Telangana

An armed reserve constable in Kothagudem allegedly murdered his wife, transported her body on a motorbike and dumped it in the Godavari with his father's help. Police recovered the body after a search, while the father remains unarrested

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana was working to position Hyderabad as an international fintech and financial services hub. He made the remarks while inaugurating the Hyderabad office of Singapore-based Artha Fintech on Saturday.

Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy inspected a farmer’s dried-up paddy crop in Gopalpet mandal and gave him Rs 5,000 in personal assistance. He blamed power cuts and inadequate irrigation support under the Congress government for the crop loss.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has levelled corruption and irregularity allegations against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s family members, questioning the rapid growth of their businesses and demanding Central government action and an investigation into the claims.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused the Congress government of manipulating tenders for the Kodangal–Narayanpet–Makthal Lift Irrigation Scheme to favour a company owned by Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy, while questioning the project's sharp cost escalation.

South Central Railway has announced berth availability in special trains operating to Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other destinations. The vacancy position was compiled at 8 pm on November 6 and is subject to change.

Former MLA Kancharla Bhupal Reddy criticised the Congress government over alleged lapses at Nalgonda Government General Hospital after visiting the facility. He flagged the delayed opening of the X-ray department, staff reporting late for duty and a lack of basic facilities.

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal has received a Rs 4 crore project under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana from the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. The project aims to provide industry-relevant training in emerging technologies to around 1,200 unemployed youth by March 2027.

The Telangana government has notified the implementation of the Telangana Panchayat Raj (Fourth Amendment) Act, 2026, allowing Gram Panchayats to deposit revenue generated from their own sources directly into their bank accounts.

The Telangana High Court has issued Form-I notices to several senior government and HYDRAA officials in a contempt case alleging violation of its earlier order restraining demolition of structures on private land in Sangareddy district.

Sangareddy Police arrested three members of an interstate robbery gang allegedly involved in looting commuters at gunpoint along NH-65 in Sangareddy district and neighbouring states. The accused, all from Maharashtra, were linked to three robbery cases reported in October.

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan to strengthen Telangana's revenue base through land pooling, industrial land regularisation and better utilisation of government assets.

The Department of Posts and India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), in collaboration with the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare, has launched the Digital Life Certificate (DLC) 5.0 Campaign across Telangana from November 1 to 30.

Two prize-winning buffaloes from Haryana, 'Khali' and 'Yuvraj 2', have arrived in Hyderabad ahead of the Sadar Festival, attracting large crowds with their massive size and imposing appearance.

Rising temperatures, increasing electricity demand and frequent fire incidents have sparked concerns over the availability of water for firefighting operations in Hyderabad. While major fires may require massive quantities of water, fire department officials said they are prepared to manage emergencies through efficient water use.

South Central Railway has warned passengers against carrying firecrackers, explosives and other hazardous materials on trains or railway premises during Diwali. It has intensified inspections and urged passengers to report suspicious materials through helpline 139 or Rail Madad.

Cyclone Murasu damaged standing and harvested crops across erstwhile Khammam. Preliminary estimates put losses at over 10,000 acres in Kothagudem and substantial areas in Khammam district. Farmers and political leaders have sought crop assessments, procurement support and compensation from government.

Congress MLC Vijayashanthi has questioned the Telangana government over the sharp increase in fine rice prices despite the state being a major rice producer. She alleged a failure to regulate prices and sought transparency in rice stock management.

Farmers in Miryalaguda staged a protest alleging that rice millers had formed a syndicate and sharply reduced paddy procurement prices from prevailing rates. The agitation disrupted traffic on Sagar Road before being called off after millers assured that high-quality paddy would be procured at Rs 3,950 per quintal.

Farmers staged a protest on Sagar Road in Miryalaguda after alleging that rice millers had formed a syndicate and cut fine-variety paddy procurement prices from Rs 4,000-Rs 4,200 to Rs 3,500 per quintal. They withdrew the protest after millers assured better prices.

The Telangana State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department has intensified its Diwali preparedness measures by placing personnel on round-the-clock alert and deploying fire tenders and rapid-response vehicles in vulnerable areas.

TGEJAC will announce its action plan after Deepavali over the State government's failure to act on PRC-related assurances. The committee has demanded a 51 per cent PRC, monthly release of funds to clear pending dues and a five-day work week.

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting drought-hit farmers while focusing on the global summit. He demanded drought relief, Rythu Bharosa funds, loan waivers, paddy procurement, pending bonuses and improved irrigation and drinking water arrangements.

Former minister Jogu Ramanna accused Adilabad MP G Nagesh and MLA Payal Shankar of failing to secure Central funds for district development. He highlighted farmers' crop losses, tribal connectivity and drinking water problems, while recalling development initiatives under the BRS government.