Telangana

Patlolla Chandrashekhar Reddy's appointment as Sangareddy DCC President has reportedly widened differences within the district Congress unit. With several constituency in-charges backing Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha, the new president may face challenges organising party programmes and making local-level appointments.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will attend the Raithu Garjana Sabha in Nirmal on Wednesday. Party leader Balka Suman said the meeting would highlight farmers' distress and target the Congress government's alleged failures in addressing agricultural challenges.

Former Minister T Harish Rao found several doctors, including four radiologists, absent during a surprise visit to Siddipet Government Hospital. He said some had signed the attendance register and urged hospital officials to take action against those skipping duties.

RGUKT-Basar officials have denied allegations of supplying contaminated drinking water, claiming old videos are being circulated. Students have rejected the explanation, accusing officials of misleading parents. The university has reportedly been facing a drinking water shortage.

Hyderabad heart surgeon Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja and his team have developed a US-patented mechanical heart valve designed to prevent blood clots without lifelong blood thinners. Promising laboratory and animal studies now await confirmation through human clinical trials.

Chinmaya Mission Greater Hyderabad, in association with Chinmaya Vidyalaya, will host a talk by Houston-based researcher and speaker Dr Raj Vedam on November 12. Titled ‘Invasion or Immigration – Busting the Aryan Narrative’, it will focus on Bharatiyata and India’s civilisational history.

Telangana's industrial job creation fell sharply in 2024-25 and recovered only marginally in 2025-26, according to TG-iPASS data. Investments and industrial units also declined, raising questions about the gap between the government's investment commitments and actual outcomes.

Cyberabad Police and multiple government departments have launched a coordinated exercise to identify accident black spots on NH-44 and other major roads. Officials are examining infrastructure and technical deficiencies and planning corrective measures to prevent recurring crashes and improve road safety.

Preparatory works for the 7.5-km Darulshifa-Chandrayangutta Metro corridor are gathering pace, with authorities identifying underground utilities and completing property acquisition. Civil works tenders are expected shortly, while construction on the MGBS-Chandrayangutta stretch is targeted to begin in January.

AI-supported digital scans and clear aligners are transforming orthodontic care for teenagers in Hyderabad. While nearly invisible and removable aligners offer confidence and flexibility, high costs, strict 20-to-22-hour daily wear and professional supervision remain crucial considerations for families.

The University of Hyderabad's MMTTC will organise a free six-day international online training programme on leadership, governance and transformation in higher education from December 7 to 12. The programme has 150 seats, including 25 for international participants.

Unidentified burglars allegedly broke through the rear wall of a jewellery shop located next to Medchal Police Station and escaped with silver ornaments. The incident, reportedly the second burglary at the shop, has raised security concerns among traders and local residents.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has commissioned CAT III Airfield Ground Lighting capability for Runway 09R, strengthening operations during low-visibility conditions. The upgrade is expected to reduce weather-related delays and diversions, particularly during the winter fog season, and improve schedule reliability.

Students at RGUKT-Basar in Nirmal district allege they were forced to consume sewage-like drinking water, raising concerns over contamination and health risks. Parents have demanded safe water supplies, while university officials say samples have been sent for laboratory testing

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation plans to install CCTV cameras at all bus stations and has strengthened passenger facilities at 86 major stations, including controllers, enquiry numbers, public address systems and timetable boards.

A female Home Guard, Mehaboob Bee, was allegedly murdered by her husband Satish at police quarters in Nalgonda. Police suspect strangulation and have launched an investigation. The motive remains unclear, while reports indicate the couple had an inter-caste marriage

Tension erupted at a social welfare residential junior college in Nidamanoor after girl students accused a sanitary worker of inappropriate behaviour. Parents and student organisations demanded an inquiry, immediate intervention by authorities, and confidential recording of students' statements.

South Central Railway will convert the Charlapalli-Tiruchanur-Charlapalli Express into a Superfast service from January 1, 2027. The return service will reach Charlapalli at 6 am, one hour earlier than its existing arrival time.

Telangana has begun experiencing colder weather, with minimum temperatures dropping to between 14°C and 15°C in Hyderabad and several districts. The IMD has forecast dry weather for the coming week, which is expected to bring a further decline in minimum temperatures under the influence of cool north-westerly winds.

South Central Railway will renumber six Hyderabad, Kacheguda, Narasapur, Mumbai, Kumta and Nagarsol train services and revise their category from Superfast to Mail/Express from January 2, 2027.

Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple held special Swati Nakshatra rituals on Monday, November 9, with Beerla Ilaiah attending the Giripradakshina Mahotsavam and thousands of devotees joining the procession.

A car lost control and rammed into a stationary two-wheeler parked on the roadside in Kurvapalli village of Jogulamba Gadwal district on Tuesday morning. No injuries were reported, but both vehicles were damaged.

All 33 passengers escaped safely after a private travels bus travelling from Kadapa to Vijayawada caught fire following a tyre burst near Chundi in Prakasam district, according to reports.

As borewells deepen and rainfall falters, Telangana must move beyond temporary fixes and make groundwater conservation an annual priority