Telangana

SCCL has signed an agreement with NFTDC to establish a pilot plant in Kothagudem for identifying and extracting Rare Earth Elements from overburden soil and fly ash. The initiative marks a strategic move into the critical minerals sector under the State government’s guidance.

Two children, Abhiram (9) and Ram (5), died and their father was injured when a speeding tractor rammed their motorcycle near Thammaloniguda Gate in Yacharam. Villagers staged a protest demanding strict action against the negligent driver

Muduganti Sai Dinesh Reddy, an alumnus of ZPHS Vilasagar, secured All India Rank 2136 in NEET-PG 2025. Felicitated by his school and the Dr BR Ambedkar Global Welfare Society, he credited his success to his parents and teachers.

Police in Medak seized 22 bags of PDS rice illegally stored in a farmhouse at Rajpally village. A case has been registered against the owner, and authorities have promised strict action against those misusing subsidised food meant for the poor.

Police arrested ten individuals for illegal gambling near Tekumatla village in Jaipur mandal, seizing Rs 1.77 lakh, bikes, and mobile phones. Three accused remain absconding, and a case has been registered against thirteen persons.

Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav campaigned door-to-door in Jubilee Hills, joined by Ministers Seethakka and Ponnam Prabhakar. The team focused on slum residents, shopkeepers, and welfare schemes, with folk singer Narsi Reddy performing in Borabanda to engage voters

BRS working president KT Rama Rao promised to secure land for a Muslim burial ground in Jubilee Hills within a week of BRS returning to power. He accused the Congress of deceiving minorities and running a “Bulldozer Raj” under CM Revanth Reddy

A physical education teacher at a private school in Bhupalpally was assaulted by Bajrang Dal activists following allegations of harassment against girl students, both in person and on social media.

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha intensified her campaign in Jubilee Hills on Thursday, reaching out to voters in Vengalrao Nagar, Yadagiri Nagar, and Rahmat Nagar. Accompanied by senior leaders and women supporters, she received a warm response despite intermittent drizzle

In Medipalli village of Sirpur (T) mandal, Forest officials stopped the construction of 75 houses under the Indiramma housing scheme, citing that the land identified by the Revenue department falls within a reserve forest.

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule BC Welfare Gurukul Mahila College in Kazipet will conduct spot admissions for its 5-year LLB programme on October 27. The opportunity is exclusively for candidates from marginalised communities who have cleared LAWCET-2025 and are under 20 years of age.

A man sustained serious injuries after unidentified youths attacked him for objecting to their bike racing in Tattiannaram, Nagole, on Wednesday night. Police said the resident, Nagabhushan, was assaulted with blunt weapons following an argument with the bikers

Andhra Pradesh has fast-tracked the Detailed Project Report for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project to divert Godavari floodwaters into the Krishna basin, despite Telangana’s protests. The Rs 80,112 crore project has deepened water-sharing tensions between the two Telugu States

JNTU-Hyderabad will mark its diamond jubilee on November 21, followed by a global alumni meet on November 22. The two-day event will feature technical sessions, cultural shows, and networking activities celebrating six decades of innovation and alumni achievements

NIMS introduced two advanced devices—the Karl Storz 4K TL-400 Rubina laparoscopic tower and Olympus CV-170 Endoscopy system—worth Rs 2 crore, enhancing visualization, precision, and safety in minimally invasive and gastrointestinal surgeries, improving patient outcomes and clinical efficiency

The Directorate of Government Examinations has released the March 2026 SSC, OSSC, and Vocational exam fee schedule. Payments start October 30, with late fees of Rs 50, Rs 200, and Rs 500 applying after respective deadlines. No extensions will be allowed

Miyapur police arrested two cab drivers, K Dilip Kumar and Nishal Karelkar, for stealing 81 bundles of electrical wires from construction sites in Miyapur and Gachibowli. The duo sold the wires at scrap shops. Police advise enhanced security measures

The Telangana High Court has accepted a writ petition challenging the State government’s extension of the liquor shop licence application deadline. Critics say the move aims to raise revenue and cite a similar 2019 AP case where the court set aside government orders

KNRUHS has opened the second phase of web-based counseling for UG AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BNYS) for the 2025-26 academic year. Eligible candidates can exercise web options from October 23–24. Seat matrix and details are on the official website

Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force raided a brothel at Banjara Hills’ R Inn Hotel, arresting organiser Mohd Shareef and seven customers. Three women, including one from Uzbekistan, were rescued. Police say women were lured under pretext of salon jobs and forced into prostitution

Following Telangana RTC’s bus fare hike, commuters are urging SCR to increase MMTS train frequency. Empty coaches, limited services, and rising bus costs highlight the need for affordable, punctual suburban trains with additional stoppages on key routes to ease city commuting

AR Rahman will perform at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, on November 8. Curated by Hyderabad Talkies in collaboration with Eva Live & Xora, the concert features a fresh setlist. Rahman reflects on his long-standing connection with Telugu cinema and the city

Hyderabad police detained BJP leaders and workers, including MP Etala Rajendra, when they tried to march to the DGP office to protest the shooting of gau rakshak Prashanth Kumar alias Sonu Singh by a cattle trader near Ghatkesar

Several Telangana Congress leaders aspiring to become DCC presidents are upset with the leadership for enforcing the ‘one family, one position’ rule and other eligibility norms. They allege selective implementation of the party’s Udaipur Declaration and fear favouritism in appointments