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IGNOU will conduct term-end exams from December 1 to January 14. Students can download hall tickets from ignou.ac.in, but centres will allow entry if names appear in attendance sheets. Photo ID is mandatory; mobile phones and gadgets are banned

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Sangareddy MLA and BRS district president Chintha Prabhakar accused the Congress Party of attempting to erase the imprint of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao from Telangana. Speaking at the Deeksha Diwas programme, he highlighted Rao’s leadership in the Statehood movement and his decade-long governance.

Hyderabad’s first multilevel smart parking facility at KBR Park is now open. The vertical rotary system accommodates 72 cars, features RFID entry, CCTV, and load sensors, and aims to reduce roadside congestion. Operational hours are 5 am to 11 pm

Aristotle PG College hosted ‘ARIS-AAGAAZ 2025’ to welcome the new MBA batch. DCP Giri Raju spoke on cyber safety and personal discipline, while the Principal encouraged learning with curiosity. Cultural performances and interactions made the event lively and memorable

A Vishaal Diwan will be held on November 30 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad, to mark the 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Ragi Jathas will perform Gurbani Keertans and Kathas, followed by Guru Ka Langar and medical camps for devotees

Hyderabad Cybercrime warns of a surge in ‘Digital Arrest’ scams where fraudsters impersonate police or government officials to extort money. Citizens are urged not to share personal or financial information and report suspicious calls to official channels

India, already the world’s fourth-largest economy, is projected to become the third-largest by 2030 with a $7.3 trillion GDP. Strong sectoral growth, softening inflation, and policy reforms are driving sustained economic momentum and global investor confidence

Dr Shaheen Saeed, a Lucknow-born doctor, allegedly became involved in radical networks after her third marriage to Dr Muzammil Shakeel. She is accused of heading Jamaat ul-Mominaat’s India wing and assembling a team of “terror doctors” linked to the Delhi Red Fort blast

Terming allegations that were being circulated against him as baseless, Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences Vice Chancellor Dr PV Nanda Kumar Reddy said the vigilance officials neither questioned nor contacted him at any point. The VC told reporters that he had only been informed that the vigilance team inspected the examination centre and seized some answer scripts

Intelligence agencies warn of an ISI-backed effort to revive the Indian Mujahideen under a new name with help from the PFI. The Bhatkal brothers are reportedly being tasked to oversee a nationwide home-grown terror network from Pakistan

Loyola Academy defeated GCPE (Domalguda) 2-0 to win the Osmania University Inter-College Women’s Volleyball Tournament. St. Ann’s College secured third place with a 2-0 win against MJPTBC. The tournament showcased competitive performances from colleges across Hyderabad.

Hyderabad has announced its squad for the BCCI Men’s Under-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy matches against Maharashtra and Saurashtra, scheduled in Andhra Pradesh on December 7 and 12. The team includes two wicketkeepers, with five players named as stand-bys.

Andhra Pradesh has extended a government guarantee and a letter of comfort to CRDA to help secure a Rs 7,500 crore NaBFID loan for Amaravati’s development. The guarantee covers principal and interest, taking effect only if CRDA defaults

Cyberabad police arrested nine people who hacked Australian bank accounts using a Madhapur call centre. Victims were tricked with fake pop-ups and emails, and money was transferred to India via hawala and cryptocurrency. Computers, phones, and a vehicle were seized

Aaron George will captain Hyderabad in the Cooch Behar Trophy Under-19 match against Kerala beginning December 1 at NFC Ground. The squad includes vice-captain and wicketkeeper Alankrit Ropole, with six players listed as stand-bys for the home fixture.

Five persons, including two children, died after two cars collided head-on at Kotekal village in Kurnool district early Saturday. Two others were injured, one critically, and shifted to Kurnool GGH. Police said the victims were from Karnataka and registered a case

A mega job fair will be held at King’s Palace, Mehdipatnam, on December 2 from 8 am to 1 pm. Companies from pharma, IT, banking, healthcare, and education will hire. SSC-qualified candidates can attend free interviews, including work-from-home roles

Delhi Police arrested three former delivery workers from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly robbing ₹5 lakh from a Blinkit rider in Shadipur. CCTV tracking, local intelligence and technical surveillance led to their arrest. An insider at a Blinkit outlet had provided crucial information

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao marked Deeksha Divas by accusing the Congress of repeatedly betraying Telangana and belittling the Statehood movement. He said K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast transformed the agitation, and urged people to defend Telangana’s identity and autonomy.

ZIGNASA 2K25, a 24-hour national hackathon at MLRIT, brought together 750 students, including elite IIT teams. Participants competed in AI, UI/UX, Web Development, and Vibe Coding tracks, showcasing creativity, endurance, and technical skills with guidance from top mentors

A political row erupted after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat reiterated that MPs must not use slogans such as ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Jai Hind’ during House proceedings. Opposition parties accused the BJP-led government of being uncomfortable with symbols of national unity and freedom.

TGSWREIS introduced strict new rules after women students protested in Shadnagar. House masters and principals will be held responsible if students leave campus without permission. Parents’ visits are restricted, and girl students must return only with authorised guardians

A van driver in South 24 Parganas has been arrested for repeatedly raping a deaf and mute minor girl by luring her with food. The crime came to light when her family found her bleeding. Villagers later attacked the accused before police intervened