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Telangana’s economy has slowed sharply with revenue contraction, rising debt, falling growth rates and recurring deflation. Data comparisons with the BRS-era highlight reduced tax performance, widening deficits and weakening demand. Economists warn the State needs urgent corrective measures to prevent prolonged stagnation

India’s Russian oil imports dropped by nearly a third after new US sanctions took effect on November 21, prompting refiners to cut purchases from designated companies. Analysts expect December arrivals to fall further as India turns to alternative suppliers and opaque trade routes

Samsung reviewing order, may take up concerns with government

India has deployed an Integrated Task Force from the Shatrujeet Brigade to support Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah, sending medical, engineering, and signals teams, along with field hospitals, as the death toll rises to 410 and over 1.4 million people remain affected

A hearing impaired teacher from Khammam, known for his innovative gadgets, has developed a safety cap that detects loud sounds and alerts users through vibrations. The device aims to help elderly and hearing impaired individuals stay safe on roads and at workplaces

TCEI conducted a 5-day residential event management training for 180 rural women from 32 Telangana districts at NITHM, Gachibowli. Sponsored by SERP, the programme covered decoration, catering, photography, sound & light, make-up, and grooming to empower participants professionally

TGPCB marked National Anti Pollution Day by organising an auto campaign and an environmental quiz for school children in Hyderabad. Posters on pollution and waste management were displayed across key routes, while students learnt about pollution control measures and eco-friendly practices

Aahwahan Foundation, in partnership with BDO Rise, launched the ‘Happiness Kit Programme’ to support underprivileged children. Over 1,000 students in Hyderabad will receive educational kits, part of a nationwide initiative to provide study materials and school essentials to 10,000 children

A man from Kouti Sandgaon in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district was arrested for demanding Rs.50 lakh from a fertiliser trader and attempting to kill the trader’s brother. Police said he confessed to copying Bollywood gangster films and using illegal weapons sourced from Bihar

Telangana’s free hearse service is struggling due to vehicle shortages, poor funding and harsh working conditions for drivers. With limited fleet availability at Gandhi Hospital and OGH, many poor families rely on costly private transport. Officials say urgent reforms and expansion are needed

US envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in Moscow to advance Washington’s early-stage Ukraine peace plan, as Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought European support in Ireland and Paris. Major gaps remain over territory and security guarantees, while both sides face mounting military and political pressure

The body of a minor boy was found stuffed inside a metal box near the Delhi–Lucknow National Highway in Bareilly on Tuesday. Police suspect the child was lured with snacks and killed elsewhere. Multiple teams are investigating murder, kidnapping, and occult angles

AIC T-Hub Foundation has launched Cohort 2 of its 16-week Lab2Market programme with 19 research-led startups working in Mobility, SaaS, HealthTech, Sustainability and other sectors. The cohort will get support with pilots, compliance, certifications and market access.

The government has broadened the scope of the NIA’s ISIS Investigation Research Cell to cover wider terror activities, renaming it the Counter Terrorism Research Cell. New specialised divisions and a big-data analytics centre have also been added to strengthen the agency

GRP and RPF officers arrested 21-year-old Shaik Waheed at Secunderabad Railway Station and seized 4.1 kg of marijuana worth over Rs 2 lakh. A repeat offender, he sourced ganja from Maharashtra. Police are now tracing his suppliers and network.

About 15 passengers had a narrow escape when a sleeper bus caught fire near Kashmiri Gate in Delhi on Tuesday morning. DFS rushed three fire engines to the spot and controlled the blaze by 7.35 am. No injuries were reported; the cause is unknown

A Supreme Court-appointed committee led by Justice Ajay Rastogi began a three-day review in Karur, overseeing the CBI probe into the September 27 TVK rally stampede that killed 41 people. The panel is examining evidence, meeting families, and monitoring the investigation’s progress

A 25-year-old woman, daughter of an IAS officer, died by suicide at her parents’ home in Guntur. She had earlier accused her husband’s family of dowry harassment. Police registered a case under BNS Section 80 and have begun investigations

India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the UAE as EAM S Jaishankar extended National Day greetings. Recent meetings underscored progress in consular, visa, legal and defence cooperation, reflecting the deepening bilateral relationship.

Tilak Varma says he loves ODI and Test cricket and learns a lot from Rohit and Virat, especially about intensity and fitness. He credits Gautam Gambhir for pushing him in practice and hopes to prove himself in the South Africa series. Dale Steyn expects top batters to shine

Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of Bangladesh’s BNP, plans to return from London as his mother, former PM Khaleda Zia, remains critically ill on ventilation. Security around her Dhaka hospital has been tightened amid heightened political and electoral developments

India recorded a 16 per cent rise in FDI inflows to USD 50.36 billion in the first half of FY26, the highest ever for the period. Minister Jitin Prasada said FTAs, including the EFTA pact securing USD 100 billion investment, are strengthening investor confidence.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of using the new Hyderabad Industrial Land Transfer Policy to sell nearly 10,000 acres of government land at low prices. They said the policy violates legal norms and benefits private players through hidden deals while damaging industry and agriculture

The Telangana Government Doctors Association has opposed the State government’s reported move to appoint an IAS officer as Vice-Chancellor of Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences, insisting that the post be given to a senior medical professional to protect academic standards and institutional autonomy