Telangana

During the Sadar festival in Madhuranagar, Gangadhara mandal, a boy was seriously injured after being hit by a buffalo that panicked during a procession. The decorated animals ran amok, causing chaos among spectators.

The Jubilee Hills by-election has drawn criticism from gender equality advocates due to the low number of women candidates. Maganti Sunitha of BRS is joined by three independent women contenders, each bringing unique personal and professional backgrounds.

Police in Mancherial arrested one person in connection with a Rs 1.39 crore fraud involving fabricated paddy procurement records. The scam, linked to a rice mill and traders from Maharashtra, targeted Civil Supplies Department funds.

At the Vigilance Awareness Week event hosted by SCCL in Hyderabad, NMDC CMD Amitava Mukherjee emphasised the role of vigilance in enhancing organisational efficiency. He highlighted the importance of ethical leadership and integrity in public sector undertakings.

Music maestro AR Rahman will perform live at Ramoji Film City on November 8, marking his return to Hyderabad after seven years. The concert will celebrate his three-decade musical journey with iconic tracks

Mahesh Kumar Goud clarified that all welfare schemes would continue under the Congress government, dismissing concerns after CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks sparked controversy. He accused BRS of spreading falsehood

Telangana witnessed its wettest October on record, receiving 175 mm rainfall — nearly double the average — due to Cyclone Montha’s remnants. Intense downpours triggered flash floods, landslips, and widespread damage, especially in Warangal and Hanamkonda

A pre-election survey by KK Surveys and Strategies reveals BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha leading the race in Jubilee Hills with a projected 55.2% vote share. The Congress trails at 37.8%, while BJP remains a distant third. The survey highlights BRS dominance in most divisions, with Congress gaining ground in Vengalraonagar and Rehmat Nagar.

A 64-year-old farmer, Pittala Durgaiah, from Chintakunta village died by suicide after consuming pesticide, reportedly distressed over mounting debts and poor cotton yield caused by unfavourable weather

As the Jubilee Hills bypoll nears, voters have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Congress party’s failure to deliver on six key guarantees promised during the assembly elections. Unemployed youth and pensioners are particularly vocal, citing delays in job notifications and welfare schemes.

A threat email claiming a “human bomb” on an IndiGo flight from Jeddah to Hyderabad prompted authorities to divert the aircraft to Mumbai. The plane landed safely, and thorough security checks revealed no threat. Police have launched an investigation

BJP MLAs have filed a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer against Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of intimidating voters in Jubilee Hills by threatening to withdraw welfare schemes. They also criticised his remarks on a Pakistan attack, calling them inflammatory and disrespectful to Indian soldiers.

Despite forming committees to monitor food quality, Telangana continues to witness food poisoning cases in government schools and hostels. Midday meal workers cite limited budgets and delayed payments, while critics accuse the Congress government of neglecting students’ safety and welfare

Mohammed Asif, a Sub-Inspector attached to the Special Branch in Chennaraopet, Warangal, died by suicide after reportedly struggling to arrange funds for his daughter’s wedding.

Private professional colleges across Telangana will shut indefinitely from November 3, demanding clearance of fee reimbursement arrears. The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) has called for a protest with one lakh staff on November 6

Huzurabad MLA Padi Kaushik Reddy demanded that the State government pay Rs.25,000 per acre for paddy and Rs.50,000 per acre for cotton damaged in the Montha cyclone. He accused the Congress government of neglecting farmers and underreporting crop losses

A minor boy from Suryapet district was arrested for impersonating women and defrauding men with false promises of live-in relationships. He was part of a four-member gang that operated across Telangana and Bengaluru, using fake identities and voice mimicry to extract money.

BRS leader and former minister Satyavathi Rathod criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for failing to ensure women's safety in Telangana, citing a recent assault in Jubilee Hills as evidence of deteriorating law and order. She praised initiatives under the previous BRS regime, including 'She Teams' and CCTV surveillance.

A wild boar that fell into a well at Tiryani mandal centre in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was rescued by Forest officials and locals after a four-hour operation. One animal tracker sustained minor injuries during the rescue drive

Lionel Messi’s ‘GOAT Tour to India 2025’ has added Hyderabad after the cancellation of Argentina’s proposed Kerala match. The tour will now cover Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, featuring matches, concerts, and fan events across four cities

BRS leaders launched a sharp critique of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing him of misleading voters with inflated development claims in the Cantonment area. They highlighted unfulfilled promises, questioned the Congress’s welfare narrative, and demanded a public debate in Jubilee Hills.

Hyderabad North Zone Police recovered 118 lost or stolen mobile phones using the CEIR portal. A total of 111 complainants collected their devices at an event. DCP Rashmi Perumal praised the proactive efforts of crime teams in tracing and restoring the phones

Dr M Raghavendra Rao, a distinguished scientist with extensive experience in missile propulsion technologies, has been appointed Director of the Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL), Hyderabad. ASL plays a pivotal role in India’s missile development programmes.

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and senior leaders are campaigning in Bihar after alliance talks failed with the RJD–Congress Mahagathbandhan. The party is contesting 25 seats, focusing on Muslim-majority constituencies, and attacking both the Mahagathbandhan and BJP in rallies