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The TG SAFE Drugs Wing detected discrepancies at 137 medical shops during a statewide enforcement drive against the illegal sale and diversion of habit-forming drugs. Show-cause notices were issued, and officials proposed possible suspension or cancellation of drug licences.

A 66-year-old tenant farmer in Adilabad died by suicide amid concerns over loan repayment and a potentially poor cotton yield. The death takes the district's reported farmer suicide toll to four in 10 days, prompting renewed calls for government support.

The Telangana government has reduced Dasara holidays for polytechnics to three days. The TP JAC alleges the move is retaliation for protests against GO 97, which proposed merging polytechnics with Young India Skills University under a public-private partnership.

When bankability takes precedence over vulnerability, smaller, resource-constrained cities risk being left behind. Heat-resilience funding must be guided by need, not a municipality’s ability to borrow

Former India opener WV Raman has questioned India's fast-bowling depth following Bhuvneshwar Kumar's T20I recall, urging the bowling coach to develop young pacers. He also discussed India's Test combination, Hardik Pandya's absence, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's development and Smriti Mandhana's captaincy.

The Centre’s latest initiative could revive the stalled Naga peace process, but a lasting settlement will require political will and compromise from both government and Naga groups

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said ethnic unrest caused an estimated Rs 1,200 crore loss in GST collections between 2023 and 2026. He called for community unity, improved connectivity and equitable development, including a proposed medical college in Senapati.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has called for the rehabilitation of Naxalism victims and renewed development in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. He highlighted government initiatives, support for persons with disabilities and the distribution of assistive devices to help affected people lead dignified lives.

Chola Chiefs ended a five-match losing streak by beating Prithviraaj Yodhas in a shootoff after a 4-4 draw in regulation time in the Archery Premier League. Alejandra Usquiano scored a perfect 80, keeping the Chiefs’ top-four hopes alive.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Officer's office conducted special voter registration camps across the State on Thursday. Additional CEO Dr Vasam Venkateswar Reddy inspected camps in Jubilee Hills. Eligible electors missing from the draft roll can submit Form 6, officials said.

Hyderabad’s Satya Chintagunta stunned top seed Aarav Challani in the boys’ under-14 singles quarterfinals at the Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship in Delhi. Chintagunta won 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 in a three-hour, 14-minute battle to reach the semifinals

The Telangana Rythu Sangham has alleged irregularities in electronic weighing machines at Warangal's Enumamula agricultural market and sought action against those responsible. Following a complaint, the District Marketing Officer contacted the Weights and Measures Department to inspect all scales.

U. Jhasiketh and D. Shivashankar struck centuries as Vikarabad defeated Achampet by 36 runs in the Telangana Cricket Association State-level Under-19 League Championship. Other winners included Karimnagar, Ranga Reddy and Mahabubnagar in matches played at Warangal

Denmark’s Niklas Norgaard led the rain-hit DP World India Championship with a six-under-par 66, while India’s Om Prakash Chouhan carded a four-under-par 68, placing him tied fifth among finishers. Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood and Rory McIlroy opened with two-under-par rounds

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to prepare for possible water scarcity amid El Niño concerns. Measures include improving distribution, curbing wastage, promoting treated sewage water for construction and parks, and raising public awareness.

Telangana has received around 3.55 lakh applications for graduate voter enrolment in two constituencies, against 10.36 lakh voters registered in 2021. Applications close on November 6, while draft electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on November 25.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana inspected PJR Stadium in Chandanagar and the Sports Arena near Hafeezpet Flyover on Thursday. She directed officials to maintain cleanliness, safety and accessibility at the facilities to encourage sports and healthy lifestyles.

CITU leaders led by state president Chukka Ramulu staged a rally from Pashamylaram to Isnapur Cross Road, demanding a Rs 42,000 minimum salary, a 10 per cent salary hike, Dasara bonuses and employment benefits under GO No. 6.

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials allegedly caught a TGSPDCL assistant engineer in Hyderabad while accepting a Rs 1.2 lakh bribe for approving applications for six new electricity meters. The officer was remanded in judicial custody, according to ACB officials.

BVRIT, Narsapur, in collaboration with NTR Trust, organised a blood donation camp on Thursday to mark the 106th birth anniversary of BV Raju. Students, faculty members and staff donated blood, while college officials garlanded his statue and recalled his contributions to education.

India vice-captain Shafali Verma says the team aims to combine fearless cricket with smart decision-making ahead of the 2027 T20 Champions Trophy. She also discusses her comeback, improved consistency, bowling preparation and the responsibility of supporting captain Smriti Mandhana

Farmers in Jogulamba Gadwal district are relying on water tankers to save standing crops amid inadequate irrigation water, falling groundwater levels and irregular power supply. A Neelahalli farmer pays Rs 500 per trip as cotton, tobacco and chilli growers fear similar shortages.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of corruption following RVM Constructions MD Nama Ramesh's allegation of a 15 per cent commission demand in Radial Road-2 tenders. Ramesh sought the Builders Association of India's intervention.

OU College of Engineering won the Osmania University Inter-College Table Tennis Championship, defeating St Joseph’s Degree College 2-1 in the final. MVSR College of Engineering secured third place with a 2-0 victory over CBIT in the championship