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The Southern Rising Summit 2025, organised by ABP Network, will be held on 25 November at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president KT Rama Rao will deliver an address and participate in discussions on political, economic, cultural and technological transformation in southern India.

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, in partnership with Qure.ai and AstraZeneca, has launched an AI-powered Lung Nodule Clinic. The system analyses chest X-rays, identifies high-risk nodules, and enables early detection of lung cancer and other lung diseases for timely treatment

The Gurudwara Sitafalmandi and Telangana Sikh Gurudwaras held a Mass Kirtan Darbar to honour the 350th Gurta Gaddi of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Devotees enjoyed Gurbani Keertans, Kathas, and Guru-Ka-Langar in a spirit of devotion and harmony

Two youngsters, Madhu and Harish, died in a road accident at Saroornagar, Hyderabad, when their bike hit a pillar near Victoria Memorial metro station. The vehicle skidded, causing both riders to fall and succumb to injuries

BirlaNu has announced a greenfield fibre cement board plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district, with an initial investment of Rs 127 crore. The first phase will create nearly 600 jobs, while future expansion includes PVC pipes, fittings and construction chemical units

As part of its Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Chinmaya Mission will host a Laksha Gala Archana at NTR Stadium on January 25, 2026, where over 5,000 visually challenged students will recite the 15th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita using Braille slokas

The Union Home Ministry has clarified that the Chandigarh bill, listed provisionally for the Winter Session, will not be introduced. The Centre said the proposal is only meant to simplify law-making for the UT and does not alter existing arrangements with Punjab or Haryana

Coal India and Rainbow Children’s Foundation have signed an MoU to establish a Bone Marrow Transplant centre under the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana. The facility will treat children with thalassemia and aplastic anemia, offering financial support up to Rs 10 lakh per child

The IMD has issued alerts for 16 districts in Tamil Nadu as a fresh low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea intensifies, triggering widespread rainfall across southern, Delta, central and northern regions. Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to stay cautious

Cyberabad and Hyderabad Traffic Police caught nearly 1,000 drunk drivers in special drives, with several recording extremely high BAC levels. Offenders will face court action, fines, social service, or jail. Police warn that fatal accidents under intoxication may attract Section 105 of BNS

Pune police busted an inter-state illegal arms manufacturing and trafficking racket operating from Madhya Pradesh’s Barwani district, detaining 36 people and destroying 50 weapon-making furnaces. The crackdown followed seizures of 21 pistols in Pune over three weeks, officials said

Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender has requested more time from Speaker Prasad Kumar to respond to the BRS disqualification petition. Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari also sought an extension, even as the Supreme Court directs the Speaker to act within a week

The Election Commission reported 99.02 per cent distribution of Enumeration Forms in Phase II of the Special Intensive Revision 2025 across 12 states and UTs. Digitisation remains slow at 39.29 per cent. Goa and Lakshadweep lead distribution, while Kerala lags in digitisation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu hailed Sri Sathya Sai Baba as “god in human form” whose service initiatives, spiritual teachings and global humanitarian work transformed millions of lives. He highlighted the Trust’s contributions to education, healthcare, drinking water and international service

The Supreme Court will on November 24 hear a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife challenging his detention under the National Security Act, alleging the order is arbitrary, based on vague charges, and aimed at silencing his dissent amid Ladakh’s statehood protests.

A cooking gas leak triggered a cylinder blast at a house in Madhuranagar, Ameerpet, killing 40-year-old Sonu Bai. Her parents suffered minor injuries. Police and fire personnel controlled the fire, and an investigation has been launched

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said the party will extend full cooperation to the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government if it ensures justice for the Seemanchal region and keeps communalism in check. He also criticised the RJD for its declining electoral influence

Telangana’s Drugs Control Administration has ordered all pharmacies to display the PvPI QR code and the toll-free number 1800-180-3024. This helps people quickly report adverse drug reactions, strengthening India’s drug safety and monitoring system

Security forces have set up a new camp in Chhattisgarh’s Karregutta Hills, strengthening their hold on a former Maoist stronghold. The camp will enhance operations, facilitate essential services, and serve as a training centre for jungle warfare and counter-insurgency

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that the Telangana government will organise Sri Satya Sai Baba’s 100th birth anniversary celebrations on a grand scale and extend support to the Satya Sai Baba Trust. He attended the centenary celebrations in Puttaparthi on Sunday.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin lauded Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s centenary celebrations, highlighting his enduring contributions to healthcare, education, rural development, and water security. He emphasised Baba’s belief that compassion translates into meaningful service for society’s welfare

Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, officially went on floors. Produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, the muhurat was attended by megastar Chiranjeevi, with veteran actors Prakash Raj and Vivek Oberoi in pivotal roles.

A tragic accident on NH-40 at Peraipally Mitta, Allagadda, left two people dead and eight injured after a lorry rammed into a private bus carrying 32 passengers from Hyderabad to Puducherry. The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay addressed a controlled indoor meeting in Kancheepuram, his first public interaction since the Karur stampede. He criticised the DMK, highlighted local issues like sand mining and weavers’ plight, and outlined TVK’s welfare-focused election commitments.