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Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad, will host the 2nd edition of Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav from November 22 to 30, celebrating the cultural heritage of Western India. President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the festival on November 21. Entry is free for visitors.

Three Naxalites, including two women, were killed in a DRG encounter in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. Weapons were seized, and all carried ₹5-lakh rewards. Police said Naxalism is in its final stage in Bastar, with 262 Naxalites killed statewide this year

Two people died in separate road accidents in Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts on Saturday night. Purasthu Sai Charan and Sidam Bheemram lost their lives in two-wheeler and auto-rickshaw mishaps, while a police constable succumbed to earlier injuries.

India need 124 runs to win the first Test at Eden Gardens after bowling out South Africa for 153 in their second innings. Ravindra Jadeja claimed 4-50, while Temba Bavuma’s unbeaten 55 ensured a respectable total for the visitors.

A 21-year-old widow in Dumka is battling for life after allegedly being set on fire by her lover and his wife following an argument. Police arrested the man, while his wife remains absconding. An FIR was filed based on the victim’s mother’s complaint

A stone quarry collapse in Sonbhadra killed one labourer, with several others feared trapped. Massive debris is slowing rescue efforts, officials said. Authorities are investigating the mine’s operating conditions, and strict action has been promised against those responsible

India spent €2.5 billion on Russian crude in October, remaining the second-largest buyer despite new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Russian oil imports rose 11%, with state refineries increasing intake as discounts narrowed and Western buyers further reduced purchases

In a shocking incident in Farooqnagar, Ranga Reddy, a man was set ablaze by the family of a woman who allegedly eloped and married a man from another caste. Police have registered a case and posted pickets to maintain order.

Director S S Rajamouli shares insights on a key sequence from Varanasi, inspired by the Ramayana. Shooting over 60 days with Mahesh Babu as Rama, the director calls it one of the most memorable moments in his filmmaking career.

India captain Shubman Gill has been ruled out of the first Test against South Africa at Eden Gardens after suffering a neck spasm. He retired hurt on Day 2 and is under observation at a hospital, missing the remainder of the match.

Priyanka Chopra shares adorable Instagram clips showing her hair being undone in Hyderabad and London, expressing how much she misses husband Nick Jonas. Fans loved her candid moments with hairstylists, capturing the actress’s playful and relatable side.

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The Telangana Postal Circle has introduced 24x7 booking services in eight post offices across Vikarabad, Ranga Reddy, and Hyderabad districts, ensuring uninterrupted access to speed post and money remittance facilities. Additionally, business hours have been extended in 32 post offices across Hyderabad city.

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana’s aerospace exports have nearly doubled within nine months of 2024–25, reaching Rs 30,742 crore. He highlighted the operationalisation of the Tata–Safran aero-engine facility at Adibatla and upcoming defence projects by JSW Defence and Premier Explosives.

Karimnagar Commissionerate police arrested six men involved in a series of thefts across rural areas, recovering property worth Rs 20 lakh. The gang was caught during a vehicle check at Gumpula crossroads in Choppadandi. They confessed to 15 offences, including stealing agricultural pump sets, copper wire and livestock.

Telangana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted State-wide raids at sub-registrar offices, seizing Rs 2,51,990 in cash. Searches revealed unauthorized private individuals and non-functional CCTV cameras. ACB recommends action against erring officers and is scrutinizing assets seized from 13 officers’ homes

Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings will enter the IPL 2025 mini-auction with the largest purses, setting up intense bidding wars. Major trades and releases, including Jadeja, Samson, Shami and Curran, have reshaped squads ahead of the December 16 event

The FTCCI Tourism Committee, along with State tourism bodies and industry partners, organised India’s first conference on ‘Building the Weekend Tourism Economy’ at NITHM, Gachibowli. Officials highlighted the growing demand for short breaks among Hyderabad’s workforce as stakeholders discussed new opportunities and partnerships

India entered the semifinals of the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025 with a dominant ten-wicket win over debutants USA. Simranjeet Kour starred with 31* as India sealed victory in 3.3 overs, setting up a clash with Pakistan

India skipper Shubman Gill was stretchered out with his neck immobilised after retiring hurt in the Eden Gardens Test against South Africa. Morne Morkel called it “just bad timing,” while BCCI confirmed Gill is under medical observation for a neck spasm

Cotton ginning mills in Telangana have warned of a total shutdown from November 17 after government assurances on equitable cotton supply and other issues went unfulfilled. Farmers face distress due to unseasonal rains, CCI procurement limits, and falling prices

Lakshya Sen’s impressive run ended at the Kumamoto Masters Japan after a semifinal defeat to Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto. The Indian shuttler fought hard in a three-game battle but fell short, losing 19-21, 21-14, 12-21 in 77 minutes

Cotton farmers in Adilabad are depending on migrant labourers from Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh to harvest their crop due to a shortage of local workers. Already burdened by restrictions from the Cotton Corporation of India, which refuses to buy cotton with moisture content above 12 percent, farmers are incurring heavy losses.

Ravindra Jadeja’s 4/27 left South Africa struggling at 93/7 on a crumbling Eden Gardens pitch, giving India control of the opening Test. With Jadeja reaching 250 Test wickets, India now stand on the verge of victory