Telangana

The Jubilee Hills Assembly byelection witnessed a marginally higher voter turnout but was overshadowed by EVM malfunctions, allegations of bogus voting, and Model Code of Conduct violations. The BRS and Congress traded serious accusations, with multiple FIRs filed and the Election Commission stepping in to ensure order.

The Jubilee Hills bypoll in Hyderabad saw a subdued turnout from younger voters, despite many having enrolled as first-time voters. While some arrived early with family and expressed excitement, many others skipped voting due to academic commitments or lack of interest.

In a breakthrough for India’s pharmaceutical sector, firms including Hetero, Cipla, Annora, and Natco have won Chinese government bids to supply generic drugs like Dapagliflozin and Olaparib, marking a significant entry into China’s tightly controlled healthcare market

A Rs 1.39 crore paddy procurement scam in Jaipur mandal, Mancherial, has led investigators to suspect the involvement of Civil Supplies officials. The fraud, involving forged records and collusion with traders, has already resulted in arrests and suspension of a police inspector.

A tragic incident in Bazarhathnoor mandal, Adilabad, saw a woman killed and her son injured when a car driven by an allegedly drunk man rammed into their bullock cart. The accused was arrested following a protest by the victim’s family, who demanded justice before performing final rites.

Telangana’s Rabi paddy sowing for 2025-26 has risen 10-15%, driven by full reservoirs and assured irrigation. Experts warn this overreliance could threaten crop diversity, oilseed production, and storage capacity, while fertiliser supply may fall short if expansion continues

A prolonged conflict at the Kothagudem excise police station escalated as staff boycotted duties demanding the transfer of Circle Inspector Jayashree. The protest follows harassment allegations and a suicide attempt by a female constable.

A land dispute in Duddenapalli village of Saidapur mandal, Karimnagar, led to high drama when a youth climbed a mobile tower threatening suicide. Upset over his neighbour selling land to another buyer, the youth accused villagers of conspiracy and refused to come down despite pleas.

Four ninth standard students from ZPHS Peddakothapally were injured after the van they were travelling in overturned near Satapur village in Nagarkurnool. One student, Shiva, is in critical condition. Parents demanded an explanation from the school management over the incident

A leopard spotted on the outskirts of Godugupally village in Doulthabad mandal on Monday was found dead the next day. Villagers said the animal appeared weak and immobile, while forest officials have ordered a post-mortem to ascertain the cause

Commuters near Malkajgiri face severe delays due to frequent closures at Goutham Nagar level crossing. The Travellers Association has urged construction of a Limited Height Subway to reduce congestion, while residents also demand removal of dangerous roadside boulders and improved MMTS frequency

Hundreds of families of medically invalidated SCCL employees are facing financial hardship due to delays in dependent job appointments. Union leaders criticised the management for not convening medical board meetings and warned of protests if pending cases are not cleared soon

AI-generated images showing a tiger in Medak sparked panic among villagers, even as forest officials confirmed the photos were fake. The Forest Department launched awareness campaigns and warned action against those spreading false information to prevent further fear and confusion

Mild tension erupted at Shaikpet polling station when Congress workers prevented BRS leaders Dasoju Shravan and RS Praveen Kumar from reviewing the election process. Police used a mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd and increased security in the area

Congress leader and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha of using emotions to influence voters in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He alleged that the BRS was playing the sympathy card and violating the Model Code of Conduct.

Osmania University will conduct the Telangana State Eligibility Test (TG SET) 2025 for 29 subjects on December 10, 11 and 12 in computer-based mode. Hall tickets can be downloaded from December 3 at www.telanganaset.org or www.osmania.ac.in

Six students of Government Junior College (Girls), Osmanpura, fainted after inhaling smoke from litter burnt in a nearby school. They were hospitalised and are stable. Examinations were postponed, while ABVP activists demanded an inquiry into the cause of the foul smoke

A tiger killed two cows in Tiryan mandal forests, sparking panic among villagers. Officials said the tiger, believed to have migrated from Maharashtra, now roams the area. Forest teams have deployed trackers and cameras while advising residents to stay cautious

Mahindra University’s School of Law has partnered with the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation to establish the Seeding Centre for Peace and Justice on campus. The centre, part of IIAM’s ‘Gateway to Justice’ initiative, will promote experiential learning in mediation and arbitration

Telangana’s SPEED initiative and non-profit 1M1B have signed an MoU to set up a Youth Climate Action & Innovation Centre in Hyderabad. The project aims to train one lakh youth in green skills and drive the State’s youth-led net zero mission

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that Telangana would set up a memorial park in honour of late poet Ande Sri and provide a job to his family member. The State also urged the Centre to confer the Padma Shri award posthumously.

To manage the heavy passenger rush, South Central Railway will run two special trains — Narasapur–Secunderabad (07455) on November 12 and Anakapalli–Secunderabad (07179) on November 15. Passengers are advised to use these additional services for convenient travel

Three persons were injured when wild boars rammed into an auto-rickshaw near Yellandu guest house in Kothagudem on Tuesday. Forest officials treated an injured boar and released it into the nearby forest. Similar animal sightings were reported earlier in the area.

At 92, Lakshmi Devamma from Vengal Rao Nagar exemplified democratic commitment by voting in the Jubilee Hills by-election despite poor health. Assisted by polling staff with a wheelchair, her determination inspired others to fulfill their civic duty