Telangana

In the Karimnagar Cooperative Urban Bank elections, Karra Rajashekhar’s panel secured 10 out of 12 director posts, defeating rival groups led by Congress leaders Velchala Rajender Rao and Gaddam Vilas Reddy.

To improve transparency and efficiency in paddy procurement, the Telangana government is introducing husker machines at procurement centres. These machines will automate grain quality testing, helping identify fine variety paddy eligible for a Rs 500 bonus.

A five-year-old girl tragically drowned in a trench dug for an Indiramma housing project in Pembi mandal, Nirmal. Locals blamed Anganwadi teacher Nagamani for negligence. Disciplinary action may follow based on the findings, with a report to be submitted to senior officials.

A young mother from Nellibanda village in Nalgonda, staged a dharna outside her lover’s house after he allegedly abandoned her and their newborn daughter. She accused him of betrayal and demanded he honour his promises. The protest drew attention from villagers and prompted a panchayat to mediate the dispute.

Residents of gated communities in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency have raised concerns over frequent water and power outages, poor road conditions, and an ineffective sewerage system. Many residents claim services were better under the previous BRS regime and are now pressing for accountability from the Congress-led government.

BRS leaders strongly condemned the alleged assault on Unemployed JAC members by Congress activists during the Jubilee Hills byelection campaign. They accused the Congress government of suppressing peaceful protests and warned that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s tactics would lead to public outrage.

Social activist Naredla Srinivas was remembered on his 73rd birth anniversary at Karimnagar Film Bhavan. Lok Satta members and civic organisations paid floral tributes and hailed his legacy as a reformer who championed anti-corruption and public welfare.

The auctioning of 48.23 acres of land belonging to the historic Sirsilk factory in Kagaznagar has dashed hopes of its revival. Once a thriving silk manufacturing unit established by the Nizam in 1939, the factory faced repeated closures due to financial losses.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of halting welfare schemes, failing to deliver on electoral promises, and damaging the State’s economy. He reiterated that K. Chandrashekhar Rao would return as Chief Minister within 500 days and criticised Congress leaders for alleged corruption and betrayal.

Women students of Telangana Social Welfare Residential Degree College, Nagarkurnool, staged a protest in Shadnagar demanding action against the principal over harassment and irregularities. They alleged misuse of hostel provisions and illegal fee collection. Police intervened and detained several students

Violence broke out in Manuguru as around 1,000 Congress workers attacked the BRS mandal office, injuring party members and setting furniture ablaze. The mob claimed ownership of the building, renamed it ‘Indiramma Bhavanam’, and replaced BRS symbols with Congress flags.

A domestic dispute in Vikarabad district turned tragic when a man allegedly murdered his wife, sister-in-law, and one daughter before dying by suicide. The elder daughter survived with injuries and is undergoing treatment. The incident occurred in Kulkacherla mandal and has prompted a police investigation.

As per the memo issued by TG BIE Secretary S Krishna Aditya, the 1,752 junior colleges, including government, welfare residential and private junior colleges, will be inspected for institutional records, staff particulars, and student attendance

Team Telangana & Andhra Sub Area (TASA) joined the ‘Pedal for Planet’ cycling event in Secunderabad, flagged off by Maj Gen Ajay Misra and Saina Nehwal. Cyclists promoted environmental awareness, healthy living, and sustainability while demonstrating commitment to nation-building initiatives

NMDC observed Vigilance Awareness Week 2025 from October 27 to November 2 on the theme “Vigilance: Our Shared Responsibility.” Maj Gen Ajay Misra lauded NMDC’s ethical governance and urged transparency, integrity, and adherence to systems through technology and process discipline

Borabanda police registered a case against Congress workers, including Venkat Yadav, brother of Congress candidate Naveen Yadav, for threatening BRS cadres campaigning for Maganti Sunitha in Jubilee Hills. The complaint alleges intimidation and obstruction during canvassing at Vikas Puri Colony

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has called on voters in Jubilee Hills to turn out in large numbers on November 11, warning that low participation could enable the Congress to engage in electoral malpractice. He also encouraged voters to share photos of their inked fingers to inspire civic participation.

Teachers in Mancherial have accused School Education department officials of selecting ineligible candidates for an international teacher exposure programme, alleging violations of government guidelines. The DEO denied the allegations, insisting the selections were made as per norms.

A 50-year-old man, Hanumath Rao, was hacked to death at Pittaguda in Tiryani mandal by Sidam Vinod, allegedly over practising sorcery. Rao’s wife was injured while intervening. Police registered a murder case and launched an investigation

Bandlaguda police arrested five men for murdering pan-shop owner Mohsin at Ghousenagar. The accused, recently released from jail for cattle theft, killed Mohsin believing he was leaking their information to rivals. Police seized knives and bikes used in the crime

Rajendranagar DCP Yogesh Goutam patrolled trouble-prone areas of Attapur on his Royal Enfield bike, interacting with residents and inspecting crime hot spots. He said proactive policing and house checks of rowdy sheeters help reduce crime and build public trust

Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing arrested civil contractor Ejiz Ahmed, 28, from Bengaluru, for selling drugs in the city. Police seized MDMA, cocaine, ganja, and ecstasy pills from him at Masab Tank after a tip-off about his movements

Cyberabad traffic police caught 466 people for drunk driving during weekend checks. Most were two-wheeler riders. A local court fined, jailed, or ordered social service for offenders. Police warned of strict action under Section 105 of BNS for fatal accidents

As the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign entered its final stretch, BRS, BJP, and Congress leaders turned Krishna Kanth Park into a morning campaign ground, mingling with walkers and yoga enthusiasts to woo voters ahead of polling on November 11.