Telangana

The Telangana Cabinet is set to decide on the schedule for long-delayed local body elections following a High Court directive. The Congress government, fresh from its Jubilee Hills bypoll win, faces mounting pressure from farmers over unfulfilled promises like paddy bonuses and the Rythu Bharosa scheme.

Immadhi Ravi, accused of running an international film piracy racket from the Caribbean, was arrested in Hyderabad and sent to 14-day judicial custody. Police blocked iBomma and Bappam websites, seized hard disks, and are probing crypto accounts for further leads

DRI foiled a gold smuggling attempt at RGI Airport, seizing 11 gold bars weighing 1196.20 grams worth Rs 1.55 crore. The passenger from Sharjah and his Andhra Pradesh-based associate were arrested, and further investigation is underway.

Cyber impersonators are increasingly targeting senior officials in Hyderabad, including police commissioners, IAS and IPS officers. Fraudsters have been sending messages using officials’ display pictures and demanding small amounts of money under the guise of emergencies.

GHMC’s Happy Streets event at Sanjeevaiah Children’s Park focused on promoting a clean and green Hyderabad. Children participated in eco-friendly activities, took the Swacch City Heroes pledge, and received saplings, highlighting civic responsibility, waste segregation, and sustainable habits

The 1974–75 SSC batch of CSI High School, Karimnagar, celebrated its golden jubilee reunion on Sunday. Former classmates reunited at their alma mater, sharing laughter, anecdotes, and nostalgia. Retired teachers were felicitated for their contributions, while organisers ensured the event carried warmth and emotion.

Hyderabad’s National Institute of Nutrition developed a patented herbal therapy for menopausal syndrome as a safer alternative to HRT. Recognised with the Health Research Excellence 2025 award, the non-hormonal Ayurvedic treatment addresses osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and fatty liver

LVPEI concluded Children’s Eye Care Awareness Week with an awareness walk at KBR Park, attended by 600 children and parents. The event promoted outdoor play, sunlight exposure, and healthy reading habits to prevent or slow myopia, along with competitions and expert guidance

The fourth edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run and Plantation Week saw over 100,000 participants nationwide, including 5,000 at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The event promoted fitness, community unity, and environmental awareness, with support from sports icons and the Ministry of Youth Affairs

Hyderabad and Cyberabad police conducted special weekend checks, catching 925 drunk drivers, mostly two-wheelers. Several recorded dangerously high BAC levels, with some exceeding 300 mg/100 ml. Authorities have booked cases, warning the public against drunk driving to ensure road safety

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised both Centre and Telangana governments for the cotton procurement crisis. With only 1.12 lakh tonnes procured, farmers face losses of Rs 2,000 per quintal. He demanded a high-level Delhi delegation and urgent Central intervention

Experts from the Madras Crocodile Bank Trust visited Shivvaram Crocodile Sanctuary in Telangana, home to around 100 freshwater crocodiles. Officials plan to develop ecotourism, including trekking and visitor amenities, while promoting conservation of crocodiles, otters, and endangered bird species

Two men from Pune and Ahmedabad were arrested in Kagaznagar for defrauding the public through fake online trading platforms. Police traced them after three others were arrested earlier. The accused allegedly cheated people of Rs 76.5 lakh using multiple bank accounts

A parked electric car caught fire near NTR Stadium in Domalguda on Sunday. Locals alerted authorities, and the fire department quickly doused the flames. No casualties were reported, and officials suspect a short circuit caused the fire.

A 28-year-old man from Choppadandi died by suicide after worrying about possible punishment and the fine in a drunk-driving case. Court proceedings were delayed, increasing his fear. Police have registered a case based on his mother's complaint and begun investigation

In Karimnagar, a man allegedly attempted to kill his two mentally and physically challenged children. The daughter, Archana, died, while her brother, Ashrith, is receiving treatment. The accused father, Anaveni Mallesham, is currently absconding as police launch a search.

Two people died in separate road accidents in Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Saturday night. Purasthu Sai Charan and Sidam Bheemram lost their lives in two-wheeler and auto-rickshaw mishaps, while a police constable succumbed to earlier injuries.

The Telangana Postal Circle has introduced 24x7 booking services in eight post offices across Vikarabad, Ranga Reddy, and Hyderabad districts, ensuring uninterrupted access to speed post and money remittance facilities. Additionally, business hours have been extended in 32 post offices across Hyderabad city.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana’s aerospace exports have nearly doubled within nine months of 2024–25, reaching Rs 30,742 crore. He highlighted the operationalisation of the Tata–Safran aero-engine facility at Adibatla and upcoming defence projects by JSW Defence and Premier Explosives.

Karimnagar Commissionerate police arrested six men involved in a series of thefts across rural areas, recovering property worth Rs 20 lakh. The gang was caught during a vehicle check at Gumpula crossroads in Choppadandi. They confessed to 15 offences, including stealing agricultural pump sets, copper wire and livestock.

Telangana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted State-wide raids at sub-registrar offices, seizing Rs 2,51,990 in cash. Searches revealed unauthorized private individuals and non-functional CCTV cameras. ACB recommends action against erring officers and is scrutinizing assets seized from 13 officers’ homes

The FTCCI Tourism Committee, along with State tourism bodies and industry partners, organised India’s first conference on ‘Building the Weekend Tourism Economy’ at NITHM, Gachibowli. Officials highlighted the growing demand for short breaks among Hyderabad’s workforce as stakeholders discussed new opportunities and partnerships

Cotton ginning mills in Telangana have warned of a total shutdown from November 17 after government assurances on equitable cotton supply and other issues went unfulfilled. Farmers face distress due to unseasonal rains, CCI procurement limits, and falling prices

Cotton farmers in Adilabad are depending on migrant labourers from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh to harvest their crop due to a shortage of local workers. Already burdened by restrictions from the Cotton Corporation of India, which refuses to buy cotton with moisture content above 12 percent, farmers are incurring heavy losses.