Telangana

Under its road safety initiative, GHMC repaired 19,380 out of 20,882 potholes identified across Hyderabad till October 31. The civic body also completed 913 catch pit repairs, 461 cover replacements, and 14 central median repairs across six zones in the city

A grand spiritual event unfolded at the Sri Skandagiri Subrahmanya Swamy Temple in Padmarao Nagar, Hyderabad, where Kanchi Kamakoti Peetadhipathi Sri Sri Vijayendra Saraswathi Swami inaugurated the golden chariot of Lord Subrahmanya Swamy.

To regain its Jubilee Hills seat, BRS rolled out its ‘Maata-Muchata’ campaign, with leaders engaging citizens at tea stalls and markets. Residents voiced anger over high water bills, stalled projects, and rising costs under Congress rule, praising BRS-era governance

Seven teachers were injured when a lift collapsed at a private school in Nizampet, Hyderabad. The incident occurred after the suspension cable snapped, causing the lift to fall from the first floor. All were hospitalised and are stable.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy stirred a political debate by declaring that key welfare schemes, including free rice, power, and bus travel, would be withdrawn if BRS won the Jubilee Hills by-election. Addressing voters in Vengalrao Nagar, he accused BRS of opposing women’s welfare and instigating auto drivers.

Gyan Prakash Lenka and Bhavyman Sharma from Army Public School, Bolarum, emerged winners of the Hyderabad Regional Finals of Aqua Regia 2025, hosted by T.I.M.E. and CLA Prep

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has directed Goldfish Abode Pvt Ltd to refund Rs 6.81 crore to the ZRESTA Villa Owners Maintenance Cooperative Society, which includes corpus and maintenance charges collected from buyers.

Super Cyclone Montha has wreaked havoc across Telangana, leaving six dead, thousands displaced, and over 4.47 lakh acres of crops destroyed. Warangal, Khammam, and Nalgonda districts bore the brunt of the storm, which struck during harvest season.

A 15-year-old girl was found dead by hanging at her home in Kondapur, Yendapalli mandal, Jagtial district. Her maternal grandmother has alleged that Sahasra was murdered by her father and stepmother, citing a history of harassment following the death of her mother in 2017.

GRMB Chairman BP Pandey visited the Nizamsagar project in Telangana as part of the nationwide "Swachhata Hi Seva" and "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaigns. He reviewed maintenance works, advocated for improved water management, and led a cleanliness drive.

TGTRANSCO has successfully restored power supply across Telangana after Cyclone Montha damaged key substations in Nalgonda and Warangal districts. CMD D Krishna Bhaskar led inspections and praised technical teams for their swift response, which prevented major outages.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Revanth Reddy during a roadshow in Shaikpet, accusing the Congress of derailing Telangana’s economy and dismantling welfare schemes. He declared that a BRS victory in the Jubilee Hills bypoll would signal a political reset and pave the way for K Chandrashekhar Rao’s return.

A fact-finding team comprising advocates and citizens has demanded a CBI inquiry into the police encounter of Sheikh Riyaz, accused of stabbing constable Pramod. They also seek a court-monitored SIT, forensic re-examination of evidence, and Rs 5 crore compensation for Riyaz’s family.

The Telangana High Court Division Bench comprising Justices Moushumi Bhattacharya and Gadi Praveen Kumar suspended the interim order relating to Survey Nos. 194 and 195 of Nagaram village, granting relief to senior IAS and IPS officers in the disputed land case

The Indian community in Jeddah, led by Telugu organisations, celebrated Diwali under the theme ‘Noor-e-Diwali’ at the Indian Consulate. Prominent Saudis and diplomats attended the event featuring cultural performances, music, and traditional rituals symbolising unity and Indian heritage

Congress leaders Mohammed Ali Shabbir and Adi Srinivas are under scrutiny for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct by campaigning at a mosque in Erragadda, Jubilee Hills. The incident mirrors a previous case against BRS leaders for similar actions. During the outreach, Shabbir Ali reiterated the party’s commitment to increasing Muslim reservations from 4 to 10 percent.

The Telangana government released Rs 1,032 crore towards pending dues of employees and bills under the Panchayat Raj and R&B departments for October. The Finance Department cleared 46,956 bills following Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka’s review meeting at Praja Bhavan

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced comprehensive relief measures for flood-affected families, including Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for the deceased, Rs 15,000 for submerged households, and Indiramma housing for the worst-hit.

Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar, speaking at Vigilance Awareness Week in Hyderabad, stressed the importance of forming an AI-based Task Force to improve transparency and curb corruption.

Telangana has made little progress on its mandated dam safety evaluation despite a looming 2026 deadline. The Centre has urged the state to prioritise the exercise, but focus remains on Kaleshwaram’s barrages, leaving other critical projects unattended

The Telangana government on Friday issued transfer orders for several IAS officers. Key changes include Sabyasachi Ghosh’s posting as Special Chief Secretary (Implementation Unit) and new Full Additional Charges for officials across departments including Tribal Welfare, Transport, and General Administration

A contractor arrested for allegedly harassing a beneficiary’s husband under the Indiramma housing scheme escaped from police custody in Boath mandal, Adilabad. Kamble Satyanarayana fled to Maharashtra after being accused of poor-quality work and financial coercion

Alerted by the girl screaming in distress, residents from nearby houses, rushed to her rescue. They broke open the gates and doors of the premises and saved the child from the accused

An unidentified man was critically injured after allegedly jumping from Secunderabad’s Paradise Metro Station on Friday. Police said the man, who sustained severe injuries, was shifted to Gandhi Hospital. An investigation is underway to identify him and ascertain the cause.