Telangana

NITW Director Prof Bidyadhar Subudhi laid the foundation stone for a state-of-the-art open-air amphitheatre and a cafeteria. The Rs 24.40-crore amphitheatre will seat 2,500 people, while the Rs 6.11-crore cafeteria will feature a 350-seat dining hall

The Chief Minister says that Congress poll promises during the 2023 Assembly elections would be kept only if the voters elected his party in Jubilee Hills bypolls

Built in 1806 by Diwan Mir Alam with funds from the Mysore war, Hyderabad’s Mir Alam Tank stands as a blend of engineering brilliance, political history, and architectural marvel

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced that Hyderabad will soon host a regional centre of the Indian Institute of Creativity and Technology (IICT), aimed at advancing the gaming, animation, and digital entertainment industries.

BRS leader G. Jagdish Reddy criticised the Congress government for failing to support farmers affected by Cyclone Michaung. During a visit to a PACS centre in Nalgonda, he highlighted the plight of farmers stuck with rotting wet paddy and accused ministers of corruption in the procurement process

Salman Khan, founder of Hyderabad Youth Courage and recent entrant into the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, has launched an aggressive campaign in Jubilee Hills. Leading a padayatra in Borabanda, he criticised AIMIM and Congress for inconsistent political stances and urged voters to support BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha.

The Hyderabad Police have issued a public alert following a surge in fraudulent loan schemes. Between 2023 and 2025, 25 such cases were registered, with scammers impersonating financial institutions to extract personal data and fees from victims.

A five-storey apartment in Miyapur was demolished by HYDRAA following a complaint from HMDA about illegal construction on government land. The developers, Bhanu Constructions and associates, allegedly forged land regularisation documents and extended their property beyond approved limits.

An 11-year-old boy from Chintalapalli village in Sangem mandal, Warangal, died when a rain-weakened bathroom collapsed on him while he was playing nearby. The boy, a fifth class student, died instantly.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao predicted the party’s resurgence within 500 days, asserting that K Chandrashekhar Rao’s comeback as CM was inevitable. Addressing a massive rally in Jubilee Hills, he accused Congress of misrule and warned against poll manipulation

During the Sadar festival in Madhuranagar, Gangadhara mandal, a boy was seriously injured after being hit by a buffalo that panicked during a procession. The decorated animals ran amok, causing chaos among spectators.

The Jubilee Hills by-election has drawn criticism from gender equality advocates due to the low number of women candidates. Maganti Sunitha of BRS is joined by three independent women contenders, each bringing unique personal and professional backgrounds.

Police in Mancherial arrested one person in connection with a Rs 1.39 crore fraud involving fabricated paddy procurement records. The scam, linked to a rice mill and traders from Maharashtra, targeted Civil Supplies Department funds.

At the Vigilance Awareness Week event hosted by SCCL in Hyderabad, NMDC CMD Amitava Mukherjee emphasised the role of vigilance in enhancing organisational efficiency. He highlighted the importance of ethical leadership and integrity in public sector undertakings.

Music maestro AR Rahman will perform live at Ramoji Film City on November 8, marking his return to Hyderabad after seven years. The concert will celebrate his three-decade musical journey with iconic tracks

Mahesh Kumar Goud clarified that all welfare schemes would continue under the Congress government, dismissing concerns after CM Revanth Reddy’s remarks sparked controversy. He accused BRS of spreading falsehood

Telangana witnessed its wettest October on record, receiving 175 mm rainfall — nearly double the average — due to Cyclone Montha’s remnants. Intense downpours triggered flash floods, landslips, and widespread damage, especially in Warangal and Hanamkonda

A pre-election survey by KK Surveys and Strategies reveals BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha leading the race in Jubilee Hills with a projected 55.2% vote share. The Congress trails at 37.8%, while BJP remains a distant third. The survey highlights BRS dominance in most divisions, with Congress gaining ground in Vengalraonagar and Rehmat Nagar.

A 64-year-old farmer, Pittala Durgaiah, from Chintakunta village died by suicide after consuming pesticide, reportedly distressed over mounting debts and poor cotton yield caused by unfavourable weather

As the Jubilee Hills bypoll nears, voters have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the Congress party’s failure to deliver on six key guarantees promised during the assembly elections. Unemployed youth and pensioners are particularly vocal, citing delays in job notifications and welfare schemes.

A threat email claiming a “human bomb” on an IndiGo flight from Jeddah to Hyderabad prompted authorities to divert the aircraft to Mumbai. The plane landed safely, and thorough security checks revealed no threat. Police have launched an investigation

BJP MLAs have filed a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer against Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, accusing him of intimidating voters in Jubilee Hills by threatening to withdraw welfare schemes. They also criticised his remarks on a Pakistan attack, calling them inflammatory and disrespectful to Indian soldiers.

Despite forming committees to monitor food quality, Telangana continues to witness food poisoning cases in government schools and hostels. Midday meal workers cite limited budgets and delayed payments, while critics accuse the Congress government of neglecting students’ safety and welfare

Mohammed Asif, a Sub-Inspector attached to the Special Branch in Chennaraopet, Warangal, died by suicide after reportedly struggling to arrange funds for his daughter’s wedding.