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A pre-election survey by KK Surveys and Strategies reveals BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha leading the race in Jubilee Hills with a projected 55.2% vote share. The Congress trails at 37.8%, while BJP remains a distant third. The survey highlights BRS dominance in most divisions, with Congress gaining ground in Vengalraonagar and Rehmat Nagar.

A 64-year-old farmer, Pittala Durgaiah, from Chintakunta village died by suicide after consuming pesticide, reportedly distressed over mounting debts and poor cotton yield caused by unfavourable weather

As the Jubilee Hills bypoll nears, voters have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Congress party’s failure to deliver on six key guarantees promised during the assembly elections. Unemployed youth and pensioners are particularly vocal, citing delays in job notifications and welfare schemes.

A threat email claiming a “human bomb” on an IndiGo flight from Jeddah to Hyderabad prompted authorities to divert the aircraft to Mumbai. The plane landed safely, and thorough security checks revealed no threat. Police have launched an investigation

BJP MLAs have filed a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer against Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of intimidating voters in Jubilee Hills by threatening to withdraw welfare schemes. They also criticised his remarks on a Pakistan attack, calling them inflammatory and disrespectful to Indian soldiers.

Despite forming committees to monitor food quality, Telangana continues to witness food poisoning cases in government schools and hostels. Midday meal workers cite limited budgets and delayed payments, while critics accuse the Congress government of neglecting students’ safety and welfare

Mohammed Asif, a Sub-Inspector attached to the Special Branch in Chennaraopet, Warangal, died by suicide after reportedly struggling to arrange funds for his daughter’s wedding.

Private professional colleges across Telangana will shut indefinitely from November 3, demanding clearance of fee reimbursement arrears. The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) has called for a protest with one lakh staff on November 6

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy demanded that the State government pay Rs.25,000 per acre for paddy and Rs.50,000 per acre for cotton damaged in the Montha cyclone. He accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and underreporting crop losses

A minor boy from Suryapet district was arrested for impersonating women and defrauding men with false promises of live-in relationships. He was part of a four-member gang that operated across Telangana and Bengaluru, using fake identities and voice mimicry to extract money.

BRS leader and former minister Satyavathi Rathod criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for failing to ensure women's safety in Telangana, citing a recent assault in Jubilee Hills as evidence of deteriorating law and order. She praised initiatives under the previous BRS regime, including 'She Teams' and CCTV surveillance.

A wild boar that fell into a well at Tiryani mandal centre in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was rescued by Forest officials and locals after a four-hour operation. One animal tracker sustained minor injuries during the rescue drive

Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT Tour to India 2025’ has added Hyderabad after the cancellation of Argentina’s proposed Kerala match. The tour will now cover Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, featuring matches, concerts, and fan events across four cities

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested a pan masala dealer from Ghaziabad for allegedly duping a city resident of Rs 6.45 lakh in an insurance renewal scam. The accused, linked to similar cases nationwide, arranged mule accounts to route fraudulent funds

BRS leaders launched a sharp critique of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of misleading voters with inflated development claims in the Cantonment area. They highlighted unfulfilled promises, questioned the Congress’s welfare narrative, and demanded a public debate in Jubilee Hills.

Hyderabad North Zone Police recovered 118 lost or stolen mobile phones using the CEIR portal. A total of 111 complainants collected their devices at an event. DCP Rashmi Perumal praised the proactive efforts of crime teams in tracing and restoring the phones

The Hyderabad Police have issued an advisory warning citizens against ‘digital arrest’ scams. Fraudsters posing as police or government officials extort money by threatening victims with fake cases. Officials urged the public to stay alert and report such incidents immediately.

IDBI Bank organised a walkathon around LB Stadium in Hyderabad to commemorate Vigilance Awareness Week. The initiative aimed to foster awareness about anti-corruption practices and the importance of vigilance among staff, customers and the public.

The US government shutdown enters its second month, delaying SNAP food assistance and causing health insurance costs to rise. Federal workers remain unpaid, air travel faces delays, and partisan deadlock in Congress leaves millions of Americans struggling with basic needs.

Dr M Raghavendra Rao, a distinguished scientist with extensive experience in missile propulsion technologies, has been appointed Director of the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Hyderabad. ASL plays a pivotal role in India’s missile development programmes.

This explainer by Seetha Rama Raju Sanapala simplifies the BODMAS rule, illustrating how the order of operations ensures consistency in mathematical calculations. Drawing a thoughtful parallel, he shows how the same principle applies to life, exams, and success.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and senior leaders are campaigning in Bihar after alliance talks failed with the RJD–Congress Mahagathbandhan. The party is contesting 25 seats, focusing on Muslim-majority constituencies, and attacking both the Mahagathbandhan and BJP in rallies

According to RBI data, Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes worth Rs 5,817 crore remain in circulation. Since their withdrawal announcement in May 2023, 98.37 per cent of the notes have been returned. The Rs 2,000 notes continue to be legal tender, the RBI clarified.

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s controversial remark about Pakistan and the BJP’s response has ignited a political storm, with the Congress high command facing heat ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. The BJP has condemned the statement as an insult to the armed forces.