Telangana

Hyderabad Traffic Police registered five cases and seized several vehicles during a special drive against fake and tampered number plates. Motorists were warned that altered registration details and unauthorised plates could result in criminal cases and vehicle seizure.

The Hyderabad Cosplay Masterclass will be held at Kissa Coffee House, Jubilee Hills, on November 15, offering aspiring cosplayers an opportunity to learn costume-making, styling and character presentation. The event is being organised ahead of Hyderabad Comic Con in December.

KNRUHS has announced the first phase of web-based counselling for PG Medical Degree and Diploma admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27. Eligible candidates can exercise options online, while allotted candidates must complete admissions after paying the required fee.

Eight Army personnel suffered serious injuries after a military vehicle overturned near Allawada village in Chevella on Friday. Fourteen personnel were travelling from Golconda towards Shabad for a training exercise when the trainee driver reportedly lost control.

The National Dental Commission has clarified that BDS graduates can perform routine dental procedures, while complex surgeries must be restricted to MDS specialists. It has also directed dentists to avoid unethical social media promotions, patient testimonials and misleading advertisements.

The Deputy Collectors' Association has sought around Rs 90 crore towards additional expenditure incurred during the 2023 Assembly and 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Election Commission maintains that bills within sanctioned budget allocations have been cleared.

Senior IPS officer Mahesh M Bhagwat assumed charge as Hyderabad Police Commissioner on Friday, succeeding V C Sajjanar. The State government issued transfer orders on Thursday as part of an administrative reshuffle involving 21 IPS officers.

Telangana's thermal power plant utilisation has fallen below the national average since the Congress government assumed office, according to figures cited by a social media user. The State's PLF declined from 65.01 per cent in 2024-25 to 56.86 per cent in 2025-26.

Two persons were critically injured when a speeding lorry rammed into MLC Teenmar Mallanna’s convoy during his padayatra in Yadadri-Bhongir district on Friday. The MLC escaped unhurt, while several others, including a couple and their child, sustained injuries.

Three farmers, including a woman, died by suicide in the erstwhile Warangal district on Friday. The reported reasons include cotton crop losses, disappointing yields and mounting debts, amid wider concerns over inadequate electricity and water supply to farmers.

TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy’s proposal to make a film on Sonia Gandhi has reportedly received a lukewarm response from Congress leaders in Sangareddy. Only one leader reportedly offered Rs 2 crore, amid concerns over election-related expenses.

Two software engineers have accused three persons of cheating them of Rs 1.59 crore by promising high returns from a business venture linked to services provided to Aurobindo Pharma. Hyderabad CCS has registered a case and begun an investigation.

The BRS has backed protests against the proposed auction of 3.15 acres earmarked for the Kukatpally truck park. Former Minister T Harish Rao assured residents of the party's support, while the CPI and CPM also demanded withdrawal of the proposal.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned Rahul Gandhi's silence on alleged atrocities, corruption and land controversies under the Congress government ahead of his Hyderabad visit. He also called the Bharat Summit a Rs 100-crore propaganda exercise

Telangana NRIs have urged the State government to postpone the Global Summit 2026, citing water and power shortages. In an open letter to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi, they questioned the event's expenditure amid drought

The Telangana High Court has given the State government time to respond to a PIL alleging inadequate preparedness for drought-like conditions. Petitioners cited a 24 per cent rainfall deficit and sought district-wise assessments, drinking water supplies and coordinated relief measures.

Two persons escaped unhurt after their car caught fire on the Warangal-Hyderabad National Highway at Station Ghanpur in Jangaon district on Thursday evening. A suspected diesel leak reportedly triggered the blaze, which completely gutted the vehicle.

Civil society groups and resident welfare associations have urged the Telangana government to postpone the Invest Telangana Global Summit, citing drought in 365 mandals across 31 districts. They say resources earmarked for the event should instead support relief efforts.

Plans for an international bus terminal at Gajularamaram have brought encroachments on government land into focus. A TGSRTC survey reportedly found that 15 acres of its 100-acre allotment had been encroached upon, prompting officials to seek intervention.

Muslim leaders and activists have criticised restrictions on public access to Razaaq Manzil, popularly known as Haj House, in Hyderabad. The Minority Welfare Department says entry is being regulated following protests and other incidents that raised security concerns.

The Telangana Director of Public Health has issued a seasonal flu advisory as temperatures are expected to fall by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius. The public has been urged to follow precautions, maintain hygiene and seek medical help for warning signs.

PJTAU Vice-Chancellor Aldas Janaiah appeared before the Telangana State Women’s Commission on Thursday over sexual harassment allegations. The Commission questioned him and the complainant separately and directed both to submit evidence and supporting documents before the next hearing.

More than 60 runners and cyclists participated in a 10-km Sweat Run organised by the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation and LB Nagar Runners. The event aimed to promote water conservation, electricity saving and environmental protection amid concerns over El Niño.

GHMC demolished more than 60 temporary shelters allegedly encroaching on a stormwater drain at Hakeempet in Tolichowki. Residents protested, claiming they received no prior notice and had lived there for decades. Officials said the operation reclaimed public land.