Telangana

Celebrated poet, lyricist, and writer Ande Sri, who passed away on Monday, was cremated with full State honours in Ghatkesar. Political leaders, dignitaries, and people from across society paid their respects, with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy observing the final rites

Tension flared in Hyderabad’s Yousufguda area on Tuesday evening when BRS leaders, including MLA P Kaushik Reddy and candidate Maganti Sunitha, staged a protest alleging fraudulent voting by Congress supporters. The protest erupted after reports of non-local women allegedly camping at a function hall to cast bogus votes.

Fearing punishment after playing a prank involving a dead snake in a classmate’s lunch box, Class 10 student Boini Sai Kumar attempted suicide by consuming pesticide at his school in Ganneruvaram mandal. He is currently undergoing treatment

The Congress filed a complaint with Chief Electoral Officer against BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and other leaders for alleged Model Code of Conduct violations, including holding a press conference on poll day and the presence of non-local leaders in the constituency

BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed gratitude to party cadres and voters of Jubilee Hills for supporting BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath in the recent bypoll.

Police arrested a rice mill owner, his family, and relatives for irregularities in paddy procurement during the rabi season under Warangal limits. The Rs 2.10 crore fraud involved fake farmer names and collusion with officials. Assets worth Rs 1.07 crore were seized

A Class X student of a tribal welfare residential boys’ college in Echoda mandal, Adilabad, has been missing for six days. The college principal lodged a complaint, and police have begun investigations as the boy’s parents demand better campus security

Drones were deployed for the first time in Telangana to monitor the Jubilee Hills by-election, enhancing transparency and security. Operated by experts from Chennai and Hyderabad, the drones transmitted live footage to officials, impressing voters with the Election Commission’s tech-driven approach

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