Telangana

Telangana has stepped up inspections after registering 12 cases against rice traders for alleged PDS fine rice diversion, stockpiling and overpricing. Authorities have seized rice in several districts as retail prices rise to Rs 95 a kg

Panchayat Raj officials have sought withdrawal of 11 road project proposals in Kumram Bheem Asifabad, drawing criticism from residents of remote villages. The department cited instructions from higher authorities and the projects' failure to secure forest clearances

48,623 applications accepted and marked for deletion from the final electoral roll that will be published on November 30, while only 435 were rejected

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau reached 15.48 lakh people through 24,886 awareness programmes till October 2026. Cybercrime-related financial losses fell 20.2 per cent during January-September, while the amount placed under lien in fraudsters’ bank accounts increased by 42.2 per cent.

The Indian Army will hold a recruitment rally at GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli from November 13 to 24. Candidates from all 33 Telangana districts will be screened for Agniveer categories and must carry original documents.

One person was killed and two others critically injured after a car overturned near Pamen Gate in Vikarabad district. Police suspect the driver lost control, while locals believe a damaged bridge may also have contributed to the accident.

Panchayat Raj officials have sought to withdraw proposals for 11 road projects in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district, citing instructions from higher authorities. Residents fear the move will further isolate interior villages, while officials cite forest clearance hurdles.

A depression over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3. Telangana is likely to experience rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over the coming days.

HMDA began supplying treated water through Green Tankers for gardening and landscaping at the Telangana Secretariat, replacing about 1.5 lakh litres of freshwater daily. A similar initiative at Greenlands Guest House is saving another 30,000 litres daily.

A 29-year-old businessman, identified as A Sai Maheshwar of Nallagandla, died after allegedly jumping into Durgam Cheruvu on Saturday evening. His relatives told the police that he had been facing personal problems. Police registered a case and began an investigation.

  Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 205 motorists for drunk driving during a weekend enforcement drive, with 11 recording high blood alcohol levels. Meanwhile, courts disposed of 289 cases, sentencing 26 offenders to imprisonment and fines, while imposing penalties on others 

The CISF signed an MoU with IIT Hyderabad's TiHAN to strengthen its preparedness against drone and aerial threats. The collaboration will provide specialised drone training to personnel and technical support for a proposed Centre of Excellence in Rajasthan

Two third-year engineering students of KG Reddy Engineering College died of electrocution after allegedly coming into contact with live electric wires installed around an agricultural field in Moinabad mandal of Ranga Reddy district.

The Srirampur Area of Singareni Collieries Company Ltd (SCCL) produced 5.04 lakh tonnes of coal in October, achieving 94 per cent of its production target of 5.45 lakh tonnes. While underground mines surpassed their target with 105 per cent achievement, opencast projects lagged behind at 91 per cent.

A tenant farmer in Sangareddy district has alleged that unidentified miscreants stole around 10 quintals of cotton from his field at Maddikunta village in Sadasivapet mandal. The theft came at a time when cotton yields have been affected by drought and market prices are high.

Two Class IX students sustained head injuries after portions of a classroom roof collapsed at the SC Girls' Residential School in Bonakal mandal of Khammam district on Saturday. The injured students were shifted to a local PHC and later to the Government General Hospital in Khammam.

BV Raju Institute of Technology (BVRIT), Narsapur, has signed an MoU with Automotive Test Systems (ATS) to collaborate on electric vehicle laboratory development, automotive engineering and research activities.

A Class 10 student of a BC Residential School near Narayankhed allegedly attempted suicide after being reprimanded by a teacher for carrying a mobile phone to school. Fearing that his parents would be informed, the boy reportedly consumed phenol.

The death of a 17-year-old student staying at a BC hostel in Khammam city triggered protests by his family members and BRS leaders, who alleged foul play and demanded a comprehensive investigation.

Rahmat Pasha, a Hyderabad-origin cab driver recognised in Australia for helping people during the Bondi Junction incident in Sydney, has alleged that Congress MLC Balmoor Venkat and his associates are attempting to encroach upon his family's land in Vikarabad. He claimed his elderly father has been harassed by police and land grabbers despite favourable court orders and sought action against those allegedly involved.

BRS leader T Harish Rao on Saturday alleged that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy was claiming credit for several land disputes that were fought and won during the previous BRS government. Citing court judgments, official records and land documents, Rao contended that the BRS had secured favourable verdicts in key cases involving Miyapur, Manchirevula, Bhupalpally, IMG Bharat and Sahebnagar lands.

The Centre has partnered with Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL) to develop electric vehicle charging and battery-swapping infrastructure on Panchayat-owned land across the country.

Staff of 197 Model Schools across Telangana continued protests on Saturday, demanding salary payments under the 010 head, compassionate appointments, pension benefits, DA arrears and promotions. The Joint Action Committee warned of a State-level protest in Hyderabad on November 17

The School Education Department has declared November as ‘Special Attendance Month’ and directed all government schools to strive for 100 per cent attendance of students and staff. District education officials have been asked to closely monitor attendance through the facial recognition system and track prolonged absences.