Hyderabad

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

Hyderabad District Collector, Ms. Harichandana Dasari, visited the SATG shooting range along with her daughter, touring various setups and participating in a live session. She emphasized modernizing facilities to support Telangana’s athletes and enhance shooting sports in the state

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar reacted sharply to the demolition of 46 Daari Maisamma temples in Ramagundam Municipal Corporation limits, issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to officials to rebuild the shrines. He warned that if the temples were not restored, he would personally visit Godavarikhani after the Jubilee Hills by-election and demolish structures of other religions.

Cotton farmers in Adilabad staged a protest on NH 44 against the Cotton Corporation of India for refusing to procure cotton citing high moisture content and limiting purchases to 7 quintals per acre. Police intervened and convinced farmers to withdraw

GHMC began relocating 277 stray dogs from Hyderabad government hospitals following a Supreme Court order. The dogs will receive sterilisation, vaccination, and medical care at GHMC Animal Care Centres to ensure public safety in hospitals and other sensitive public areas

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy challenged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to prove his allegations of a BJP-BRS nexus, calling the Congress government fake and a failure. He denied claims about Metro project hurdles and opposed demolitions under the Musi project

The birth anniversary of Garimella Balakrishna Prasad, known for dedicating his life to promoting Annamayya keertanas, was celebrated at Shilparamam in Hyderabad. The event saw participation from music lovers, students of arts institutions, and cultural personalities

BRS leader Bodhan Mohammed Shakil Aamir alleged that Congress is pressuring Imams in Jubilee Hills mosques to ask Muslim voters to support their candidate in the November 11 bypoll. He urged the community to stay united and reject political manipulation

A decades-old tree at Krishna Kanth Park in Yousufguda, Hyderabad, was felled by GHMC’s Urban Biodiversity Wing to prevent unauthorised entry into the park at night. The move triggered strong reactions from morning walkers, yoga practitioners, and environmental activists, who criticised the lack of ecological assessment and demanded a detailed explanation.

Hyderabad Narcotics Police caught several students from a reputed hotel management college in Begumpet after confirming drug use on campus. Six students tested positive for marijuana and were sent for rehabilitation. Parents requested leniency, promising cooperation with police authorities

A Hyderabad pensioner narrowly escaped losing his life savings after falling prey to a fake Punjab National Bank helpline scam. Cybercrime Police swiftly intervened, blocking ₹5 lakh of the stolen ₹10 lakh, and warned citizens against installing fake APK files

A 57-year-old man was beaten to death with sticks and iron rods after trying to pacify a fight between municipal workers at KPHB, Hyderabad. Police have arrested three of the accused and launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects