Telangana

The Kakatiya University Retired Teachers Association urged Telangana government to release pending pension payments for July–October 2025. The association also requested restoring consolidated salary and pension billing to prevent delays and financial hardship for retired teaching staff

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) announced Rs.1 lakh financial assistance for Telangana candidates selected for Civil Services interviews under the second phase of the Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhaya Hastam scheme. SCCL CMD N Balram said the support would also cover those who missed applying earlier due to lack of information.

The Congress government in Telangana announced the distribution of one crore Indiramma sarees to women across the State, beginning Wednesday. The scheme, timed with the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, will be rolled out in two phases, villages by December 9 and urban areas from March 1 to 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day.

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud and ex-MLA Jaipal Yadav criticised the Congress government for failing to implement its promise of 42 percent reservations for backward classes in gram panchayat elections. They alleged that the move would reduce the quota to 23 percent, calling it a grave injustice.

CCI held high-level talks with the Telangana Ginners Association, assuring resolution of procurement issues within 10 days. Mills are reopening after a two-day shutdown, while farmers’ bodies warn of agitation if the Centre and State fail to deliver fair cotton prices

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar alleged that 'urban naxalites' were responsible for the deaths of Maoists in encounters, accusing them of misleading poor villagers into armed struggle while living comfortably in towns.

The Telangana government has announced that gram panchayat elections will be held on December 3. SC, ST Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar emphasised that the government is committed to ensuring the timely completion of these elections.

Telangana government shifted Haj Committee executive officer Mohd Safiullah to GENCO after he made insensitive remarks to families of 45 Saudi bus tragedy victims. The comments sparked widespread outrage, prompting intervention by BRS leaders and TMREIS chairman Faheem Qureshi

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) caught two employees of the Tahsildar Secunderabad mandal office red-handed while accepting a bribe. The duo were found to have demanded a bribe of Rs. 3 lakh from a property owner.

The Telangana State government has issued an order to increase the material costs for mid-day meals in government and local body schools, following a report highlighting challenges in providing quality food due to outdated costs. The new costs, effective from November 17, raise the amounts allocated per primary and upper primary student.

The Telangana High Court addressed a contempt petition from Sandhya Hotels regarding alleged unauthorized demolition by the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA). During the hearing, HYDRAA's Standing Counsel requested additional time to submit a counter-affidavit explaining the justification for the demolition.

BRS leaders staged a significant protest at the agriculture market, urging the Congress government to address the issues facing cotton farmers. Key leaders, including Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra and MLC Tata Madhusudhan, criticised the Central and State governments for failing to provide support prices, pushing farmers to sell their produce at lower rates.

Hundreds of BRS workers from four districts turned up in Adilabad to welcome working president KT Rama Rao. Party leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar attacked Congress and BJP for harassing farmers through restrictions on cotton-soy procurement and faulty Kapas Kisan app.

Telangana High Court quashed TGPSC’s Group-II 2016 final selection list, holding that the Commission illegally evaluated tampered OMR sheets in violation of 2017 court orders and Technical Committee report. Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka said transparency in public recruitment cannot be compromised.

BRS leader Dasoju Sravan condemned the Congress Party for its perceived double standards regarding legislative defections, particularly highlighting Rahul Gandhi's silence on issues in Telangana. He alleged that the Revanth Reddy government is misusing the Speaker’s Office to delay action against defected MLAs, referencing a Supreme Court warning on inaction.

In a meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil, Hyderabad's Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasised the urgent need for the Centre to expedite clearances and provide financial backing for delayed irrigation projects in the Krishna and Godavari river basins.

Mancherial observed the eighth National Naturopathy Day with awareness camps organised by doctor couple KN Sukumar and P Sameera Reddy. They stressed that drugless naturopathy treatment helps prevent lifestyle diseases and builds a healthy society through natural methods.

Naga Chaitanya brought excitement to Bigg Boss Telugu, showcasing his team Hyderabad Blackbirds in the Indian Racing Festival. He shared his passion for racing, saying it gives him the same thrill as acting. The team leads the championship, with rounds in Goa and Mumbai upcoming.

At COP30 in Brazil, Hyderabad-based climate technology company TRST01 introduced the revolutionary AI-enabled blockchain-verified Paris Agreement Integrated Platform (PAIP). This innovative system, developed in collaboration with the Green Economy Partnership (GEP), is designed to enhance climate governance through an array of advanced technologies.

After Supreme Court’s contempt notice, Telangana Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has fast-tracked disqualification cases against 10 BRS MLAs who switched to Congress. Two turncoats will face cross-examination on Wednesday; eight claim they are still with BRS technically.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged all political parties to jointly pressure the Centre over Telangana’s escalating cotton crisis, criticising both the Union and State governments for failing farmers. He demanded scrapping the Kapas app, higher CCI procurement limits and immediate compensation for crop losses

Telangana IT Minister D Sridhar Babu has launched MeeSeva services on WhatsApp, enabling citizens to access over 580 government services from 38 departments. Students can now download hall tickets for SSC, intermediate, post-graduation and competitive exams via WhatsApp.

Income Tax officials raided Hyderabad’s popular biryani chains—Pista House, Shah Ghouse, and Mehfil—over alleged tax evasion and financial irregularities. More than 30 teams inspected outlets, offices, and residences while seizing documents, digital data, and property records for further investigation

Medak ACB arrested Tekmal SI Rajesh for demanding a Rs 40,000 bribe to settle a theft case in Lok Adalat. Caught red-handed while collecting Rs 30,000, the SI ran two kilometres before being apprehended, prompting villagers to celebrate