Telangana

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of favouring private builders in the Centre-funded Ekta Mall project. He questioned the proposed allocation of built-up space, use of public land and funds, and alleged collusion between Congress and BJP.

Scanty rainfall and reduced power supply have forced farmers in erstwhile Adilabad district to hire or buy diesel and petrol engines to irrigate crops. The additional expense is adding to their financial burden amid drought-like conditions.

BRS leaders have demanded the withdrawal of GO Ms No. 14 placing BC Atma Gourava Bhavans under government control. They accused the Congress government of undermining BC associations' autonomy and threatened a State-wide agitation if the order was not revoked.

The article questions the Telangana government's lack of concrete financial safeguards against the El Nino threat, contrasting it with salary deferments ordered during the Covid pandemic. It highlights the absence of assured income support for farmers asked to skip cultivation.

A 40-year-old man was allegedly killed by his wife and her paramour in Bhupalpally district. Police suspect the murder was linked to a village panchayat scheduled to discuss their alleged relationship. His body was found in a farm field.

Foreign Medical Graduate interns in Telangana have launched a relay hunger strike near the Telangana Medical Council office in Hyderabad, demanding stipend parity with local MBBS graduates, clearance of arrears pending since January 2026 and protection from punitive action.

Hyderabad recorded a 34 per cent rainfall deficit during the June-September monsoon season, receiving just 488.3 mm against the normal 745.1 mm. Several surrounding districts also reported deficits, despite repeated heavy rainfall alerts issued by the IMD.

A four-lane steel road-over-bridge near Lingampally railway station is set to be built at a cost of Rs 308 crore. The project will connect Gulmohar Junction with BHEL, ease traffic congestion and benefit commuters in Tellapur and surrounding areas.

A 65-year-old man and his 35-year-old daughter died after drowning in Gorigoni pond at Lingayapally village in Kamareddy district. The father had visited his daughter's house after learning that her husband was unwell. Police have begun an investigation.

An Armed Reserve constable allegedly murdered his 30-year-old wife and dumped her body in the Godavari river at Bhadrachalam. The accused reportedly surrendered to the police and confessed to disposing of the body. Police are searching for the body

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are preparing for another investment push, but the gap in their announced commitments has put pressure on the Revanth Reddy government. Telangana is yet to disclose how much of its previous summit commitments materialised

A 10-month-old baby girl died of electrocution after touching a mobile weighing machine at Rajarampalli village in Jagtial district early on Friday. Police suspect faulty wiring while the portable machine was being charged caused the fatal mishap.

The Telangana High Court dismissed Margadarsi Chit Fund's petition challenging an Rs 81.12-lakh cross subsidy surcharge demand. The Court held that earlier Government Orders permitting third-party power sales did not constitute the specific State Government consent required for exemption.

Central Bank of India has inaugurated its 61st branch in the Hyderabad Region at Wanaparthy. Inaugurated by MLA Tudi Megha Reddy, the branch aims to improve access to banking services and support farmers, businesses and entrepreneurs in surrounding areas.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to begin restoration of the Medigadda, Annaram and Sundilla barrages in December. Proposals estimated at Rs 4,193 crore have been prepared, with repairs to follow recommendations of Central agencies and dam safety experts.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught two Mahabubnagar District Youth and Sports Office officials while allegedly accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe. The money was reportedly sought to clear pending catering bills and facilitate the release of a Rs 3.10 lakh cheque.

Two brothers, aged 11 and 13, went missing from their maternal grandmother's house in Patancheru on Wednesday. Their father, Vemula Saicharan, lodged a complaint at the Patancheru police station, following which police launched a search.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police registered six criminal cases in the past week against motorists using fake, tampered or unauthorised number plates. Several vehicles were seized during the enforcement drive, with police warning of prosecution and further action.

A massive fire broke out at a chemical godown in Medchal's industrial area on Thursday night. The flames reportedly spread to neighbouring units, prompting firefighters to rush to the spot with multiple fire engines to bring the blaze under control.

SR University has entered the QS Asia University Rankings 2027 in the 701–710 rank band, marking its debut in the rankings. Chancellor A Varada Reddy said the university also secured the 19th position among private universities in India.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy said the government would sanction Indiramma houses to eligible SDRF personnel involved in the Bethupalli tank rescue operations. He also directed Khammam and Kothagudem Collectors to assess crop and infrastructure losses caused by cyclonic rains.

A 22-year-old woman died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital after giving birth at RVR Hospital in Gajwel. Her family members alleged medical negligence and staged a protest on the Gajwel-Pragnapur road, demanding accountability from the doctors.

NIT Warangal has signed an agreement with MOHSoft Tech to commercialise its indigenous ozone-based disinfection technology. The system can eliminate up to 99.9 per cent of pathogens under specified conditions, with industrial production expected to begin early next year.

A 60-year-old farmer died by suicide in Adilabad after allegedly struggling with mounting debts following cotton crop failure. The district reported six farmer suicides in October, amid a 32 per cent rainfall deficit and worsening agrarian distress.