Telangana

The Telangana Chief Electoral Officer has informed the Election Commission of India about the Khairatabad Assembly seat vacancy following Danam Nagender’s disqualification. The Assembly notified the vacancy from April 23, 2024, while the ECI is yet to announce the byelection schedule.

JNTU-Sulthanpur suspended two final-year B.Tech students accused of ragging and attacking a second-year student. Junior students staged a rasta-roko on NH-161 after alleging that management failed to act on their complaints, prompting the institute to issue suspension orders.

The National Medical Commission has released the college-wise seat matrix for Telangana, offering 3,670 PG medical seats for 2026-27. Government colleges account for nearly 1,470 seats and private colleges 2,200, with admissions through AIQ and State Quota counselling.

Former Minister Konda Surekha cautioned her political opponents against making irresponsible remarks about Konda family followers. She also addressed the delay in inaugurating the integrated district offices complex and urged Congress workers to strengthen the party at the grassroots level.

A 34-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death with a curtain rod inside an Ameerpet hotel room. Police suspect her husband Srinivas in the murder and have launched a search for him after hotel staff found her dead.

Postgraduate students of Kakatiya Medical College’s Department of Forensic Medicine have accused their professor and HoD of allegedly demanding money for thesis records and practical examinations. An enquiry committee submitted its report, while KMC authorities referred it to the State government

The ECI is yet to generate one notice under Telangana’s SIR of electoral rolls. As of September 28, 92,88,180 notices had been generated and 45,54,236 electors cleared for inclusion, while the final electoral roll is scheduled for November 9.

Adilabad police booked six village development committee members for allegedly demanding Rs 12 lakh to allow operation of a belt shop in Barampur village. Police also arrested the shop operator and seized liquor worth Rs 3.29 lakh.

A six-member committee probing the RIMS-Adilabad SNCU explosion that killed five infants has completed its inquiry. The panel examined officials and gathered details and is expected to submit its report soon, along with recommendations to prevent similar incidents.

The Mittapally panchayat has served notices on Surabhi Institute of Medical Sciences over Rs. 49.41 lakh in house tax dues. Officials also said Arch-pharma Labs and an SBI branch had pending tax dues, affecting the panchayat’s finances

The two-day Vishnu National Surveying Competition-2026 began at BVRIT in Medak on Tuesday, with 56 student teams from 27 engineering colleges across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka participating in events focused on surveying skills, field measurements and modern techniques

CMC teams identified 15 unauthorised constructions and carried out 15 demolitions across Cyberabad on Tuesday. Six teams continued inspections across three zones. Separately, CMC, HYDRAA and HMWS&SB reviewed proposed infrastructure and connectivity works at Sunnam Cheruvu and Timmidi Kunta.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau continued searches at five locations in and around Hyderabad as part of a disproportionate assets case against NIMS official Nori Lakshmi Bhasker. Officials seized cash, property documents and investment records allegedly linked to suspected benamis

Residents of villages surrounding Mancherial continue to depend on auto-rickshaws and two-wheelers due to inadequate public transport. A recent Naspur accident that claimed five women’s lives has renewed concerns, with villagers seeking safer and affordable bus services for daily commuting.

Tension prevailed in Zaheerabad after 30-year-old Gulla Sekhar died by suicide following alleged police torture during a theft case inquiry. His family and BRS leaders staged a protest on NH 65, while police detained MLA K Manik Rao and denied the allegations.

Private hospitals in Hyderabad organised walks, awareness sessions and fitness activities on Tuesday to mark World Heart Day. Events included Yashoda Hospitals’ ‘1 Minute Heart Challenge’, CARE Hospitals’ awareness walk, a new valve clinic and campaigns highlighting cardiovascular risks.

A HCLTech study found that 84 per cent of global wealth management firms believe their operating models need fundamental redesign to realise AI’s potential. While 98 per cent are pursuing AI initiatives, only slightly more than 7 per cent are building agentic AI capabilities.

Madhapur police arrested Srinivas Raviteja in connection with the death of 29-year-old Sharon Nikitha Topno at a Siddiqui Nagar hotel. Police said the suspect allegedly confessed during questioning and is expected to be brought to Hyderabad for judicial remand.

Former BRS MLA Gongidi Sunitha questioned donations being sought for development works at Yadadri temple, alleging that several projects had already been sanctioned or promised. She accused the Congress government of failing to allocate funds and demanded action against the temple EO.

Sanitary workers and scavengers working at police stations across Telangana staged a protest at the Secretariat, seeking payment of salaries pending for 20 months. Workers said about 4,500 people were affected and appealed to senior officials to clear their dues.

The Samajwadi Party criticised Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his remarks on Lord Ram and Lord Shiva. The BJP also questioned his comments, while the Congress defended Reddy and accused the BJP of using religious issues for political gain.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao demanded fair compensation and rehabilitation for families whose houses were demolished in Maddur. He accused the Congress government of carrying out demolitions without prior notice and questioned whether court orders were being respected.

Second-year students of JNTU-Sulthanpur in Sangareddy staged a protest alleging harassment and ragging by third-year students. The students blocked NH-161, demanding action against those responsible and urging the police and management to curb ragging on the campus.

The second edition of the Federal Bank Gunners Soldierathon Hyderabad drew 6,610 runners at the Artillery Centre, Golconda. Organised by Fitistan, the event promoted fitness and marked the 200-year legacy of the Regiment of Artillery.