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A public university must not belong exclusively to the government of the day; it must remain a place where students can learn and unlearn, and where authority can be questioned

Adilabad police arrested five alleged members of an inter-State gang, including three juveniles from Maharashtra, for suspected burglaries at temples and houses in Adilabad and Nirmal districts. Police seized Rs 8,000, four motorbikes, three mobile phones and 50 kg of bronze.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education is planning a meeting with State university vice-chancellors to discuss preventive measures against possible extreme heat and water shortages. The proposed review will cover campus safety, drinking water, hostels and academic continuity.

Kerala’s legislation is significant because it recognises elderly care as an enforceable legal right rather than merely a welfare measure dependent on budgetary allocations

Farmer organisations in Adilabad have sought crop insurance, a cotton bonus, input support for tenant farmers and monthly assistance for agricultural labourers amid drought-related losses. They have also urged the State government to release Rythu Bharosa aid and address reported farmer suicides.

Surat police arrested five men accused of targeting women with weight-loss and skin-treatment offers. Investigators allege the group used social media advertisements, courier deliveries and cash collections. Company-linked accounts recorded transactions worth crores of rupees, police said during the investigation.

Two elephant calves died after being hit by a train in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district on Thursday. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed forest and railway officials to coordinate on safety measures, including speed controls, track monitoring and wildlife protection.

A major leak in a Mission Bhagiratha pipeline near SBI in Yellandu’s Aam Bazaar area inundated nearby houses and shops, damaging property. Local residents raised concerns over repeated leaks, while BRS leader Dindigala Rajender and MLA Koram Kanakaiah sought urgent action.

Telangana has declared 365 mandals drought-affected for Vanakalam 2026, but farmers’ organisations have criticised the delay, alleged exclusions despite crop losses and questioned contingency measures. They have also sought compensation assurances and urged the government to expedite drought assessment and assistance.

Telangana Additional Chief Electoral Officer Dr Vasam Venkateswar Reddy has directed officials to expedite graduate voter enrolment in the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda constituency. He stressed certificate verification, removal of duplicate entries, accessible polling stations and timely resolution of address-change applications.

Mumbai Indians face a key captaincy decision ahead of IPL 2027, with Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma emerging as possible options. Hardik Pandya’s future remains uncertain amid trade speculation, while a mega-auction after the season could shape the franchise’s long-term plans

ACB, food safety and drug control officials conducted simultaneous inspections at NIMS in Hyderabad on Thursday following allegations of corruption and irregularities. Teams examined administrative records, the hospital canteen, medicines, medical equipment and records relating to their storage.

The Kerala High Court stayed the arrest of an Additional District Judge booked in a fatal road accident case involving his 17-year-old son. The court directed him to appear before the investigating officer and sought the state’s response to his anticipatory bail plea

Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu said AI could allow one worker to perform tasks previously handled by larger teams, creating job risks and economic disruption. However, he said lower costs could help businesses that previously could not afford software engineers or digital marketers.

The Telangana government appears to have withdrawn instructions seeking self-declaration forms from farmers planning to cultivate paddy during Yasangi. However, farmers’ organisations say dealers in several districts continue demanding forms that reportedly absolve the government and dealers of responsibility for losses caused by water or power shortages.

HMWSSB has projected a 100 MGD shortfall from Singur and Manjeera sources between January and August. Additional supplies from Godavari, Krishna and Osman Sagar may reduce the deficit, but up to 50 MGD could remain, affecting three lakh connections.

Karnataka’s Adil Kalyanpur and Soha Sadiq defeated Haryana’s Jagmeet Singh and Jennifer Luikham 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Reitz National Mixed Doubles Tennis Championship final. Maharashtra’s Pooja and Prasad Ingale also advanced with a straight-sets semifinal win

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research held its White Coat Ceremony for 152 first-year MBBS students of the 2026 batch. The event highlighted the importance of compassion, empathy, ethical conduct and accountability in medical practice and patient care.

The CBSE has clarified the examination scheme for students appearing for Class 10 boards in 2028. Five subjects will be compulsory for board exams, while vocational education remains mandatory, with students choosing between Kaushal Vikas and 22 notified skill subjects

The Telangana High Court has allowed elected members of the Hyderabad Cricket Association Apex Council to continue in an interim capacity after their tenure ended on October 21. The council will function under the Single Member Committee until verification and elections are completed

A Sanathnagar man lost Rs 30.43 lakh to cyber fraudsters who promised high returns for completing YouTube-related tasks. The accused allegedly used Telegram and a platform called Coindex to collect payments. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case.

YMCA Hyderabad defeated Mahendra Hills BC 77-64 in the GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship at YMCA Secunderabad. Aadvik led the winners with 35 points. In another match, Young Men Guild beat Stadium Club 58-27

A Delhi court acquitted Mustkeem and Javed in a 2015 assault case, citing insufficient evidence and missing CCTV footage. Mustkeem was also cleared of molestation, stalking and criminal intimidation charges after the prosecution failed to establish the allegations beyond reasonable doubt

The National Human Rights Commission has directed Rangareddy officials to submit an action taken report within four weeks over the October 17 incident at MVSR Engineering College. The complaint raises concerns about structural safety, accountability and event management.