Telangana

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.

Severe water scarcity has reportedly forced hundreds of hostel inmates across Hyderabad and Cyberabad to vacate their accommodation, while soaring tanker prices and falling occupancy have pushed operators towards financial distress and raised fears of possible shutdowns.

SDRF personnel spent nearly 10 hours stranded after their rescue boats capsized in floodwaters at Bethupalli tank in Khammam district. NDRF teams eventually rescued the missing personnel and fishermen after flood currents disrupted the initial rescue operation.

The Eagle Force and Maheshwaram police forfeited assets worth Rs 7.04 lakh—including vehicles and bank deposits—linked to drug trafficking proceeds from a 2024 marijuana seizure. The forfeiture was executed under Section 68F of the NDPS Act following Chennai authority confirmation.

Film Nagar police have registered a case against an unidentified person for creating a fake Instagram account using a woman's phone number and photos. The suspect posted obscene content falsely claiming she offered sexual services. An investigation is currently underway.

A 25-year-old private employee, K. Bharat Goud, died in Jawaharnagar after carelessly loaded iron sheets on an auto trolley shifted during a turn and pierced his neck while he was riding a two-wheeler. Police are currently investigating the accident.

EAGLE Force and Choutuppal police have arrested five persons, including an alleged kingpin, after busting an interstate ganja trafficking network. Police seized 24.7 kg of ganja and are investigating financial transactions and an alleged supply chain from Odisha.

Medak Collector Pratima Singh has urged farmers to avoid water-intensive paddy cultivation during Yasangi and opt for alternative crops. Citing deficient rainfall and concerns over groundwater depletion, she directed officials to conduct village-level awareness meetings across the district.

KNRUHS has opened web options for the mop-up phase of MDS Management Quota counselling for 2026–27 admissions in affiliated private dental colleges. Eligible candidates can submit their choices online, while students are advised to carefully prioritise options before allotment.

Malkajgiri police have seized and are scrutinising records from three fertility centres while investigating an alleged illegal egg donation racket. Investigators are examining possible document forgery, Aadhaar misuse, false donor details and violations of prescribed medical and procedural safeguards.

Hyderabad researchers have identified two rare MYH7 gene variants associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in patients from Telangana. The findings, published in a leading cardiology journal, could support early diagnosis, precision medicine and family screening for inherited heart disease.

Rising maize and soya prices have increased poultry production costs, with industry representatives warning that chicken and egg prices could rise by 10 to 15 per cent. Telangana Poultry Federation has alleged hoarding and sought government intervention to curb shortages.

The BRS has demanded the withdrawal of GO 14 placing BC Atma Gourava Bhavans under government control. The party announced a Chalo Kokapet protest, alleging that the Congress government was undermining the autonomy and rights of BC communities.

A 120-seater motorised cruise built for Rs 1.13 crore at Lower Manair Dam in 2023 remains unused after three years. Departmental coordination issues, low water levels and delayed repairs have also affected other boating facilities in the region.

Cosmoserve Space has unveiled Base 1 in Hyderabad, India's first private space servicing facility, to support satellite repairs, refuelling and debris removal. Its dual-spacecraft architecture aims to service up to 100 satellites while reducing costs through indigenous manufacturing.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu has reportedly raised his differences with Peddapalli MP G Vamshi Krishna with TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud. The dispute centres on disciplinary action against party leaders following a charitable programme in Manthani constituency.

Groundwater levels have declined in 554 of Telangana's 621 mandals, prompting the government to study conservation initiatives in Rajasthan and Maharashtra. The crisis, compounded by a 24 per cent rainfall deficit, raises concerns over drinking water and irrigation supplies.

Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha and Jukkal MLA Laxmikantha Rao skipped a meeting convened by TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud over their reported dispute in New Delhi. The TPCC chief is likely to summon both leaders again.

Around 10,000 Adivasis from Telangana, Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh gathered at the Padmalpuri Kako Etmasur temple in Mancherial district on Thursday. They offered prayers, took a holy dip in the Godavari and witnessed traditional Dandari-Gussadi performances.