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Prof Dr Alekhya Punjala, chairperson of Telangana Sangeet Natak Academy, performed a compelling Dushala monologue at Ravindra Bharati. Directed by Vinay Varma and written by Preetham Chakraborty, the performance explored Dushala’s oppression, loss, and struggles, drawing an audience of cultural luminaries

More than 10,500 trees in Secunderabad Cantonment are set to be affected for two elevated corridors, with 4,200 to be translocated and 3,300 felled. HMDA and other agencies are carrying out the process while also planning 20,000 compensatory saplings.

A tipper driver named Santosh suffered minor injuries after losing control of his vehicle and ramming into a roadside tree on Chevella Road on Thursday morning. Police arrived quickly, shifted him to hospital, and later removed the vehicle using a crane

The Malakpet railway station in Hyderabad is being upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cost of Rs 26.5 crore. Work is progressing fast, with modern facilities, better accessibility, improved lighting, a new façade, Metro link, and more, targeted for completion by June 2026

The six-day Brahmotsavam at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple concluded with Maha Samprokshana and the 108-Kalasha Maha Churnabhishekam. Devotees participated in Vedic chanting and rituals as the celebrations ended on an auspicious and devotional note

The Telangana High Court directed the State Government to continue the petitioners as Chief Promoters of nine District Fishermen Cooperative Societies, noting that elections had not yet been held. The Court said they must remain in position until the Government issues further orders

NS Ramjee, an animal lover and regular animal adopter in the zoo since 2010, donated White Swans on behalf of his parents late Mr and Mrs KA Narayanaswamy, retired IPS officer.

A high-level Indian delegation led by Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abul Nazeer reached Madinah to supervise relief efforts after 45 Telangana pilgrims died in a road accident in Saudi Arabia. Relatives provided DNA samples as identification and repatriation processes gained pace.

FTCCI, in collaboration with Telangana Tourism and GHMC, invites entries for two contests: Traffic Junction Jewels Photo Contest showcasing Hyderabad’s artistic intersections, and Weekend Getaways Reel Contest highlighting destinations within 150 km. Submission deadline is November 22; winners announced November 26

Realtor Prasanth Reddy, who recently celebrated his daughter's wedding in Bahrain, visited his native village of Baddipadaga in Siddipet district and distributed silk sarees to 1,300 women. He said he felt blessed to serve the people of his village

A Hyderabad court granted five days police custody of iBomma founder Immadi Ravi for further interrogation in the nationwide piracy case. Police say he hacked new movies and uploaded them online, earning crores through illegal streaming and betting app promotions

Contemporary Now, presented by Art Connect, is bringing 34 senior contemporary artists from five leading galleries to Hyderabad from November 21 to 25. The exhibition explores identity, memory and everyday life, marking the platform’s first edition in the city.

After the arrest of iBomma founder Ravi, senior IPS officer C V Anand warned that cybercrime and piracy will continue to evolve. He said arrests don’t end such offences and stressed the need for public awareness, digital security and avoiding quick-money temptations

The ED is expected to join the investigation into iBomma kingpin Immadhi Ravi after Hyderabad Police uncovered suspicious financial activity, including Rs 3.5 crore frozen, large betting app payments, monthly crypto transfers and foreign bank transactions, indicating possible money laundering.

The Directorate General Resettlement is organising a job fair for ex-servicemen on November 28 at Air Force Station Hakimpet. The fair will connect Army, Navy and Air Force veterans with employers across multiple sectors. Registration is free on ESMHire and the DGR website

Cyberabad Police issued a fog safety advisory as winter visibility on the ORR and major roads is expected to drop. Motorists are urged to drive slowly, use low-beam lights, maintain distance and avoid sudden braking. Patrolling in fog-prone areas will be intensified

The Kakatiya University Retired Teachers Association urged Telangana government to release pending pension payments for July–October 2025. The association also requested restoring consolidated salary and pension billing to prevent delays and financial hardship for retired teaching staff

CCI held high-level talks with the Telangana Ginners Association, assuring resolution of procurement issues within 10 days. Mills are reopening after a two-day shutdown, while farmers’ bodies warn of agitation if the Centre and State fail to deliver fair cotton prices

Telangana government shifted Haj Committee executive officer Mohd Safiullah to GENCO after he made insensitive remarks to families of 45 Saudi bus tragedy victims. The comments sparked widespread outrage, prompting intervention by BRS leaders and TMREIS chairman Faheem Qureshi

Naga Chaitanya brought excitement to Bigg Boss Telugu, showcasing his team Hyderabad Blackbirds in the Indian Racing Festival. He shared his passion for racing, saying it gives him the same thrill as acting. The team leads the championship, with rounds in Goa and Mumbai upcoming.