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A fire broke out at a plywood shop in Krishna Nagar, Moula Ali around 4 am, suspected due to a short circuit. Firefighters doused the blaze in an hour. No casualties reported, though wood and other materials were damaged. Investigation underway.

Unidentified thieves targeted Nalla Pochamma Temple in Bahadurpally, stealing silver ornaments, hundi cash, and other valuables. They broke the main door lock and damaged the deity. Dundigal police have launched an investigation into the incident

Mehdipatnam police arrested eight suspects in a fake currency racket, seizing Rs 4.75 lakh, vehicles, and phones. Prime suspect Ramesh printed Rs 500 notes, circulated via Instagram. Police traced the network through Altamash’s confession, leading to all arrests

Following a Delhi car blast, authorities advise caution while buying second-hand vehicles. Buyers should verify ownership on VAHAN, inspect engine and chassis numbers, rely on authorised dealers, and consider police or anti-sabotage checks to prevent potential misuse or hidden explosives

BITS Pilani signs five strategic MoUs with top European institutions, including CentraleSupélec, Dresden TU, Groningen, KU Leuven, and Ilmenau. These partnerships promote international curricula, student and faculty mobility, and joint research, enriching academic experience and global exposure

Vote counting for the Jubilee Hills by-election begins at 8 AM at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Indoor Stadium. Postal ballots will be counted first, followed by EVMs. Section 144 imposed; 186 staff deployed, with updates via LED screens and ECI app

Hyderabad Police have deployed armed personnel and Quick Response Teams to secure EVMs stored at Kotla Vijay Bhaskar Reddy Stadium for Jubilee Hills by-polls. Multi-layered barricades, CCTV surveillance, and restricted access ensure EVM safety ahead of counting on November 14

Renovation of the historic Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada has gathered pace with the demolition of old structures and construction of new facilities. The Rs 76 crore project includes a new mandapam and Annadana Satram, along with town development works.

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme, once Telangana’s pride, remains idle with 104 pumps inactive for two years. Floods, safety directives and poor maintenance have crippled operations, raising fears of permanent damage to critical pumping units at Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla

Five students from IBS Hyderabad’s “IBS Messenger” club served as judges at a national quiz competition held at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, on National Unity Day. The event saw participation from 70 colleges and featured a talk by Dr. Jayaprakash Narayan

Ashray Akruti will host Signathon 2.0 at Gachibowli Stadium on Saturday, blending fitness and inclusion. The event promotes Indian Sign Language through 10K, 5K, and 2K runs, cultural performances, and workshops, expecting over 1,500 participants

The Hyderabad Central Crime Station police booked a Himayatnagar-based overseas consultancy for cheating around 40 job aspirants of over Rs 1.05 crore. The firm allegedly issued fake work permits, withheld passports, and promised jobs in several foreign countries.

A Jubilee Hills woman, Deepthi, found her gold and diamond ornaments missing from a bank locker in Film Nagar. Her relative, Venkata Ramana, allegedly sold them. He has been detained by police, and further investigation is underway

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