Telangana

The Telangana Postal Circle has introduced 24x7 booking services in eight post offices across Vikarabad, Ranga Reddy, and Hyderabad districts, ensuring uninterrupted access to speed post and money remittance facilities. Additionally, business hours have been extended in 32 post offices across Hyderabad city.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana’s aerospace exports have nearly doubled within nine months of 2024–25, reaching Rs 30,742 crore. He highlighted the operationalisation of the Tata–Safran aero-engine facility at Adibatla and upcoming defence projects by JSW Defence and Premier Explosives.

Karimnagar Commissionerate police arrested six men involved in a series of thefts across rural areas, recovering property worth Rs 20 lakh. The gang was caught during a vehicle check at Gumpula crossroads in Choppadandi. They confessed to 15 offences, including stealing agricultural pump sets, copper wire and livestock.

Telangana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted State-wide raids at sub-registrar offices, seizing Rs 2,51,990 in cash. Searches revealed unauthorized private individuals and non-functional CCTV cameras. ACB recommends action against erring officers and is scrutinizing assets seized from 13 officers’ homes

The FTCCI Tourism Committee, along with State tourism bodies and industry partners, organised India’s first conference on ‘Building the Weekend Tourism Economy’ at NITHM, Gachibowli. Officials highlighted the growing demand for short breaks among Hyderabad’s workforce as stakeholders discussed new opportunities and partnerships

Cotton ginning mills in Telangana have warned of a total shutdown from November 17 after government assurances on equitable cotton supply and other issues went unfulfilled. Farmers face distress due to unseasonal rains, CCI procurement limits, and falling prices

Cotton farmers in Adilabad are depending on migrant labourers from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh to harvest their crop due to a shortage of local workers. Already burdened by restrictions from the Cotton Corporation of India, which refuses to buy cotton with moisture content above 12 percent, farmers are incurring heavy losses.

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi advanced to the FIDE World Cup quarterfinals with a stunning win over Levon Aronian in Panaji. His knight sacrifice sealed victory, while P. Harikrishna awaits a tiebreaker and other matches head to shorter formats

MSS Sanath’s brilliant century and Pavan Kumar’s six-wicket haul guided Kakatiya to a massive 245-run victory over PPMCC in the HCA Do Iskon One-Day League Cricket Championship at Hyderabad, with Kakatiya posting 313 before bowling out PPMCC for 68

Deccan Dynamos crushed Shastri FC 8-0, South Central Railway Women dominated basketball, Nizam Academy won in men’s play, and Tripura defeated Hyderabad in U-23 cricket to highlight Hyderabad’s busy sporting weekend

More than 4,000 women have completed livelihood training at the Nava Women’s Empowerment Centre in Paloncha, run by Nava Limited as part of its CSR initiatives. Around 75 percent of trainees are engaged in tailoring and beautician work, while others have started businesses.

Sreenidi Deccan FC have strengthened their squad with the signings of goalkeeper Bhaskar Roy, left-back Abhash Thapa, and midfielder Rashid CK. The trio brings experience and youthful energy as the club prepares for the upcoming football season under Fabio Ferreira’s guidance

Sixteen-year-old Dhruva Thota from Telangana has become the State’s 13th International Master in chess, achieving four IM norms across Europe. With a FIDE rating of 2411, he now seeks financial support to pursue his dream of becoming a Grandmaster

Wyra Government Area Hospital in Khammam district, the native place of Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, is facing severe neglect due to lack of funds and facilities. Despite being upgraded to a 100-bed hospital in 2023, essential equipment and specialist doctors remain unavailable. CPI(M) leader Bhukya Veerabhadram highlighted that patients are forced to wait for days as samples are sent to Khammam for tests.

Former Speaker Madhusudhana Chary inaugurated the Auto Show organised by Namaste Telangana and Telangana Today at Hayagriva Grounds, Hanamkonda. The expo features over 20 stalls showcasing the latest cars and bikes, including a BMW priced at Rs 31 lakh that drew significant attention.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has reported receiving a direct threat on social media following his criticism of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy after the Jubilee Hills bypoll. The message warned him against targeting the CM. The incident comes amid allegations of rigging and intimidation during the bypoll.

The Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar conducted extended hearings on disqualification petitions filed by the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) against several defected MLAs. Over three hours of cross-examination took place, with most legislators already questioned.

BRS leader and MLC Dasoju Sravan dismissed the Congress victory in Jubilee Hills as a rigged triumph, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of deploying State machinery, financial muscle and electoral malpractices to secure the seat. At a press conference, Sravan alleged the campaign cost over Rs 200 crore and likened the poll to irregularities in Bihar, Rayalaseema and Hyderabad’s Old City.

Major roadworks in Hyderabad for stormwater drainage and repairs have stalled for weeks, causing traffic chaos and inconvenience to commuters. Residents demand swift completion while GHMC cites a shortage of daily wage workers as the reason for delays

Zaheerabad police in Sangareddy district recovered sambar deer horns and an air gun from an individual during a community contact programme on Saturday. Teams also inspected houses, identifying 62 motorbikes and 17 autos lacking valid documents, and found four persons with previous criminal records.

Mahabubabad town police registered a POCSO case against Inugurthi Ravi, a social studies teacher at Kankarabod Zilla Parishad High School, following allegations of misbehaviour with girl students. Parents confronted Headmaster Kotya Naik during a meeting, accusing him of failing to act despite assurances.

Jayanthi Super Specialty Hospital launched a campaign on World Diabetes Day to raise awareness about rising diabetes cases in Telangana. Experts highlighted the disease’s impact on the heart, brain, kidneys, and the urgent need for public health measures

A two-member team from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology, Tamil Nadu, visited the Shivaram crocodile sanctuary in Jainoor mandal, Mancherial district, to explore collaboration with the Forest Department. The team assessed living conditions and expressed interest in future conservation efforts.

Kothagudem district police organised an outreach programme in Cherla mandal villages bordering Chhattisgarh, engaging with 250 adivasi families from six Maoist-affected villages. Senior police officials, along with CRPF officers, distributed essential commodities provided by Nestlé India.