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Krishna Kanth Park in Hyderabad faces overgrowth of water hyacinth and weeds in its water bodies, causing foul odours and affecting visitors. Officials plan annual cleaning, but lack of maintenance diminishes the park’s charm and ecological balance.

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity linked to July demonstrations. Her aides were also convicted, with heightened security and arrests reported in Dhaka amid strikes and rising political unrest

The body of 22-year-old Ajeet Chaudhary, an Indian MBBS student missing in Russia since October 19, arrived in Rajasthan’s Alwar. Found near the White River in Ufa, his death remains unclear, and relatives are seeking deeper investigation 

Pakistan’s Jaffar Express narrowly escaped an explosion after insurgents detonated explosives on its track in Balochistan’s Nasirabad, a day after services resumed. The frequently targeted train has faced multiple attacks this year, including a deadly March hijacking by the BLA

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed grief over the death of 42 Telangana pilgrims in a Saudi Arabia bus accident during the Umrah pilgrimage, urging government action and financial support for families and better care for the injured.

War epic *120 Bahadur*, starring Farhan Akhtar, will be the first film screened across India’s defence theater network on November 21. Based on the 1962 Battle of Rezang La, it launches with special previews for military personnel and their families

Indian-origin Israeli agriculturist Eliyahu Bezalel, a Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardee who transformed the Negev desert into a horticultural success story, died at 95. A pioneer exporter and greenhouse innovator, he maintained deep ties with India and shared his expertise widely.

Hyderabad Police revealed that Ravi, operator of iBomma, uploaded nearly 21,000 films and earned Rs 20 crore from piracy. The case involves international links and online betting promotion. Authorities plan to escalate investigations to CBI and Enforcement Directorate.

In Mancherial, 35-year-old Madhyarla Pushpapalatha died after her saree got caught in the wheel of a motorcycle on Godavari high-level bridge near Indaram village. She suffered severe head injuries. Her husband had died of COVID-19; she is survived by three children.

The Telangana Cotton Millers and Traders Welfare Association suspended procurement at Enumamula market and across the State, protesting unaddressed CCI norms. Over 300 ginning mills joined the strike, severely affecting farmers and cotton trade, as authorities are yet to intervene.

The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to Telangana Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar for delaying action on disqualification pleas against 10 BRS MLAs who defected to Congress. The matter is posted for hearing in four weeks.

Telangana experiences intense winter with single-digit minimum temperatures across Hyderabad and northern districts. IMD forecasts a further drop of 2–3 degrees Celsius. Cold and dry winds are expected to continue for the next two days, with gradual improvement thereafter.

C.V. Anand clarified that an old emoji reply on his social media, which sparked controversy among Nandamuri Balakrishna fans and critics, was posted by a handler without his knowledge. He apologised to the actor and urged closure of the matter.

Actor Nagarjuna revealed a family member was targeted in a “digital arrest” cyber scam, urging the public to remain vigilant. Hyderabad Police, led by Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar, arrested the i-Bomma website operator amid rising cybercrime concerns.

Madhya Pradesh police arrested Hamood Ahmed Siddiqui—brother of Al Falah University chairman Javed Siddiqui—in Hyderabad for a 25-year-old financial fraud in Mhow. The arrest comes amid Delhi blast-related probes scrutinising the university’s links, records, and individuals connected to the Faridabad terror module

Senior TDP leader Kalyadapu Agaiah, a staunch follower of former CM N.T. Rama Rao, died of a heart attack in Karimnagar. Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu expressed grief, remembering Agaiah as a role model and extending condolences to his family.

Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, will debut in Tollywood with Ajay Bhupathi’s film #AB4. She also prepares for her second release, the romantic entertainer *Laikey Laikaa*, slated for 2026, co-starring Abhay Verma

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar expressed grief over the Saudi Arabia bus accident, where 42 Indians died, including 18 from the Telugu states. The Union government has begun repatriation of the deceased and is providing treatment for the injured.

SpaceX launched NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea-level rise and ocean conditions. Building on three decades of data, the mission will enhance weather forecasting, support coastal planning, safeguard infrastructure, and aid disaster preparedness, benefiting civilian, commercial, and defense sectors

Rajasthan ATS recovered over 3,00,000 hidden photos and extremist content from cleric Osama Umar’s phone, revealing four years of TTP-related activity. Arrested in Barmer, Umar was planning terror training in Afghanistan before being intercepted, highlighting a major conspiracy.

A 57-year-old Bengaluru techie lost ₹31.83 crore after cybercriminals held her in a six-month “digital arrest,” threatening her with a fabricated CBI case and coercing her into 187 transfers. She reported the fraud after growing suspicious; police are investigating

International enrolment at US colleges dipped slightly this fall, but new foreign student arrivals plunged 17% amid visa delays and policy tightening under the Trump administration. Graduate programmes were hit hardest, straining budgets, while other countries ramped up efforts to attract students

The Telangana government has established a control room at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi, to assist families of victims of the Saudi Arabia bus accident. Officials are coordinating with the Indian Embassy in Riyadh to confirm details and identify Telangana passengers.

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