Telangana

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

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of large-scale rigging and code violations in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He alleged that police acted under Congress control, AIMIM leaders ran illegal camps, and open bribery occurred under the Chief Minister’s banner.

Residents of Nettampadu in Dharoor mandal are anxious after three crocodiles were seen near residential areas. Villagers, particularly women, are avoiding early and late outings. Locals urge forest officials to implement permanent measures for community safety.

Parts of erstwhile Adilabad district experienced severe cold for the fourth consecutive day, with minimum temperatures dropping to 10°C in Sirpur (U) and Tiryani. Residents kept warm with woollen clothes and bonfires, while fog disrupted traffic on NH 44.

Three workers of Singareni Collieries Company Limited were injured in an accident at 11 Incline underground mine in Ramagundam-II on Wednesday night after being struck by a cable. One of them is reported to be in critical condition

The league will feature Men’s and Women’s 5x5 divisions, with Woxsen University as the official host, where the marquee matches will be held, while select rounds will take place at partner colleges across Telangana

Telangana reports inflation rate of minus 1.16% (deflation) in the latest data, making it the only State entering the deflation zone multiple times in recent months

Warangal city will host a two-day auto expo on November 15 and 16, organised by Namasthe Telangana and Telangana Today. The event will showcase ultramodern cars and bikes from 20 leading brands, with the BMW bike as the star attraction. Electric vehicles will also be a highlight, giving residents a chance to view models not available in local showrooms.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy left for Delhi on his 56th trip since taking office, officially to attend a USISPF meet but also to meet party leaders amid talk of a Cabinet reshuffle and pending organisational decisions

A private school in Khammam has been inspected by District Collector Anudeep Durisetty and Korukonda Sainik School Principal Lieutenant SS Sastry after submitting an application to establish a Sainik School under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The inspection was conducted at Sri Chaitanya Vista School in Velugumatla.

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) has secured the 270th position in the QS Asia University Rankings 2026, a significant leap of 50 ranks from last year. The institute is now among the top 10 IITs in India, with notable improvements in employer and academic reputation.

Forty-three aspirants under Telangana’s Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhayahastam Scheme have cleared the Civil Services mains and qualified for the interview. The government will provide further support and mock sessions to boost their final selection chances

The Telangana High Court refused to hear a PIL on Godavari river pollution, ruling that the issue falls under the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal. The Court directed the petitioner, a law student, to approach the NGT for appropriate relief

Nalgonda Medical College has come under scrutiny after a second ragging incident was reported within a week. Four first-year MBBS students were allegedly harassed by seniors during an orientation session, followed days later by five juniors facing similar abuse.

A school bus belonging to Akshara Techno School in Ramayampet caught fire in Narsingi mandal headquarters on Wednesday night, reportedly due to a short circuit. The bus had been parked after dropping students when smoke began to emanate, followed by flames engulfing the vehicle.

The Telangana High Court extended till January 2026 its interim order preventing the State government from taking action against BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and others based on the Kaleshwaram probe, allowing time for detailed judicial scrutiny of the case

Exit polls conducted by KK Surveys and Strategies indicate that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is poised to retain the Jubilee Hills constituency, a bastion it has held for over a decade. The survey shows BRS leading with 49 per cent vote share, ahead of Congress at 41 per cent and BJP at 8 per cent.

High Court posting the matter to January 2026

Three women from Telangana’s Deccan Development Society received the Plant Genome Saviour Community Award for conserving 82 traditional seed varieties at a community seed bank in Sangareddy. The award was presented by Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The Telangana SSC Public Examinations 2026 are expected to begin on March 18, following the conclusion of intermediate exams. The Education department has sent the timetable for government approval.

After nearly four decades, students’ union elections are likely to return to Telangana’s State universities from the next academic year. The Telangana Education Commission has proposed the move in its draft education policy, citing the need to streamline student representation and reduce campus unrest caused by multiple organisations. Elections were banned in 1988 following violent incidents.

The Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency bypoll in Hyderabad recorded a voter turnout of 48.49 percent, slightly higher than the 47.58 percent turnout in the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. District election authorities and police have put in place elaborate arrangements for the counting process, scheduled at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium, Yousufguda, on Friday.

Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (HCCB) signed a two-year MoU with the Telangana Directorate of Employment and Training to provide ITI students with technical training and industry exposure. The collaboration will offer short-term internships at HCCB facilities, focusing on safety, quality, sustainability, and modern industrial practices.

As part of its CSR initiative, Nava Bharat Energy India Limited set up a 100 LPH safe drinking water plant at the Government Urban Primary Health Centre in Shekharam Banjar, Kothagudem. Officials appreciated the company’s efforts to improve hospital facilities for patients.