Telangana

The Telangana–North East Connect 2-Day Film Festival was inaugurated at Prasads IMAX, Hyderabad, by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The event aims to highlight the vibrant film culture of the North East and foster collaboration with Telangana filmmakers.

Despite AICTE approval for evening engineering and diploma programmes, the Telangana government has not permitted private colleges to offer them, leaving hundreds of working professionals disappointed. While Osmania University College of Engineering continues to run courses, other colleges await clearance.

GHMC has issued notices to Annapurna Studios and Ramanaidu Studios for defaulting on trade licence fees. Annapurna Studios, which hosted Bigg Boss Season 9 without authorisation, cleared Rs 7 lakhs after receiving notices but still owes more. Ramanaidu Studios, meanwhile, paid only Rs 1,900 against dues of Rs 1.92 lakhs.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy knew there was nothing in the Formula E case and expressed willingness to take a lie detector test. He accused Congress of forcing defected BRS MLAs to resign and predicted early GHMC polls

Minimum temperatures rose across Telangana on Friday, offering relief from the recent cold wave. The IMD forecast indicates a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, likely to bring light to moderate rain in parts of the State from November 23 onwards

Sri Sri Holistic Hospitals in Hyderabad has successfully implanted the Amvia Edge CRTP QP, a next-generation cardiac resynchronisation pacing device equipped with Auto-MRI technology. The device offers continuous MRI safety, improved cardiac synchrony, and advanced algorithms to reduce atrial arrhythmia burden.

In a medical milestone for Telangana, paediatric surgeons at Gandhi Hospital successfully performed a laparoscopic splenectomy on a 7-year-old boy suffering from hereditary spherocytosis. The child, admitted with severe anaemia and an enlarged spleen, required frequent blood transfusions.

Residents and shopowners in Vemulawada halted road expansion works near the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple, alleging that officials began widening the southern approach road without notice. They demanded clarity on the proposed width, saying the plan threatens their homes and shops

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has announced that morning-after contraceptive pills will continue to be sold over-the-counter (OTC) in India, but with mandatory warning labels. These warnings, printed in regional languages and accessible via QR codes, caution against overuse and clarify that the pills do not protect against HIV or other sexually transmitted infections.

BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar criticised officials for delaying the Rs 4 lakh compensation to the family of a pregnant tribal woman murdered by her uncle in Gerre village. He met the family and sought clarity on the pending cheque and fund transfer

Traffic on NH 44 came to a halt after farmers in Adilabad staged a rasta roko protesting restrictions on cotton and soybean procurement. The JAC alleged that CCI was not buying cotton at the support price and farmers faced losses due to new rules

With the Supreme Court directing the Telangana Assembly Speaker to decide on the disqualification pleas of 10 BRS MLAs, Patancheru may face a by election. MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy, who joined Congress, is politically isolated as both parties move away

Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari on Friday requested Speaker G Prasad Kumar for more time to respond in the BRS disqualification case. While eight MLAs have filed their affidavits, Srihari and Danam Nagender have sought extensions despite the Supreme Court’s deadline.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government’s Bhu Bharati system has become a centre of corruption and delays, causing distress among farmers. He said pending land applications and protests show the failure of revenue reforms and demanded urgent action

The CPI (Maoist) alleged that top leader Madivi Hidma, his wife Raje and others were captured unarmed in Vijayawada and later killed in a fake encounter by Andhra Pradesh police. The party called for a nation-wide bandh on November 23.

BRS leader Manne Krishank accused the Revanth Reddy government of favoring fake companies while targeting genuine investors with cases. He called the Formula E prosecution against KTR political revenge and demanded a probe into a Rs 345 crore MoU with a Rs 1 lakh company.

The BRS has accused the Telangana Congress government of orchestrating a Rs 5 lakh crore scam by undervaluing and converting over 9,200 acres of industrial land in Hyderabad. KTR warned all transactions under the HILTP would be cancelled if BRS regains power

Former Minister T Harish Rao gifted cots worth Rs 6 lakh to students of BC Residential School, Thadkapally, fulfilling a promise made during his recent visit. Students and staff expressed gratitude for the gesture, which included prior T-shirt distribution.

Students protested in Parthipuram after TGRTC buses refused boarding due to overcrowding. Parents raised concerns over reduced free bus services on the Kurnool-Raichur route, affecting students, women farmers, and daily wage labourers. RTC urged to increase buses on the route.

GHMC issued notices to Annapurna and Ramanaidu Studios over unpaid trade licence fees. Annapurna, hosting a Bigg Boss 9 set without permission, paid Rs 7 lakh; Ramanaidu has paid Rs 1,900 against Rs 1.92 lakh dues. Both must settle full payments.

Around 20 sheep were killed by an unidentified wild animal in Patha Mancherial. Forest officials suspect a hyena or leopard and will provide compensation after inquiry. Locals have been advised to protect their livestock from similar attacks.

Telangana sees a rise in minimum temperatures, providing relief from cold. Hyderabad recorded a low of 11.6°C in Serlingampally. IMD forecasts rain in parts of the State this weekend, with Hyderabad expecting moderate to heavy rainfall around November 29–30.

In Kamareddy, police filed cases against six farmers and BRS workers for blocking Minister D Anasuya’s convoy over paddy bonus and procurement issues. The Minister condemned the protest, citing timely Rythu Bharosa disbursement and government support for farmers.

Karimnagar introduces modern grain dryers to tackle post-harvest moisture issues. Machines can reduce moisture from 30% to 17% within an hour. While tractors are provided, farmers bear diesel costs of around Rs 3,000 per hour.