Telangana

A 45-year-old labourer, Yerukala Narsimha, was found hanging from a tree on the outskirts of Sikindlapur village in Sangareddy district on Wednesday. His wife told police that financial difficulties and his health problems could have contributed.

Police arrested 14 persons in two separate gambling cases in Peddapalli district. Ten were apprehended at a lodge in Godavarikhani and four at Centenary Colony. Police seized a total of Rs 1.54 lakh and 14 mobile phones

Telangana will introduce the 10+2 education system from the next academic year, with nursery to Class 4 under primary education, Classes 5 to 8 under secondary education and Classes 9 to 12 under senior secondary education.

IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu inaugurated an IT tower in Adilabad, announcing plans to attract technology firms, create local jobs, develop a 3,000-acre industrial corridor soon, establish an airport and revive the Cement Corporation of India unit there

Contract workers at the VKCM opencast mine in Kothagudem launched an indefinite strike over a bonus payment dispute, affecting production. The workers are demanding the full 20 per cent bonus, legal entitlements and better working conditions, while talks remain inconclusive

The Telangana Pollution Control Board's task force committee has recommended closure orders for four construction projects in Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts for operating without obtaining Consent for Establishment (CFE).

A 30-year-old woman, Arthi, died after allegedly jumping off a moving TGRTC bus at Junni village in Echoda mandal. She was travelling from Nirmal to Adilabad with her mother. Police said no complaint had been received by evening.

The railways have announced two special trains between Charlapalli and H.S. Nanded, and Gaya and MGR Chennai Central, to accommodate the additional rush of passengers. The services will operate on specified dates with en route stoppages at key stations.

Telangana has begun merging government schools to establish Telangana Public Schools, with 134 more proposed. Teachers fear the initiative could lead to closures and force children to travel longer distances, potentially affecting access to neighbourhood schools.

BRS Minority Cell General Secretary Abdul Muqeet Chanda accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil promises made to minorities before the Assembly elections. He raised concerns over education schemes, loans, scholarships and recruitment while demanding a Rs 4,000-crore welfare budget.

Ongoing steel flyover construction and extensive barricading along KBR Park have triggered severe traffic congestion between Jubilee Hills Check Post, Mugdha Junction and TV9 Junction. Reduced carriageway space, heavy machinery and uneven road surfaces are worsening peak-hour commuting conditions.

Cyient Limited has partnered with network management software provider 3-GIS to offer integrated software, engineering, implementation, migration and managed services for telecom and utility networks. The partnership will support customers across North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

The Spine Institute at KIMS Arete Hospital in Hyderabad has been recognised by Germany-based RIWOspine as a Centre of Excellence for Full Endoscopic Advanced Spine Surgery. The centre will focus on advanced procedures, specialised training and knowledge-sharing among spine surgeons.

Director General Vikram Singh Mann felicitated 63 Telangana Fire Department personnel with cash rewards and appreciation letters for their courage and dedication during a hazardous rescue operation at Bethupalli Lake in Bhadradri Kothagudem district on November 4.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens about a rise in fake online shopping scams and credit and debit card frauds. Fraudsters are using attractive discount offers, phishing links and malicious APK files to steal money and sensitive banking credentials.

A multidisciplinary team at Hyderabad's state-run Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a complex open-heart mitral valve replacement on a 51-year-old woman suffering from severe valve disease and heart failure. Doctors said she recovered well after surgery and is fit for discharge.

Sanjana Lunawat, a 25-year-old MBA graduate, fashion designer and boutique owner from Maharashtra, will renounce worldly life and embrace Jain asceticism in Hyderabad on November 15. Her decision follows years of spiritual engagement with Jain philosophy and its teachings.

BITS Pilani Hyderabad researchers have developed a low-cost system using black soldier fly larvae to convert food waste into protein-rich biomass. The Rs 2,500 enclosed unit could support faster organic waste processing while producing potential animal feed and soil amendment.

A 42-year-old tractor driver-cum-owner, Padham Venkateshwarlu, died after a speeding coal tipper hit his tractor from behind at Gumpena village in Kothagudem district on Wednesday. Police visited the accident spot and collected details about the incident.

A 43-year-old man, Boyina Reddy, was electrocuted after touching a live-wire snare allegedly set by hunters to trap wild animals in the forests of Kotha Dammannapet village in Mancherial. His family discovered his body on Wednesday morning.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged minorities to prioritise education, skill development and sports, saying the government could provide opportunities but had no land to distribute. He also highlighted minority welfare measures and Hyderabad's development projects.

A private travel bus overturned on NH-65 near RC Puram on Wednesday morning after a speeding lorry hit it, police said. Bus driver Mohd. Salman sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital.

A married couple died after their motorcycle was hit by a speeding car at Balini Dharmaram stage on NH 365 in Mahabubabad district on Wednesday. The couple suffered serious injuries and died at the spot. Police registered a case and began investigating

A speeding car crashed into a road divider near Nizam College after reportedly coming down the Basheerbagh flyover at high speed. Two tyres burst on impact, sending the vehicle airborne. The two occupants escaped unhurt, while police suspect alcohol consumption contributed to the crash.