Telangana

Traffic movement on National Highway 44 near Shamshabad was disrupted early Friday after a truck carrying plastic material caught fire. The driver and cleaner escaped unhurt, while fire officials suspect a short circuit triggered the blaze.

India fast bowler Arundhati Reddy, who was part of the team that won the Women's World Cup, was warmly welcomed at Hyderabad Airport. She credited the historic victory to collective team effort and expressed hope that it would inspire young girls

Yashwanth Bhukya, a mountaineer from Telangana, scaled Assam’s highest peak, Mt. Tumjang (6,102 feet), as part of his Seven Sisters Expedition. This marks his fifth successful state climb. He continues his patriotic mission with two peaks left

M Pratyush (100) of Deccan Chronicle and M. Sai Pragnay Reddy (121) of EMCC scored centuries in the HCA A-Division one-day league, with standout performances and wins on Thursday. Evergreen, Deccan Chronicle, and EMCC were among the victorious teams

Forest officials in Mancherial booked two individuals for smuggling teak timber during night patrols in the Thadlapet range. Timber worth Rs 22,806 was seized. While two suspects were apprehended, two others remain absconding.

An Adilabad court sentenced two men to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined them for raping a minor girl. A woman accomplice was also jailed for three months. The court directed Rs 5 lakh compensation to be paid to the survivor.

PhD aspirants at Kakatiya University, Warangal, staged a protest demanding an increase in seats for the Telugu department. The controversy stems from the cancellation and rescheduling of interviews, with students objecting to the reappearance of the same panel.

In a bizarre case from Paloncha, a woman allegedly conspired with her father and son to rob her in-laws, upset over withholding retirement benefits. The plan failed when police intercepted the gang during a recce.

K Surendranath Reddy made history by recording the first-ever Hole-in-One at the Sreenidhi University-Telangana Premier Golf League. The fourth round also saw exceptional performances, with Sankeerth and Dinesh Kumar setting a new record of 45 points

Salam and Vinod scored hat-tricks as Royal United trounced Sayeedabad FC 11-1 in the TFA B-Division Rahim League at Gymkhana Ground. Nikhil, Shanawaz, and Subham also contributed to the win, while Saqib scored the lone goal for the losers

BRS held a massive foot rally across Jubilee Hills, Yousufguda, Krishnanagar, and Venkatagiri, energising supporters with slogans, pink flags, and performances. Women highlighted unfulfilled Congress promises ahead of the November 11 bypoll

Cyber Crime DSP N Venugopal Reddy addressed Bharat Dynamics Limited employees and their families during a Cyber Jagrukta Diwas event in Sangareddy, cautioning them against fake investment schemes, digital arrest scams, and fraudulent job offers.

Serilingampally MLA Arekapudi Gandhi, who denied defecting to Congress, was spotted campaigning for party candidate Naveen Yadav ahead of Jubilee Hills bypoll. Gandhi’s actions coincide with a pending disqualification hearing

BRS leaders in Hyderabad have accused the Congress-led government of using police force to intimidate their cadre ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. The controversy erupted after several party workers, including leader Arun, were allegedly detained without charges.

With the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign nearing its end, senior BRS leaders launched a vigorous outreach in support of candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath. Former ministers and MLAs conducted door-to-door canvassing and small group meetings across key divisions.

AISF activists staged a protest near the residence of Endowments Minister Konda Surekha in Hanamkonda, demanding urgent resolution of issues plaguing the education sector. AISF leaders criticised the government for neglecting Gurukuls and failing to monitor their condition.

The Telangana unit of the Builders’ Association of India (BAI) has warned of a statewide suspension of construction works from December 1 if the government fails to address long-pending bill clearances. With over Rs 800 crore in dues affecting nearly 8,000 bills, small and medium contractors are under severe financial strain.

Former MLA and ex-APSRTC chairman Gone Prakash Rao accused Congress MLAs of demanding commissions for attending official events. He alleged widespread corruption in the government and said no other administration in his political career had witnessed such levels of misuse.

Telangana has experienced an extraordinary monsoon season, with rainfall 35% above normal from June to November. The extended rains, driven by Cyclone Montha and Bay of Bengal systems, have led to record-breaking inflows in major reservoirs across the Krishna and Godavari basins.

Rachakonda Police Commissioner G Sudheer Babu has instructed officers to closely monitor rowdy sheeters and property offenders, including their residences and movements. SOT and Crime Teams are also tasked with tracking anti-social elements to prevent crimes and maintain public peace

Ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election, enforcement teams seized Rs 3.33 crore cash, 685 litres of liquor, freebies worth Rs 1.37 lakh, and drugs including ganja and MDMA. Flying Squads and surveillance teams are deployed to ensure compliance with the Model Code of Conduct

Singareni CMD N Balram directed teams to step up production and achieve the November goal of 72 lakh tonnes of coal. He urged focus on safety, warned against negligence, and called for accident-free operations while reviewing new mining projects and pending clearances

The BRS has accused the Congress and AIMIM of orchestrating police intimidation and communal provocation ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. BRS leaders claim police raided Abdul Wahid’s residence past midnight and harassed his family. They also allege Congress activists attacked minority leaders and forced Sharif Qureshi to switch allegiance under threat.

AIMIM’s decision to back Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills by-election has sparked criticism, with rivals recalling its past attacks on CM Revanth Reddy. The move has strained ties with BRS and angered supporters in Borabanda and Erragadda