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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rethink ageing as a social developmental challenge to reap the demographic dividend
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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.
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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.
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The G20 declaration condemning terrorism unequivocally was a key outcome from India’s perspective
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Extra Mile Foundation organised the 4th edition of Premiethon – The Hope Run at T-Works, Raidurg, on Sunday, drawing over 2,500 participants. Held to mark World Prematurity Day and World Newborn Week, the event highlighted the urgent need to strengthen neonatal care for premature babies.
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The two-day auto show organised by Telangana Today and Namaste Telangana concluded at Ambedkar Stadium in Karimnagar on Sunday. The event featured two-wheelers, four-wheelers, high-end cars and electric vehicles from leading automobile companies, alongside stalls by banks offering loan details.
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Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is visiting New Delhi to attend the swearing-in of Chief Justice Suryakanth, but speculation suggests he may also meet AICC leaders to discuss Telangana’s political situation.
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The wedding of Indian women’s cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Munchal, scheduled in Sangli on Sunday, was postponed indefinitely after her father Shrinivas Mandhana suffered a cardiac complication. Mandhana, deeply attached to her father, decided to defer the ceremony until his recovery.
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As the Congress government prepares for Praja Palana celebrations, former Sarpanches in Telangana have announced protests at Gram Panchayat Offices from December 1 to 9, demanding clearance of pending bills worth Rs 531 crore and implementation of 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes in panchayat elections.
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Factionalism within the Congress in Sangareddy has stalled the appointment of a new District Congress Committee president, with the AICC unable to reach consensus. Strong opposition from Zaheerabad MP Suresh Shetkar and Narayankhed MLA Patlolla Sanjeeva Reddy has blocked the proposal to appoint NRI leader Ujwal Reddy.
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The BRS has announced a crucial meeting of its BC leaders at Telangana Bhavan to decide the party’s future course of action over the Congress government’s failure to implement its promise of 42 per cent reservation for Backward Classes. Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress of deceiving BCs by failing to conduct a proper caste census.
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A young woman doctor from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, died by suicide in Hyderabad, reportedly dejected over her US visa not being approved. Dr. Rohini, who had completed her medical studies in Russia, was keen on pursuing higher studies and practising in the United States. She had already visited the US to make arrangements for residency but was awaiting a J1 visa for several months.
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Physical directors and physical education teachers of TGSWREIS colleges in Hyderabad have urged the State government not to burden them with non-core duties such as caretaker or warden roles. In a representation to Social Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman, they said additional responsibilities beyond their job chart are causing burnout, health risks and reducing the quality of sports training.
