Telangana

Sakshi Yadav won gold in the women's section (30-34 years) in the 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle, 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke

During a surprise inspection at Ramannapet Zilla Parishad High School, Yadadri Bhongir Collector Hanumantha Rao found two staff members absent without permission. He ordered their suspension for dereliction of duty.

As the first half progressed, the Steelers tightened their defence and maintained pressure on the Titans, cutting the deficit to just one point at 11-10 when the Strategic Time Out was taken

Shubham Chaudhary was named the Player of the Match

An inscription believed to be from the Rashtrakuta period was discovered by archaeology enthusiast Kolipaka Srinivas at Nagapuri village in Siddipet district. Found near a neglected temple, the script remains undeciphered due to paint covering it. Srinivas, a member of KTCB, has urged locals to invite experts to study the find, which may hold significant historical value.

Brigadier S Rajeev inaugurated the Sir CV Raman Akshaya Vidya Science Centre in Tadbund. Set up by the Akshaya Vidya Foundation and SCB, this first-of-its-kind centre offers hands-on, curriculum-based learning to ignite curiosity and impact 15,000 government school students from slum areas

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has officially prorogued the sixth session of the third Telangana Legislative Assembly and the 24th session of the Legislative Council, both of which began on 30 August.

The Telangana government has extended the Indiramma Housing scheme to urban areas, allowing eligible poor families to construct G+1 homes on plots of at least 30 sq.m. Each beneficiary will receive Rs 5 lakh in four installments, with construction adhering to RCC slab norms and approved structural designs.

A woman in Khammam district allegedly died by suicide following repeated sexual harassment by a known rowdy-sheeter, Daravath Vinay. The incident occurred after the accused attacked her during a cotton-picking visit to a nearby village.

The Education Department in Karimnagar has announced the formation of teacher-led inspection teams to monitor government schools. Separate teams will be constituted for primary, upper primary, and high schools, with inspections beginning next month. The initiative aims to enhance accountability and improve academic and infrastructural standards.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for failing to release pending salaries and retirement benefits to government employees and pensioners. He highlighted the plight of sanitation workers and retired teachers, and condemned the discontinuation of welfare schemes like the mid-day meal.

Telangana's private professional colleges, represented by FATHI, have issued a closure notice for November 3, demanding the government release Rs 900 crore in fee reimbursement dues by November 1. Colleges face operational paralysis, citing a total government debt of Rs 10,000 crore in dues

A 'Muslim Sentiments Survey' in Jubilee Hills, covering 6,865 voters, gives BRS a strong lead (46.1%) over Congress (23.9%) ahead of the bypoll. BRS is overwhelmingly preferred for development and religious harmony, with 53% favouring KCR for CM, showing clear dissatisfaction with the incumbent Congress government

A rift has surfaced within the Telangana Congress Cabinet over the timing of local body elections, with some Ministers urging delay until the High Court rules on BC reservation limits. While CM Revanth Reddy is keen to proceed under the existing quota, others fear backlash from the AICC and the public.

Saudi Arabia has abolished the Kafala system and introduced sweeping labour reforms to protect expatriate workers. Through platforms like 'Qiwa' and the 'Wage Protection Programme', employment contracts are now digitised, transparent, and regulated. Workers can switch jobs or return home after contract expiry, and wage delays can trigger job mobility.

The Premia Academy hosted Maitri 2025, a cultural and literary festival with the theme ‘Forging Futures, One Step at a Time.’ Over 300 students participated in 20+ competitions, showcasing talent in art, literature, music, dance, and theatre, attended by Simrat Kaur

A gau rakshak was critically injured after being allegedly shot by a cattle trader named Ibrahim at Ghatkesar near Hyderabad. The incident occurred when Singh intercepted a vehicle suspected of cattle smuggling. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused.

A POCSO Court in Nalgonda sentenced Gurijala Chandu of Panagallu village to 32 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor and forcing her into marriage. The court also imposed a fine of Rs.75,000 and awarded Rs.10 lakh compensation to the victim.

Minister Seethakka toured Jubilee Hills to campaign for Congress candidate Naveen Yadav. Alongside party leaders, she conducted door-to-door outreach in Borabanda, Vengalrao Nagar, and Rahmath Nagar, emphasizing development and welfare schemes to encourage voter support ahead of the November 11 bypoll

BJP candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy intensified campaigning in Jubilee Hills, visiting Yousufguda and conducting door-to-door outreach, accompanied by cultural troops. Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and State BJP president N Ramchander remain the key senior party leaders active in the constituency

In Warangal, some fraudsters posing as ACB officials extorted Rs 10.20 lakh from RTA staff by threatening arrest over alleged corruption. The scam surfaced after one Motor Vehicle Inspector grew suspicious and approached the ACB office, which confirmed no such calls were made.

Campaigning gained momentum in Jubilee Hills as candidates from major parties intensified voter outreach ahead of the November 11 by poll. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha toured Shaikpet and Srinagar Colony, distributing ‘Baki Cards’ and highlighting the Congress government’s unfulfilled guarantees

In a joint operation, Telangana’s EAGLE Force and the NCB Ranchi unit seized 500 kg of ganja and arrested Haryana resident Naseem Kamruddin. The contraband, sourced from Odisha’s Malkangiri district, was being transported to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. A case is registered

In a coordinated three-day operation, Telangana’s RNCC Khammam and EAGLE teams intercepted a truck carrying 500 kg of ganja in Jharkhand. Acting on intelligence, the team tracked the vehicle from Odisha through a diverted route via Biju Expressway.