Telangana

BRS leader and former TG Wakf Board and TG Hajj Committee Chairman Mohammed Saleem expressed confidence that the party would win the Jubilee Hills by-poll. Addressing the media, he said minority communities were content during the previous BRS rule, citing improved infrastructure and task-oriented policing.

A mega blood donation camp was organised by the Young Blood Donors Club at Singareni School in Kothagudem on Sunday. Superintendent of Police B Rohith Raju, DSP Shaik Abdul Rahaman, and Motor Vehicle Inspector Venkata Pullaiah inaugurated the event. The SP described blood donation as a noble duty and urged donors to inspire at least three others to contribute.

India has retained its Hajj quota of 175,025 for 2026, the same as in 2025, following an agreement signed in Jeddah between Saudi Hajj Minister Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. The talks focused on improving accommodation, transport, and health services to ensure a comfortable pilgrimage.

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar has alleged that AIMIM leaders are backing gangs that lure minor girls in Hyderabad’s Charminar area into consuming drugs and later exploit them. He cited the abduction of a West Bengal minor girl and accused police of failing to act.

A treasure hunt in Kandlapalli village of Bheerpur mandal, Jagtial district, ended in tragedy when a 51-year-old man was electrocuted while digging for a supposed hidden treasure inside a house. Police registered a case based on a complaint from his wife and have launched an investigation.

The Telangana Today–Namaste Telangana Auto Show wrapped up its two-day run in Khammam, drawing large crowds and featuring stalls from leading automobile and banking brands. Mayor P Neeraja praised the event’s contribution to consumer awareness and city development.

A recent survey by Billion Connect Private Limited reveals a surge in support for the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) among Muslim voters in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. The party's approval rose from 46.1% to 50.9% in just ten days. K Chandrashekhar Rao emerged as the most preferred leader among respondents.

Ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11, authorities have ramped up security and logistical arrangements. Drones will monitor 130 locations covering 407 polling stations, while over 1,760 security personnel including paramilitary forces have been deployed.

BRS minority leader Shaik Abdullah Sohail has appealed to voters in Jubilee Hills to reject alleged cash inducements from the Congress party and vote with integrity. Citing trauma caused by mob violence, demolitions, and religious restrictions, he argued that such suffering cannot be compensated by small cash handouts.

Despite Telangana achieving its highest-ever paddy yield in Kharif 2025, farmers across key districts are protesting against severe delays in government procurement. Unseasonal rains have damaged crops and procurement centres are rejecting loads due to strict moisture norms. Civil Supplies Corporation operations remain sluggish, with purchases falling short of targets.

Cotton farmers across Telangana are protesting against the Cotton Corporation of India’s revised procurement norms, which have capped purchases and introduced digital hurdles through the Kapas Kisan app. Despite a decent Kharif yield, farmers face rejections due to moisture levels and lack of storage at ginning mills.

The Congress campaign for the Jubilee Hills by-election drew criticism for poll code violations, appeasement politics, and alleged cash-for-vote attempts. CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks, Azharuddin’s induction, and promises to film workers and voters sparked opposition outrage and Election Commission complaints

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the Congress party during a roadshow in Jubilee Hills, claiming the bypoll would mark the beginning of Congress's downfall in Telangana. He highlighted BRS’s achievements, criticised Congress’s unfulfilled promises and alleged misuse of funds.

The Jubilee Hills bypoll, though statistically minor, has become a high-stakes political contest in Telangana. With Congress, BRS, BJP and AIMIM all deeply invested, the outcome is seen as a prestige battle and a litmus test for Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

A video showing senior students conducting a mock wedding with two juniors at JNTU Engineering College, Nachupalli, went viral online. While the college principal denied ragging and said no complaint was received, parents blamed poor supervision and sought strict action.

Mancherial: Buses of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) have continued to claim lives in Mancherial district, raising concern among commuters and officials. According to TGSRTC officials, 45 accidents involving the corporation’s buses claimed 25 lives in Mancherial district in 2024-25, marking a sharp rise in fatalities from 16 in 2023-24. The previous year […]

The Telangana Prohibition and Excise Executive Officers’ Association (TPEEOA) – Adilabad division elected new office-bearers at a meeting held in Mancherial. G Guruvaiah was named president, with M Hari as associate president and other key roles filled by officers from across the region.

Cyberabad traffic police caught 529 people for drunken driving during a weekend drive. Most had BAC levels between 35 and 200 mg/100 ml. In earlier cases this month, 23 offenders were jailed, 27 assigned social service, and others fined

MLR Institute of Technology hosted Canada’s DataMavericks team to discuss AI-driven innovation, recruitment and skill development. The visit, led by Dmitriy Kompaneets, aimed to strengthen global academia-industry partnerships and bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry needs

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy said he maintains a “special bond” with the BJP-led Centre and is getting approvals for key projects. He accused Union Minister Kishan Reddy of diverting investments to Gujarat and predicted Congress rule in Telangana till 2034

HyCan 2025, a two-day pet show at Om Convention in Narsingi, featured 500 dogs, 100 cats, and an Aqua Zone. BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao launched the event with his pet Shih Tzu Cherry, meeting pet owners and supporting Hyderabad’s pet industry

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has hit back at SP MP Afzal Ansari for questioning his party’s appeal among non-Muslims. Owaisi said such remarks reflect ignorance, asserting that AIMIM works for all communities, including Hindus and Dalits, with inclusivity

A Hyderabad-based doctor and two men from Uttar Pradesh were arrested by Gujarat ATS for plotting a terror attack using weapons and the deadly poison ricin. The trio allegedly received weapons via drones sent from Pakistan and had ISKP links.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for saying “Congress means Muslims,” accusing the Congress of dividing the nation on religious lines. Campaigning in Bihar, he said the NDA stood for good governance and inclusive politics