Telangana

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

Sai Vani, a 36-year-old nurse in Khammam, was allegedly murdered by her husband Gogula Bhasker Nereda during a dispute. Their 14-year-old daughter was injured while trying to intervene, and the eight-year-old son fled. Locals apprehended the accused before police arrived.

BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra condemned the Telangana Congress government for allegedly filing false cases against K. T. Rama Rao over the Formula E-Race event. He accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of political vendetta and affirmed the party’s faith in the judiciary.

Hyderabad police took Immadhi Ravi, alleged mastermind of the iBomma piracy network, into custody from Central Prison, Chanchalguda. Ravi, who earned hundreds of crores through movie piracy, is under investigation for illegal investments and collusion with betting platforms.

Former minister T. Harish Rao visited Chukka Ramaiah, founder of IIT Ramaiah Study Circle, to celebrate his 100th birthday. Rao praised Ramaiah’s lifelong dedication to education, social service, and public welfare, highlighting his enduring impact on thousands of engineers.

A Hyderabad man, Saif Mohammed Shah, was stabbed by a group of teenagers while trying to prevent theft at a convenience store in Burwood, NSW. AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi urged the External Affairs Minister to ensure treatment and legal action.

In Shamshabad, Hyderabad, a goldsmith, Samir Das, was injured by pellets from an unknown assailant firing an air gun after a dispute over auto fare late Wednesday night. Police have registered a case and formed special teams to identify the suspects.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited families of over 40 Telangana residents who died in a Saudi bus accident, assuring support, and also felicitated Padma Shri educationist Chukka Ramaiah on his 100th birthday, praising his contributions to quality education and IIT aspirants.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Congress CM A Revanth Reddy of deliberately filing false cases against party working president KT Rama Rao, including over the Formula E event, calling it political vendetta aimed at demoralising BRS leaders ahead of local body polls.

A major mishap was averted at Kacheguda Railway Station when an RPF constable rescued a passenger who slipped while getting off a moving train. The constable’s quick action prevented the man from being dragged under the train. The passenger sustained minor injuries.

Family members in Mancherial alleged that negligence by doctors at a private hospital caused the death of their four-month-old baby. They protested outside the facility demanding action. Police said no case was registered as no formal complaint had been received.

A fire broke out at a mechanic shop on Shahalibanda Road late Wednesday night, triggering panic in the area. A Moghalpura fire tender extinguished the blaze, while Hussainalam police assisted. Small items in the shop were damaged, with no casualties reported.

Police arrested transgender person Monalisa in Borabanda after a group accused her of harassment and forcing them into prostitution. The protest turned extreme when eight transgenders attempted self-immolation. All are undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital as the case is investigated.

A traffic constable in Banjara Hills was assaulted on Wednesday after he photographed a two-wheeler parked in a no-parking zone. The accused, identified as Ibrahim of Syednagar, allegedly argued with and attacked the officer. Police have registered a case.

A private travels bus hit a chemical tanker on the Macharam flyover near Jadcherla on Thursday, causing hydrochloride acid to spill. All 26 passengers escaped unharmed, though a few suffered minor injuries. Firefighters contained the situation and traffic on NH-44 was disrupted.

A woman employee at the Telangana Secretariat was rescued after her leg got trapped under a vehicle scanning system at the east gate on Wednesday evening. She slipped while exiting the building, leading to tense moments.

CSI Hyderabad Chapter launched the ‘CSI AI 100K’ initiative at SR University, Warangal, aiming to provide foundational AI training to one lakh students, faculty and young professionals across Telangana over the next 100 days. Hundreds participated in the launch event

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

GHMC has issued fresh orders for obtaining and renewing trade licences for 2026. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025, with penalties of 25 per cent and 50 per cent applicable for late submissions. Traders and establishments can apply online via the GHMC website or at Mee Seva centres.

Singareni Collieries has signed an MoU with NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) to expand renewable energy projects. SCCL announced plans to set up a 500 MW Pumped Storage Power Plant at Medipalli in Ramagundam and scale solar power generation to 5,000 MW.

A two-day Mega Auto Show by ‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ will be held at Ambedkar Stadium, Karimnagar, on Nov 22–23. Visitors can explore top car and bike brands, compare prices, and access loan and finance options. Entry is free