Telangana

Cyclone Murasu brought extremely heavy to very heavy rainfall to Khammam and Bhadradri Kothagudem districts, with Mulakalapally recording 231.8 mm. Hyderabad and several other Telangana districts largely escaped the downpour, experiencing mostly overcast skies and minimal rainfall.

A washing machine dispute allegedly escalated into an assault in Brahma Shankar Nagar, Madhuranagar. Police said Durgamma allegedly hit her daughter-in-law, Ratna Jyothi, on the head with a blunt object. Madhuranagar police registered a case following a complaint.

Timely planning, strategic budgetary allocations and efficient pump operations could have mitigated Telangana's agrarian and drinking water crisis. But administrative inaction and poor coordination have left farmers and urban households facing mounting losses

Two students alleged that two youths sexually assaulted them after making them consume large quantities of alcohol at a party in Balanagar. Madhuranagar police registered a case following their complaint, and the investigation may be transferred on jurisdictional grounds.

A 24-year-old TGSRTC conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died 10 days after she was allegedly pushed out of a moving bus following a ticket dispute near Mittagudem in Bhadradri Kothagudem district. Police are being urged to register a murder case.

Cyclone Murasu brought heavy rain to parts of erstwhile Khammam district, with Aswaraopet recording 6.8 cm by 7 pm on Tuesday. The rains partially disrupted normal life, affected coal production and prompted Kothagudem officials to issue safety measures.

IIT Hyderabad has climbed 19 places to 251st in the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2027. The institute recorded gains in research productivity, faculty qualifications and reputation, with its share of institutions surpassed rising to 85.5 per cent.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said Telangana will not object to Maharashtra conducting an independent survey to assess land likely to be submerged by the proposed Tummidihatti barrage. He directed officials to share relevant information and documents without delay.

A 56-year-old VB-G RAM worker, Maddagunta Narsimhulu, died after collapsing while working at a site in Maktha Bhupathipur village of Medak mandal on Tuesday. His body was shifted to the government hospital for a postmortem, and a case was registered.

Singareni management has invited applications from former employees dismissed for unauthorised absence between 2023 and 2025. A High-Power Committee will examine their re-employment, subject to age, muster-day and medical fitness criteria. Applications must be submitted by November 14, 2026.

A farmer was electrocuted to death and another sustained serious injuries after an overhead power line snapped and fell on them while they were working in a field at Ramsanpally in Andole mandal, Sangareddy district.

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.