Telangana

Telangana government sets up helplines following Kurnool bus tragedy. KCR and K T Rama Rao express condolences

An eye-witness to the horrific bus accident near Kurnool, recounts the incident. A fellow road user shifted six injured persons to hospital in his car, she narrates

The bus on its way to Bengaluru from Hyderabad hit a motorcycle and fire engulfed immediately. There were about 40 passengers in the bus. More details are awaited.

The private professional colleges have planned to organise ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ with lakhs of students, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff in the first week of November

The State Cabinet decided to await the High Court’s November 3 verdict on 42% BC reservations in local body elections before proceeding. It also approved scrapping the two-child rule, and advancing key infrastructure projects

A week after police reached her residence over an extortion case involving her OSD, Forest Minister Konda Surekha apologised to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, downplaying the issue as a misunderstanding within the ‘Congress family’ and distancing herself from her daughter’s remarks

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao defended his complaint against IAS officer SAM Rizvi, accusing him of negligence and obstructing developmental work. He cited delays in liquor hologram tenders and a Rs 230 crore loss due to unextended leased lines.

Bank of Baroda has joined hands with the Prime Volleyball League as an Associate Sponsor and Official Banking Partner. The partnership aims to promote sports among youth, with a special focus on women’s participation through interactive campus events in Hyderabad

V Nitin Nayak’s superb double century (214) for Gouds XI was the highlight of the HCA B-Division two-day league matches in Hyderabad. Several other batsmen, including Uttam Raj Kiran and Vineeth Pawar, also notched impressive centuries across fixtures

Two farmers from Utnoor mandal lost their lives in a tragic road accident at Indanpelli village, Jannaram mandal, when a van collided with their motorcycle. Police suspect rash driving as the cause and have registered a case against the van driver.

Suryapet police solved the murder of a 60-year-old woman, who was killed by a borrower and his minor nephew in Huzurnagar. The duo intoxicated and smothered her before looting gold jewellery and a promissory note. The stolen items were melted and hidden in Vijayawada.

The Telangana High Court declined an urgent hearing in a PIL seeking suo motu cognisance of the alleged police encounter that killed Shaik Riyaz in Nizamabad. The petitioner, advocate Barkat Ali Khan, called for an independent probe citing inconsistencies in the official account and possible rights violations.

The Telangana High Court criticised the state government for failing to implement judicial orders related to employee welfare, particularly in the cases of two retired staff whose temporary service was to be counted for pension and regularisation. Despite the Supreme Court upholding the 2012 APAT ruling, the government has not acted, prompting the court to demand a response.

BRS leader Chirumarthi Lingayya criticised the Congress-led state government for delaying the opening of Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) purchase centres, alleging that farmers were being exploited by middlemen. After inspecting crop damage in Nalgonda, he demanded immediate procurement and support price assurance.

Seventeen-year-old Abhichetan Reddy died after allegedly falling from the fourth floor of his college building in Yamnampet, Ghatkesar. Police are investigating all angles, including accident, suicide, and foul play

Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao accused senior IAS officer SAM Rizvi of misconduct, urging the Chief Secretary to reject his VRS application. The allegations relate to delays in liquor hologram tenders, raising questions about the timing and motive behind the Minister’s claims

The decades-old Moosarambagh causeway over River Musi was demolished after heavy rains damaged the structure, forcing commuters onto 4–5 km detours. GHMC officials cited safety concerns, while the construction of a new six-lane high-level bridge continues slowly

Gujarat Handicrafts Utsav-2025 opens at Shilparamam, Madhapur, featuring 80+ master artisans demonstrating traditional crafts like Patola and Tangaliya weaving, Ajrakh prints, Bandhej, embroidery, and metalwork. Cultural shows and workshops aim to promote artisans’ skills and self-reliance

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed confidence in Maganti Sunitha Gopinath’s victory in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He urged party leaders to highlight Congress failures, promote BRS welfare schemes, and ensure strong voter turnout to secure a decisive majority

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, joined by senior BJP leaders, led a padayatra in Jubilee Hills to support candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy. The campaign, spanning Vengalrao and Madhura Nagar, included door-to-door outreach and interactions with residents and party workers

BRS MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, now aligned with Congress, admitted to winning on the BRS symbol and pledged to abide by the Speaker’s decision on his defection. Addressing party workers in Banswada, he defended his move citing developmental goals and denied any personal gain, even offering to resign if proven otherwise. The Speaker is set to resume hearings on Friday.

The Ministry of Railways has approved a Rs.316 crore project to upgrade the electric traction system between Medchal–Mudkhed and Mahabubnagar–Dhone sections, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and train speeds across key Telangana routes connecting northern and southern India

Veeraiah, a secondary grade teacher at Mandal Parishad Upper Primary School in Kusumanchi mandal, was suspended after sexually harassing girl students. Authorities confirmed allegations following an inquiry, and a POCSO case has been registered against him

SCCL has signed an agreement with NFTDC to establish a pilot plant in Kothagudem for identifying and extracting Rare Earth Elements from overburden soil and fly ash. The initiative marks a strategic move into the critical minerals sector under the State government’s guidance.