Telangana

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy likened the campaign to safeguard voting rights to another freedom struggle and urged Congress leaders in Delhi to participate. He accused the BJP government of misusing voter list revision and called for protecting eligible voters’ names.

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy alleged that Radial Road-2 tenders were awarded to Andhra Pradesh-based firms despite his son’s company bidding nearly Rs 600 crore lower. He alleged irregularities, dummy bids and interference by the Chief Minister’s Office in tendering.

A 30-year-old woman, Ajmera, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Mohammed Mustafa, at New Babanagar in Pahadishareef on Monday. Police said the accused fled after the incident. A case has been registered, and special teams are searching for him.

BRS leader Manne Krishank alleged construction norm violations at the under-construction Mindvault school in Kompally and questioned its proposed Rs 2.5 lakh fee. He also sought a probe into alleged business links involving the school and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s family.

Mission Bhagiratha has sought Rs 31.23 crore for alternative drinking water arrangements in Sangareddy district as Singur reservoir storage falls to 3.70 TMCft. The department has warned of supply disruptions from December and announced alternate-day supplies after Dasara

The HMWSSB plans to cut water supply to IITH, BHEL, Ordnance Factory and BDL amid falling levels in Singur reservoir. With storage at 3.70 TMCft, officials have also restricted supplies to beverage firms and stopped deliveries to chemical companies recently

The death of tribal youth Badavath Ravichandra in Karakagudem mandal triggered tension, with relatives accusing a Congress leader of protecting the accused. Police intervened after an attempted attack on the leader's vehicle, while protesters demanded the arrest of Imran.

Crop losses, water shortages and deficient rainfall are reportedly driving farmers and farm labourers from parts of Telangana to Karnataka, Maharashtra and other destinations. Locals say distress migration has intensified in Gadwal and Sangareddy, with students and elderly people also affected.

Sangareddy police arrested two men from Odisha for allegedly transporting 142.8 kg of dry ganja in two cars. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted the vehicles at Kandi Cross Road on NH-65 and seized the contraband worth Rs 71.40 lakh.

Power consumption in Mancherial district has risen amid increased demand for irrigation and declining groundwater levels. Officials cite higher use of agricultural motors, while farmers staging protests at substations allege inadequate power supply and rising generator costs

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation plans to install four-bin waste segregation units across its circles. Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy has directed officials to add clear images and symbols to help residents identify the correct bins and improve segregation at source.

A 35-year-old former employee of a women’s clothing store was arrested for allegedly murdering saleswoman Tahera Banu in Azampura, Chaderghat, on October 9. Police said the victim died at Osmania General Hospital after being attacked with a knife.

BRS leaders held a constituency-level meeting in Dammapet, Kothagudem district, to accelerate voter registration ahead of the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates’ MLC election. Party leaders urged workers to reach eligible graduates across five mandals, while Anugula Rakesh Reddy expressed confidence in the BRS’s prospects

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Relatives and acquaintances of five-year-old Aurelia alias Monu staged a protest demanding capital punishment for Vikram Kumar, who was arrested in connection with her alleged murder in Kowkoor. Police pacified the protesters and assured them of necessary legal action.

Two men posing as journalists allegedly demanded Rs 10,000 from a woman whose house is under construction in Serilingampally. After they reportedly threatened to get the house demolished, locals intervened and manhandled them. A complaint was lodged with the police.

Raghu Vamsi Group has appointed Dr S K Jha as CEO of its Advanced Materials Division. The former MIDHANI chairman will lead the group’s advanced materials business, including development of an integrated nickel-based superalloy manufacturing facility in Telangana.

Hyderabad faces a reported daily water deficit of 150 million gallons as groundwater levels decline and monsoon rainfall remains deficient. HMWSSB supplies 585 MGD against a projected demand of 735 MGD, prompting plans for infrastructure upgrades and long-term supply projects.

Ghost surgery, in which an unauthorised substitute allegedly performs an operation while the patient is under anaesthesia, has raised concerns over consent and accountability. Public health commentators are calling for stricter rules, transparent records and protected reporting mechanisms in hospitals.

Taruni Clothing marked 35 years with ‘Night Under The Stars’ at Hyderabad’s Bansilalpet Stepwell. The evening brought together heritage, music and dance, featuring a violin recital by Abhijit Gurjale and a semi-classical duet by Meghna and Mrittika Mukherjee.

TiE Hyderabad’s HEEC has announced the Hyderabad Entrepreneurship Summit 2026 for November 20 at HICC Novotel. The event is expected to bring together more than 2,000 entrepreneurs and business leaders, 120 investors, 80 speakers and 31 partners.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has launched a real-time Lost & Found Tracking and Communication Platform to simplify the recovery of misplaced belongings. Passengers can submit requests online, receive a unique reference ID, track progress and get updates until items are returned.

Master weaver Veldi Hariprasad from Rajanna Sircilla district has created a handloom shawl featuring portraits of Dubai’s ruling family. Unveiled at Bathukamma celebrations in Dubai, the shawl highlights Sircilla’s weaving heritage and Telangana expatriates’ ties with the UAE.

Tension prevailed at Hyderabad’s Chintalmet after police took AIMIM MLA Mohd Mubeen and other leaders into custody during a protest against the demolition of a disputed wall. The dispute centres on rival claims that the structure belongs to a mosque or temple.