Telangana

The HMWSSB will begin supplying treated wastewater for non-potable uses from November 1, prioritising civic bodies, government agencies and public spaces. Green water tankers will serve industrial, construction and gardening needs, with registrations and filling points being arranged.

Former IICT Director Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar said scientific and technological advances could help extend human lifespan to 120 years by 2075. He also stressed the need to address climate change, plastic pollution and environmental concerns through interdisciplinary research.

Madaboyina Pentaiah, 50, drowned after venturing into a lake for fishing at Appajipalli in Medak district on Thursday. He had visited the village to attend a relative’s 10th-day ceremony. His body was retrieved on Friday.

The BRS has opposed the proposed monetisation of public lands in Miyapur, Kancha Gachibowli and elsewhere. MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the government to use the disputed Miyapur land for the poor and public infrastructure instead of commercial ventures.

Residents of several Karimnagar colonies have complained of thick smoke, toxic emissions and health problems due to waste burning at the municipal dumping yard. While locals allege river pollution and official inaction, KMC officials say measures are being taken.

Two girl students at a residential school in Siddipet were bitten by a centipede after it entered their hostel. Their condition is stable. Students have raised concerns over snakes and insects entering the premises and demanded a boundary wall.

Farmers’ groups and political parties in erstwhile Khammam district have alleged inconsistencies in Telangana’s drought-hit mandals list and sought the inclusion of more mandals. They have also demanded crop-loss surveys and compensation for farmers affected by drought.

Farmers’ groups and political parties in erstwhile Khammam district have alleged inconsistencies in Telangana’s drought-hit mandals list and sought the inclusion of more mandals. They have also demanded crop-loss surveys and compensation for farmers affected by drought.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to auction 550 acres of Miyapur land, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, and use the proceeds for irrigation, education, healthcare and other development works, subject to Cabinet consideration.

Newly laid pedestrian pathways on Hyderabad’s Moosarambagh bridge have been dug up for cable work, leaving rubble and debris scattered across the walkway. Pedestrians have criticised the lack of coordination and demanded immediate clearance and restoration by the GHMC.

A 50-year-old auto-rickshaw driver was arrested in Balapur for allegedly sexually assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter five times over a month. Police said the accused had threatened to kill the girl’s mother if she disclosed the abuse.

BRS MLAs K Sanjay and Padi Kaushik Reddy criticised the Congress government over drinking water, irrigation and power shortages ahead of the Telangana Rising Global Summit. They demanded a Water Summit, crop-loss compensation and the use of Godavari water for irrigation.

With the Telangana government urging farmers to avoid water-intensive paddy cultivation during Yasangi, farmers’ organisations want the Rs 500 fine rice bonus extended to alternative crops. They argue that financial incentives are essential to encourage farmers to grow pulses, vegetables and fodder.

Telangana landowners are struggling to correct errors in their property records as Bhu Bharati restricts the correction facility to pilot villages. Persistent server outages, rejected applications and discrepancies in land records have added to their problems, raising questions about the portal's reliability

Farmers in Mukhra (K) village of Adilabad district sent Rahul Gandhi selfies with withered cotton plants, alleging that the Congress was responsible for the drought. They demanded compensation of Rs 25,000 per acre for cotton and Rs 20,000 for soybean.

Retired IPS officer N Balasubramanyam, a 1994-batch Andhra Pradesh cadre officer, passed away after battling cancer. He served as SP of Nalgonda and Mahabubnagar, held key intelligence positions and introduced technology-driven reforms in policing and transport administration.

A doctor, nurse and police constable were booked in Adilabad following the death by suicide of 26-year-old Rahul Kamble. His family alleged harassment and caste-based abuse, while a suicide note reportedly accused RIMS doctors and police of torture.

The Election Commission has revised the SIR schedule in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, extending deadlines for notices, claims and objections. The final electoral rolls in both states will now be published on November 30, following requests from their Chief Electoral Officers

Two inspectors of the Telangana State Special Police 2nd Battalion at Yapalaguda have been suspended over allegations of corruption, harassment and irregularities. An attempt-to-murder case was also registered against one inspector following a complaint by a subordinate

The Telangana High Court has directed the State Housing Board to execute sale deeds for flat purchasers within 10 days without insisting on adjustments or penal interest. The dispute over payment adjustments and 14 per cent penal interest remains pending.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud acknowledged a fund crunch in Telangana after MLA J Anirudh Reddy threatened a fast unto death over delayed bill payments. Goud blamed the previous BRS government for the financial crisis and defended Konda Surekha.

The Election Commission of India has revised Telangana’s Special Intensive Revision schedule, extending the deadline for notices and disposal of claims and objections to November 26. The final electoral rolls are now scheduled for publication on November 30.

Telangana has sent electricity restoration teams to cyclone-hit Andhra Pradesh following a request from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The teams will repair damaged poles and power lines as the neighbouring State faces widespread outages and infrastructure damage.

Arundathi Institute of Medical Sciences in Dundigal inaugurated its fourth MBBS batch for 2026–27. Chief guest Dr Raja Rao praised the institution’s facilities and free medical care, while founder secretary Marri Rajashekar Reddy reiterated its commitment to affordable healthcare.