Telangana

Congress Jubilee Hills candidate Naveen Yadav and Fisheries Corporation Chairman Mettu Sai Kumar landed in controversy after videos and messages surfaced showing them threatening critics. Yadav called Jubilee Hills his ‘territory’, while Sai Kumar allegedly abused a BRS activist online

A tribal couple from Nalgonda allegedly sold their 10-day-old daughter to a childless couple in Andhra Pradesh due to financial hardship and a desire for a male heir. The incident came to light after a viral video showed the couple’s elder daughters pleading with them not to give away their sister.

A misleading video clip claiming tiger movement in Adilabad’s Khanapur forest has gone viral, causing fear among locals. Forest officials clarified the footage was shot in northern India and not linked to the region. They warned that such fake content disrupts public peace and complicates wildlife monitoring, especially during seasonal tiger migration from Maharashtra.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka laid the foundation for an underground power cable project in Madhira, aiming to ensure uninterrupted electricity and reduce hazards. He also announced the launch of Ambedkar Knowledge Centres across Khammam constituencies to support rural youth preparing for competitive exams, with digital libraries and online coaching by expert faculty.

A python spotted inside the washroom of Coach S-2 on the Andaman Express triggered panic among passengers on Monday night. The train was halted at Khammam station, where RPF officials and a local snake catcher safely rescued the reptile.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, eyeing the Jubilee Hills bypoll, announced a series of welfare measures for film workers at a sparsely attended meeting in Yousufguda. Despite the low turnout, he reversed his earlier stance on ticket pricing and proposed land allotment, a school, and a Rs 10 crore welfare fund

A petty dispute escalated into a fatal drunken brawl in Warangal’s Turpukota area, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old youth. Following the altercation, a group of youths allegedly assaulted Sai, who later succumbed to injuries at MGM Hospital.

Hyderabad traffic police have announced a nine-month advisory due to the construction of an elevated corridor between Paradise Junction and Dairy Farm Road. Key stretches including Rajiv Gandhi Statue Junction to Balamrai will be closed, with diversions mapped out for commuters from Balanagar, Suchitra, and Tank Bund areas.

Cyclone Montha has brought heavy rains to Telangana’s eastern districts, disrupting paddy and cotton harvests and halting procurement operations. Red alerts were issued for four districts as officials stepped up disaster preparedness and urged farmers to protect their produce

Reliance Jio has emerged as the leading telecom operator in the AP Telecom circle, which includes Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, by adding the highest number of wireline and wireless subscribers in September 2025. Jio’s growth was fuelled by strong demand for broadband and mobile services, especially in smaller towns.

A local court in Mancherial sentenced two brothers, Durgam Sammaiah and Durgam Lingaiah, to five years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder a woman with an iron rod in 2022. The verdict followed evidence presented by the prosecution

A 30-year-old medical postgraduate student, Empati Srinivas, died by suicide at his home in Karimnagar, reportedly over heavy debts. He had lent large sums to friends who refused repayment, leaving him under severe mental distress

The Congress government plans to revive the Pranahita-Chevella project by merging it with Kaleshwaram. The redesigned plan bypasses coal zones in Adilabad, reduces costs by Rs 2,000 crore, and uses existing Kaleshwaram lifts for water transfer from Thummidi Hatti to Yellampalli

Two senior CPI (Maoist) leaders, Chandranna and Prabhath, surrendered before Telangana DGP Shivadhar Reddy, ending over four decades underground. The State Police said 427 Maoists have surrendered in 2025 under the government’s rehabilitation policy

HyCan 2025, India’s largest pet festival, will be held on November 8–9 at OM Convention, Narsingi. Featuring dogs, cats, and fish displays, the event also launches GHMC’s ‘Safe With Dogs’ campaign and the National Canine Bravery Awards

Dr B R Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) signed an MoU with TCSiON to launch the Integrated Job Achievement Programme for degree students from 2025–26. The initiative aims to enhance employability through industry-led modules, mentoring, and practical learning experiences

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe storm over the Bay of Bengal, with the IMD issuing red and orange alerts for Telangana. Heavy rains, strong winds, and thunderstorms are expected across several districts, including Hyderabad, over the next three days

The race for Congress District Committee president posts has intensified across Adilabad, Nirmal, Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad, with over 90 applications filed. Many new entrants have joined the race, while senior leaders stayed away citing internal disputes and financial issues

A 5 km bicycle rally was held in Mancherial to mark Police Commemoration Day, with DCP A Bhaskar and ACP R Prakash participating. The event paid tribute to police martyrs who sacrificed their lives while serving the nation’s internal security.

Cyclone Montha has disrupted 132 trains under the South Central Railway zone, with 107 cancelled and several diverted or rescheduled. Train services to coastal Andhra towns were worst affected. SCR officials assured full refunds and continuous safety monitoring

RPF constable Susmitha saved passenger Sadula Manideep from falling under a moving train at Kacheguda station. The quick action by Susmitha, railway staff Govinda Rao, and the train manager prevented a tragedy. The passenger escaped unhurt

An office subordinate at a Zilla Parishad High School in Gangadhara mandal, Karimnagar, was found to have sexually assaulted several minor students. Police booked him under POCSO, BNS, and IT Acts. The headmaster was suspended for not reporting the offence

Commissioner of Police Sunil Dutt inaugurated an online Open House at the City Armed Police headquarters in Khammam as part of Police Commemoration Week. Students learned about modern policing equipment, cybercrime detection, and dog squad operations during the event

A 45-year-old patient, Ranga Reddy, received a life-saving kidney transplant at Kamineni Hospitals, LB Nagar. Doctors performed the world’s first kidney transplant using the CMR Surgical Robot, ensuring quicker recovery and fewer complications compared to traditional surgery