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Families of the Saudi bus fire victims gathered at the Telangana Hajj Committee office to submit documents, but confusion over travel guidelines led to arguments. An official’s insensitive remark escalated tensions until committee members and leaders intervened to calm the situation

Around 6,000 Muslims from Telangana go for Umrah every month, with numbers rising during Ramzan. Travel agencies offer 14-day packages costing Rs 80,000 to Rs 1.3 lakh. More families are joining the pilgrimage, guided by tour operators throughout the trip.

Women journalists in Hyderabad complained of ongoing online abuse, threats and defamatory videos from coordinated social media groups. After reviewing the evidence, Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar assured strict action, a detailed enquiry, and protection for those facing threats

Hajj is a mandatory Islamic pilgrimage performed only on specific dates in Dhul Hijjah, while Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage that can be done anytime. Both include Tawaf, but Hajj has additional rituals in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah.

The All-India handicrafts fair, Gandhi Shilpa Bazaar, was inaugurated at Shilparamam, Madhapur, on Monday. The event showcases artisans’ work from across India and will continue till November 25 under the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme

The Telangana High Court heard a plea over the vacant post of President of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. The State said a candidate has been recommended, and the Court granted one week for the formal notification

The HMDA held a pre-bid meeting at T-Hub for the upcoming e-auction of six Neopolis Phase 3 plots, including a key parcel on Golden Mile Road, Kokapet. Over 100 developers and real estate players attended to learn auction procedures

In Goshamahal, a five-storey building developed massive cracks due to ongoing excavation at a neighboring site. Residents were evacuated safely, police and GHMC cordoned off the area, and construction work has been temporarily halted amid safety concerns over sinking structures and drainage issues

Following the Election Commission’s lifting of the MCC, GHMC and Hyderabad Collectorate organised ‘Prajavani’ to receive petitions. Officials received 67 at GHMC main office, 105 across zones, and 161 at the Collectorate, while Hyderabad Disaster Response got 52 petitions

Telangana Congress government extends party-based BC reservations, prioritising gram panchayat elections. Cabinet also approves Gig Workers Act, memorial initiatives for poet Ande Sri, and names SRSP Phase II after former minister Ramireddy Damodar Reddy. Local body polls follow HC directions.

Stonecraft Group announced a 110-acre integrated township at Yadagiri Gutta with a revenue potential of Rs 1,100 crore. The project includes 90 acres of residential plots and a 20-acre senior living enclave near the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, the company said

A BRS delegation led by former Deputy Chief Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali will travel to Saudi Arabia to support the families of the victims of the Madinah bus accident. The visit follows instructions issued by BRS working president KT Rama Rao

In Shamshabad, M Vijay allegedly died by suicide after the death of his pregnant wife, Shravya, and their unborn twins. Vijay, deeply grief-stricken, was found hanging at home. RGIA police are investigating the incident

Sixteen pilgrims from Jhirra, Asifnagar, including Mansoor and members of two families, died in a Saudi Arabia accident while on Umrah. The news brought grief to the locality, and public representatives visited the families to offer condolences

Sixty-year-old sisters Rayeezunnisa and Shajahan Begum planned to perform Umrah together, joined by their children. The families were excited for the pilgrimage, but relatives in their city were shocked upon learning about a tragic accident involving them

GRP and RPF arrested 25-year-old Mohd Sanidul Islam for targeting railway passengers. He was linked to two theft cases in November. Police recovered gold ornaments worth Rs 2.9 lakh. The investigation into possible further thefts is ongoing

Raidurgam police arrested four suspects, including two juveniles, for the murder of 24-year-old CCTV technician Saurabh Kumar. After a failed robbery near Jubilee Hills, the attackers tracked and brutally assaulted him near FDDI College. The case is under investigation

Following the official declaration of Jubilee Hills by-election results, the Election Commission of India has lifted the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The by-election was held on November 11, with results announced on November 14, marking the election’s completion

At Borabanda, a group of transgender persons protesting against a rival group set themselves on fire, injuring three. Police at the scene also suffered burns while rescuing them. The injured were taken to Gandhi Hospital, and an investigation is underway

Mohammad Abdul Shoaib from Asifnagar, the sole Indian witness to a bus-tanker collision in Saudi Arabia, escaped by breaking the bus windscreen. He is critically injured and receiving ICU care. Shoaib informed his family in India from the accident site