Hyderabad

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the second Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad. The festival, open from November 22–30, highlights Western India’s folk culture through handicrafts, music, dance, literature, and cuisine. Entry is free, with online and on-spot booking available

Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) has identified five unqualified practitioners running clinics in Hyderabad’s Amberpet and Saroornagar. These individuals, holding non-MBBS degrees, were found prescribing allopathic medicines and administering injections illegally.

A couple from Thatti Annaram in Nagole died by suicide after allegedly consuming pesticide due to severe financial distress. Santoshi died on the spot, while Mallesha succumbed in hospital. The incident emerged after their son filed a missing complaint.

GHMC has issued notices to Annapurna Studios and Ramanaidu Studios for defaulting on trade licence fees. Annapurna Studios, which hosted Bigg Boss Season 9 without authorisation, cleared Rs 7 lakhs after receiving notices but still owes more. Ramanaidu Studios, meanwhile, paid only Rs 1,900 against dues of Rs 1.92 lakhs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy knew there was nothing in the Formula E case and expressed willingness to take a lie detector test. He accused Congress of forcing defected BRS MLAs to resign and predicted early GHMC polls

Minimum temperatures rose across Telangana on Friday, offering relief from the recent cold wave. The IMD forecast indicates a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, likely to bring light to moderate rain in parts of the State from November 23 onwards

Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals in Hyderabad has successfully implanted the Amvia Edge CRTP QP, a next-generation cardiac resynchronisation pacing device equipped with Auto-MRI technology. The device offers continuous MRI safety, improved cardiac synchrony, and advanced algorithms to reduce atrial arrhythmia burden.

Cyberabad Police issued a public advisory warning citizens of rising digital threats, including deepfake harassment, online betting, identity theft, job scams and investment frauds. Officials urged the public to stay alert, verify links and offers, and report cybercrime immediately.

In a medical milestone for Telangana, paediatric surgeons at Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a laparoscopic splenectomy on a 7-year-old boy suffering from hereditary spherocytosis. The child, admitted with severe anaemia and an enlarged spleen, required frequent blood transfusions.

A senior citizen from Chilkalguda lost Rs 2.3 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as HMWS&SB officials told him to update his CAN number and convinced him to install a malicious APK file. The scammers accessed his bank details and transferred the money.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has announced that morning-after contraceptive pills will continue to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) in India, but with mandatory warning labels. These warnings, printed in regional languages and accessible via QR codes, caution against overuse and clarify that the pills do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal, presenter Sreemukhi and Instagrammer Amrutha Chowdhary appeared before CID officials in Hyderabad for questioning over alleged promotion of online betting apps. They were asked about payments, companies promoted and endorsement links. Further action will follow based on collected evidence.

A Kondapur-based software professional was allegedly cheated of Rs. 93.35 lakh by two individuals who promised to make a film based on his story with him as the hero. After transferring money over two years, he was removed from the project and threatened

A fake website using the name ‘SBI Term Insurance’ was found redirecting users to pirated movie links. After SBI reported the misuse, Cybercrime police began an investigation to trace those behind the fake domain and its unlawful content

Residents of Kalyan Nagar and Vengalrao Nagar in Jubilee Hills are upset over incomplete cement concrete roads left dug up for weeks. They say the unfinished work is causing traffic issues, safety problems and hardship for senior citizens, children and daily commuters

Left parties held a protest in Hyderabad alleging that fake encounters were taking place under Operation Kagaar. They demanded that the government stop such actions, ensure accountability, and order transparent investigations while stressing the need to protect democratic rights and legal procedures.

The Telangana government issued transfer orders for 32 IPS officers in a major reshuffle. Senior officer D S Chauhan was given additional charge, while several DCPs and SPs were assigned new postings across districts and key wings.

Hyderabad Police have added Foreigners Act sections against iBomma founder Ravi, who is accused of causing huge losses to the Telugu film industry. Investigators are probing his citizenship status, bank transactions, crypto fund transfers and global links behind the piracy network.

Ram Gopal Varma defended S S Rajamouli’s right to be an atheist after his statement at the Varanasi title launch sparked controversy. Varma cited constitutional rights, criticized jealous detractors, and highlighted Rajamouli’s success and artistic freedom.

Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari on Friday requested Speaker G Prasad Kumar for more time to respond in the BRS disqualification case. While eight MLAs have filed their affidavits, Srihari and Danam Nagender have sought extensions despite the Supreme Court’s deadline.

BRS leader Manne Krishank accused the Revanth Reddy government of favoring fake companies while targeting genuine investors with cases. He called the Formula E prosecution against KTR political revenge and demanded a probe into a Rs 345 crore MoU with a Rs 1 lakh company.

The BRS has accused the Telangana Congress government of orchestrating a Rs 5 lakh crore scam by undervaluing and converting over 9,200 acres of industrial land in Hyderabad. KTR warned all transactions under the HILTP would be cancelled if BRS regains power

GHMC issued notices to Annapurna and Ramanaidu Studios over unpaid trade licence fees. Annapurna, hosting a Bigg Boss 9 set without permission, paid Rs 7 lakh; Ramanaidu has paid Rs 1,900 against Rs 1.92 lakh dues. Both must settle full payments.

Telangana sees a rise in minimum temperatures, providing relief from cold. Hyderabad recorded a low of 11.6°C in Serlingampally. IMD forecasts rain in parts of the State this weekend, with Hyderabad expecting moderate to heavy rainfall around November 29–30.