Telangana

Telangana Excise officials arrested Hari Babu alias Chintu at Bowenpally for selling hashish oil. He sourced the drug from Visakhapatnam and sold it in Hyderabad for profit. Officials seized 16 bottles containing 96 grams of hashish oil worth Rs 50,000.

IIT Madras researchers have developed and patented a low-cost, user-friendly glucose monitoring device that shows readings directly on a microneedle patch. The reusable, energy-efficient system eliminates finger pricks and smartphone dependence, making diabetes management simpler and more affordable

Three men were arrested for killing auto driver Roshan Kumar Singh in Jagadgirigutta, Hyderabad. Police said the prime accused Bala Showreddy had a rivalry with Roshan. Bala and his aides stabbed Roshan, who later died during treatment. All three were remanded

The South Central Railway has announced a one-way special train from Nanded to Charlapalli on November 7 to ease passenger congestion. The service will include multiple coach classes, officials said.

The Southern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGSPDCL) launched ‘Currentolla Praja Baata’, a consumer outreach initiative covering six districts. Under the programme, officials and field staff will visit consumers thrice a week to inspect networks, gather feedback and resolve complaints

Following the Chevella bus tragedy, the demand for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in Telangana RTC buses has grown. Studies show that AI-based alert systems reduced highway accidents by 40 per cent in pilot projects on selected routes across the State

A court in Adilabad sentenced Upparapu Srinivas to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined him Rs 5,000 for abetting the suicide of 21-year-old Pranisha, who took her life after he refused to marry her despite a two-year relationship

The BRS accused Congress of exploiting N.T. Rama Rao’s legacy for political mileage in the Jubilee Hills byelection, stressing that K. Chandrashekhar Rao had genuinely honoured NTR through developmental initiatives, including a 60-foot statue in Khammam.

The indefinite strike by private professional colleges in Telangana demanding fee reimbursement dues entered its fourth day, with 2,000 institutions remaining shut. FATHI has demanded Rs 5,000 crore be released immediately and warned of mass protests if dues remain unpaid

AISF activists staged a protest outside Minister Ponnam Prabhakar’s residence in Karimnagar, accusing the State government of neglecting fee reimbursement and scholarship dues. Police prevented them from entering the premises and shifted the protesters to the police station.

Tension gripped Suryapet town after Ayyappa Swamy devotees staged a dharna outside a private school, accusing the principal of harassing a student for wearing the sacred mala ahead of his Sabarimala pilgrimage. Police intervened to prevent escalation.

A minor boy drowned after being swept away in the Gundala waterfalls at Rekulapally village in Jogulamba Gadwal district. In a separate accident, 15 daily wage workers were injured when their autorickshaw was hit by a car in Pebbair, Wanaparthy.

A 25-year-old mother in Hyderabad died by suicide after years of battling myrmecophobia, an intense fear of ants. Her note asked her husband to care for their child. The case highlights the urgent need for mental health awareness and support.

The Telangana State Cotton Association deferred its indefinite bandh after assurances from State and Central officials, but key issues over CCI’s new procurement rules remain unresolved. Ginning units and farmers continue to express discontent amid ongoing talks for resolution.

BRS leaders alleged that Hyderabad police, acting at the behest of the ruling Congress and AIMIM, harassed party workers and raided the home of advocate Maulvi Wahed in Tolichowki. They also accused the Congress of coercing BRS leaders to defect.

A 28-year-old mobile phone technician from Kalapather died under suspicious circumstances in a flat at Shivrampally, Rajendranagar, while his girlfriend from Kurnool remains critical after allegedly consuming drugs. Police suspect a drug overdose and have launched an investigation.

A man in Medak district was caught with a toy gun while allegedly trying to threaten a rival farmer during a land dispute. Police seized the dummy weapon and said the case is under investigation.

A 55-year-old man in Mancherial district was burnt alive after falling asleep while smoking a beedi. The fire spread from his wooden cot, killing him instantly. Police said the victim was inebriated at the time.

BRS district president Rega Kantha Rao urged officials to probe the alleged harassment of a woman excise constable in Kothagudem. He assured support to the staff and called for impartial action to prevent similar incidents.

A man in Nirmal district, along with his brother, killed his alcoholic son with a stick and surrendered to police. The accused said they were fed up with the victim’s behaviour and constant harassment.

Telangana Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao has urged the Centre and the CMs of both Telugu States to demerge five Telangana villages merged with Andhra Pradesh in 2014, citing administrative, developmental, and law and order challenges.

Following the Chevella bus accident, residents of Medak have raised concerns over overloaded gravel trucks operating without regulation. With over 2,000 trucks on the move daily, authorities are being urged to enforce safety and curb road damage.

A 27-year-old man from Ragibavi village in Bhongir district was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl. The incident surfaced after the victim’s mother filed a police complaint. The accused has been booked under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody.

In Telangana’s Chandrugonda mandal, forest department personnel allegedly destroyed cotton crops cultivated on podu lands, leading to outrage among tribal farmers. Claiming a loss of Rs 50,000 per acre, the farmers plan to pursue legal action against the officials.