Hyderabad

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.

A head-on collision near Taj Circle, Moinabad, left one dead and six injured, two critically. Chevella Police conducted rescue operations, and the injured were hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident.

Srikant, a Vanasthalipuram resident, died by suicide after alleged harassment by money lenders over a Rs 2 lakh loan. He recorded a farewell video for his family before consuming pesticide. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

Hyderabad is set to become a major hub in TCS’s ambitious AI data centre venture, Hypervault, backed by $2 billion equity from TCS and TPG. The project, part of a $6.5 billion plan to build 1 GW capacity, positions Hyderabad alongside Navi Mumbai and Chennai. TPG’s partnership through its Rise Climate initiative underscores the focus on sustainable, large-scale infrastructure.

Aditya Vardhan’s century, Ayush Malhotra’s five-wicket haul and Huzaifa Imran Khan’s ton were the highlights of the HCA under-16 two-day probables matches in Hyderabad. In the B-Division T-20 League, several teams registered emphatic wins across fixtures

Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials at Sanathnagar Playground on November 22 at 4 pm. The team for the Senior Inter-district Championship on November 27 and 30 will be chosen. Players must carry passport-size photos and Aadhaar card

Friends Club of Bolarum will conduct the 12th Subramanian Inter-school football tournament in Hyderabad on November 28 and 29. The knock-out event features under-12, under-14 and under-16 categories, with registrations closing on November 26

Victory Playground defeated State Bank of India (Hyderabad Circle) 53-38 to reach the quarterfinals of the GM Sampath Kumar Trophy basketball championship at YMCA Secunderabad. Vamshi, Asig and Bilal starred as Victory PG led 26-15 at half-time and sealed the win

Hyderabad’s Maestro Chess Academy celebrated major successes as Anaya Sharma won gold in the under-8 girls category at the Commonwealth Championship in Malaysia, Nidhish Shyamal claimed bronze in under-10 boys, and G Shivamshika retained the Telangana women’s chess crown

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced that the Telangana government will allocate land in Hyderabad’s Future City for the construction of exclusive buildings by North Eastern States. These will form India’s first North-East Connect Centre, featuring hostels, food courts, handicrafts, and cultural exhibition spaces.

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao shared a video of the upcoming Eco Park at Kothwalguda, set to open in December. Spread over 125 acres near Himayat Sagar, the park will feature India’s largest aviary, an aquarium, landscaped gardens, a 1.5 km boardwalk, and a suspension bridge across the ORR.

Telangana High Court quashed the FIR against Union MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar in the Class 10 Hindi question paper leak case, citing insufficient evidence. The court observed that the prosecution failed to establish any direct link or instigation by Sanjay Kumar.

Telangana HC Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar quashed the FIR against BRS working president KT Rama Rao and MLC Goreti Venkanna, citing legal defects and non-compliance with Section 195 CrPC. The FIR alleged election code violations and unauthorized drone use during 2023 elections

Telangana Congress leaders raised concerns over pending BC quota Bills and Mohammad Azharuddin’s MLC nomination awaiting Governor Jishnu Dev Varma’s approval. The Supreme Court clarified Governors cannot be forced on timelines, though indefinite delays may face limited judicial scrutiny

The GHMC Standing Committee approved land acquisition in Secunderabad Cantonment for two alternate roads/ROB at AoC Circle, a four-lane Rasoolpura junction, and flyovers at Fatehbowli and Nanal Nagar. Other projects include a KPHB food lab and a multi-level parking near Khilwat

The Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad provisionally attached Rs 8.46 crore across 92 bank accounts, including crypto-linked CoinDCX wallets, in a nationwide cyber fraud probe. The scam involved fake investment and e-commerce apps

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan dismissed the Formula E case against KT Rama Rao as fabricated, alleging it was a personal vendetta scripted by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He accused the Congress government of maligning a globally recognised event that boosted Hyderabad’s electric vehicle profile, while diverting attention from governance failures and debt.

A severe cold wave continued in Telangana, with Kohir in Sangareddy recording 7.4 degrees Celsius. Ten areas fell below 10 degrees Celsius, including Sirpur and Mominpet. IMD predicts temperatures 2–3 degrees Celsius below normal over the next two days

The State Board of Technical Education and Training in Telangana is planning to introduce an AI-based evaluation system for diploma students in engineering and pharmacy programmes. The system, which scans answer scripts and matches them against prepared answer keys, has faced challenges in recognising handwriting, solving mathematical problems, and interpreting engineering drawings.