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Sixteen-year-old Dhruva Thota from Telangana has become the State’s 13th International Master in chess, achieving four IM norms across Europe. With a FIDE rating of 2411, he now seeks financial support to pursue his dream of becoming a Grandmaster

With food poisoning cases rising in State run hostels and committees failing to curb the problem, the Telangana government is planning integrated software for hostel management. Senior officials have outlined key parameters, and developers have begun work on the proposed system.

A 24-year-old man, Chirra Harish, died after falling into a rotavator attached to a tractor in Punyapuram village of Wyra mandal. He had accompanied a driver to learn tractor driving. Police booked a case and started an investigation

Telangana experiences a surge in winter cold, with 11 locations recording single-digit temperatures. Kohir and Yalal saw the lowest at 8.1°C. IMD forecasts minimum temperatures to remain 3°C to 4°C below normal over the next two to three days.

Telangana finished runner-up in the Sub-junior Boys National Football Championship, losing 1-2 to Tamil Nadu in the final at Narainpur, Chhattisgarh. The Telangana Football Association felicitated the team and announced Rs 50,000 prize money for their achievement

Kohir mandal in Sangareddy recorded Telangana’s lowest temperature at 7.8°C, with average temperatures 5.1°C lower than last year. Shivvampet and Pothareddipet also saw sharp drops. Residents have been staying indoors to cope with the severe cold.

Two persons, including a woman, were killed after an old building collapsed near the Clock Tower in Mahabubnagar on Thursday. The 70-year-old structure came down while a tree was being removed nearby. Police and fire personnel carried out rescue operations

Students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Pulkal, went on an adventure trip to Manjeera dam arranged by the Sangareddy district administration. Collector P Pravinya interacted with them, highlighting the value of outdoor learning and urging the girls to stay strong and achieve big goals

A drunk watchman at a polytechnic college near Ismailkhanpet in Sangareddy was found sleeping in the kitchen with his legs in a vessel of cooked rice meant for students. A video of the incident went viral, and he was removed from duty.

Tata AIG has launched CyberEdge, a cyber insurance solution for businesses and individuals in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The policy covers data breaches, ransomware, and financial losses while offering 24/7 legal, forensic, and crisis management support.

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

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

Bolla Anil Kumar, an IT professional from Khammam district working in Abu Dhabi, won Rs 240 crore in a UAE lottery. The jackpot has made him a local hero, with villagers thronging his home to congratulate his overjoyed family.

The GHMC vigilance wing and Hyderabad police are deploying 139 drones across 407 polling stations for the Jubilee Hills bypoll on November 11. The drones will enable real-time surveillance to enhance transparency, prevent irregularities, and ensure smooth polling.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for saying “Congress means Muslims,” accusing the Congress of dividing the nation on religious lines. Campaigning in Bihar, he said the NDA stood for good governance and inclusive politics

A 57-year-old man was beaten to death with sticks and iron rods after trying to pacify a fight between municipal workers at KPHB, Hyderabad. Police have arrested three of the accused and launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, accusing him of misusing state machinery and intimidating institutions ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He urged voters to reject “Congress’s harassment politics” and support the BRS.

Farmers across Adilabad, Nirmal and Kamareddy are facing up to 40 per cent yield loss as incessant rains and pest attacks hit soybean crops. With prices below MSP and delayed procurement, growers are struggling to recover even basic investments.

The Telangana Congress filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay, alleging he violated the Model Code of Conduct by using abusive language, seeking votes on religious lines, and encouraging voters to accept bribes.