Telangana

SKLTGHU scientists have successfully grown saffron using aeroponics, replicating Kashmir’s climate in a lab. The automated system eliminates soil use, reduces labour, and demonstrates potential for high-value saffron cultivation in Telangana, supported by NABARD

Telangana’s September GST slump raises questions about the State’s fiscal resilience to natural and policy-driven shocks

Former minister and four-time MLA Vanama Venkateswara Rao has criticised BRS district president Rega Kantha Rao for announcing mandal party presidents in Kothagudem without consultation. He stressed that he has always worked to strengthen the party.

Women voters outnumbered men across nine polling stations in Tolichowki, Shaikpet, Anjaiah Nagar, Vinaya Nagar and Vinobha Nagar during the Jubilee Hills bye-election held on November 11. Booth-level data showed women consistently casting more votes than men, with narrow margins in several locations.

The School Education department will release the TG TET notification on November 14 and registrations will be open from November 15 to 29

The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) is unlikely to deliver irrigation benefits before 2027, as rehabilitation of the Medigadda, Annaram, and Sundilla barrages faces delays. Farmers in Karimnagar and Warangal are protesting after six crop seasons have been skipped, with 2,350 TMC of Godavari flows wasted.

The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) has revised the due dates for SSC Public Examination 2026 fees. Students can pay the exam fee without penalty until November 20, while late fees of Rs 50 and Rs 200 extend the deadlines to November 29 and December 11 respectively.

Nexus Select Trust successfully rejuvenated and handed over Gurunath Cheruvu lake in Miyapur, marking the 10th restoration under its ESG programme ‘Lakes of Happyness’. The initiative aims to restore 15 lakes by FY2026, benefiting over 100,000 people across four states

Cyberabad Police EOW busted a multi-state GST fraud syndicate, arresting two and uncovering Rs 11.79 crore worth of fake Input Tax Credit claims. The accused floated bogus firms across eight States, while the alleged mastermind remains absconding

A family from Kodampet village in Kotapalli mandal has accused doctors at the mother and child hospital in Mancherial of negligence after a stillborn delivery. The father, K Sairam, demanded accountability for the death of the foetus.

Two persons, including a woman, were killed after an old building collapsed near the Clock Tower in Mahabubnagar on Thursday. The 70-year-old structure came down while a tree was being removed nearby. Police and fire personnel carried out rescue operations

Students of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Pulkal, went on an adventure trip to Manjeera dam arranged by the Sangareddy district administration. Collector P Pravinya interacted with them, highlighting the value of outdoor learning and urging the girls to stay strong and achieve big goals

The Calcutta HC’s disqualification of Mukul Roy under anti-defection law has heightened anxiety among ten BRS MLAs facing similar proceedings in Telangana, as the Speaker seeks more time from the Supreme Court to decide their fate

A fire broke out at the Quthbullapur GHMC Circle Office on Thursday, prompting staff evacuation. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Several revenue files may have been destroyed. Cause of fire and extent of damage are under investigation by Jeedimetla police

Cotton farmers in Adilabad and nearby districts are forced to sell produce to private traders below MSP as the Cotton Corporation of India refuses procurement citing high moisture levels. Farmers allege heavy losses and seek government intervention and compensation

A drunk watchman at a polytechnic college near Ismailkhanpet in Sangareddy was found sleeping in the kitchen with his legs in a vessel of cooked rice meant for students. A video of the incident went viral, and he was removed from duty.

Winter has arrived in Telangana with temperatures dropping. KumuramBheem Asifabad recorded 8.2°C, Rajanna Sircilla 9.1°C, and Adilabad 9.5°C. Hyderabad sees lows around 11–12°C. IMD forecasts mist, haze along highways, and below-normal temperatures over the next few days

Two years after the foundation stone was laid for a new RTC bus stand in Warangal, the project remains incomplete. Locals expressed concern over the stalled work, while BJP leaders blamed the Congress government for the delay in execution

A fire broke out at a plywood shop in Krishna Nagar, Moula Ali around 4 am, suspected due to a short circuit. Firefighters doused the blaze in an hour. No casualties reported, though wood and other materials were damaged. Investigation underway.

Unidentified thieves targeted Nalla Pochamma Temple in Bahadurpally, stealing silver ornaments, hundi cash, and other valuables. They broke the main door lock and damaged the deity. Dundigal police have launched an investigation into the incident

Mehdipatnam police arrested eight suspects in a fake currency racket, seizing Rs 4.75 lakh, vehicles, and phones. Prime suspect Ramesh printed Rs 500 notes, circulated via Instagram. Police traced the network through Altamash’s confession, leading to all arrests

Vigilance officials conducted inspections at MGM Hospital in Warangal over alleged misuse of Aarogyasri funds. Records from 2021–2024 were examined, with funds worth Rs 30 crore under scrutiny. Officials seized some documents, while hospital staff termed it a routine check

The Medak police will launch a special coaching centre in Medak town to train rural youth for competitive exams. The programme includes classroom and physical training, mock tests, and counselling, beginning November 20. Applications are open from November 14 to 19

A mentally unstable man in Medak district threw his granddaughter off his house terrace and stabbed his wife when she questioned him. He later died under mysterious circumstances on railway tracks near Venkatapuram village in Toopran mandal. Police are investigating