Telangana

A VOTA survey shows BRS leading the Jubilee Hills bypoll with 48% support, ahead of Congress at 42%. The poll reflects public dissatisfaction with the Congress government and stronger minority and women voter preference for BRS.

Burglars looted gold, silver and cash from a locked house at Gosanpally in Dubbak mandal while the owners were away in Siddipet. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the burglary.

Former MLA Balka Suman accused CM Revanth Reddy of intimidating voters in the Jubilee Hills bypoll and unleashing State-sponsored threats. BRS minority leaders also alleged Congress betrayed Muslim voters and failed to deliver on community welfare promises.

A murder accused escaped from police custody in Asifabad on Tuesday night. The suspect, who killed a villager over sorcery suspicions, fled during interrogation. Police have launched special teams to trace him as residents fear for their safety.

Prohibition and Excise officials in Chennur, including a head constable and four constables, were caught gambling inside the station. A viral photo triggered public outrage, prompting an internal inquiry by the Mancherial Excise Superintendent, who assured action against those found guilty.

KTR marked the tenth anniversary of T-Hub, crediting it for transforming Telangana into India’s startup hub. He highlighted the state’s innovation ecosystem, including WE-Hub, T-Works, and TSIC, as models of entrepreneurial success.

BRS leader P. Karthik Reddy criticised BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy for his remarks on the Chevella road expansion, blaming the Centre for delays. He said the previous BRS government completed land acquisition, while the Congress failed to push the project forward.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit warned citizens against rising online trading scams run via Telegram and WhatsApp. Fraudsters lure victims with false profit dashboards and demand repeated processing fees. Police urged investors to verify platforms and report scams to 1930.

Multiple pre-poll surveys, including those by People’s Insight and Chanakya Strategies, show BRS leading in the Jubilee Hills by-election, with Congress trailing closely. The bypoll outcome is being viewed as a key test for the Revanth Reddy government’s popularity.

A 28-year-old chartered accountant from Hyderabad, identified as Keerthika Agarwal, died by suicide along with her toddler daughter after jumping into Hussain Sagar Lake. Police suspect marital disputes led to the tragedy. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

A 32-year-old man died by suicide after setting himself ablaze outside the Kushaiguda Traffic Police Station in Hyderabad. He was reportedly distressed after being booked in a recent drunk driving case. Police have begun an investigation.

A Mandal Agriculture Officer in Ramayampet has designed a ₹300 low-cost light trap to protect crops from moth infestations. Made using basic materials, the trap is helping farmers reduce crop losses and pest breeding cycles significantly.

Four pilgrims from Narayankhed mandal died after their car collided with another vehicle near Humnabad while returning from the Dattatreya Temple in Gangapur, Karnataka. One person remains critical at a Bidar hospital. Relatives have rushed to the site.

ThunderPlus and Trinity Cleantech launched the world’s first ethanol-based 150 kW EV charger in Hyderabad, offering grid-free, rapid deployment and 80% lower emissions—revolutionizing India’s clean mobility and biofuel integration.

Three pilgrims from Narayankhed mandal in Telangana died and two others were injured in a road accident near Humnabad, Karnataka, on Wednesday. The devotees were returning from the Dattatreya Temple in Gangapur after offering prayers on Karthika Pournami.

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will deliver the inaugural Jyoti Komireddy Memorial Lecture in Hyderabad on November 13. His talk, “Radical Centrism: My Vision for India,” will be followed by a discussion with author Kapil Komireddi and an audience Q&A.

A book on his memoirs of college life written by B Maria Kumar, retired IPS officer was launched by the AC College principal Dr K Moses recently

Satyam Shivam Sundaram Gau Nivas in Hyderabad marked 25 years with rituals, food offerings, and music. Founder Dharamraj Ranka, 85, continues cow protection efforts, linking spiritual service with environmental awareness and humane care.

Hyderabad’s bowlers made early breakthroughs in Haryana’s second innings, leaving them at 23 for 2 at the close of day three in their Col. C.K. Nayudu Trophy match. P. Raghava scored 91* in Hyderabad's second innings

The teaser for Baahubali: The Eternal War Part 1 offers a thrilling, action-packed glimpse of Amarendra Baahubali’s legendary saga. Directed by Ishan Shukla and presented by SS Rajamouli, the two-part animated epic expands the franchise’s universe with stunning visuals and music by MM Keeravaani

Andhra gained a vital first-innings lead over Puducherry in their Col C K Nayudu Trophy match at Anantapur. K S N Raju scored 55 and claimed 3 wickets, while Kishan Yadav took 6 wickets for Andhra, putting them in control

The Telangana Forest Department has called on citizens, students, NGOs, and wildlife lovers to join the All-India Tiger Estimation 2026, a massive wildlife survey led by WII and NTCA. Registrations are open until November 22, with participants required to commit for seven days and trek up to 12 km daily.

World Junior Champion V Pranav and India’s top-rated GM Arjun Erigasi won their first games in Round 2 of the FIDE World Cup 2025 with black pieces, while Vidit Gujrathi managed a draw after surviving a time pressure scare