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Drones were deployed for the first time in Telangana to monitor the Jubilee Hills by-election, enhancing transparency and security. Operated by experts from Chennai and Hyderabad, the drones transmitted live footage to officials, impressing voters with the Election Commission’s tech-driven approach

In a breakthrough for India’s pharmaceutical sector, firms including Hetero, Cipla, Annora, and Natco have won Chinese government bids to supply generic drugs like Dapagliflozin and Olaparib, marking a significant entry into China’s tightly controlled healthcare market

Telangana’s Rabi paddy sowing for 2025-26 has risen 10-15%, driven by full reservoirs and assured irrigation. Experts warn this overreliance could threaten crop diversity, oilseed production, and storage capacity, while fertiliser supply may fall short if expansion continues

Commuters near Malkajgiri face severe delays due to frequent closures at Goutham Nagar level crossing. The Travellers Association has urged construction of a Limited Height Subway to reduce congestion, while residents also demand removal of dangerous roadside boulders and improved MMTS frequency

Mild tension erupted at Shaikpet polling station when Congress workers prevented BRS leaders Dasoju Shravan and RS Praveen Kumar from reviewing the election process. Police used a mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd and increased security in the area

Tension prevailed in Jubilee Hills during the final hours of polling as BRS accused Congress of rigging and bogus voting. Candidate Maganti Sunitha staged a dharna alleging fake votes and threats, while police detained several BRS activists at the spot

Osmania University will conduct the Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET) 2025 for 29 subjects on December 10, 11 and 12 in computer-based mode. Hall tickets can be downloaded from December 3 at www.telanganaset.org or www.osmania.ac.in

Mahindra University’s School of Law has partnered with the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation to establish the Seeding Centre for Peace and Justice on campus. The centre, part of IIAM’s ‘Gateway to Justice’ initiative, will promote experiential learning in mediation and arbitration

Telangana’s SPEED initiative and non-profit 1M1B have signed an MoU to set up a Youth Climate Action & Innovation Centre in Hyderabad. The project aims to train one lakh youth in green skills and drive the State’s youth-led net zero mission

To manage the heavy passenger rush, South Central Railway will run two special trains — Narasapur–Secunderabad (07455) on November 12 and Anakapalli–Secunderabad (07179) on November 15. Passengers are advised to use these additional services for convenient travel

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha alleged that Congress was rigging votes and intimidating voters in the Jubilee Hills byelection. She claimed rowdy elements were being used to threaten people and accused Congress leaders of bribing voters with biryani packets containing cash

Telangana experiences a significant drop in minimum temperatures as winter sets in. Rudrangi recorded 10.2°C, while BHEL Factory, Sangareddy, registered 13.4°C. IMD predicts temperatures may remain below normal by 3–4°C over the next few days

On the eve of the Jubilee Hills by-election, BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha emotionally appealed to voters via social media, seeking support to continue her late husband Maganti Gopinath’s work. Her campaign coincides with a controversy stirred by his elder brother just before polling

The Telangana High Court rejected the State government’s appeal in the 6.22-acre Manikonda land case, criticising the 488-day delay by the Ranga Reddy District Collector and directing the allotment of alternate land or fresh acquisition under 2013 land law

TGIIC’s auction of one acre in Hyderabad’s Raidurg, covering 4,718 sq yards, fetched Rs 3.4 lakh per sq yard, breaking the 2017 record. Officials said the landmark deal highlights Hyderabad’s growing appeal as a top investment hub

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao expressed shock over the Red Fort car blast in Delhi on Monday, calling the incident tragic and heartbreaking. They extended condolences to victims’ families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured

A case has been registered in Hyderabad after videos alleging fake or duplicate voter ID cards circulated ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly bypoll. Officials clarified most cards were old EPICs, and all arrangements for smooth polling are in place

Following the Delhi blast on Monday evening, Hyderabad police tightened security across the city. Patrolling has been intensified in busy areas, with checks at hotels and lodges. Senior officials instructed SHOs to stay alert amid the Jubilee Hills by-election

The Jubilee Hills bypoll is expected to see over four lakh voters in a high-stakes contest. Polling will be held under tight security, featuring first-time colour photos on EVMs, drones for surveillance, and enhanced personnel deployment for smooth voting

Former cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin assumed charge as Telangana’s Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises Minister at the Secretariat on Monday, in the presence of family and clerics. Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and other ministers congratulated him on the occasion