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The second Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, has crossed one lakh visitors by its seventh day. Textile and handicraft sales neared Rs 2 crore and food court sales touched Rs 27 lakh. The cultural festival concludes on November 30

The BJP has opposed the Congress government’s plan to merge 27 ULBs with GHMC, saying it will strain infrastructure, raise taxes and slow development. State president N Ramchander Rao alleged the move is politically motivated to benefit AIMIM and demanded its withdrawal

Union Minister Kishan Reddy inspected redevelopment works at the Hitec City railway station, reviewing progress on the new building, foot overbridge, platforms and safety measures. He said 40 stations in Telangana are being modernised, with major upgrades planned in two phases at Hitec City

FDDI Hyderabad launched a three-day national seminar and exhibition titled “Tales Below the Heels”, inaugurated by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The event showcases India’s footwear heritage, from padukas to Kolhapuris, and is open to visitors until November 30

Loyola Academy concluded its week-long cultural festival Resonance with over 1,500 students participating in dance, music, art and creative competitions. Guests included actor Renu Desai and the cast of Three Roses, alongside academic and administrative leaders of the institution

Abhyaas Edu Technologies hosted Abhyaas Lex Quest 2025 in Hyderabad, with 75 schools and over 3,000 students participating. Twenty-five teams reached the finale, where Samasthi International School emerged champion, followed by Radcliffe School and Sanghamitra School

Former Health Minister Harish Rao said Telangana now enjoys the highest per capita doctor availability and top medical infrastructure in India, crediting the BRS government’s policies. He highlighted Hyderabad’s rise as a national and international medical hub and urged continuation of effective health initiatives

Hyderabad’s first automated vertical smart rotary parking system at KBR Park will open on Saturday. Built under the PPP model, the facility offers 72 car slots, two-wheeler parking, RFID access, EV charging and advanced safety features to ease congestion in the busy corridor

Social media trolling of Mangli led to a complaint with the police and the troller had immediately apologised apparently fearing a police case

The Cyberabad Traffic Police imposed traffic diversions in Kukatpally on Friday from 4 pm to 11 pm due to the ‘Akhanda-2’ pre-release event at Khaithlapur Ground. Large crowds are expected, and commuters have been advised to take alternative routes

Additional Solicitor General Narasimha Sharma visited the Constitution Day Photo Exhibition organised by the Central Bureau of Communication and KMES in Hyderabad. He urged law students to uphold Constitutional values, national integrity, and understand the Preamble during an interactive session

RS Brothers launched its 16th showroom in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Thursday. Actress Meenakshi Chaudhary inaugurated the branch. The store features a wide festive and wedding collection across men’s, women’s and kidswear. Company directors said the expansion strengthens their city presence

The Telangana High Court strongly criticised Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath in the Bathukamma Kunta dispute, warning of a non-bailable warrant if he skips the December 5 hearing. In a separate case, the court halted Hydraa’s Sunnam Cheruvu works for violating norms

The Telangana High Court’s Division Bench stayed a single judge order that had cancelled the 2015–16 Group-II recruitment, granting interim relief to selected candidates. The TGPSC argued that scrapping the entire process after years of delay would be unfair

BRS working president KT Rama Rao blamed Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for the neglect of the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, accusing the Congress government of stalling projects, facilitating industrial land misuse, and reducing reservations for Backward Classes

Around 50 Ayyappa Swamy devotees protested near Telangana DGP office after a sub-inspector was denied permission to wear religious attire and go barefoot while on duty. Police cited department rules, saying officers must apply for leave to observe deeksha

A 62-year-old man from Gandhinagar lost Rs 1.3 lakh after sharing an OTP with fraudsters posing as Amazon executives. Police warn against using Google-searched numbers and urge citizens to report cyber scams immediately via official channels

A 21-year-old newly married woman, Sirisha, died by suicide in Vikarabad district allegedly due to harassment by her husband, Shiva Lingam. Married six months ago, she reportedly fell into depression. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter

In just two weeks, Rachakonda She Teams caught 110 people, including minors, for harassing women in public places. They handled 135 complaints and ran decoy checks in metro trains. Many offenders were counselled, and women are encouraged to report incidents quickly

Rachakonda Police have begun a unique programme where reformed history-sheeters work as traffic volunteers. They help manage traffic and assist commuters, earning praise from residents and officers. Police say the initiative reduces stigma and supports reintegration into society