Hyderabad

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.

Contemporary Now, presented by Art Connect, is bringing 34 senior contemporary artists from five leading galleries to Hyderabad from November 21 to 25. The exhibition explores identity, memory and everyday life, marking the platform’s first edition in the city.

After the arrest of iBomma founder Ravi, senior IPS officer C V Anand warned that cybercrime and piracy will continue to evolve. He said arrests don’t end such offences and stressed the need for public awareness, digital security and avoiding quick-money temptations

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said a three member Telangana delegation is coordinating with Saudi authorities to complete the final rites of 45 bus accident victims. Indian Ambassador Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan is in Madina overseeing the formalities, with families reaching later.

The ED is expected to join the investigation into iBomma kingpin Immadhi Ravi after Hyderabad Police uncovered suspicious financial activity, including Rs 3.5 crore frozen, large betting app payments, monthly crypto transfers and foreign bank transactions, indicating possible money laundering.

A 25-year-old full-term pregnant woman from Ranga Reddy district went missing after walking out of the Koti Government Maternity Hospital in Hyderabad. Sultan Bazar police registered a missing case and are examining CCTV footage to trace her location

The Directorate General Resettlement is organising a job fair for ex-servicemen on November 28 at Air Force Station Hakimpet. The fair will connect Army, Navy and Air Force veterans with employers across multiple sectors. Registration is free on ESMHire and the DGR website

Cyberabad Police issued a fog safety advisory as winter visibility on the ORR and major roads is expected to drop. Motorists are urged to drive slowly, use low-beam lights, maintain distance and avoid sudden braking. Patrolling in fog-prone areas will be intensified

A 22-year-old B.Tech student, Ramatenki Siddharth, died after an auto-rickshaw trolley hit the motorcycle he was travelling on with a friend at Vardhaman College road in Shamshabad on Tuesday night. His friend Rohith is undergoing treatment.

Family members of victims of the recent Saudi Arabia bus accident arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday. The Telangana Haj Committee facilitated travel. DNA tests will confirm identities before final rites, while a three-member delegation will discuss insurance and compensation with Saudi authorities.

Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Sonu, ex-Politburo member of CPI (Maoist), urged underground cadres to surrender and abandon armed struggle. In a video message, he highlighted past losses and emphasized resolving public issues constitutionally within mainstream society.

Several Congress leaders, including Vimal Kumar, Joint Secretary of the Serilingampally Congress Committee, joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi on Wednesday. BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao welcomed them at Telangana Bhavan, emphasizing the party’s commitment to strengthening its base across the state.

Mahindra University has signed an MoU with the University of Southampton, UK, to foster academic exchange and joint research. The partnership will focus on Life Sciences and Engineering, enabling faculty and student exchanges, collaborative research, and initiatives in global scientific and educational priorities.