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An 11-year-old government school student escaped a kidnap and assault attempt by an auto driver in Hyderabad’s Mirchowk. She jumped from the moving auto, sought help, and locals caught the accused, who is now in police custody

Minority voters in Jubilee Hills expressed anger at the Congress for failing to deliver on promises made before the last elections. Residents complained of halted welfare benefits, pending pensions, and worsening civic conditions since the Congress came to power two years ago

Mahindra Group’s new cultural festival ‘Roots’ debuts at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, on November 22. The event features artists like Raghu Dixit Project, Swarathma, Alif, and Gotte Kanakavva, celebrating India’s folk traditions with a youthful, contemporary twist

The Election Commission of India has banned the conduct and publication of exit polls for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election between November 6 and 11. The restriction applies across all media platforms, with violations inviting penal action under the Representation of the People Act.

South Central Railway set a record by earning Rs 1.08 crore from ticket checking on a single day. During the festive rush, 16,105 ticketless or irregular travellers were fined across six divisions, marking the highest-ever revenue in SCR’s history

The Telangana Drug Control Administration has made testing for toxic solvents Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol mandatory in all oral liquid drugs. The move strengthens quality checks after recent syrup-related deaths, warning strict legal action for violations

After being declared brain dead following an accident, 33-year-old technician Srikanth’s organs were donated by his wife under Telangana’s Jeevandan scheme. His heart was transported from KIMS to NIMS in 17 minutes through a green channel, saving lives

Congress supporters, including Friends of Congress USA, express concern over Telangana unit’s alleged BJP-AIMIM influence, criticise the selection of Naveen Yadav for Jubilee Hills bypoll, and demand Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy act against BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao criticises the Revanth Reddy government for ignoring Andhra Pradesh’s Banakacherla project, alleging illegal Godavari water diversion, misleading letters, and failure to protect Telangana’s rights, urging immediate court action and political intervention

Telangana has urged the Central Water Commission to stop Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project, citing violations of interstate water-sharing agreements, potential submergence of Telangana villages, unauthorized diversion of Godavari water, and contravention of the GWDT Award and AP Reorganisation Act

The High Court heard a PIL seeking enforcement of statutory provisions for Parent-Teacher Associations and School Governing Bodies in all state, aided, and private schools, citing violations of the Telangana Education Act and undermining transparency

The High Court directed Principal Secretary of the Education Department to examine petitioner Durgam Ravinder’s concerns regarding Hyderabad Public School, including SC/ST hostels, reservations, fund utilisation, outsourcing, and heritage campus issues, and take a reasoned decision within three months

KT Rama Rao slammed Congress leaders for mocking BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha’s grief following her husband’s death. He called their actions “moral bankruptcy” and criticized the illegal case filed against her daughter, terming it a new low in Telangana politics

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of manipulating voter lists in Jubilee Hills, citing over 23,000 suspicious new entries. He announced the party will approach the Telangana High Court for investigation and corrective action

Following the sudden death of three-time BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, the Jubilee Hills assembly constituency in Hyderabad is set for a bye-election in 2025. The constituency, created in 2008, will witness its fifth electoral contest since inception.

Telangana Board of Intermediate Education plans to commence IPE 2026 from February 25, aligning with Andhra Pradesh’s schedule. Over nine lakh students are expected to appear. Officials urge colleges to verify student data ahead of hall ticket issuance

Hyderabad traffic police booked 80,555 cases this year against people using mobile phones while driving. In a special drive on Monday and Tuesday, 2,345 cases were registered. Police urged citizens to report violations at 9010203626 and 8712661690

Mohammed Faran (25) drowned in the Musi River at Puranapul, Hyderabad, after consuming liquor late at night. The DRF team recovered his body on Tuesday morning. Kamatipura police registered a case of suspicious death and are investigating the incident.

Hayathnagar police arrested B Ramachandar, who allegedly cheated 20 co-workers of Rs 30 lakh under the pretext of chit funds. He also misused credit cards, vacated his house, and absconded. Police booked a case after a complaint from one victim

Hyderabad police arrested Ambaji Naik in connection with Moulika’s suicide, a first-year degree student. The suspect was caught while trying to flee, and his old mobile phone, possibly containing crucial evidence, has been seized for forensic analysis