Telangana

Osmania University has signed an MoU with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to train municipal officials through RCUES. The programme will enhance urban governance skills across States and UTs, focusing on smart governance, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure.

A 30-year-old farmer, Guguloth Bhojya, died by suicide in Mahabubabad district after allegedly consuming pesticide. Family members said he had fallen into debt after a poor maize yield on his two-acre farm pushed him into financial distress.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused the ruling Congress of poll code violations in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, alleging large-scale distribution of cash, liquor, and sarees to voters. The party sought urgent deployment of central forces to ensure a fair election.

Arrangements for the Jubilee Hills bypoll were underway on Monday, with 2,060 polling personnel deployed and EVMs and VVPATs shifted from strong rooms. District Election Officer R V Karnan and Joint CP Tafseer Iqbal supervised the final poll arrangements.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior leader T Harish Rao paid homage to noted Telangana poet and lyricist Ande Sri at Professor Jayashankar Stadium, Lalapet. KTR said Ande Sri’s writings and songs would forever remain part of Telangana’s cultural legacy.

The BRS filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against the Telangana Assembly Speaker for failing to decide on disqualification pleas of its defected MLAs within the three-month deadline. The apex court will hear the matter next Monday.

A 28-year-old farmer, Somalla Harish, from Nagampet in Jammikunta mandal died by suicide after his paddy and cotton crops were destroyed by recent rains. Distressed over mounting debt of Rs. 2.5 lakh, he consumed pesticide in his field.

BRS minority leaders alleged that the Congress government plans to demolish the historic Tarbund Muslim graveyard near Bowenpally for an express corridor project. Locals have objected to the move and demanded that the GHMC identify an alternative alignment.

The GHMC vigilance wing and Hyderabad police are deploying 139 drones across 407 polling stations for the Jubilee Hills bypoll on November 11. The drones will enable real-time surveillance to enhance transparency, prevent irregularities, and ensure smooth polling.

Two 18-year-olds died in a road accident near Agraharam in Vemulawada on Sunday after their motorcycle hit a roadside tree. One of them died on the spot, while the other succumbed to injuries at a Karimnagar hospital.

Fresh allegations of voter bribery have emerged against the Congress in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency. A Reddit post described an alleged organised cash distribution system, while the BRS shared videos claiming Rs 5,000 payments to voters ahead of the bypoll.

Over 80 butterfly species were identified during the first-ever butterfly and moth survey at Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Mulugu district. Conducted by OWLS and the Forest Department, the survey attracted 60 participants from across India.

A 35-year-old tenant farmer from Mancherial district died by suicide after suffering heavy losses in paddy and cotton cultivation on leased land. Police said she was distressed over mounting debts following poor yields due to adverse weather conditions.

Congress MLA J Anirudh Reddy faced protests from farmers in Balanagar over the Regional Ring Road project. Farmers, including women, expressed concerns about losing their lands and livelihoods, urging the MLA to intervene with the government to prevent forced acquisition.

Eight-year-old Syed Riyan died after being struck by a tipper truck while playing cricket in Mailardevpally, Hyderabad. The accident occurred due to reckless driving, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Businessman Ashish Kumar Ahuja has filed a police complaint alleging illegal occupation and forgery involving his family’s Jubilee Hills property. He claims unknown individuals and colluding officials falsified documents despite a 2009 sale, prompting police investigation.

BRS leaders K Chandrashekhar Rao and KT Rama Rao expressed grief over the passing of poet Ande Sri, praising his role in Telangana’s cultural and statehood movement. Senior leaders recalled his contributions and extended condolences to his family.

Andesri, acclaimed Telangana poet and writer known for the state song Jaya Jayahe Telangana, passed away at 64 while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital. A key voice in the Telangana movement, he is survived by four children.

Hours after Jubilee Hills by-poll campaigning ended, videos emerged alleging Congress continued canvassing and distributed money and sarees. Police raided a hotel in Erragadda; 11 detained. BRS accused Congress of threatening a senior Muslim leader, Shareef Bhai.

The Telangana Football Association has called a meeting for all affiliated teams for the Youth (under-15) league championship on November 10. The meeting will be held at the TFA office, and team managers must attend. Also, BHEL vs Deccan Sporting FC match on Monday

Over 1,900 cyclists participated in the HCL Cyclothon Hyderabad, with top honours claimed by Harshveer Singh and Pooja Baban Danole in the Professional Elite Race. The event offered a record ₹33.6 lakh prize pool and celebrated fitness and sustainability

Veerabadra Rajkumar Suresh Kumar of ATUM Chargers made a Hole-in-One on the 16th hole in the Sreenidhi University Telangana Golf Premier League. Haldi Fairways and Sreenidhian Thunderbolts topped Group A and B, respectively, as they qualified for the knockout phase

Ginpaul Sonna defeated third-seeded Mithun Manjunath 21-9, 21-11 to win the men’s singles title at the Telangana Challenge International badminton championship. Mansi Singh upset top-seeded S.R. Rakshitha Sree 21-9, 21-14 to win the women’s singles title

BRS leader and former minister G Jagadish Reddy launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of losing control over governance and failing to fulfil promises. He demanded Revanth’s resignation, suggesting other Congress leaders were more capable.