Hyderabad

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.

Condemning the show cause notices, the Students Union said the notices state baseless allegations such as inciting violence and hatred on campus, making derogatory remarks against the government, and insulting the university

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has approved prosecution of BRS working president KT Rama Rao in the Formula E case, paving the way for the Anti-Corruption Bureau to file a charge sheet. The case, involving alleged irregularities of Rs 54.88 crore, also names senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and HMDA’s former Chief Engineer BLN Reddy.

Senior BRS leaders have accused the Congress and BJP of colluding to malign KT Rama Rao and weaken the party before local body elections. They defended the Hyderabad E-Prix as a legitimate event that boosted investments and visibility, dismissing allegations of irregularities.

Nikhat Zareen clinched gold in the 51 kg category at the World Boxing Cup in Greater Noida and announced plans to set up a Boxing Academy in Hyderabad. The 29-year-old said the win is a confidence booster ahead of future championships

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned of strict action against traffic violations, especially drunken driving. He announced monthly convergence meetings, a scientific study on U-turns, and the establishment of a Traffic Command Control Center to improve policing and reduce congestion

A 49-year-old homemaker, Bharathi, died after slipping and falling into a water-filled sump at her home in KCR Nagar, Ramanthapur. She suffered grievous injuries, and Uppal police have launched an investigation into the incident

Deccan Woods & Trails invites families and nature lovers to two eco-experiences this weekend at Forest Trek Park, Chilkur. The Rock Bay Night Camp runs Nov 22–23, while the Wings in the Wild Bird Walk takes place Nov 23. Limited seats available

Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha unveiled the official poster for the Inter-Medical Colleges Tournament organised by KNRUHS. Scheduled from December 9 to 31 at Arundhati Medical College, the tournament will feature competitions among medical, dental, Ayurvedic, homoeopathy, Unani, and physiotherapy colleges

Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh urged the Hindu community to boycott SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film Varanasi, accusing the director of hurting religious sentiments through remarks about Lord Hanuman. He questioned the filmmaker’s beliefs and asked people to file complaints against him

Grade 9 student Sahruda PDV from Hyderabad represents India at COP 30 in Brazil as a UNFCCC Global Representative. She co-developed the Children’s Climate Manifesto, presenting youth-driven recommendations to world leaders to shape sustainable climate policies worldwide

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar warned that strict action will be taken against anyone assaulting or obstructing government employees on duty. He said offences would attract serious BNS sections and could impact an accused person’s future prospects.

Jannatul Baqee in Madinah, one of Islam’s holiest cemeteries, is the final resting place for many companions and family members of Prophet Muhammad. As Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims are set to be buried there, families find solace in the sacred nature of the site.

Chilkur Balaji Temple, with CSR support from SBI and UBI, installed 60 solar-powered surveillance cameras across remote village temples in Moinabad. The project ensures uninterrupted monitoring, prevents theft and vandalism, and is recognized as a national model for CSR-driven temple safety

The FTCCI Women’s Leadership Summit 2025 will be held on November 28 at T-Hub, Hyderabad. The full-day event will bring together women entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and innovators, featuring speakers like Khushboo Hoda, Tanya Chaitanya, and Dr Vanitha Datla

Prof Dr Alekhya Punjala, chairperson of Telangana Sangeet Natak Academy, performed a compelling Dushala monologue at Ravindra Bharati. Directed by Vinay Varma and written by Preetham Chakraborty, the performance explored Dushala’s oppression, loss, and struggles, drawing an audience of cultural luminaries

More than 10,500 trees in Secunderabad Cantonment are set to be affected for two elevated corridors, with 4,200 to be translocated and 3,300 felled. HMDA and other agencies are carrying out the process while also planning 20,000 compensatory saplings.

A tipper driver named Santosh suffered minor injuries after losing control of his vehicle and ramming into a roadside tree on Chevella Road on Thursday morning. Police arrived quickly, shifted him to hospital, and later removed the vehicle using a crane

The Malakpet railway station in Hyderabad is being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of Rs 26.5 crore. Work is progressing fast, with modern facilities, better accessibility, improved lighting, a new façade, Metro link, and more, targeted for completion by June 2026

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra condemned the Telangana Congress government for allegedly filing false cases against K. T. Rama Rao over the Formula E-Race event. He accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of political vendetta and affirmed the party’s faith in the judiciary.

Hyderabad police took Immadhi Ravi, alleged mastermind of the iBomma piracy network, into custody from Central Prison, Chanchalguda. Ravi, who earned hundreds of crores through movie piracy, is under investigation for illegal investments and collusion with betting platforms.

Former minister T. Harish Rao visited Chukka Ramaiah, founder of IIT Ramaiah Study Circle, to celebrate his 100th birthday. Rao praised Ramaiah’s lifelong dedication to education, social service, and public welfare, highlighting his enduring impact on thousands of engineers.