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Sikhs in Telangana will commemorate the 350th martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur Sahebji from November 23–30 with Nagar Kirtans, Kirtan Darbars, and Vishal Diwans. The celebrations coincide with the 350th Gurta Gaddi of Guru Gobind Singhji

Thirty seven CPI Maoist members from Telangana and Chhattisgarh surrendered before Telangana DGP B Shivadhar Reddy in Hyderabad. Several top leaders carrying high rewards handed over weapons and cash. The DGP said Maoists are facing dwindling strength and urged more to surrender

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned that public fear and greed are helping cybercriminals. At a cybercrime awareness event near Charminar, he urged vigilance, highlighted rising online risks for children and seniors, and reminded victims to call 1930 immediately

The Hyderabad Cricket Association will conduct the Inter-School U-14 cricket tournament for the 2025–26 season, allowing participation from 72 schools. Entries open on November 24 and close on November 29. Strict age-verification norms and document checks will apply.

Ficci’s Finance Conclave 2025 in Hyderabad highlighted how digitalisation, automation, AI and data analytics are reshaping the finance function. Speakers emphasised agility, precise forecasting, cross-functional collaboration and technology-led strategies needed for financial leadership in an increasingly fast-changing global economic environment

Despite heavy monsoon rains, Hyderabad’s groundwater levels dipped by 1–3 metres in several areas, according to the Ground Water Department. Officials blame poor percolation, illegal borewells and rapid urbanisation, warning of a likely water crisis in summer if trends continue.

A high-level delegation from India’s poultry sector met Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Animal Husbandry Minister Vakiti Srihari to request State support for the 17th Poultry India Expo 2025 and formally invited the CM to inaugurate the event

IRISET, the Indian Railways’ premier signalling and telecommunication training institute in Tarnaka, will celebrate its 68th Annual Day on November 24. ISRO Chairman Dr V. Narayanan will deliver the keynote address, with senior railway officials also participating

Karimnagar Town-II police arrested five people, including a lactating mother, for attempting to sell a seven-day-old baby for Rs. 5 lakh. The mother, Sheelam Saisree from Visakhapatnam, was allegedly persuaded by her friends Abhinav and Hina to sell the child due to financial distress.

European leaders are meeting in South Africa to discuss alternatives to a US plan that Ukraine and Europe fear favours Russia. As Kyiv rejects territorial concessions, EU leaders reaffirm support, while Ukraine continues drone strikes and Russia reports widespread air-defence activity

Gold and silver prices were highly volatile this week amid easing global trade tensions, stronger US economic data, and fading hopes of a December Fed rate cut. Gold fluctuated sharply on MCX, while silver ended lower despite broader bullish sentiment

Prime Minister Modi briefly met Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at the G20 Summit in South Africa. Their warm exchange reflected the growing friendship between India and Italy, strengthened through recent meetings, personal messages, and mutual admiration shown in public statements.

A 5.7-magnitude earthquake in Bangladesh killed 10 people and injured over 200. Sheikh Hasina expressed deep sorrow and blamed the interim government for poor response. Buildings cracked, people panicked, and several students were hurt while trying to escape

Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs shared a 74-run partnership as South Africa reached 156/2 at lunch on day one of the second Test against India in Guwahati. Kuldeep Yadav struck early, but the visitors remained firmly in control.

Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Revanth Reddy government of delaying retirement benefits to thousands of former employees and teachers, causing financial and mental distress. He said massive project bills were cleared quickly while retirees struggled for basic dues

India will adopt FY 2022–23 as the new base year for GDP estimates, incorporating new datasets from corporate filings, LLPs, and unincorporated enterprises. The revised methodology aims to improve coverage of private companies, MSMEs, and service sector activities

Congress has questioned the effectiveness of the Modi government’s new labour codes, urging measures like a Rs 400 minimum wage, Rs 25 lakh health coverage, employment guarantees in urban areas, social security for unorganised workers, and an end to contractualisation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu praised India’s new labour codes as a landmark reform, highlighting their role in worker safety, fair wages, gender parity, gig worker protections, and aligning workforce standards with global best practice

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor referenced a cordial exchange between Donald Trump and New York Mayor-designate Zohran Mamdani to urge political cooperation in India. He highlighted the importance of bipartisan collaboration for national interests, sparking renewed debate on civility in politics

Amid Karnataka Congress leadership tensions, Mandya MLA Ravi Ganiga voiced support for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to become CM, urging the high command to honour any power-sharing commitments, while emphasizing unity and coordination with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

The Telangana government has issued new reservation guidelines for Gram Panchayat elections through GO Ms 46, ensuring quotas stay within the 50% limit. The High Court will resume hearing the matter on Monday, with the election schedule likely on November 25 or 26

K Mohandas, brother-in-law of Kerala Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar, says his name was omitted from the voter list in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of December local body elections. The omission raises concerns over electoral roll accuracy and voter rights in Kerala

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao has asked party cadres to organise grand statewide celebrations for ‘Deeksha Diwas’ on November 29, marking 15 years since K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s fast-unto-death for Telangana statehood. District units will hold meetings, exhibitions, and welfare activities.

Indian intelligence agencies have warned that Pakistan’s ISI is targeting Indian students studying medicine and engineering abroad to build “white-collar” terror modules. Officials fear these radicalised students may return to India as covert operatives, especially amid heightened scrutiny on similar modules within the country.