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Hyderabad-based human rights lawyer Rama Rao Immaneni has moved the TGSHRC over rodent infestation at CKM Government Hospital in Warangal after videos showed rats roaming maternity and incubator wards, allegedly causing injuries to newborns and new mothers.

In a surprising outcome in the third phase gram panchayat elections in Warangal district, a BJP supporter contesting for the sarpanch post failed to secure even a single vote. The incident has triggered curiosity among villagers and political circles.

Intermediate first-year students allegedly assaulted Class IX students at a Tribal Welfare Residential School in Narsampet, Warangal district. One student fell unconscious while two others were injured, raising concerns over hostel supervision and student safety.

A Congress protest at the BJP district office in Warangal turned violent after workers of both parties clashed with sticks. The protest was held over the National Herald case, prompting police intervention and detention of Congress leaders to restore order.

Warangal Police have deployed over 2,000 personnel, including senior officers and special striking forces, for the first phase of gram panchayat elections. Intensive checks led to seizures of cash, liquor, gudumba and weapons, while over 2,200 individuals were bound over.

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra welcomed the Health and National Securities Bill-2025, supporting cess revenue sharing with States. He raised concern over the impact on beedi workers, called for alternative livelihoods, and urged better health services and vigilance against tobacco hazards

A four-year-old boy, Mogili Mokshith, died after accidentally falling into a hot sambar bowl at Telangana Social Welfare Residential School in Mallapur, Dharmaram mandal. Police have registered a case following the tragic accident that occurred on his birthday.

Dr K Ramesh Reddy, Principal of Government Medical College, Bhongir, has been appointed in-charge Vice-Chancellor of KNRUHS, Warangal. Former in-charge DME (2017–2023) and Niloufer Hospital Superintendent, he contributed significantly to Telangana’s COVID-19 response

A family dispute in Warangal turned violent when a man, Anil Kumar, attacked his father-in-law Prabhakar with a knife during a midnight visit in a drunken state. Prabhakar counter attacked. Both sustained serious injuries and were shifted to NIMS, Hyderabad.

Harika, a 17-year-old wrestler from Julurupad in Kothagudem, won gold at the SGF State-level Wrestling Tournament in Hyderabad. She defeated wrestlers from Warangal, Rangareddy and Hyderabad to qualify for the national-level competition

Cotton procurement resumed across Telangana after a two-day ginning mill strike, bringing relief to farmers. Over one lakh quintals arrived at major markets on Wednesday. Prices ranged between Rs.7,500 and Rs.8,050. Industry leaders continue to demand changes to CCI procurement norms

Members of the Telangana Cotton Farmers Association staged a protest at the CCI office in Warangal, demanding withdrawal of rules on moisture levels, app registration and yield limits. They also sought changes to the mapping system and opposed the import duty exemption on cotton.

Two years after the foundation stone was laid for a new RTC bus stand in Warangal, the project remains incomplete. Locals expressed concern over the stalled work, while BJP leaders blamed the Congress government for the delay in execution

Vigilance officials conducted inspections at MGM Hospital in Warangal over alleged misuse of Aarogyasri funds. Records from 2021–2024 were examined, with funds worth Rs 30 crore under scrutiny. Officials seized some documents, while hospital staff termed it a routine check

NIT Warangal’s SC-ST Cell has expanded its free GATE coaching to include students from all categories. The eight-week coaching, covering all engineering branches, will run from November 17, 2025, to January 9, 2026. Registration details are available at nitw.ac.in.

Warangal police arrested externed criminal Dasari Surender alias Suri and seven associates, seizing two country-made pistols. The gang planned to extort money from petrol pump and crusher owners near Shayampet. Surender, a habitual offender, had earlier been externed thrice.

Ranga Reddy district clinched the overall championship in the 69th School Games Federation Telangana State Gymnastics Championship for girls held at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Warangal. Ranga Reddy athletes dominated both U-17 and U-14 categories, securing multiple podium finishes across all events.

Two people died and several areas in Warangal and Hanamkonda were submerged after heavy rains triggered by Cyclone Montha. Tanks breached, roads turned into streams, and rescue teams evacuated stranded residents as flooding disrupted normal life and damaged crops.

The BC Bandh demanding 42 percent reservations disrupted normal life in Khammam and Warangal, shutting shops and public transport. Political leaders staged protests and dharnas, while ongoing Kakatiya University exams, including LLB, B Tech, and M Tech, were postponed due to the bandh.

South Korean apparel giant Youngone Corporation has begun commercial production at Warangal’s Kakatiya Mega Textile Park. Telangana's “Farm to Fashion” initiative aims to boost industrial growth, empower local women, and position the region as a premier textile hub for exports.