Telangana

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Sadasivapet Mandal Agriculture Officer G Ramesh while he was allegedly accepting Rs 20,000 from a fertiliser shop owner. The officer had reportedly demanded Rs 30,000. He was produced before a Hyderabad court.

The Telangana Director of Public Health has issued an advisory amid El Niño conditions and prolonged dry spells, urging safe drinking water practices, hygiene, heat precautions and proper food storage. Public health facilities have also been equipped with essential supplies.

Inspections in Khammam reportedly detected a paddy shortfall worth Rs 64.63 crore across 14 rice mills. Allegations of collusion involving millers and officials have emerged, while the BJP has separately accused 39 Kothagudem mills of rice diversion.

The Telangana Rythu Sangham has urged the Central Government to fix the cotton price at Rs 12,000 per quintal, citing rising cultivation costs and poor yields. It also sought CCI procurement at market rates and action against alleged irregularities.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has asked Telangana departments to step up efforts to secure Central assistance, resolve pending issues and fully utilise scheme allocations. He stressed coordination with Central ministries and better monitoring of project outcomes.

Former Karimnagar mayor S Ravinder Singh has urged the government to protect 2.18 acres of land in the market area, alleging encroachment by members of Masjid-E-Adalat. He accused civic officials of negligence and demanded a survey.

Former Kakatiya University Vice-Chancellor Prof CK Kokate, recognised as the Father of Indian Pharmacognosy, passed away in Pune at 79. He made significant contributions to pharmaceutical sciences, medicinal plant research and pharmacy education in India.

Internal differences within the Telangana Congress have surfaced publicly, with Peddapalli MP G Vamshi Krishna taking a dig at Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu over his absence from a party programme and action against leaders attending another event.

A ninth-standard student was found hanging at a house in Bola Shankar Nagar, Quthbullapur, on Monday evening. Her mother and others broke open the room door after being alerted by the house owner. Jeedimetla police have begun an investigation.

A Hyderabad-based man from Andhra Pradesh was arrested for allegedly cheating an Adilabad jobseeker of Rs 2 lakh by promising him a job with Singapore Airlines. The victim approached police after failing to receive an appointment letter.

The EAGLE Force and Telangana Police have forfeited two flats worth approximately Rs 2 crore belonging to relatives of a cocaine trafficking accused. They also froze two bank accounts containing Rs 43,655 following a financial investigation.

The School Education Department has introduced WhatsApp access to SA-I progress cards for parents of government school students. Director Dr E Naveen Nicolas has also directed private schools to update pending attendance records and ensure monthly entries on the ISMS portal.

Cyberabad Police have advised IT companies and other organisations to stagger employee logout timings from 2 pm, preferably completing the process by 4 pm, between Tuesday and Thursday. Work-from-home arrangements have also been suggested amid the rainfall forecast.

University of Hyderabad researchers and partners have developed titanium-based multi-principal element alloys that could improve medical implants. Laboratory tests showed promising strength, wear and corrosion resistance, while cell studies indicated biocompatibility, opening possibilities for future implant materials.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan demanded Rs 20,000 crore in drought relief from the Centre and a rubber dam at Kannepalli. He accused the Congress and BJP of political theatrics, questioned Amit Shah's silence and criticised the State government's response.

Future City Police busted a counterfeit currency printing racket and arrested four persons, seizing fake Rs 500 notes worth Rs 6.78 crore. The suspects allegedly operated a printing unit at Kuntloor and impersonated police personnel to threaten and cheat people.

Six passengers were injured when a TGRTC bus travelling from Sathupalli to Khammam collided head-on with a mini-truck near Rangam Banjar in Tallada mandal. Five sustained minor injuries, while a woman suffered a broken leg.

The BRS has urged TGERC to reject the State government's proposal to procure 7,800 MW of power, warning of higher consumer costs. Former Energy Minister G Jagadish Reddy called for additional generation through Telangana Genco and Singareni.

KNRUHS has invited applications for postgraduate MD Homoeopathy admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27. Eligible AIAPGET-2026 candidates with BHMS degrees and completed internships can apply online until November 9 by paying the prescribed fee.

Municipal officials dismantled a pylon built during the BRS regime at Gandhinagar in Godavarikhani, triggering a brief tense situation. Former Ramagundam MLA Korukunti Chandar objected to the action, blamed the local MLA and threatened a protest.

Graduates seeking enrolment as voters in two Telangana Legislative Council constituencies have until November 6 to submit applications. Form 18 can be filed online or in person. Draft electoral rolls will be published on November 25.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao facilitated the return of Thuppudu Lakshmi, a woman from Kodangal constituency who was stranded in Muscat after her employer allegedly seized her passport. She reunited with her family in Hyderabad and thanked him.

GITAM Deemed to be University has opened registrations for the sixth GITAM Innovation Challenge 2026. The competition invites school students, undergraduates and recent graduates to present solutions across 10 themes, with a cumulative prize pool and ecosystem value exceeding Rs 50 lakh.

Muslim students of Shantiniketan Women’s College alleged they were misled into attending Amit Shah’s rally in Hyderabad after being told they were going to a scholarship protest. The college principal said management was also misled and apologised to students and parents.