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BRS will observe Deeksha Diwas on November 29 to commemorate K Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast that energised the Telangana statehood movement. Rallies, cultural events, exhibitions and a major gathering at Telangana Bhavan are planned, with senior leaders addressing thousands of party workers

Congress has provided only 21.39 per cent BC reservations in local bodies, falling short of its 42 per cent promise. The government cited Supreme Court directives and non-scheduled area calculations, but opposition parties allege betrayal of BC communities

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

Khammam’s monthly theatre programme ‘Nela Nela Vennela’ completed 100 months with its 100th play on November 23. Organised by three cultural groups and supported by Telangana arts authorities, the initiative promotes social-issue plays and keeps theatre alive in the digital age

Harish Rao said Telangana would not have been formed without KCR’s 2009 fast, which pushed the Centre to announce statehood. He highlighted Siddipet’s growth since then and said BRS will build a new martyrs’ memorial. People were urged to join Deeksha Diwas.

Despite nearly two years in power, the Telangana Congress government has failed to constitute full-fledged Executive Councils (ECs) for the State universities. Except for the Kakatiya University, no State conventional and technical university has a full-fledged EC.

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

Luxury homes in India’s top seven cities saw the highest price rise—40% in three years—driven by strong demand, according to Anarock. NCR led the surge, while Hyderabad saw major growth across segments. Affordable housing grew more modestly at 26%

The BRS demanded a CBI investigation into the structural failures at Tanukula check dam and Medigadda barrage, alleging large-scale corruption and negligence. Party leaders said only an independent probe can establish accountability for the recurring infrastructure lapses and safeguard public resources

Telangana High Court temporarily stayed the 85% local quota in PG medical MQ1 seats. Aspirants urge the State government to file a strong Counter-Affidavit, highlighting public health and equity, to defend 318 reserved seats for Telangana candidates

Rakesh Kumar Singh was elected President of the All India EPF Employees Sangh, and S B Shukla as Joint Secretary, during the Executive Committee Meeting of the BMS-affiliated union. The election was supervised by senior BMS leaders and EPFO officials

A Hyderabad man, Bathini Shashikanth, was arrested for impersonating IAS, IPS, and NIA officers to cheat citizens. He allegedly extorted Rs 10.5 lakh from Gold Gym’s MD using forged documents, bodyguards, and fake IDs. Two associates remain absconding

KNRUHS has opened the additional stray vacancy counselling for UG AYUSH courses for 2025–26. Eligible candidates can choose web options until November 27. Those who receive an allotted seat but don’t join must pay a Rs 1 lakh penalty and face a three-year admission ban

A fake IT company in Madhapur cheated more than 400 job aspirants by collecting Rs 3 lakh each for supposed training and job placements. The director, Swamy Naidu, vanished after taking the money. Victims have now approached Cyberabad EoW for investigation

Residents of Jubilee Hills colonies are facing major disruptions as GHMC’s road digging and drainage works move slowly, leaving open trenches and blocked roads. Daily movement has become difficult, and locals are demanding faster completion and clearer timelines from officials

A 24-year-old man with a dangerously narrowed airway was treated at Gandhi Hospital using a complex tracheal resection and anastomosis procedure. The surgery, normally costing Rs 10–15 lakh privately, was performed free by a skilled multidisciplinary team

Hyderabad Cybercrime police, with Task Force (East), arrested eight members for running mule bank accounts used by cyber fraudsters, causing Rs 24 crore losses. Prime suspect Jagadish recruited others, and police seized passbooks, SIMs, gadgets, warning citizens against aiding fraud