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Traffic movement on National Highway 44 near Shamshabad was disrupted early Friday after a truck carrying plastic material caught fire. The driver and cleaner escaped unhurt, while fire officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze.

Several passengers sustained minor injuries after a speeding DCM van hit a TGSRTC bus from behind at Aramghar in Rajendranagar early Friday. The injured were given first aid at a local hospital, while police detained the DCM driver.

Yashwanth Bhukya, a mountaineer from Telangana, scaled Assam’s highest peak, Mt. Tumjang (6,102 feet), as part of his Seven Sisters Expedition. This marks his fifth successful state climb. He continues his patriotic mission with two peaks left

M Pratyush (100) of Deccan Chronicle and M. Sai Pragnay Reddy (121) of EMCC scored centuries in the HCA A-Division one-day league, with standout performances and wins on Thursday. Evergreen, Deccan Chronicle, and EMCC were among the victorious teams

Gujarat Giants, owned by Adani Sportsline, have retained Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney ahead of the WPL Mega Auction. The duo, key to the team's rise to the playoffs, reflect the franchise's philosophy of humility, fearlessness, and purpose

K Surendranath Reddy made history by recording the first-ever Hole-in-One at the Sreenidhi University-Telangana Premier Golf League. The fourth round also saw exceptional performances, with Sankeerth and Dinesh Kumar setting a new record of 45 points

Former MLA and ex-APSRTC chairman Gone Prakash Rao accused Congress MLAs of demanding commissions for attending official events. He alleged widespread corruption in the government and said no other administration in his political career had witnessed such levels of misuse.

Singareni CMD N Balram directed teams to step up production and achieve the November goal of 72 lakh tonnes of coal. He urged focus on safety, warned against negligence, and called for accident-free operations while reviewing new mining projects and pending clearances

The Telangana IAS Officers’ Association condemned statements by FATHI against Education Secretary A Sridevasena, calling them baseless and damaging to civil service integrity. The Association demanded an immediate withdrawal of the remarks, which alleged harassment of private colleges over fee reimbursement dues

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.

AIMIM’s decision to back Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills by-election has sparked criticism, with rivals recalling its past attacks on CM Revanth Reddy. The move has strained ties with BRS and angered supporters in Borabanda and Erragadda

The Federation of Associations of Higher Institutions (FATHI) has postponed its protest involving 10 lakh students to November 15 over pending fee reimbursement dues. The private colleges are demanding that the State clear Rs 5,000 crore out of Rs 10,000 crore dues

Traders and small vendors in Bellampalli are protesting the demolition of their shops for a road widening project. They say their livelihoods are at stake and have demanded alternative arrangements and compensation from municipal authorities carrying out the expansion

Family members of candidates have joined the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign, adding a personal touch. Daughters of BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and wife of Congress nominee Naveen Yadav actively canvassed across Yousufguda and Venkatagiri, connecting emotionally with voters

Singer and dubbing artist Chinmayi Sripada appealed to Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar after facing abusive and derogatory comments during an X Space discussion. Following her complaint, the Cybercrime Unit was directed to initiate an inquiry into the incident

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 Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) launched ‘Currentolla Praja Baata’, a consumer outreach initiative covering six districts. Under the programme, officials and field staff will visit consumers thrice a week to inspect networks, gather feedback and resolve complaints

Following the Chevella bus tragedy, the demand for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in Telangana RTC buses has grown. Studies show that AI-based alert systems reduced highway accidents by 40 per cent in pilot projects on selected routes across the State

The indefinite strike by private professional colleges in Telangana demanding fee reimbursement dues entered its fourth day, with 2,000 institutions remaining shut. FATHI has demanded Rs 5,000 crore be released immediately and warned of mass protests if dues remain unpaid

A 25-year-old mother in Hyderabad died by suicide after years of battling myrmecophobia, an intense fear of ants. Her note asked her husband to care for their child. The case highlights the urgent need for mental health awareness and support.