Hyderabad

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended the sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes in Telangana, saying it aims to resolve community differences and enable members to excel professionally, despite stiff criticism from Congress leaders, including Labour Minister Vivek Venkatswamy

Mominabad Mutiny of 1827 became a significant precursor to later uprisings, shaping early anti-colonial sentiment within the Nizam’s dominions

Over 1,200 contract assistant professors from Telangana universities have demanded job security, equal pay for equal work, and UGC pay scales in line with Supreme Court judgments. At a round-table meeting, faculty leaders called for regularisation of contract staff across 12 universities.

GHMC has begun road-leveling works near Tri-Island, close to BRK Bhavan, to ease traffic congestion for commuters heading towards the Secretariat and Lakdi-ka-Pul. The project, costing Rs 84 lakh, aims to create a free left turn for vehicles coming from Adarsh Nagar and MLA Quarters, following traffic police observations of frequent accidents at the junction.

HMWSSB has issued a public alert warning consumers about fraudulent SMS messages threatening disconnection of water connections if bills are not paid. The scam involves directing recipients to contact another mobile number, which then sends an APK file via WhatsApp under the pretext of processing.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board deferred a request from the Principal Secretary to the Governor seeking waiver of Rs 6.19 lakh annual rent for an Indian Red Cross Society building in Bolarum, after objections that the Board would lose revenue. The matter will be discussed later.

Two key road projects at AoC Circle and Rasoolpura in Secunderabad Cantonment await approval from the Defence Estates Office. The SCB CEO said clearances are needed due to litigation and airport funnel-zone restrictions. SCB also fixed new entry fees for Picket Garden.

Under ‘Operation Amanath,’ RPF Secunderabad recovered passenger belongings 976 times this year, valued at Rs 2.36 crore. Laptops, phones, and luggage were returned, marking a 10.65% rise in recoveries. Passengers are urged to report unattended items via helpline 139

Hyderabad’s RTC faces a shortage of nearly 3,000 buses, doubling passenger loads on suburban routes after the Mahalakshmi scheme. Commuters demand direct, single-service buses, while TGSRTC plans route assessments and deployment of hired vehicles to ease overcrowding

Forty-six victims of the Saudi bus fire tragedy, including 45 from Telangana, were identified through DNA profiling and laid to rest in Madinah’s historic Jannatul Baqi cemetery. The burials, initially speculated to have taken place on Friday, were completed on Saturday afternoon.

In Hyderabad’s Amberpet locality, three members of a family, a couple and their daughter, were found dead in a suspected suicide pact. The tragedy follows the suicide of their elder daughter four months ago, which reportedly left the family in deep depression.

IMT Hyderabad held its convocation for the 2023–25 batch, where Volvo Group India MD Kamal Bali highlighted global challenges and India’s strong growth outlook. The institute presented its annual report and honoured students with gold, silver and distinguished achievement awards

A developing depression in the Bay of Bengal may bring light to moderate rain to several southern Telangana districts over the next two days, while Hyderabad remains largely stable with partly cloudy skies. Minimum temperatures have increased across the State

An RTC bus traveling from Tandur to Hyderabad collided with a lorry at Pudur mandal, Vikarabad district, injuring two passengers. Police rushed to the scene and transported the injured to hospital. Nineteen people were on the bus at the time

Sikhs in Telangana will commemorate the 350th martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahebji from November 23–30 with Nagar Kirtans, Kirtan Darbars, and Vishal Diwans. The celebrations coincide with the 350th Gurta Gaddi of Guru Gobind Singhji

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.