Telangana

Telangana police constable Pilli Raju completed the 72-km Khardung La Challenge in Ladakh, finishing among 110 of 250 selected runners. He overcame freezing temperatures, low oxygen levels and high altitude, and credited his family, colleagues and fellow runners for their support.

The NHRC has issued a conditional summons to Telangana’s Higher Education Department Principal Secretary over the alleged ragging and death of BTech student Sai Teja. The Commission said no action taken report had been received despite its earlier direction.

The Telangana State Medical Council raided four unauthorised clinics in Kamareddy town, alleging that unqualified practitioners were administering injections and antibiotics. The council said criminal cases were being registered and urged the public to report illegal clinics and practitioners.

Hyderabad-based CR Healthcare Services has allegedly suffered a ransomware attack in which hackers reportedly encrypted sensitive patient data and demanded around Rs 8.5 crore. Cyberabad Cybercrime police have launched an investigation after the company lodged a complaint following the incident.

A 20-year-old nursing student allegedly died by suicide at a private hostel in Karimnagar early Thursday following alleged harassment by her classmate. Police registered a case against the classmate based on a complaint from the student’s father and launched an investigation.

BRS leaders from the erstwhile Karimnagar district criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his Sircilla speech, alleging he focused on attacks against BRS leaders instead of development issues. They sought action on pending projects, weavers’ schemes and Dalit Bandhu funds.

The Telangana Cabinet decided in principle to seek Central assistance for El Niño-related losses, with a sub-committee to assess damage. It also approved power procurement and renewable projects, two DA instalments for employees and pensioners, and a digital media advertising policy.

BRSL deputy leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promise of providing jobs to 1,000 Telangana artistes. He alleged that the Chief Minister and Ministers were avoiding accountability and urged the government to honour its commitment.

DRI officials seized four elephant tusks weighing around 17 kg and apprehended three persons in Banjara Hills over an alleged illegal ivory transaction. The suspects were allegedly attempting to sell the ivory, while officials investigate its source and possible trafficking links.

Nearly 29,000 Form-7 applications seeking deletion or objecting to proposed voter inclusion have been filed during Telangana’s SIR, Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy said. Hyderabad accounted for around 5,000 applications, while 4.43 lakh Form-6 applications were submitted for fresh enrolment.

Hyderabad DEO R V Karnan announced the electoral roll preparation schedule for the MBNR-RR-HYD Graduates’ Constituency. Applications in Form-18 can be submitted until November 6, draft rolls will be published on November 25 and final rolls on December 30.

Senior citizens and welfare associations urged the Telangana government to establish a dedicated welfare corporation, provide free bus travel and improve healthcare and financial security. Officials highlighted geriatric caregiver training, day-care centres, maintenance tribunals, helpline 14567 and old-age homes.

TG SAFE Drugs Wing officials seized 6,368 Tramadol-containing Pyeevon Spas Plus Capsules worth Rs 58,904 from a medical shop in Tellapur, Sangareddy, after detecting illegal stocking and sale without purchase and sale bills, officials said, adding that further action will follow.

Three new bus stops have been built on government land near Bus Bhavan at RTC X Roads to ease traffic congestion caused by buses stopping on the narrow roadside stretch. TGSRTC officials said the facility will become operational within a week.

Passengers in Kothagudem district have protested the cancellation of direct TGRTC bus services to Hyderabad from Kothagudem, Manuguru, Yellandu and Bhadrachalam. They alleged increased travel costs and inconvenience, while Left parties and RTC unions demanded restoration of services.

Electors receiving notices under Telangana’s Special Intensive Revision will no longer have to attend in-person hearings, Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharsan Reddy said. BLOs will collect documents from electors and upload them online, while exceptional cases may be heard online.

Former Agriculture Minister S Niranjan Reddy urged the Telangana government to ensure timely crop loans for eligible farmers, questioning delays in disbursal. He alleged that only 61 per cent of targeted loans had been disbursed as the Kharif season neared its end.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has sought stronger cooperation between Telangana and South Korea in technology, industry and innovation. Meeting a Korean delegation in Hyderabad, he highlighted Telangana’s talent, policies and business ecosystem and opportunities for Korean companies.

Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak, launched in 2014, have completed 12 years, evolving into major welfare schemes providing marriage assistance to poor families. The programmes have recorded 16.78 lakh beneficiaries, while their implementation and promised gold component remain political issues.

A special Namaz-e-Istisqa, or Prayer for Rain, will be offered at 10 am on Sunday at Hakeem Shah Colony Park in Tolichowki. Organisers have appealed to mosque committees and residents to participate and make necessary arrangements for the prayer.

TGSRTC and Hyderabad Metro have introduced a common travel pass allowing commuters to use city buses and Metro services. TGSRTC has also launched MeeTicket, a mobile application offering paperless bus tickets and daily, weekly and monthly passes.

JNTU-Hyderabad students have raised concerns over poor hostel maintenance, citing unhygienic drinking water, dysfunctional toilets, inadequate water supply, overcrowding and poor food quality. They urged university authorities to improve sanitation, basic amenities, study facilities and room accommodation.

BRS MLC L Ramana criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over his Sircilla meeting, alleging that it lacked measures for weavers. He cited 54 weaver deaths since January 2024 and questioned the utilisation of Rs 1,753 crore allocated for weavers.

Huzurabad police arrested four persons for allegedly murdering Padige Rakesh, 30, over previous enmity and differences involving an illicit affair. Police said five others were absconding. The accused allegedly lured Rakesh to a secluded place before attacking him.