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The NDA government should now focus on addressing tribal grievances, as the fight against naxalism cannot be won without good governance
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Ameenpur police conducted a counselling session for 60 transgenders following complaints of harassment and extortion during marriages and housewarming functions. SP Paritosh Pankaj warned of criminal cases and instructed strict action against anyone troubling residents or businessmen
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The Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad provisionally attached Rs 8.46 crore across 92 bank accounts, including crypto-linked CoinDCX wallets, in a nationwide cyber fraud probe. The scam involved fake investment and e-commerce apps
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BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan dismissed the Formula E case against KT Rama Rao as fabricated, alleging it was a personal vendetta scripted by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. He accused the Congress government of maligning a globally recognised event that boosted Hyderabad’s electric vehicle profile, while diverting attention from governance failures and debt.
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TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud dismissed allegations of vendetta politics after Governor Jishnu Dev Varma permitted prosecution of BRS leader KT Rama Rao in the Formula E case.
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The deepening rift between Pakistan and the Taliban is reshaping regional alignments and creating fresh diplomatic space for New Delhi
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A severe cold wave continued in Telangana, with Kohir in Sangareddy recording 7.4 degrees Celsius. Ten areas fell below 10 degrees Celsius, including Sirpur and Mominpet. IMD predicts temperatures 2–3 degrees Celsius below normal over the next two days
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The State Board of Technical Education and Training in Telangana is planning to introduce an AI-based evaluation system for diploma students in engineering and pharmacy programmes. The system, which scans answer scripts and matches them against prepared answer keys, has faced challenges in recognising handwriting, solving mathematical problems, and interpreting engineering drawings.
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A distressed farmer in Avancha village, Nagarkurnool, set fire to four acres of his cotton crop after realising that harvesting costs outweighed procurement prices. Surender, who cultivated nine acres, was left dejected by unseasonal rains and lack of government support. Farmers across Mahabubnagar have accused authorities of failing them throughout the season.
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Condemning the show cause notices, the Students Union said the notices state baseless allegations such as inciting violence and hatred on campus, making derogatory remarks against the government, and insulting the university
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Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has approved prosecution of BRS working president KT Rama Rao in the Formula E case, paving the way for the Anti-Corruption Bureau to file a charge sheet. The case, involving alleged irregularities of Rs 54.88 crore, also names senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and HMDA’s former Chief Engineer BLN Reddy.
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A major mishap was averted in Mancherial after a TGSRTC bus carrying 77 passengers was suddenly filled with smoke due to a brake liner failure near Gudipet. The driver stopped the vehicle immediately and evacuated all passengers safely
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BRS leaders demanded a special Assembly session on the Formula-E issue and accused the Congress government of attempting to damage K.T. Rama Rao’s image. They alleged political vendetta, diversion from governance failures and misuse of double-bedroom houses in Bhupalpally for partisan gains
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Minister D Anasuya (Seethakka) expressed anger after farmers stopped her convoy in Kamareddy demanding quicker paddy bonus payments. She later alleged that BRS leaders instigated the protest, claiming she was en route to console mountaineer Purna’s bereaved family when the incident occurred
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Mancherial district received a national award under the Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari category at the 6th National Water Awards 2024. Officials felicitated Collector Kumar Deepak for the achievement. The award recognised the district’s outstanding performance in completing 5.20 lakh water conservation works
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BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the State government of denying full compensation to families of workers killed in the Sigachi Industries blast. He said victims received only part of the promised Rs 1 crore and warned of a Statewide agitation if justice is delayed
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions across major junctions in Secunderabad, Begumpet, and Trimulgherry on November 21 and 22 due to President Droupadi Murmu’s visit. Diversions will be enforced during specific time slots, affecting key routes including CTO, Rasoolpura, Punjagutta, and Raj Bhavan.
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A tragic road accident in Jakkapur, Narayanaraopet, claimed the life of a man and left his wife seriously injured when a speeding car veered into their bike. The incident, captured on a trailing car’s dashcam, occurred while the couple was travelling to Siddipet for a funeral.
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Eighteen rice mills in Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts were booked for diverting custom milled rice worth Rs 300 crore from the 2022–23 Yasangi season. Officials found large irregularities, including mills opening new units to continue receiving paddy
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Senior BRS leaders have accused the Congress and BJP of colluding to malign KT Rama Rao and weaken the party before local body elections. They defended the Hyderabad E-Prix as a legitimate event that boosted investments and visibility, dismissing allegations of irregularities.
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Nikhat Zareen clinched gold in the 51 kg category at the World Boxing Cup in Greater Noida and announced plans to set up a Boxing Academy in Hyderabad. The 29-year-old said the win is a confidence booster ahead of future championships
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned of strict action against traffic violations, especially drunken driving. He announced monthly convergence meetings, a scientific study on U-turns, and the establishment of a Traffic Command Control Center to improve policing and reduce congestion
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A 49-year-old homemaker, Bharathi, died after slipping and falling into a water-filled sump at her home in KCR Nagar, Ramanthapur. She suffered grievous injuries, and Uppal police have launched an investigation into the incident
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Deccan Woods & Trails invites families and nature lovers to two eco-experiences this weekend at Forest Trek Park, Chilkur. The Rock Bay Night Camp runs Nov 22–23, while the Wings in the Wild Bird Walk takes place Nov 23. Limited seats available
