Telangana

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao said a win in the Jubilee Hills bypoll would signal the party’s resurgence across Telangana, as he slammed CM Revanth Reddy for failed promises and defended Maganti Sunitha’s candidature as a symbol of resilience.

A Forest Section Officer from Adilabad district, Mesram Jalimshav, died of a cardiac arrest at his residence in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district. His final rites were performed in his native village, with several tribal organisations paying heartfelt tributes

Ten women were injured, including two who sustained leg fractures, in a stampede during token distribution for soybean procurement at a PACS in Nirmal’s Kubheer mandal. Farmers blamed officials for poor crowd management and lack of safety arrangements.

Several students of the SC Residential School and College in Shaikpally, Ieeja mandal, fell ill due to suspected food poisoning after eating breakfast on Saturday. Three students were hospitalised. The incident follows a similar case in nearby Dharmavaram on Friday.

Over 50 students from the BC Hostel in Dharmavaram, Gadwal district, were hospitalised after suspected food poisoning on Friday night. Students reportedly fell ill after dinner, prompting criticism over the government’s monitoring of food quality in hostels.

Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy inaugurated a new Bharosa Centre in Shamshabad under the Cyberabad Commissionerate, aimed at supporting women and children in distress. The centre will offer legal, medical, and psychological services across 17 police station limits.

Following the cessation of rains in Hyderabad’s catchment areas, inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar reservoirs have declined. Water levels dropped slightly since Friday morning, with officials attributing the change to the end of heavy rainfall earlier in the week.

Students from Shamshabad complained to Hydraa Commissioner that the Chinna Golkonda and Pedda Golkonda underpasses get flooded during rains, disrupting school travel. During an inspection of nalas and drains, Ranganath assured them that the issue would be resolved soon

Adilabad witnessed a spirited 5K run on Friday to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Flagged off by Utnoor ASP Kajal Singh, the event saw participation from police staff, students, and fitness enthusiasts.

A 20-year-old woman died in a road accident at Kandlakoya, Medchal, when a speeding RTC bus hit the scooter she was riding with her uncle and sister. The other two were injured and hospitalised.

Rashtrapati Nilayam in Secunderabad commemorated National Unity Day 2025 with vibrant celebrations honouring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary. Over 2,600 students participated in exhibitions, cultural performances, and a Unity Walk.

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.