Telangana

The CISF signed an MoU with IIT Hyderabad's TiHAN to strengthen its preparedness against drone and aerial threats. The collaboration will provide specialised drone training to personnel and technical support for a proposed Centre of Excellence in Rajasthan

Two third-year engineering students of KG Reddy Engineering College died of electrocution after allegedly coming into contact with live electric wires installed around an agricultural field in Moinabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district.

The Srirampur Area of Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) produced 5.04 lakh tonnes of coal in October, achieving 94 per cent of its production target of 5.45 lakh tonnes. While underground mines surpassed their target with 105 per cent achievement, opencast projects lagged behind at 91 per cent.

A tenant farmer in Sangareddy district has alleged that unidentified miscreants stole around 10 quintals of cotton from his field at Maddikunta village in Sadasivapet mandal. The theft came at a time when cotton yields have been affected by drought and market prices are high.

Two Class IX students sustained head injuries after portions of a classroom roof collapsed at the SC Girls' Residential School in Bonakal mandal of Khammam district on Saturday. The injured students were shifted to a local PHC and later to the Government General Hospital in Khammam.

BV Raju Institute of Technology (BVRIT), Narsapur, has signed an MoU with Automotive Test Systems (ATS) to collaborate on electric vehicle laboratory development, automotive engineering and research activities.

A Class 10 student of a BC Residential School near Narayankhed allegedly attempted suicide after being reprimanded by a teacher for carrying a mobile phone to school. Fearing that his parents would be informed, the boy reportedly consumed phenol.

The death of a 17-year-old student staying at a BC hostel in Khammam city triggered protests by his family members and BRS leaders, who alleged foul play and demanded a comprehensive investigation.

Rahmat Pasha, a Hyderabad-origin cab driver recognised in Australia for helping people during the Bondi Junction incident in Sydney, has alleged that Congress MLC Balmoor Venkat and his associates are attempting to encroach upon his family's land in Vikarabad. He claimed his elderly father has been harassed by police and land grabbers despite favourable court orders and sought action against those allegedly involved.

BRS leader T Harish Rao on Saturday alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was claiming credit for several land disputes that were fought and won during the previous BRS government. Citing court judgments, official records and land documents, Rao contended that the BRS had secured favourable verdicts in key cases involving Miyapur, Manchirevula, Bhupalpally, IMG Bharat and Sahebnagar lands.

The Centre has partnered with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to develop electric vehicle charging and battery-swapping infrastructure on Panchayat-owned land across the country.

Staff of 197 Model Schools across Telangana continued protests on Saturday, demanding salary payments under the 010 head, compassionate appointments, pension benefits, DA arrears and promotions. The Joint Action Committee warned of a State-level protest in Hyderabad on November 17

The School Education Department has declared November as ‘Special Attendance Month’ and directed all government schools to strive for 100 per cent attendance of students and staff. District education officials have been asked to closely monitor attendance through the facial recognition system and track prolonged absences.

The new high-level bridge across the Godavari river at Bhadrachalam will remain closed to vehicular traffic from October 31 to November 7 for load testing. Vehicles will be diverted through the old bridge, police said

Additional Chief Electoral Officer Vasam Venkateswar Reddy directed officials to expedite voter enrolment for the Warangal-Khammam-Nalgonda Graduates' Constituency. He stressed thorough verification of educational certificates, residential details and address-change applications, besides reviewing polling station accessibility and ballot box availability.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna welcomed leaders from the Congress and BJP into the BRS in Adilabad. The new entrants pledged support for the party’s Raithu Garjana meeting on November 1, while Ramanna criticised the Congress government’s handling of farmers’ issues

Prior permission from the Mandal Revenue Officer is mandatory for borewells near public drinking water sources. Applicants must submit documents and obtain clearances, while officials inspect sites to enforce distance norms. Construction sites must use treated wastewater supplied through designated tankers.

A Defence Security Corps recruitment rally for re-enrolment as Sepoy (General Duty) will begin at 1 EME Centre, Secunderabad, on November 2. Retired EME personnel in eligible trades, aged up to 46 years, can participate subject to medical criteria.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's decision to auction 550 acres at Miyapur has drawn criticism, with SC, ST and BC groups seeking allotment for welfare facilities. Builders have also warned that the sale could push up land costs and housing prices.

A bike delivery executive allegedly fled with gold jewellery worth Rs. 62,383 after collecting a parcel from a security guard in Jubilee Hills. The complainant, an administrative manager at Vivo, approached the police after the parcel failed to reach its destination.

Electric bus services at the Nalgonda depot were disrupted for three hours on Saturday as drivers protested over wages and alleged harassment. The manpower agency assured them their concerns would be addressed and agreed to meet on November 4.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned the proposed privatisation of IDBI Bank, seeking transparency in asset valuation and an explanation for the sale. The All India IDBI Officers Association also urged a review, citing employee concerns and public interest.

Two students of KG Reddy College died after coming into contact with live electric wires in an agricultural field at Moinabad. Reports said they had gone there after a college party and allegedly tried to flee on noticing police.

A cybersecurity researcher flagged an IDOR vulnerability in the Telangana State Dental Council portal that exposed dentists’ personal details and academic documents. The affected section was taken offline after public criticism, prompting concerns over data protection and accountability.