Hyderabad

Thirty seven CPI Maoist members from Telangana and Chhattisgarh surrendered before Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad. Several top leaders carrying high rewards handed over weapons and cash. The DGP said Maoists are facing dwindling strength and urged more to surrender

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned that public fear and greed are helping cybercriminals. At a cybercrime awareness event near Charminar, he urged vigilance, highlighted rising online risks for children and seniors, and reminded victims to call 1930 immediately

Ficci’s Finance Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad highlighted how digitalisation, automation, AI and data analytics are reshaping the finance function. Speakers emphasised agility, precise forecasting, cross-functional collaboration and technology-led strategies needed for financial leadership in an increasingly fast-changing global economic environment

Despite heavy monsoon rains, Hyderabad’s groundwater levels dipped by 1–3 metres in several areas, according to the Ground Water Department. Officials blame poor percolation, illegal borewells and rapid urbanisation, warning of a likely water crisis in summer if trends continue.

A high-level delegation from India’s poultry sector met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari to request State support for the 17th Poultry India Expo 2025 and formally invited the CM to inaugurate the event

IRISET, the Indian Railways’ premier signalling and telecommunication training institute in Tarnaka, will celebrate its 68th Annual Day on November 24. ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan will deliver the keynote address, with senior railway officials also participating

The Telangana government has issued new reservation guidelines for Gram Panchayat elections through GO Ms 46, ensuring quotas stay within the 50% limit. The High Court will resume hearing the matter on Monday, with the election schedule likely on November 25 or 26

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao has asked party cadres to organise grand statewide celebrations for ‘Deeksha Diwas’ on November 29, marking 15 years since K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s fast-unto-death for Telangana statehood. District units will hold meetings, exhibitions, and welfare activities.

Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari said he would abide by the Speaker’s decision after seeking more time to reply to the BRS disqualification petition. He criticised the opposition for predicting a by-election and said future action would depend on legal consultations.

Tension erupted in Asifnagar’s Muradnagar locality Friday night as two groups with criminal backgrounds clashed using sticks and stones, damaging vehicles. Residents stayed indoors in fear. Police reached the scene and launched an investigation amid criticism from locals.

A fire erupted late Friday night in a first-floor flat in Mirchowk’s Magar Bowli area, Hyderabad, damaging household items. Residents evacuated safely, and fire tenders controlled the blaze in about an hour. Officials suspect a short circuit caused the fire.

Police defeated G9 66–60 to qualify for the quarterfinals as Pool A toppers in the Level-I Annual League Basketball Championship for the G M Sampath Kumar Trophy at YMCA Secunderabad. SCR also registered a commanding 83–41 win over SBI Amaravati Circle

SDNV Prasad’s century guided Andhra to a 58-run victory over Odisha in the BCCI Inter-State Men’s One-Day Championship at Baroda. Andhra posted 302/9 before bowling Odisha out for 244, setting up a quarterfinal clash with Mumbai on November 26

Chama Milind will captain Hyderabad in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 matches starting November 26 in Kolkata. Tanay Thyagarajan is vice-captain, with Tanmay Agarwal and Aman Rao among the squad. Five players, including P Nitish Reddy, are named stand-byes

Aditya Vardhan (123) and Guru Vidhwan (104) struck centuries in the HCA Under-16 probables two-day matches in Hyderabad. The B-Division T20 league also saw notable wins, including Oxford Blues’ Arjun Reddy scoring a century and Venus Cybertech’s Sudharshan Thanda hitting 91 not out

The Telangana High Court stayed the State’s new rule introducing an 85% local quota in PG medical management seats, observing that it amounted to changing the rules mid-admission. The court kept the quota in abeyance for 2025–26 and sought counter affidavits

Pleach India Foundation and FDDI Hyderabad are jointly organising a national exhibition and seminar on footwear heritage from November 28 to 30. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma will inaugurate the three-day programme, which will highlight India’s rich footwear traditions, design evolution and craftsmanship.

The Department of Heritage, Telangana, in collaboration with the Numismatic Society of India, will host the 107th Annual National Conference and Seminar on Numismatics in Hyderabad on December 11–12. The event, to be held at Dr MCR HRD Institute, will bring together scholars, researchers, and experts to discuss the historical and cultural significance of coins.

Osmania General Hospital’s Microbiology Department is observing World Antimicrobial Awareness Week with a series of interactive events, including flash mobs, skits, quizzes, and rangoli competitions. Senior doctors, nursing staff, and students actively participated, reinforcing OGH’s role in community engagement and awareness.

‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ will host a two-day auto show at Ambedkar Stadium, Karimnagar, on November 22–23. Visitors can explore luxury and mainstream vehicles from leading brands and get information on finance and loan options from participating banks

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.