Hyderabad

Despite a sharp increase in voter enrolment over the years, Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency continues to record low voter turnout. Analysts cite urban apathy, floating population and weak mobilisation as reasons ahead of the November 11 bypoll

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, eyeing the Jubilee Hills bypoll, announced a series of welfare measures for film workers at a sparsely attended meeting in Yousufguda. Despite the low turnout, he reversed his earlier stance on ticket pricing and proposed land allotment, a school, and a Rs 10 crore welfare fund

Hyderabad traffic police have announced a nine-month advisory due to the construction of an elevated corridor between Paradise Junction and Dairy Farm Road. Key stretches including Rajiv Gandhi Statue Junction to Balamrai will be closed, with diversions mapped out for commuters from Balanagar, Suchitra, and Tank Bund areas.

A 35-year-old man, Vislawath Shankar, died after being assaulted by hotel workers in Saroornagar, Hyderabad, following a dispute over a Rs 600 payment. Police have registered a murder case against four hotel employees based on a complaint from his family

Cyclone Montha has brought heavy rains to Telangana’s eastern districts, disrupting paddy and cotton harvests and halting procurement operations. Red alerts were issued for four districts as officials stepped up disaster preparedness and urged farmers to protect their produce

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed irrigation officials to prepare plans for diverting 80 tmcft of water from Tummidi Hatti to Sundilla and to finalise repair estimates for the Sundilla barrage. He also reviewed ongoing irrigation projects and Union Minister C R Patil’s letter

Reliance Jio has emerged as the leading telecom operator in the AP Telecom circle, which includes Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, by adding the highest number of wireline and wireless subscribers in September 2025. Jio’s growth was fuelled by strong demand for broadband and mobile services, especially in smaller towns.

The Congress government plans to revive the Pranahita-Chevella project by merging it with Kaleshwaram. The redesigned plan bypasses coal zones in Adilabad, reduces costs by Rs 2,000 crore, and uses existing Kaleshwaram lifts for water transfer from Thummidi Hatti to Yellampalli

BPCL signed MoUs with OIL, NRL, and FACT to advance its integrated growth strategy. The pacts were signed at the 28th Energy Technology Meet in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The agreements aim to enhance refining, petrochemicals, green energy, and logistics infrastructure, reinforcing India's path to energy self-reliance.

Two senior CPI (Maoist) leaders, Chandranna and Prabhath, surrendered before Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy, ending over four decades underground. The State Police said 427 Maoists have surrendered in 2025 under the government’s rehabilitation policy

HyCan 2025, India’s largest pet festival, will be held on November 8–9 at OM Convention, Narsingi. Featuring dogs, cats, and fish displays, the event also launches GHMC’s ‘Safe With Dogs’ campaign and the National Canine Bravery Awards

Hyderabad police are considering arming patrol personnel with short firearms like 9 mm pistols after recent attacks on officers. The proposal aims to enhance safety during operations, as unarmed combat training has proved ineffective in real confrontations

Dr B R Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) signed an MoU with TCSiON to launch the Integrated Job Achievement Programme for degree students from 2025–26. The initiative aims to enhance employability through industry-led modules, mentoring, and practical learning experiences

A man from Chandanagar, Hyderabad, died by suicide after his employer allegedly failed to return Rs. 13 lakh he had lent seven years ago. Police said financial distress and pressure from acquaintances led him to take the extreme step

A retired schoolteacher from Hyderabad lost Rs. 90,000 to cyber fraudsters after she listed her furniture for sale online. The scammer, posing as a buyer, tricked her into scanning a QR code, leading to fraudulent bank withdrawals

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe storm over the Bay of Bengal, with the IMD issuing red and orange alerts for Telangana. Heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms are expected across several districts, including Hyderabad, over the next three days

Cyclone Montha has disrupted 132 trains under the South Central Railway zone, with 107 cancelled and several diverted or rescheduled. Train services to coastal Andhra towns were worst affected. SCR officials assured full refunds and continuous safety monitoring

RPF constable Susmitha saved passenger Sadula Manideep from falling under a moving train at Kacheguda station. The quick action by Susmitha, railway staff Govinda Rao, and the train manager prevented a tragedy. The passenger escaped unhurt

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has advised citizens to use a unique ‘safe word’ with trusted contacts to prevent falling victim to AI-based deepfake scams, as cases of impersonation and cyber fraud rise sharply across Telangana

A 45-year-old patient, Ranga Reddy, received a life-saving kidney transplant at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. Doctors performed the world’s first kidney transplant using the CMR Surgical Robot, ensuring quicker recovery and fewer complications compared to traditional surgery

Following an alert from the National Dam Safety Authority, the irrigation department has decided to empty the Singur Dam to carry out urgent repairs. The dam, which supplies water to Hyderabad and Medak, will remain dry for nearly two years

A 30-year-old air hostess from Jammu died by suicide at her apartment in Rajendranagar on Tuesday. Police said she was found hanging by her friends. They are probing if stress from personal or professional issues led to the incident

A man named Mujeeb from Musheerabad died after being hit by a speeding train between Sanjeevaiah Park and James Street stations in Hyderabad. He was crossing the tracks with friends when the accident occurred. Police are investigating the case

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed preparations as Cyclone Montha approaches Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana. Railway zones were told to activate war rooms, ready emergency teams, and ensure passenger safety while keeping train services running with minimal disruption