Synopsis: The breakthrough came after a series of back-channel talks and a late-night press conference by Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who announced that the government had already released ₹600 crore, would release another ₹600 crore immediately, and clear the remaining ₹300 crore within a few days.

After five tense days of confrontation and classroom chaos, peace finally returned to Telangana’s higher education sector late Friday night, 7 November.

The Federation of Associations of Telangana Higher Institutions (FATHI) called off its indefinite strike after the state government agreed to clear ₹600 crore reimbursement dues, meeting the federation’s key demand.

FATHI has demanded release of ₹1,500 crore.

The breakthrough came after a series of back-channel talks and

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