Telangana

IITH’s Rural Development Centre has launched the NBV Skilling Centre to provide rural and semi-urban youth with employable technical skills and entrepreneurial abilities. The initiative aims to foster inclusive growth through education, innovation, and real-world skill development

Farmers in Adilabad are protesting the new cotton procurement restrictions imposed by the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI), which reduced the limit from 13 quintals per acre to 7. Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticized the government for the decision

At least 19 people were killed and over a dozen injured when a gravel-laden truck collided with a TGSRTC bus near Chevella. Police suspect overloading as cause behind the devastating crash

The Telangana government has ordered a probe into the tragic road accident near Chevella, where a bus collided with a tipper truck, killing 20. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar assured relief to victims and stressed the importance of road safety

Tension erupted in Chevella when MLA K Yadaiah attempted to visit the Mirzaguda accident site after an RTC bus-truck collision killed 20 people. Locals and victims’ relatives blamed government negligence for the lack of road safety measures

BRS requested the Telangana CEO to block Congress candidate’s brother, V Venkat Yadav, from serving as election agent in the Jubilee Hills by-election. The party also sought surveillance of the candidate’s family and stronger security in sensitive areas to ensure peaceful polls

Residents of Khanapur and nearby villages are grappling with a growing monkey menace, which has caused daily attacks, injuries, and property damage. Despite a woman’s death last year, local officials have yet to take significant action to curb the issue

A 32-year-old Sangareddy police constable, Sandeep, died by suicide after losing a large sum in online games. He had borrowed money to recover losses. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for post-mortem examination

In just ten days, two major road accidents — the Kurnool bus fire and the Chevella RTC bus–truck collision — have killed 40 people across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Both incidents involved overloaded vehicles, highlighting severe lapses in road safety enforcement.

BRS district president Rega Kantha Rao filed a police complaint after Congress workers allegedly vandalised the Manugur party office, destroying items worth Rs 10 lakh. The attack, reportedly planned at MLA camp office, included casteist abuse and assault on a Dalit party worker

Siddipet police arrested five members of a gang for stealing batteries and diesel from Jio mobile towers across Telangana. They recovered 18 batteries, ₹3.01 lakh, and vehicles. Six others remain absconding as police continue the investigation

Voters in the Jubilee Hills by-election on November 11 can deposit their mobile phones at designated centres outside polling stations. The GHMC is setting up secure deposit counters as per ECI norms to help voters, especially senior citizens and women

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested three Andhra Pradesh residents for aiding online fraudsters by providing bank accounts for illegal transactions. The accused received commissions on each transfer. Police seized mobile phones and debit cards used in the crime. Investigation is underway

A factory worker, Murali Krishna (45) of Kalyanpuri Colony, Uppal, was found murdered with stab injuries in Nacharam Industrial Area. Police registered a case on his wife’s complaint and suspect that persons known to him were involved in the killing

District Collector Anudeep Durishetty launched the ‘Every Child Reads’ programme to improve English reading skills in government school students. The month-long phonetics-based initiative, monitored through a UDISE-linked app, aims to help each child read and understand simple paragraphs independently

Preliminary investigations into the Chevella crash that killed 21 people indicate both the RTC bus and gravel-laden truck were overloaded. Police suspect excess passengers, poor road conditions, and regulatory lapses contributed to the accident. A case has been registered for further probe.

BRS leader Koppula Eshwar accused the Revanth Reddy government of being anti-Dalit and failing welfare promises. He alleged diversion of SC funds and misuse of schemes for Congress workers. The Dalit Bandhu Sadhana Samiti pledged support for BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha

Two sisters, Bhavani and Shiva Leela, were orphaned after their parents, Bandappa and Lakshmi from Hajipur village, died in the Chevella RTC bus–truck collision that killed 21 people. Eyewitnesses described the heart-wrenching scene of the children crying beside their parents’ bodies.

Telangana’s liquor suppliers have warned of a shortage during the festive season as the Congress government delays Rs 3,366 crore in dues. Industry bodies say persistent non-payment has crippled operations and could hurt ‘Brand Telangana’ and future investments

Five men from Bibra village in Dahegaon mandal were arrested for illegal gambling after a tip-off. Police seized Rs 5,960 from them. The task force, led by Inspector Rana Prathap, conducted the raid and handed the accused to Dahegaon police

Private degree and postgraduate college managements across Telangana shut institutions and staged protests in Karimnagar demanding the government clear four years of pending fee reimbursement dues. The Telangana Private Degree and PG Colleges’ Managements Association warned colleges would remain closed until payments are made.

Cotton farmers in Mahabubnagar and Jogulamba Gadwal districts staged protests against the Congress government and CCI for cutting the procurement limit from 12 to 10 quintals per acre. Farmers blocked roads, alleging unfair policy changes and official harassment at purchase centres.

TPCC working president T. Jagga Reddy alleged that some HYDRAA officials were acting to defame the Congress government and aid the BRS. He accused the opposition of using the agency to target Congress candidate V. Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills bypoll.

Police have identified the driver of the TGSRTC hire bus that met with a tragic accident in Chevella as Dastagiri Baba. The bus conductor, Radha, survived with minor injuries. The vehicle was operating on hire from Tandur depot.