Telangana

Rebarthi village in Siddipet district mourned the death of poet Ande Sri, who rose from humble beginnings as a cattle grazer. Locals and students paid tributes, remembering his warmth and lifelong connection with the village despite settling in Hyderabad

Congress filed a complaint with Telangana CEO C Sudarshan Reddy against BRS MLA T Harish Rao for holding a press conference and commenting on contesting parties during the election silent period, demanding immediate action for violating the Model Code of Conduct

Tension gripped Godavarikhani after municipal officials demolished 46 Maisamma temples within Ramagundam Corporation limits. Residents criticised the move for being carried out without consultation, while political leaders and Hindu organisations accused officials of selective action. The issue continues to spark outrage.

The three-day Model United Nations (SRU-MUN 2025) concluded at SR University, Hanamkonda. Students representing nine international councils debated global issues. Cultural programmes marked the closing ceremony, and outstanding participants received awards for excellence and leadership

HMDA will hold a pre-bid meeting on November 17 at T-Hub, Hyderabad, for the e-auction of nine plots, including six in Kokapet NEOPOLIS, two in Moosapet, and one in Kokapet Golden Mile. Interested participants can register online

Nearly 400 outsourcing workers of IIT Hyderabad staged a protest on Monday at the main gate in Kandi, accusing the contractor of delaying salaries. They demanded timely payment, medical benefits, insurance, and fair treatment. Police later intervened and resolved the issue

Cyberabad police arrested six people for fatally attacking a man outside his KPHB residence. The group, reportedly angry over a prior dispute and under the influence of alcohol, damaged property before the attack. ACP E Ravikiran Reddy confirmed the arrests

Family members of Kaninde Rathna, who died after a car rammed into a bullock cart at Bazarhathnoor in Adilabad district, staged a protest demanding the arrest of the driver. Police assured action following an investigation, leading to withdrawal of the dharna

Bolla Anil Kumar, an IT professional from Khammam district working in Abu Dhabi, won Rs 240 crore in a UAE lottery. The jackpot has made him a local hero, with villagers thronging his home to congratulate his overjoyed family.

NIT Warangal’s SC-ST Cell has expanded its free GATE coaching to include students from all categories. The eight-week coaching, covering all engineering branches, will run from November 17, 2025, to January 9, 2026. Registration details are available at nitw.ac.in.

At Jammikunta Government Primary School in Karimnagar, 26 students fell ill after consuming eggs served in the mid-day meal programme. Seventeen were admitted to the local hospital, while others were treated and discharged. Authorities are monitoring their recovery

A DCM van carrying glass sheets overturned after a rear tyre burst on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road near Medchal on Monday. The incident caused temporary traffic congestion before police and patrol teams cleared the road using a crane

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A mega job fair will be held at Alfa Function Hall, Tolichowki, on November 12 from 8 am to 1 pm. Organised by Mannan Khan, the fair will feature companies from multiple sectors offering on-the-spot interviews and free entry

A six-member gang from Andhra Pradesh, involved in temple and vehicle thefts across Hyderabad and Rachakonda, was arrested by the Task Force and IS Sadan police. The group, led by repeat offender Tharun Kumar Raju, had stolen property worth Rs 4 lakh

A British Airways flight from London to Hyderabad received a bomb threat via email, prompting a security scare at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. All 212 passengers were evacuated safely. No explosives were found, and police confirmed it was a hoax.

Osmania University has signed an MoU with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to train municipal officials through RCUES. The programme will enhance urban governance skills across States and UTs, focusing on smart governance, waste management, and sustainable infrastructure.

A 30-year-old farmer, Guguloth Bhojya, died by suicide in Mahabubabad district after allegedly consuming pesticide. Family members said he had fallen into debt after a poor maize yield on his two-acre farm pushed him into financial distress.

The BRS has accused the ruling Congress of large-scale electoral malpractice in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, alleging distribution of fake voter IDs, cash, sarees, and other inducements. The party has urged the EC to deploy central forces for a fair election

Arrangements for the Jubilee Hills bypoll were underway on Monday, with 2,060 polling personnel deployed and EVMs and VVPATs shifted from strong rooms. District Election Officer R V Karnan and Joint CP Tafseer Iqbal supervised the final poll arrangements.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao and senior leader T Harish Rao paid homage to noted Telangana poet and lyricist Ande Sri at Professor Jayashankar Stadium, Lalapet. KTR said Ande Sri’s writings and songs would forever remain part of Telangana’s cultural legacy.

The BRS filed a contempt petition in the Supreme Court against the Telangana Assembly Speaker for failing to decide on disqualification pleas of its defected MLAs within the three-month deadline. The apex court will hear the matter next Monday.

A 28-year-old farmer, Somalla Harish, from Nagampet in Jammikunta mandal died by suicide after his paddy and cotton crops were destroyed by recent rains. Distressed over mounting debt of Rs. 2.5 lakh, he consumed pesticide in his field.

BRS minority leaders alleged that the Congress government plans to demolish the historic Tarbund Muslim graveyard near Bowenpally for an express corridor project. Locals have objected to the move and demanded that the GHMC identify an alternative alignment.