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The High Court postponed the hearing on local body elections as the Chief Justice was on leave. The State government is prepared to conduct the polls, with reservation details for wards and panchayats ready, ahead of the expected announcement of the election schedule.

Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade Monday, supported by IT stocks and positive global trends. Investors are monitoring a potential US-India trade deal, while FIIs sold equities and DIIs bought, amid a slight dip in Brent crude prices.

Kodangal witnessed a town-wide bandh ahead of CM A Revanth Reddy’s visit, with residents protesting the government’s decision to shift schools and colleges from Appayapally to Lagacherla. Shopkeepers and locals supported the bandh, citing concerns over the town’s development.

Justice Surya Kant, part of key verdicts including the abrogation of Article 370, took oath as India’s 53rd Chief Justice on Monday, succeeding Justice B R Gavai. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Hindi.

The Indian rupee gained 49 paise to 89.17 against the US dollar on Monday, aided by equity market gains, RBI intervention, and falling crude prices. Analysts warn of potential weakness ahead of an expected India-US trade deal by December-end.

A speeding car lost control and rammed into shops near Select Theatre in Macha Bolarum early Monday, leaving the driver seriously injured and triggering panic. Alwal Police suspect drunken driving and have launched an investigation into the incident.

A Bangladeshi national living in Dehradun under a fake identity was arrested for illegal stay after police found he had taken an Indian woman to Bangladesh, converted her to Islam, and married her. The couple later returned to India using forged documents.

Election Commission officials will review Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls from November 24–26. The exercise, underway across nine states and three UTs, includes field inspections and assessments of BLO work, media coordination and voter awareness as political challenges reach the Supreme Court.

Ayodhya’s Ram Temple closed darshan from Monday evening to prepare for Tuesday’s grand flag-hoisting ceremony, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event has energised the temple town, boosting local trade and drawing renewed spiritual fervour among residents and devotees.

Delhi’s air quality slipped back into the ‘very poor’ category on Monday, with AQI touching 396 and visibility dropping under a thick haze. NCR cities also reported worsening pollution as calm winds and winter inversion trapped pollutants close to the surface.

Priyanka Chopra says ambition and achievement need not come at the cost of well-being, stressing that purpose should align with compassion. Speaking about her film Born Hungry, she highlighted its message of resilience, fate and the emotional journey of chef Sash Simpson.

China accused Japan of crossing a “red line” after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested Tokyo could intervene militarily if Beijing blockades Taiwan. Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned of a firm response, as tensions rise with Beijing accusing Japan of violating international norms.

A man was burnt to death after his EcoSport car suddenly caught fire while moving on the Outer Ring Road at Shamirpet on Monday. The vehicle was completely gutted before help arrived. Police are probing technical failure and confirming the victim’s identity.

Israel launched a rare strike on Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik, killing Hezbollah’s chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai along with four others and injuring 25. Israel’s Defense Minister vowed continued forceful action, while Hezbollah warned of retaliation.

Rethink ageing as a social developmental challenge to reap the demographic dividend

Tribal rights organisation Tudum Debba held a massive public meeting titled Adivasula Dharma Yuddham at Utnoor in Adilabad, demanding the removal of the Lambada community from the Scheduled Tribes list. Leaders of several tribal outfits claimed the inclusion of Lambadas had hindered empowerment of other tribal groups.

Egg prices in Karimnagar have risen sharply by Rs 1 to Rs 1.5 per piece, defying the usual decline during Kartika Masam. Poultry deaths, increased exports to other States, and cold storage hoarding ahead of Christmas and New Year are driving the surge. Karimnagar, a major poultry hub producing 75 lakh eggs daily, is facing reduced local supply despite high demand.

The G20 declaration condemning terrorism unequivocally was a key outcome from India’s perspective

Former minister Jogu Ramanna announced that both the Centre and State governments have withdrawn the fingerprint requirement for farmers during cotton procurement, following sustained protests by the BRS. The party celebrated the move with rituals honouring KT Rama Rao and Harish Rao.

Cyber criminals in Hyderabad hacked WhatsApp groups operated by ministers’ public relations officers and journalists by circulating malicious APK files disguised as SBI Aadhaar updates. The hackers threatened users with account lockouts, altered group display pictures, and spread the malware through contacts.

Relatives of a 44-year-old employee of MNR Medical College from Narsapur, staged a protest at the hospital after his death during treatment. His family accused the management of negligence, claiming he was denied proper care, which ultimately led to his death.

Despite a bumper Rabi paddy harvest, Telangana farmers are facing severe distress due to procurement delays, arbitrary weight deductions and rejection of stocks by rice mills. Farmers in districts including Nalgonda and Mahabubnagar have been forced to wait days with loaded vehicles, while millers cite excess moisture and poor threshing to impose heavy cuts.

Cotton farmers in Narayanpet, supported by former BRS MLA C. Rammohan Reddy and other leaders, were booked by Maganuru police after staging a protest demanding procurement of their stocks. Nearly 50 farmers gathered at the Vadvat Basaweswara Ginning Mill gate on November 17, blocking the national highway for four hours after the mill refused to buy their produce.

A 38-year-old woman, from Toopran in Medak district, died by suicide after alleged harassment from microfinance companies over loan repayments. Unable to bear the pressure of moneylender, she ended her life on Sunday.