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A total of 6,385 recognised startups have been categorised as closed as of October 31, according to MCA data. Maharashtra accounts for the highest number. The government said no rise in startup closures has been observed, citing market and business factors

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will visit Quthbullapur on Wednesday to lead a protest against what the party calls a major attempt by the Congress government to divert industrial land for private use under the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transfer Policy

Dr G Padmaja Reddy, renowned Kuchipudi dancer, will launch her book ‘Kakatiyam Telangana Natyam’ at Rabindra Bharathi on December 4. After a decade of research on Warangal temple sculptures and texts, she will present her findings with disciples demonstrating the dance form

Union IT Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that the Sanchar Saathi app is optional and can be deleted amid rising privacy concerns. The Centre’s pre-installation order has drawn criticism, even as the government says the move aims to curb cyber fraud

Days before turning 100, Dr K Lakshmi Bai donated Rs 3.4 crore to AIIMS Bhubaneswar to improve women’s cancer care. A former MKCG Medical College professor, she hopes her contribution benefits poor and helpless women across the State

Indian Umrah pilgrims often lack awareness about claiming accidental death insurance due to gaps among Indian tour operators. The mandatory Umrah insurance covers medical emergencies, accidental death, and repatriation, but families sometimes struggle to access benefits after tragic incidents abroad

A government teacher in Adilabad was suspended for allegedly abusing a student and his family members using his caste name. The action followed complaints from the student’s parents and a subsequent inquiry, after which the District Education Officer ordered the suspension

The Supreme Court asked the Election Commission to consider extending Kerala’s December 11 SIR deadline, noting that 1.76 lakh government staff are currently deployed for local body polls. It allowed the state to submit a representation and directed the EC to decide within two days

Police in Medak seized Rs 30.60 lakh from a couple travelling on a two-wheeler at Makkarajipet after they failed to provide documents for the cash. The amount was handed over to election authorities, and a case was registered at the local police station

A man in Mandamarri, Mancherial district, was arrested for allegedly killing his brother with a wooden pestle after a quarrel on December 1. Police said the accused had longstanding issues with the victim, who often fought with him after consuming alcohol

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