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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

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

AI-generated images showing a tiger in Medak sparked panic among villagers, even as forest officials confirmed the photos were fake. The Forest Department launched awareness campaigns and warned action against those spreading false information to prevent further fear and confusion

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

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

Six students of Government Junior College (Girls), Osmanpura, fainted after inhaling smoke from litter burnt in a nearby school. They were hospitalised and are stable. Examinations were postponed, while ABVP activists demanded an inquiry into the cause of the foul smoke

A tiger killed two cows in Tiryan mandal forests, sparking panic among villagers. Officials said the tiger, believed to have migrated from Maharashtra, now roams the area. Forest teams have deployed trackers and cameras while advising residents to stay cautious

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

With polling in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election nearing completion, party workers are making last-minute efforts to mobilise voters. Turnout dropped after 2 pm, prompting intensified police checks and patrolling to prevent bogus voting, even as shops remained shut

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

Eggs have been removed from mid-day meals in Telangana government schools due to rising prices and pending payments. Agencies and cooks halted supply, leaving students without protein, though the Education Department has now instructed resumption of egg distribution

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

Former minister Jogu Ramanna demanded the withdrawal of the new fingerprint-based system for soy procurement, calling it inconvenient for farmers. He urged the government to restore the OTP method and criticised local leaders for ignoring growers’ problems in Adilabad

The Congress government in Telangana is planning to take more loans to fund welfare and development projects. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said foreign pension funds are willing to lend at low interest rates, subject to Central government approval

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

Congress filed a complaint with Telangana CEO C Sudarshan Reddy against BRS MLA T Harish Rao for holding a press conference and commenting on contesting parties during the election silent period, demanding immediate action for violating the Model Code of Conduct

HMDA will hold a pre-bid meeting on November 17 at T-Hub, Hyderabad, for the e-auction of nine plots, including six in Kokapet NEOPOLIS, two in Moosapet, and one in Kokapet Golden Mile. Interested participants can register online

Cyberabad police arrested six people for fatally attacking a man outside his KPHB residence. The group, reportedly angry over a prior dispute and under the influence of alcohol, damaged property before the attack. ACP E Ravikiran Reddy confirmed the arrests