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The District Election Office has intensified awareness efforts in Jubilee Hills ahead of the November 11 bypoll, targeting a 60 per cent voter turnout through special initiatives, enhanced accessibility, and home voting facilities for senior citizens and differently-abled voters

Civil society organisations in Hyderabad have demanded Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s removal, accusing him of making anti-Muslim remarks during a campaign speech. They urged the Muslim community not to support the Congress in the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election

Hyderabad Police have deployed over 1,600 personnel for the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11. The multi-layered security plan includes CAPF teams, striking forces and QRTs to ensure peaceful polling and prevent any Model Code violations

The Congress party’s alleged attempts to defame BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha in the Jubilee Hills bypoll have backfired after photos and videos surfaced showing her family ties with late MLA Maganti Gopinath, contradicting allegations made by his mother, Mahananda Kumari

BRS held a massive foot rally across Jubilee Hills, Yousufguda, Krishnanagar, and Venkatagiri, energising supporters with slogans, pink flags, and performances. Women highlighted unfulfilled Congress promises ahead of the November 11 bypoll

Serilingampally MLA Arekapudi Gandhi, who denied defecting to Congress, was spotted campaigning for party candidate Naveen Yadav ahead of Jubilee Hills bypoll. Gandhi’s actions coincide with a pending disqualification hearing

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu has instructed officers to closely monitor rowdy sheeters and property offenders, including their residences and movements. SOT and Crime Teams are also tasked with tracking anti-social elements to prevent crimes and maintain public peace

Ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election, enforcement teams seized Rs 3.33 crore cash, 685 litres of liquor, freebies worth Rs 1.37 lakh, and drugs including ganja and MDMA. Flying Squads and surveillance teams are deployed to ensure compliance with the Model Code of Conduct

BRS urged the Election Commission to deploy Central forces and take direct control of security in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, alleging large-scale rigging, fake voter IDs and intimidation by the ruling Congress. The party also sought CCTV monitoring and special observers.

Rajendranagar police arrested three men—Sangadi Santosh, Gandhi Sandeep, and Kandepalli Shiva Kumar—for trafficking MDMA and ganja. Drugs were procured via Instagram and transported from Bengaluru. Police also arrested three buyers and seized 18 grams of MDMA and 130 grams of ganja

A mobile phone technician, Ahmed Ali (28), was found dead in a Shivrampally flat, while his girlfriend and another man were hospitalised after suspected drug consumption. Police suspect a narcotics overdose and are awaiting post-mortem results to confirm the cause of death

The Association of Australian Education Representatives in India (AAERI) organised the Australian Education Fair 2025 in Hyderabad, featuring top Australian universities. Experts discussed study opportunities, post-study work rights, and scholarships. Prof V Balakista Reddy urged Telangana youth to pursue global learning opportunities

Telangana Excise officials arrested Hari Babu alias Chintu at Bowenpally for selling hashish oil. He sourced the drug from Visakhapatnam and sold it in Hyderabad for profit. Officials seized 16 bottles containing 96 grams of hashish oil worth Rs 50,000.

Three men were arrested for killing auto driver Roshan Kumar Singh in Jagadgirigutta, Hyderabad. Police said the prime accused Bala Showreddy had a rivalry with Roshan. Bala and his aides stabbed Roshan, who later died during treatment. All three were remanded

Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy said minor errors in voter ID cards would not affect voter identity verification. He clarified that EPICs from other constituencies are valid and urged voters to carry approved photo IDs while voting on November 11

The VJA will host a special book release on Sunday at Hyderabad’s Press Club, unveiling ‘Appudu–Ippudu’ by Ganduri Krishna and ‘Anubhavalu–Gnapakalu’, celebrating senior journalists’ experiences. Former Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest

Telangana’s former Minister Mohammed Ali Shabbir accused AIMIM of causing his past electoral defeats, including Kamareddy 2023, alleging the party divides Muslim votes. He urged support for Congress candidate Naveen Yadav in Jubilee Hills, while Minority Welfare Minister Azharuddin assured full focus on scholarships and minority welfare

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy described the Jubilee Hills by-election as a clash between Modi-KCR and Gandhi-Owaisi, highlighting Congress welfare measures and Rs 400 crore development work in the constituency, while accusing the BJP of blocking projects and shielding KCR in the Kaleshwaram case

BRS working president KT Rama Rao released the Jubilee Hills Progress Report, detailing Rs 5,328 crore spent on infrastructure, housing, health, transport, and welfare schemes between 2014-2023, directly benefiting over 2.12 lakh people in the constituency

Private professional colleges in Telangana remain closed, demanding at least 50% of Rs 10,000 crore fee reimbursement dues be released. FATHI plans teacher and student rallies on November 8 and 11, and seeks faster action on the ‘Trust Bank’ initiative