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The United States has revoked and denied visas to certain Indian business executives and corporate leaders over alleged involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursors. While the identities remain undisclosed, the US embassy stated that firms linked to fentanyl precursor trade will face heightened scrutiny.

The RTI Act promises citizens information within 30 days — or within 48 hours if life or liberty is at stake — yet today many applicants wait for years, making a mockery of the law’s intent

A survey of India’s wealthy reveals that over a third abstain from alcohol, whiskey remains popular, and UPI is the top payment method. Mumbai leads in millionaire households, followed by New Delhi and Bengaluru, reflecting concentrated wealth in major States

In a fragmented global order, plurilateralism offers agility and strategic alignment

Former BRS MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy has accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy of embezzling funds in a Rs 380 crore paddy tender scam. He criticised the State Cabinet’s limited action of recovering Rs 66 crore and demanded a judicial probe.

The Munugode MLA denied rumours of his resignation, calling them ‘fake news’. He clarified that raising objections within the party does not mean quitting Congress and promised to announce his political plans at a press conference

IMD Director General Dr Mrityunjaya Mahapatra highlighted the urgent need for collective strategies to mitigate climate change impacts on horticulture and agriculture. Experts emphasised improvements in weather forecasting

Aarogyasri health services in Telangana remain suspended for a second day as private hospitals protest against unpaid dues amounting to Rs 1,500 crore. Despite appeals from Aarogyasri officials, the State government has yet to initiate dialogue with the TANHA, which is leading the strike.

Telangana’s Congress government has borrowed double its planned Q2 target, pushing total debt close to Rs 2.3 lakh crore. Experts warn that aggressive borrowing, off-budget loans, and repayment pressures threaten welfare, salaries, and development priorities

SEBI has exonerated the Adani Group and its associated entities from all allegations raised in the Hindenburg Research report, stating that the claims were not substantiated. The regulator found no violations of related party transaction norms or LODR rules, and clarified that retrospective application of amended definitions was legally untenable. The proceedings were closed without penalty or directions.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged British companies to invest in the Musi Rejuvenation project, pharma, EV sector, and Future City development. British High Commissioner Lindy Cameron offered support in education, technology, teacher training, and co-funded Chevening scholarships for Telangana students.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the Congress government for denying a graveyard to the Muslim community in Borabanda and Yousufguda. He demanded the allotment of 2.16 acres of vacant land, warning it violates human dignity and constitutional rights

Shaik Altaf, the prime accused in the assault on forest officials and police during a plantation drive at Keshavapatnam village, was arrested. So far, 29 people have been taken into custody. Eleven officials, including a Sub-Inspector, sustained injuries in the attack

Former MP B Vinod Kumar criticised CM Revanth Reddy for not opposing Karnataka’s move to raise the Almatti dam height despite a Supreme Court stay. He demanded immediate legal action, warning of severe losses to Telangana. BRS leader Soma Bharat Kumar defended KCR’s efforts and accused Congress of betraying Telangana’s water rights.

Leaders and journalist unions in Khammam condemned the filing of police cases against journalists V Sambasiva Rao and Dhanunjay Reddy for covering farmers’ issues amid the urea shortage. They demanded immediate withdrawal of FIRs and threatened protests if ignored

A local court sentenced Govind Omprakash Sukla to five years’ rigorous imprisonment and a Rs 10,000 fine for sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in 2019. The court also awarded Rs 1 lakh as compensation to the victim.

Pleach India Foundation and the Footwear Design and Development Institute will organise a three-day national seminar and exhibition on India’s footwear heritage from November 28 to 30, 2025, in Hyderabad. Highlights include scholarly talks, exhibitions, workshops, and cultural programmes

SBI has agreed to support Singareni Collieries Company Limited’s upcoming “Singareni Global” projects. SCCL plans to expand into critical minerals, gold and copper exploration, and large-scale renewable energy ventures, including solar, thermal, pumped storage, green hydrogen, and methanol production

A student at a corporate junior college in Malakpet sustained a fractured jaw after allegedly being assaulted by a staff member during a scuffle. The incident triggered protests from parents, who condemned the college’s handling of discipline and accused it of fostering a toxic environment.

Hyderabad witnessed intense rainfall on Wednesday night, with Musheerabad recording the highest at 18.4 cm. Data from TGDPS revealed that 26 locations, primarily in Secunderabad, received very heavy rainfall. Serilingampally and other north-western areas also saw significant downpour.

Women in Mukhra (K) village of Adilabad district celebrated Bathukamma as a form of protest against the Congress government, accusing it of failing to implement six poll guarantees. They sang songs recalling the promises and demanded immediate action

Two persons died and one was grievously injured in a collision between two autorickshaws at Kothamollgara in Bhootpur, Mahabubnagar. The deceased were from Dontikuntathanda in Wanaparthy district. Police reached the spot and began investigation into the fatal mishap

A fertilizer-laden truck overturned on the Outer Ring Road at Pedda Amberpet on Thursday after the driver lost control while taking a diversion. The driver sustained injuries. The truck was coming from Patancheru to Hyderabad. Police have started an investigation

A drug peddler from Mumbai was arrested at Secunderabad railway station with marijuana worth Rs 8 lakh. GRP and RPF officials caught him during a surprise check on Konark Express. The contraband was hidden in a trolley bag. A case is registered.