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Top Maoist commander Madivi Hidma, carrying a reward of Rs 1 crore, was killed along with his wife and four gunmen in an encounter in Maredumilli mandal. Intelligence inputs led to the operation, and combing is continuing as some Maoists escaped.

C-DOT has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish a Centre of Excellence for quantum communication and security systems at the Amaravati Quantum Valley. The centre will support NQM-aligned research, privacy technologies, and quantum-safe infrastructure development

Rachakonda Police solved the Rs 1.07 crore burglary at Brilliant Engineering College by arresting two interstate burglars and a juvenile. The gang used Google Maps to target isolated institutions and fled with the fee collection after breaking into the office.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged industry leaders at FICCI’s AGM to adopt bold targets, increase domestic investment in startups and R&D, involve next-generation leaders, and expand engagement beyond major cities to strengthen India’s long-term economic growth

Techie Nanda Kishore Marri, founder of the Sankalpam NGO, distributed sweaters to GHMC workers at Irrum Manzil Colony as temperatures dropped in the city. He supported 22 workers on Tuesday and plans to reach more with help from friends and philanthropists

Security forces arrested four militants and destroyed 41 acres of illegal poppy cultivation across Manipur in intensified operations. Arms were recovered, structures demolished, and checkpoints expanded as part of ongoing crackdowns against militants and narcotics networks across multiple districts

The South Central Railway will operate a one-way special train from Charlapalli to Darbhanga on November 19 to handle the extra rush of passengers. The special service, numbered 07999, will have Sleeper and General Second Class coaches, SCR announced.

The NIA produced Jasir Bilal Wani, an aide of bomber Dr Umar Muhammad, in connection with the Delhi blast that killed 13. Investigations reveal his role in drone modifications and rocket development, while other associates remain under NIA scrutiny

Two female tigers from Maharashtra have settled or are establishing territory in Mancherial and surrounding districts, frequently preying on cattle. Forest officials say improved protection measures have enabled both migrant and resident tigers to roam safely in an area once plagued by poaching

Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu advises motorists on fog safety in Hyderabad, urging precautions like low-beam lights, safe distances, reflective gear, and vehicle checks. Public reminded of the ‘Golden Hour’ and Good Samaritan Scheme to save accident victims.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao slammed the State and Central governments over a deepening cotton and soybean procurement crisis, pledging full support for a November 21 nationwide highway blockade. Visiting Adilabad, he cited procurement lapses, alleged collusion with traders, and urged mass farmer participation

Soy farmers in Nirmal staged a rasta roko on the Nirmal–Bhainsa highway, protesting delays in soybean procurement. Traffic was disrupted before police intervened and moved the protesters to Kuntala police station. Farmers urged the government to expedite the purchase process

Harish Rao warns BRS cadres may lay siege to CM Revanth Reddy’s residence if cotton procurement issues are not addressed. He highlighted unpaid paddy bonuses, crop insurance delays, and flood compensation, urging immediate government intervention to support farmers.

Backward Classes organisations criticised the Congress government for opting for party-based 42% reservations in upcoming Gram Panchayat elections, calling it a betrayal and legally unsound. With court cases pending and Panchayat polls traditionally non-partisan, critics warned of protests and accused Congress of misleading BC communities

Harish Rao blamed the BJP-led Centre and Telangana Congress government for the cotton farmers’ crisis, citing restrictive CCI rules and low procurement prices. He demanded immediate policy revisions and criticised leaders for neglecting farmers’ welfare amid crop damage and mounting losses.

Two Delhi schools and three courts were evacuated after bomb threat emails, but no explosives were found. Authorities are investigating the source. Security across courts remains heightened, following the deadly November 10 Red Fort car blast.

A study by AIG Hyderabad shows 83% of Indian patients undergoing routine endoscopy carry multidrug-resistant bacteria, far higher than in other countries. Experts warn of a community-level antibiotic resistance crisis, urging urgent stewardship, public education, and regulatory action.

The UN Security Council approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Trump’s Gaza peace plan and authorising an international stabilisation force. With Russia and China abstaining, the plan establishes a Board of Peace and outlines steps for ceasefire consolidation, reconstruction, and a pathway toward a two-state solution

Telangana faces severe cold wave conditions, with 13 locations recording single-digit temperatures. The state’s average minimum dropped to 12.9°C, with IMD issuing a yellow warning. Hyderabad is expected to see slightly below-normal temperatures in the coming days.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao inspected soybean and maize procurement centres in Neradigonda, assuring farmers and ginning mill operators of full party support during the ongoing procurement crisis and reminding them of BRS’s record under KCR.

Bangladesh remained calm but tense as heavy security enforced a shutdown called by the Awami League after Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia for alleged crimes against humanity. Public movement was limited, with authorities maintaining strict patrols and checkpoints across major cities

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Ginning mills in Telangana continued an indefinite strike over CCI rules, halting cotton procurement. CCI Chairman Lalit Kumar Gupta arrived in Hyderabad for talks, while BRS leaders engage with farmers to address concerns amid mounting losses and industry protests.

Eight passengers were injured, three seriously, when a private bus traveling from Hyderabad to Srikakulam collided with a truck in Nandigama, NTR district. Police said the driver’s unsafe overtaking caused the crash. Authorities have alerted the transport department and are registering a case