from Secunderabad’s Paradise Metro Station on Friday. Police said the man, who sustained severe injuries, was shifted to Gandhi Hospital. An investigation is underway to identify him and ascertain the cause.

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Nandamuri Tejeswini, granddaughter of NTR and daughter of Balakrishna, has made her debut as brand ambassador for Siddhartha Fine Jewellers. The collaboration highlights the Nandamuri family’s legacy and marks Tejeswini’s graceful entry into the world of endorsements

Former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Congress candidate Naveen Yadav of violating the poll code and misusing Rs 72 lakh during a film workers’ meeting. He also criticised the State for neglecting Cyclone Montha victims and underreporting crop losses

vIn a bid to quell dissent ahead of the local body polls, the Congress government appointed Bodhan MLA P. Sudarshan Reddy as Advisor and Mancherial MLA K. Prem Sagar Rao as Civil Supplies Corporation Chairman, sidelining Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy.

Hyderabad Traffic Police intensified action against wrong-side driving after booking over 10,000 motorists in a week. Officials said the offence is a major cause of accidents and congestion. Special drives, surveillance, and awareness campaigns are being conducted to curb violations

Tolichowki Police solved the murder of a 25-year-old auto driver within 24 hours, arresting his friend Mohammed Ishaque alias Khalid for allegedly strangling him during a quarrel over a mobile phone. The accused was caught from a lodge in Hakeempet

The Tolichowki Police arrested an electrician who allegedly killed his friend, a 25-year-old autorickshaw driver, after a quarrel over a mobile phone. The accused was caught within a day from a lodge in Hakeempet, and the stolen phone was recovered.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of looting the poor and shielding the rich, alleging that it failed to deliver on poll promises. Addressing AIMIM leaders joining BRS, he urged voters to support BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha.

Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has sought a two-month extension from the Supreme Court to decide on the disqualification of 10 BRS MLAs accused of defecting to the Congress. The earlier three-month deadline set by the court ended on October 31.

Former Indian cricket captain Mohd Azharuddin was sworn in as a Minister in the Telangana Cabinet on Friday by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan. His portfolio is yet to be announced, though he is likely to handle Sports or Minorities Welfare.

Actor K Chiranjeevi led the ‘Run for Unity’ at Hyderabad’s People’s Plaza, marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. Over 5,000 people joined the event, where police officials and Chiranjeevi urged youth to uphold national unity and beware of cybercrimes.

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