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Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders outside Jamia Millia Islamia University as a student protest entered its 16th day. Students continue their hunger strike, seeking union elections, revocation of disciplinary action and the resignation of the Chief Security Advisor.

IHM-Hyderabad hosted the fifth season of the Budding Events, featuring national competitions for aspiring hospitality managers and chefs. Sixteen teams competed in each category, testing their problem-solving, operational, culinary and technical skills during the four-day event.

BRS general secretary T Jeevan Reddy urged the Congress government to resume pumping at the Kannepalli pump house amid drought conditions. He suggested a cofferdam, criticised restrictions on paddy seed purchases and questioned progress on the Tummidihatti project.

Students of The Hyderabad Public School participated in the 58th Round Square International Conference 2026, hosted by Barker College in Australia. The event focused on cultural exchange, leadership and global citizenship, with interactive sessions and a city challenge testing practical skills.

The BRS accused the Congress government of failing to protect Dalits and tribals, citing 9,102 atrocity cases and convictions in only 32. A delegation urged DGP CV Anand to expedite investigations, ensure timely FIRs and provide statutory compensation to victims.

US-based wealth management platform AssetMark has launched AssetMark Global Wealth, its global capability centre in Hyderabad. The facility can accommodate around 500 employees and will support technology, engineering and business operations, with recruitment under way across several functions.

Former MLA Balka Suman accused the Congress government of diverting attention from crop losses by announcing a proposed barrage at Tummidi Hatti. He sought details of the project, questioned irrigation infrastructure utilisation and criticised the government’s treatment of farmers.

Malabar Gold and Diamonds has expanded and relaunched its Charminar showroom with an additional floor, upgraded interiors and a bridal consultation lounge. The company has also announced festive discounts on select jewellery, valid until November 15.

Loud, blast-like sounds and brief ground shaking were reported across several south-west Hyderabad localities on Tuesday morning. Rajendranagar police inspected the affected areas and launched an inquiry, but officials have yet to establish whether the incident involved blasting or seismic activity.

South Central Railway has issued a passenger advisory ahead of Cyclone Arnab, warning of possible train cancellations, diversions and rescheduling. Officials reviewed railway safety measures, while accident relief trains and medical equipment have been kept ready at Kazipet and Dornakal.

BharathCloud has opened its second Hyderabad office at Mindspace IT Park in HITEC City. The 10,000-sq-ft facility will support its cloud and AI infrastructure business, with plans to recruit more than 500 employees and establish a Global Network Operations Centre.

Aptech Limited has partnered with the Film and Television Institute of India to expand access to film education and creative skills. The collaboration will offer workshops, micro-credentials, specialised certifications and a jointly developed filmmaking programme through Aptech’s network across India.

A truck driver from West Bengal was killed when a granite block from a truck that rammed another vehicle from behind fell on his cabin on the Khammam–Devarapalli Greenfield Highway in Wyra mandal.

A 25-year-old software employee from Visakhapatnam allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the Cable Bridge at HITEC City into Durgam Cheruvu Lake in Madhapur on Monday. He was staying at a hostel in Nacharam and had come to Madhapur to meet a friend.

Senior IAS officer Jayesh Ranjan’s plans to seek voluntary retirement with nearly 10 months of service remaining have sparked debate in Telangana’s Secretariat and political circles. The development comes amid administrative reshuffles and Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s criticism of senior officials.

The TTD has filed a police complaint against a man and a woman who allegedly filmed reels while dancing to songs from Pushpa in front of the Srivari Temple in Tirumala. Disciplinary action has been initiated against negligent staff, and the management has reiterated that filming reels and videos is strictly prohibited in the temple surroundings.

Research by Hyderabad’s CCMB and ICMR-NIN, and a Chennai-led study in PLOS ONE, indicates that inherited risk of high cholesterol and heart disease in Indians is not fixed. A healthy diet and lifestyle can largely neutralise genetic predisposition, while junk food can trigger the risk.

A group of sanitation officials from Kompally Circle allegedly created a disturbance at a dhaba in Kompally after consuming alcohol. The officials reportedly complained about the food, abused the owner and staff, and threatened to shut down the establishment.

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal accused the Modi government of obstructing the INDIA Bloc's proposed campaign seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar by denying permission for venues in Delhi.

The NDRF has deployed 31 teams across cyclone-prone regions as very severe Cyclone Arnab approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast near Yanam. Authorities have activated shelters, issued public alerts and warned fishermen to remain ashore while urging people to follow official advisories

Police have expanded the search for 13 remand prisoners who escaped from Theni district jail after attacking prison staff, extending operations to Western Ghats forest areas and the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border.

  BITS Pilani Hyderabad professor Sounak Roy has been selected for the MRSI Medal 2026, recognising his contributions to catalysis, nanomaterials and materials research. His work focuses on sustainable energy conversion, hydrogen production, carbon dioxide utilisation and environmental applications 

Shah Rukh Khan has unveiled a new poster of his upcoming film King, scheduled for a theatrical release on December 24. The film reunites him with director Siddharth Anand and features his daughter Suhana Khan alongside Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s reelection has raised hopes for stronger Amazon rainforest protection and climate action. However, environmentalists warn that a right-leaning Congress could weaken conservation efforts, Indigenous rights and environmental regulations despite renewed international funding commitments