Hyderabad

A fire broke out at a mechanic shop on Shahalibanda Road late Wednesday night, triggering panic in the area. A Moghalpura fire tender extinguished the blaze, while Hussainalam police assisted. Small items in the shop were damaged, with no casualties reported.

Police arrested transgender person Monalisa in Borabanda after a group accused her of harassment and forcing them into prostitution. The protest turned extreme when eight transgenders attempted self-immolation. All are undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital as the case is investigated.

A traffic constable in Banjara Hills was assaulted on Wednesday after he photographed a two-wheeler parked in a no-parking zone. The accused, identified as Ibrahim of Syednagar, allegedly argued with and attacked the officer. Police have registered a case.

A private travels bus hit a chemical tanker on the Macharam flyover near Jadcherla on Thursday, causing hydrochloride acid to spill. All 26 passengers escaped unharmed, though a few suffered minor injuries. Firefighters contained the situation and traffic on NH-44 was disrupted.

A completely made in Inda smartphone Lava AGNI 4 will be launched in India. The phone sale starts on Amazon on November 25

A woman employee at the Telangana Secretariat was rescued after her leg got trapped under a vehicle scanning system at the east gate on Wednesday evening. She slipped while exiting the building, leading to tense moments.

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Hyderabad in December for her week-long winter southern sojourn at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, Secunderabad. The Telangana government has received a tentative schedule from Rashtrapati Bhavan confirming the visit.

The city’s early leadership in adopting new-age sports positions it strongly within the league, fronted by its franchise, the Hyderabad Royals

CSI Hyderabad Chapter launched the ‘CSI AI 100K’ initiative at SR University, Warangal, aiming to provide foundational AI training to one lakh students, faculty and young professionals across Telangana over the next 100 days. Hundreds participated in the launch event

The six-day Brahmotsavam at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple concluded with Maha Samprokshana and the 108-Kalasha Maha Churnabhishekam. Devotees participated in Vedic chanting and rituals as the celebrations ended on an auspicious and devotional note

A two-day Mega Auto Show by ‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ will be held at Ambedkar Stadium, Karimnagar, on Nov 22–23. Visitors can explore top car and bike brands, compare prices, and access loan and finance options. Entry is free

TECCI has announced the Telangana Connects 2025 USA Atlanta Business Summit, scheduled for December 6. The summit is part of a multi-city outreach across New Mexico, New Jersey, Virginia, North Carolina, and Atlanta. Dr. Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan has been invited as Guest of Honour.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) is preparing to revise sewerage cess after a 14-year gap, following the Jubilee Hills bye-election. The Congress government is expected to approve the hike, which could range between 5–15 per cent.

Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two persons for orchestrating a cyber-extortion racket against the Hetero Group of Companies. The accused impersonated USFDA officials through fake emails, demanding USD 250 million and threatening regulatory action with forged documents.

The Telangana High Court directed the State Government to continue the petitioners as Chief Promoters of nine District Fishermen Cooperative Societies, noting that elections had not yet been held. The Court said they must remain in position until the Government issues further orders

The Maryam Mirza Mohalla Library Movement inaugurated the Murtuza Hussain Children’s Library at Princess Esin Girls High School, Purani Haveli, Hyderabad. School Society Director Sultana Nazeerul Hasan emphasised the importance of daily reading for students and teachers.

NS Ramjee, an animal lover and regular animal adopter in the zoo since 2010, donated White Swans on behalf of his parents late Mr and Mrs KA Narayanaswamy, retired IPS officer.

A high-level Indian delegation led by Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abul Nazeer reached Madinah to supervise relief efforts after 45 Telangana pilgrims died in a road accident in Saudi Arabia. Relatives provided DNA samples as identification and repatriation processes gained pace.

Two young men from Hyderabad, Amruth and Uday, overcame financial and social hardships to clear the All India Bar Examination and enrol as advocates. Amruth, once a delivery boy, and Uday, a cab driver, met BRS working president KT Rama Rao to seek his blessings before starting their legal careers.

The Hyderabad Police has filed multiple charges against iBomma founder Immadi Ravi in a large-scale digital piracy case. He faces Sections under the IT Act, BNS and Copyright Act, with possible imprisonment ranging from 3 to 7 years if convicted

FTCCI, in collaboration with Telangana Tourism and GHMC, invites entries for two contests: Traffic Junction Jewels Photo Contest showcasing Hyderabad’s artistic intersections, and Weekend Getaways Reel Contest highlighting destinations within 150 km. Submission deadline is November 22; winners announced November 26

The International SOS Foundation will host the 12th Asia Health, Wellness & Security (AHWS) Conference in Hyderabad on November 25–26, 2025. Centred on the theme ‘AI in a Disruptive World – Impact on Health & Security’, the event will convene over 200 delegates, including HR professionals, health specialists, and security leaders.

A Hyderabad court granted five days police custody of iBomma founder Immadi Ravi for further interrogation in the nationwide piracy case. Police say he hacked new movies and uploaded them online, earning crores through illegal streaming and betting app promotions

The arrest of iBomma founder Ravi has triggered unexpected social media support, with users praising him for making films accessible and criticising high ticket and OTT prices. While many debate industry practices, Cybercrime officials warn such support could normalise piracy.