Telangana

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.

Chinna Narasimha of Gurakonda village in Devarakadra mandal walked nearly 200 km to meet BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao at his Erravalli farmhouse. He also highlighted farmers’ concerns and expressed his wish to see the former Chief Minister return to power.

A 52-year-old farmer from Nalgonda district, who was declared brain dead after suffering injuries in a fall from a tractor, has given a new lease of life to multiple patients through organ donation.

The Telangana High Court has refused to postpone the TGPSC Assistant Executive Engineer examinations scheduled for November 6 and 7 despite candidates citing a clash with SSC Junior Engineer examinations.

The Telangana High Court has issued notices to senior ED officials, police authorities and a private individual on a petition alleging illegal detention and physical torture by ED personnel during a money laundering probe linked to an alleged liquor smuggling case.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau has stepped up its investigation into alleged corruption at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, conducting searches across multiple departments over suspected irregularities in recruitment, procurement and outsourcing contracts.

Growing concerns over political interference and the possibility of future inquiries into decisions taken under pressure are reportedly causing anxiety among senior IAS and IPS officers in Telangana. With administrative autonomy perceived to be shrinking and pressure mounting to clear contentious proposals, several officers are said to be exploring options such as central deputation, extended leave, corporate opportunities and voluntary retirement.

The Supreme Court upheld Telangana's ownership of 550.39 acres in Miyapur, ending decades of litigation. While the Revanth Reddy government plans to monetise the land, the BRS has highlighted its legal and administrative efforts to protect the public asset.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy claimed that he is wealthier than BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and asserted that his family had been financially secure since his childhood. Speaking in New Delhi, he outlined the government's stance on the Kaleshwaram project, KBR Park traffic measures and Hyderabad Metro Phase-I.

The HMWSSB will begin supplying treated wastewater for non-potable uses from November 1, prioritising civic bodies, government agencies and public spaces. Green water tankers will serve industrial, construction and gardening needs, with registrations and filling points being arranged.

Former IICT Director Dr Srivari Chandrasekhar said scientific and technological advances could help extend human lifespan to 120 years by 2075. He also stressed the need to address climate change, plastic pollution and environmental concerns through interdisciplinary research.

Madaboyina Pentaiah, 50, drowned after venturing into a lake for fishing at Appajipalli in Medak district on Thursday. He had visited the village to attend a relative’s 10th-day ceremony. His body was retrieved on Friday.

The BRS has opposed the proposed monetisation of public lands in Miyapur, Kancha Gachibowli and elsewhere. MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the government to use the disputed Miyapur land for the poor and public infrastructure instead of commercial ventures.

Residents of several Karimnagar colonies have complained of thick smoke, toxic emissions and health problems due to waste burning at the municipal dumping yard. While locals allege river pollution and official inaction, KMC officials say measures are being taken.

Two girl students at a residential school in Siddipet were bitten by a centipede after it entered their hostel. Their condition is stable. Students have raised concerns over snakes and insects entering the premises and demanded a boundary wall.

Farmers’ groups and political parties in erstwhile Khammam district have alleged inconsistencies in Telangana’s drought-hit mandals list and sought the inclusion of more mandals. They have also demanded crop-loss surveys and compensation for farmers affected by drought.

Farmers’ groups and political parties in erstwhile Khammam district have alleged inconsistencies in Telangana’s drought-hit mandals list and sought the inclusion of more mandals. They have also demanded crop-loss surveys and compensation for farmers affected by drought.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to auction 550 acres of Miyapur land, valued at nearly Rs 50,000 crore, and use the proceeds for irrigation, education, healthcare and other development works, subject to Cabinet consideration.

Newly laid pedestrian pathways on Hyderabad’s Moosarambagh bridge have been dug up for cable work, leaving rubble and debris scattered across the walkway. Pedestrians have criticised the lack of coordination and demanded immediate clearance and restoration by the GHMC.