Telangana

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy made no announcements on Rythu Bharosa, crop-loss compensation or insurance at a farmers' meeting in Lagacherla. He urged farmers to avoid paddy cultivation amid water shortages and defended the proposed Shamshabad-Kodangal road project

Cracker explosions and flashes on Deepavali triggered distress calls for animals in and around Hyderabad, with dogs trapped in narrow spaces, a cat dying after falling into a well and a pup rescued at Gajwel.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka faced protests during a Deepavali visit to Dendukuru village in Madhira constituency. Women alleged that eligible families were overlooked in Indiramma house allotments, while ineligible beneficiaries with substantial property received houses.

A commuter spotted a leopard crossing the road at Kakula Gutta near Danthepally in Medak district on Sunday night and recorded it on his mobile phone. Forest officials alerted locals and advised farmers against venturing out alone.

Three persons, including a seven-year-old girl, died in two separate road accidents in erstwhile Medak district on Monday. The incidents involved a motorcycle hitting a stationary lorry amid fog and a car colliding with a tractor near Husnabad.

Heritage conservation organisation Akarmaa has launched the ‘Mee Baavi’ movement to protect and restore Telangana’s historic stepwells. The initiative includes a panel discussion and photo exhibition at KBR Park and calls for policy support and legal protection.

GHMC has launched a special sanitation drive across all 30 circles under the PRAGATI 50 Cities framework. On the first day, workers cleaned 105 locations, removed 311 unauthorised posters and cleared over 108 metric tonnes of waste and debris.

Madhapur police arrested two 19-year-old youths for allegedly robbing pedestrians at knifepoint near Durgam Cheruvu Metro station. The suspects reportedly stole two mobile phones, and one victim suffered a shoulder injury after resisting an attempt to snatch his phone.

Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board aims to complete Godavari pipeline interconnection works at Ghanpur by November 15, adding 40 million gallons per day to Hyderabad’s water supply amid declining Singur–Manjeera availability.

Revised prices of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations have come into effect, offering relief to patients in Telangana. The NPPA estimates annual nationwide savings of Rs 3,540.38 crore, with some cancer drug prices falling by more than 50 per cent.

A house belonging to Elmule Mohan was gutted in a fire at Dubbaguda in Sirpur (T) town on Monday. Gold ornaments, cash and furniture were destroyed. Fire officials suspect an electrical short circuit caused the incident. Loss estimated at Rs. 10 lakh

Tiger movement in Bheempur and Tamsi mandals has triggered concern among farmers, who are postponing harvesting activities. Forest officials suspect the animal strayed from Maharashtra's Tipeshwar Tiger Reserve and have deployed trackers and camera traps to monitor its movement

The NHRC has sought an action taken report from the Telangana government within four weeks on proposed opencast mining at Ramappa in Mulugu district. A Hyderabad-based advocate raised concerns over potential threats to the temple, lake, forests and livelihoods

Facing financial pressure, the Telangana government is exploring land monetisation, private land pooling and infrastructure development to mobilise revenue. The strategy includes auctioning government plots, regularising industrial properties and identifying non-performing departmental assets across Hyderabad’s expanding peripheral districts

Drought conditions and irregular power supply have devastated paddy crops in Bheemala Thanda, Sangareddy district. A tribal family lost its crop on 16 acres, while villagers reported damage across 200 acres and demanded compensation and immediate Rythu Bharosa assistance

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has urged banks, financial institutions and digital platforms to strengthen cybersecurity systems amid growing AI-assisted cyber threats. He stressed the need for stronger safeguards, quality standards and security checks across third-party applications and services.

The EAGLE Force and Raidurgam police arrested a 30-year-old Bangladeshi woman and her live-in partner in Shaikpet for alleged involvement in prostitution and synthetic drug peddling. Police seized one gram of drugs and two mobile phones. A supplier from Goa is absconding.

Two persons died and a woman was seriously injured after two motorcycles collided at Paloncha in Kothagudem district on Sunday evening. One rider died at the scene, while the other succumbed to injuries during treatment at a hospital

A 21-year-old Osmania University engineering student, Shaik Ayesha, was killed after an RTC bus hit her two-wheeler near Government Fever Hospital in Nallakunta on Monday. She was on her way to college when the accident occurred.

TGSRTC has announced special bus services to Sabarimala for the 2026-27 pilgrimage season. Services will operate during the Mandala Pooja and Makara Vilakku festivals, with travel concessions for Guruswamis and support staff. Online bookings and helpline numbers are available.

A 34-year-old man from Gujarat died while undergoing treatment after allegedly consuming acid in Ghatkesar on November 7. His family shifted him to Gandhi Hospital and later to Osmania Hospital. The Pocharam IT Corridor police are investigating the incident.

Nintendo's ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’ brings a much-loved classic to the Switch 2 with improved visuals, smooth performance and modern gameplay elements. While its nostalgia and design stand out, easy combat and limited additional content disappoint.

NIMS surgeons removed a 3 cm benign tumour behind a 29-year-old woman's cheekbone through a small opening in her lower eyelid. The six-hour procedure left no visible facial scar, and the patient retained her vision and nerve functions.

Telangana's proposed Panchayat road projects under the Hybrid Annuity Model face delays as contractors and the government struggle to secure funding. The 2,162 works, divided into 17 packages, are expected to begin around Sankranthi once loans are sanctioned, officials say