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With Diwali shopping in full swing, Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn citizens about rising online scams involving fake shopping links, malicious apps, and phishing messages. Officials urge people to stay alert, avoid unverified links, and report any suspicious activity immediately

An 11-year-old government school student escaped a kidnap and assault attempt by an auto driver in Hyderabad’s Mirchowk. She jumped from the moving auto, sought help, and locals caught the accused, who is now in police custody

Minority voters in Jubilee Hills expressed anger at the Congress for failing to deliver on promises made before the last elections. Residents complained of halted welfare benefits, pending pensions, and worsening civic conditions since the Congress came to power two years ago

Mahindra Group’s new cultural festival ‘Roots’ debuts at Mahindra University, Hyderabad, on November 22. The event features artists like Raghu Dixit Project, Swarathma, Alif, and Gotte Kanakavva, celebrating India’s folk traditions with a youthful, contemporary twist

South Central Railway set a record by earning Rs 1.08 crore from ticket checking on a single day. During the festive rush, 16,105 ticketless or irregular travellers were fined across six divisions, marking the highest-ever revenue in SCR’s history

The Telangana Drug Control Administration has made testing for toxic solvents Diethylene Glycol and Ethylene Glycol mandatory in all oral liquid drugs. The move strengthens quality checks after recent syrup-related deaths, warning strict legal action for violations

After being declared brain dead following an accident, 33-year-old technician Srikanth’s organs were donated by his wife under Telangana’s Jeevandan scheme. His heart was transported from KIMS to NIMS in 17 minutes through a green channel, saving lives

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy has issued his own set of liquor shop guidelines, instructing applicants to operate shops only from 4 pm to 9 pm, outside villages, and banning permit rooms and belt shops. The move has surprised the Congress government and Excise officials, who are closely watching the licensing process.

Heavy unseasonal rains and waterlogging have damaged paddy stocks at harvest centres and marketyards in Nalgonda. Farmers face losses as procurement season begins. Officials are working to salvage grains, provide temporary drying sheds, and assist affected growers

Shaik Kaleem, a self-styled godman, was arrested in Adilabad for allegedly raping a minor girl under the pretext of curing her illness. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act after the girl’s parents filed a complaint.

The Telangana government has identified 591 acres in Anthargoan mandal for a Greenfield airport in Peddapalli. A pre-feasibility study by AAI has been sanctioned, reviving local hopes after Basanthnagar was deemed unsuitable due to terrain and IAF training restrictions

A 28-year-old accountant, Muppidi Praveen Kumar, died after a DCM vehicle hit his motorcycle near an Indian Oil fuel station at Madhapur late on Monday night. He was taken to hospital but succumbed to injuries. Police have registered a case

J Balu, a government teacher from Kothagudem, leads the Young Indian Blood Donors Club, coordinating nationwide blood donations. With over 5,000 members, the club has donated 43,000 units and supports community service, free surgeries, and social welfare programmes

ACB officials caught TGSPDCL lineman Thota Nagendra red-handed in Nagarkurnool while accepting a Rs 15,000 bribe from a farmer to install a transformer. The bribe amount was recovered, and Nagendra was arrested and produced before the ACB Court in Hyderabad

The Telangana Pollution Control Board observed International E-Waste Day, stressing the need for responsible use and recycling of electronic items. Officials urged citizens to hand over old gadgets to authorised centres to reduce pollution and promote resource conservation

Excise officials seized 1.6 kg of ganja chocolates at Secunderabad railway station. The suspect fled after abandoning the bag on Platform No 10. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to identify and arrest the accused.

AWS India and Sri Sathya Sai Annapoorna Trust organised a health and hygiene awareness drive at ZPHS Hythabad. Volunteers conducted interactive sessions for girl students on hygiene and nutrition, serving SaiSure Millet Health Mix. The Trust supports 16.5 lakh children in Telangana

AIMIM is considering whether to field its own candidate or support Congress in the Jubilee Hills by-election. Party president Asaduddin Owaisi said a decision will be made soon, highlighting AIMIM’s outreach to both Muslim and backward class communities

A 55-year-old woman, Yadamma alias Kamala, who went missing from Badangpet three days ago, was found dead in Mantrala Cheruvu, Meerpet. Police suspect suicide due to ill health. Her body was retrieved by expert swimmers. Investigation is ongoing

Prof Srinivasarao Yaragorla from the University of Hyderabad has been elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and Telangana Academy of Sciences (FTAS). A noted synthetic organic chemist, he has published over 90 research papers in top journals