Telangana

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.

Telangana’s former Minister Mohammed Ali Shabbir accused AIMIM of causing his past electoral defeats, including Kamareddy 2023, alleging the party divides Muslim votes. He urged support for Congress candidate Naveen Yadav in Jubilee Hills, while Minority Welfare Minister Azharuddin assured full focus on scholarships and minority welfare

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy described the Jubilee Hills by-election as a clash between Modi-KCR and Gandhi-Owaisi, highlighting Congress welfare measures and Rs 400 crore development work in the constituency, while accusing the BJP of blocking projects and shielding KCR in the Kaleshwaram case

A TGSRTC bus rammed a motorcycle in Indervelli mandal, Adilabad, killing 23-year-old Badke Santosh on the spot. Pillion rider Danve Sanjay was seriously injured and shifted to RIMS–Adilabad. A hit-and-run case has been registered, and investigations are underway

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy stirred a social media storm after mistakenly crediting Mohammed Azharuddin with winning a Cricket World Cup during a rally in Shaikpet. The factual inaccuracy, repeated from an earlier campaign speech, drew widespread online ridicule.

In Kothagudem, excise police staff revolted against CI Jayashree after constable K Akhila attempted suicide, citing harassment. Staff filed complaints alleging abusive behavior by the CI. The matter is under investigation, and the CI has been summoned to Khammam

BRS working president KT Rama Rao released the Jubilee Hills Progress Report, detailing Rs 5,328 crore spent on infrastructure, housing, health, transport, and welfare schemes between 2014-2023, directly benefiting over 2.12 lakh people in the constituency

A woman from Palakurthi, who married a resident of Rajakkapalli against her parents’ wishes, alleged an attempted abduction by her family. The incident occurred during a hospital visit, where her father and a relative tried to forcibly take her away. Priyanka resisted and later filed a complaint with Yedapalli police, prompting an investigation into the matter.

Private professional colleges in Telangana remain closed, demanding at least 50% of Rs 10,000 crore fee reimbursement dues be released. FATHI plans teacher and student rallies on November 8 and 11, and seeks faster action on the ‘Trust Bank’ initiative

BRS working president KT Rama Rao lashed out at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for his remark suggesting Muslims owe their existence to the Congress, calling it ignorant and communal. He demanded an apology and accused the Congress of aligning with the BJP in Telangana.

BRS leaders lodged a formal complaint with the Election Commission against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for allegedly making “vulgar, defamatory, and undemocratic” remarks against BRS working president KT Rama Rao during a political rally ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll

A man was grievously injured after being stabbed by a known rowdy sheeter, Balreddy, at the Jagadgirigutta bus stop in Hyderabad. The attack, reportedly stemming from a financial dispute, occurred in full public view. The assailants fled the scene, and police have launched an investigation.

In a commendable move towards inclusive electoral participation, 97 out of 103 eligible voters, comprising senior citizens and persons with disabilities, exercised their franchise from home in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. The Election Commission of India facilitated this initiative for voters aged above 85 and those with over 40 percent disability.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has thrown down the gauntlet to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, inviting him to a public debate on Hyderabad’s development under their respective regimes. Unveiling the Jubilee Hills Progress Report, KTR accused Congress of reversing gains made under BRS rule, citing stalled infrastructure, rising crime, and urban mismanagement.

A protest led by former minister Jogu Ramanna outside Adilabad MP G Nagesh’s residence turned tense as BRS activists clashed with police over the Cotton Corporation of India’s procurement restrictions. The agitation highlighted farmers’ distress over moisture norms and import duty cuts.

A Bowenpally dance instructor, Gyaneshwar, was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a four-year-old girl student. The abuse came to light after the girl refused classes and told her parents. The police booked a case and shut down the studio

For the first time in Telangana, Jubilee Hills bypoll voters will see colour photographs of 58 candidates on EVM ballot papers on November 11. The ECI also introduced mobile deposit facilities and enhanced voter slips to simplify voting and reduce confusion