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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
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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.
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A distressed farmer in Avancha village, Nagarkurnool, set fire to four acres of his cotton crop after realising that harvesting costs outweighed procurement prices. Surender, who cultivated nine acres, was left dejected by unseasonal rains and lack of government support. Farmers across Mahabubnagar have accused authorities of failing them throughout the season.
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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
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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.
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A major mishap was averted in Mancherial after a TGSRTC bus carrying 77 passengers was suddenly filled with smoke due to a brake liner failure near Gudipet. The driver stopped the vehicle immediately and evacuated all passengers safely
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BRS leaders demanded a special Assembly session on the Formula-E issue and accused the Congress government of attempting to damage K.T. Rama Rao’s image. They alleged political vendetta, diversion from governance failures and misuse of double-bedroom houses in Bhupalpally for partisan gains
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Minister D Anasuya (Seethakka) expressed anger after farmers stopped her convoy in Kamareddy demanding quicker paddy bonus payments. She later alleged that BRS leaders instigated the protest, claiming she was en route to console mountaineer Purna’s bereaved family when the incident occurred
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Mancherial district received a national award under the Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari category at the 6th National Water Awards 2024. Officials felicitated Collector Kumar Deepak for the achievement. The award recognised the district’s outstanding performance in completing 5.20 lakh water conservation works
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the State government of denying full compensation to families of workers killed in the Sigachi Industries blast. He said victims received only part of the promised Rs 1 crore and warned of a Statewide agitation if justice is delayed
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions across major junctions in Secunderabad, Begumpet, and Trimulgherry on November 21 and 22 due to President Droupadi Murmu’s visit. Diversions will be enforced during specific time slots, affecting key routes including CTO, Rasoolpura, Punjagutta, and Raj Bhavan.
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A tragic road accident in Jakkapur, Narayanaraopet, claimed the life of a man and left his wife seriously injured when a speeding car veered into their bike. The incident, captured on a trailing car’s dashcam, occurred while the couple was travelling to Siddipet for a funeral.
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Eighteen rice mills in Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts were booked for diverting custom milled rice worth Rs 300 crore from the 2022–23 Yasangi season. Officials found large irregularities, including mills opening new units to continue receiving paddy
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Collector K Hymavathi inspected the upcoming Oil Palm factory at Narmetta and instructed officials to complete all infrastructure works quickly. The Rs 300 crore project, approved by the previous BRS government, is ready for inauguration after successful trial runs
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The NIA has taken custody of three doctors and a preacher linked to the November 10 Red Fort blast that killed 15 people. With their arrest, the number of accused in the ‘white-collar’ terror module has reached six, revealing a doctor-driven radical network
