Telangana

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Bhainsa in-charge municipal commissioner Jadhav Santosh for allegedly accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe from a contractor to sanction a Rs 2.63 lakh bill. He had allegedly received another Rs 10,000 on October 26

Telangana has opened registrations for the Invest Telangana Global Summit 2026, scheduled from December 7 to 9 in Hyderabad. The event will feature six expo hangars, exhibition space across 12 sectors, 52 sessions and a public scorecard tracking commitments

Singareni has prioritised coal supplies to Telangana GENCO's thermal power plants amid expectations of rising electricity demand. The company plans to supply 75,000 tonnes daily, including 16,000 tonnes from Odisha's Naini mine to the Yadadri plant

Farmers in Tupatrala village of Jogulamba Gadwal district have accused RTO officials of demanding money to allow water tankers to irrigate standing crops. A tenant farmer alleged that officials sought Rs 5,000 per tanker after initially demanding higher penalties.

BRS leaders T Harish Rao and Palla Rajeshwar Reddy visited the family of Telangana activist Laxman Goud in Jangaon district. They extended financial assistance and promised support for his wife and children's education, while criticising Congress leaders.

Contract workers at VK Coal Mine in Kothagudem have threatened to strike over a bonus dispute with Shodha Constructions. The workers rejected the company's Rs 65 per muster offer, demanding Rs 120, and staged a dharna on Tuesday.

The BRS has demanded an independent judicial inquiry and forensic audit into alleged irregularities in the Group-I mains examination. Citing trainee officers' failures in foundational tests, the party has given TGPSC 15 days to respond to its demands.

Frequent crocodile sightings at Anantha Sagar lake in Kondapur mandal have triggered concern among locals. After one was spotted crossing a road last week, another was seen on a mound in the lake on Tuesday, prompting calls for relocation.

Gune Jarappa, 40, was found charred on his bed at his house in Degulwadi, Sangareddy district, on Tuesday morning. His family suspects foul play, alleging that the death was being projected as accidental. Kangti police are investigating.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka has asked banks to restructure crop loans in drought-hit areas and expedite Rs 38,268 crore in fresh credit for Yasangi. The government also sought priority lending for vulnerable farmers, alternative livelihoods and self-employment.

The TGRTC has launched a super luxury bus service from Karimnagar to Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu. The service, starting November 13, will cover temples at Kanipakam and Kanchi, with a return journey via Jogulamba Devi temple at Alampur.

The BRS accused the Congress government of neglecting irrigation and farmer relief in Palamuru, demanding immediate operation of the PRLIS. Former Ministers S Niranjan Reddy and V Srinivas Goud questioned the government over crop compensation, Rythu Bharosa and pending projects.

Narayana Schools hosted Season 7 of its Master Orator Contest under its Life Skills Programme, with more than 6,000 students participating across categories. The competition encouraged public speaking, confidence, critical thinking and self-expression through topics spanning education, technology and global issues.

The Attapur police conducted extensive foot patrolling and a Chabutra Mission drive across several localities, detaining 10 persons and counselling 30 others. Inspector A Seethaiah said similar surveillance and checking operations would continue regularly to strengthen public safety.

The Telangana Rig Owners Association has urged the State government to amend G.O. Ms. No. 259, alleging that officials are seizing vehicles used for borewell repairs. It warned of suspending operations if its demands are not considered.

CPI MLA Kunamneni Sambasiva Rao has urged the Telangana government to repair defunct Godavari lift irrigation projects and declare the State drought-affected. He also sought compensation for farmers, while CPI leaders demanded a White Paper on water availability.

Nearly 4,000 occupants of the closed Sirsilk factory's quarters and lands in Kagaznagar are worried after revenue officials issued eviction notices to 3,800 people. Bidders who purchased the 200-acre property approached the High Court over delayed possession.

Patlolla Chandrashekhar Reddy's appointment as Sangareddy DCC President has reportedly widened differences within the district Congress unit. With several constituency in-charges backing Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha, the new president may face challenges organising party programmes and making local-level appointments.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will attend the Raithu Garjana Sabha in Nirmal on Wednesday. Party leader Balka Suman said the meeting would highlight farmers' distress and target the Congress government's alleged failures in addressing agricultural challenges.

Former Minister T Harish Rao found several doctors, including four radiologists, absent during a surprise visit to Siddipet Government Hospital. He said some had signed the attendance register and urged hospital officials to take action against those skipping duties.

RGUKT-Basar officials have denied allegations of supplying contaminated drinking water, claiming old videos are being circulated. Students have rejected the explanation, accusing officials of misleading parents. The university has reportedly been facing a drinking water shortage.

Hyderabad heart surgeon Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja and his team have developed a US-patented mechanical heart valve designed to prevent blood clots without lifelong blood thinners. Promising laboratory and animal studies now await confirmation through human clinical trials.

Chinmaya Mission Greater Hyderabad, in association with Chinmaya Vidyalaya, will host a talk by Houston-based researcher and speaker Dr Raj Vedam on November 12. Titled ‘Invasion or Immigration – Busting the Aryan Narrative’, it will focus on Bharatiyata and India’s civilisational history.

Telangana's industrial job creation fell sharply in 2024-25 and recovered only marginally in 2025-26, according to TG-iPASS data. Investments and industrial units also declined, raising questions about the gap between the government's investment commitments and actual outcomes.