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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.

A Gajwel colony of just 25 houses now has six different names after residents split along caste lines, putting up separate signboards. Neutral residents have urged officials to remove caste-based boards and restore unity with a neutral colony name

An unidentified man’s body was found floating in Nalla Cheruvu at Uppal on Thursday. Police are investigating whether it was an accident, suicide, or rain-related incident. The body was retrieved and efforts are ongoing to identify the deceased

South Central Railway is promoting the UTS mobile app for unreserved ticket bookings by deploying staff in QR-coded reflective jackets at major stations. Passengers can now scan, book, and pay from anywhere, avoiding queues during the upcoming festive travel rush

The CBI has begun investigating the 2021 murder of advocate couple Gattu Vamana Rao and Nagamani. A team visited their home in Manthani, the crime spot in Kalvacherla, and met family members after the Supreme Court ordered a CBI probe

With local body polls nearing, Telangana’s PRRD department is struggling to fund road repairs and rural works despite drawing up projects worth Rs.374 crore. Panchayat Secretaries face hardships ahead of Dasara, while the ambitious Rs.2,199 crore Panula Jathara faces uncertainty

Maruti Suzuki has slashed prices across its entire model range by up to Rs 1,29,600 from September 22, passing on GST rate cuts. Entry-level cars received deeper reductions, encouraging two-wheeler users to upgrade while boosting passenger vehicle sales