Telangana

AISF activists staged a protest outside Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s residence in Karimnagar, accusing the State government of neglecting fee reimbursement and scholarship dues. Police prevented them from entering the premises and shifted the protesters to the police station.

Tension gripped Suryapet town after Ayyappa Swamy devotees staged a dharna outside a private school, accusing the principal of harassing a student for wearing the sacred mala ahead of his Sabarimala pilgrimage. Police intervened to prevent escalation.

A minor boy drowned after being swept away in the Gundala waterfalls at Rekulapally village in Jogulamba Gadwal district. In a separate accident, 15 daily wage workers were injured when their autorickshaw was hit by a car in Pebbair, Wanaparthy.

A 25-year-old mother in Hyderabad died by suicide after years of battling myrmecophobia, an intense fear of ants. Her note asked her husband to care for their child. The case highlights the urgent need for mental health awareness and support.

The Telangana State Cotton Association deferred its indefinite bandh after assurances from State and Central officials, but key issues over CCI’s new procurement rules remain unresolved. Ginning units and farmers continue to express discontent amid ongoing talks for resolution.

BRS leaders alleged that Hyderabad police, acting at the behest of the ruling Congress and AIMIM, harassed party workers and raided the home of advocate Maulvi Wahed in Tolichowki. They also accused the Congress of coercing BRS leaders to defect.

A 28-year-old mobile phone technician from Kalapather died under suspicious circumstances in a flat at Shivrampally, Rajendranagar, while his girlfriend from Kurnool remains critical after allegedly consuming drugs. Police suspect a drug overdose and have launched an investigation.

A man in Medak district was caught with a toy gun while allegedly trying to threaten a rival farmer during a land dispute. Police seized the dummy weapon and said the case is under investigation.

A 55-year-old man in Mancherial district was burnt alive after falling asleep while smoking a beedi. The fire spread from his wooden cot, killing him instantly. Police said the victim was inebriated at the time.

BRS district president Rega Kantha Rao urged officials to probe the alleged harassment of a woman excise constable in Kothagudem. He assured support to the staff and called for impartial action to prevent similar incidents.

A man in Nirmal district, along with his brother, killed his alcoholic son with a stick and surrendered to police. The accused said they were fed up with the victim’s behaviour and constant harassment.

Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao has urged the Centre and the CMs of both Telugu States to demerge five Telangana villages merged with Andhra Pradesh in 2014, citing administrative, developmental, and law and order challenges.

Following the Chevella bus accident, residents of Medak have raised concerns over overloaded gravel trucks operating without regulation. With over 2,000 trucks on the move daily, authorities are being urged to enforce safety and curb road damage.

A 27-year-old man from Ragibavi village in Bhongir district was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl. The incident surfaced after the victim’s mother filed a police complaint. The accused has been booked under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody.

In Telangana’s Chandrugonda mandal, forest department personnel allegedly destroyed cotton crops cultivated on podu lands, leading to outrage among tribal farmers. Claiming a loss of Rs 50,000 per acre, the farmers plan to pursue legal action against the officials.

The SC/ST Cell of NIT Warangal is offering free eight-week GATE coaching for students from SC and ST communities, starting November 17. Open to students from NITW and nearby engineering colleges, the initiative aims to empower aspiring engineers with quality preparation.

India-born Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has been elected as Virginia’s Lieutenant Governor, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian American to hold the post. Born in Hyderabad in 1964, Hashmi was four years old when she emigrated to the US

The Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple at Gudem in Mancherial district witnessed a massive influx of devotees on the occasion of Karthika Pournami. Over 70,000 pilgrims from across the region participated in rituals, including the revered Satyanarayana Vratam.

Excise officials in Khammam district arrested two Kerala-based smugglers transporting ganja from Odisha. The contraband, weighing 51.9 kg and valued at Rs 26 lakh, was concealed under a car bonnet and intercepted at Kunavaram Crossroads in Bhadrachalam. A third accused from Suryapet remains absconding.

Sripada Naresh, a migrant worker from Telangana, died in Bahrain in 2020 but remained unclaimed in a morgue for five years due to identity mismatches and family disputes. His wife, unaware of his death, accused his family of bigamy. Only recently did Bahrain authorities reveal the unclaimed bodies, prompting Naresh’s elder brother to travel and perform the last rites, bringing long-awaited closure.

Konijerla in Khammam and Bhadrachalam in Kothagudem have been recognised as model solar villages under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, earning Rs 1 crore each for installing the highest number of rooftop solar plants.

The VJA will host a special book release on Sunday at Hyderabad’s Press Club, unveiling ‘Appudu–Ippudu’ by Ganduri Krishna and ‘Anubhavalu–Gnapakalu’, celebrating senior journalists’ experiences. Former Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu will be the chief guest

Cotton farmers across Telangana are facing severe losses due to unseasonal rains, pest infestations, and procurement hurdles. With yields dropping and moisture levels high, CCI has reduced quotas, forcing farmers into distress sales below MSP. Protests have erupted, and many farmers are turning to daily wage work under MGNREGA as debts mount.

Former Minorities Commission chairman Abid Rasool Khan condemned Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s remarks on the Muslim community during the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign, calling them feudal and irresponsible. He demanded a public apology and reminded that Muslims were instrumental in the formation of the Congress.