Telangana

The Telangana government has launched the Mahila Shakti Saree distribution scheme, coinciding with Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that one crore women will benefit, with 65 lakh sarees distributed in rural areas between November 19 and December 9, followed by 35 lakh sarees in urban areas in March.

Speculation has intensified over the whereabouts of CPI (Maoist) chief Thippiri Tirupathi alias Devji after senior Maoists, including Hidma, were killed in AP encounters. Police deny his arrest, while family members claim he may be in custody

Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar, accused of political defection, faced an unusual situation when BRS worker Narapaka Ravinder attempted to place a party scarf on him during a programme in Bheerpur Mandal.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) is preparing to revise sewerage cess after a 14-year gap, following the Jubilee Hills bye-election. The Congress government is expected to approve the hike, which could range between 5–15 per cent.

The Telangana Assembly Speaker, Gaddam Prasad Kumar, is set to conclude anti-defection proceedings against eight MLAs who left the Bharat Rashtra Samithi to join the Congress. Final arguments for Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and Arekapudi Gandhi are scheduled for Thursday, while hearings for Tellam Venkat Rao and Sanjay Kumar concluded earlier. The BRS has submitted digital evidence to prove voluntary defection.

Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two persons for orchestrating a cyber-extortion racket against the Hetero Group of Companies. The accused impersonated USFDA officials through fake emails, demanding USD 250 million and threatening regulatory action with forged documents.

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

The Maryam Mirza Mohalla Library Movement inaugurated the Murtuza Hussain Children’s Library at Princess Esin Girls High School, Purani Haveli, Hyderabad. School Society Director Sultana Nazeerul Hasan emphasised the importance of daily reading for students and teachers.

The Telangana State Election Commission has announced a detailed schedule for the preparation and republication of ward-wise photo electoral rolls ahead of the Gram Panchayat elections. District Panchayat Officers have been instructed to rectify voter mis-mapping and incorporate valid changes before final publication.

A long-pending Kalyana Lakshmi cheque handed to a new mother in Godavarikhani has highlighted widespread delays in marriage assistance schemes under Congress government. Beneficiaries say thousands of applications remain stuck, despite the party’s campaign promise of Rs 1 lakh plus one tola gold

Two young men from Hyderabad, Amruth and Uday, overcame financial and social hardships to clear the All India Bar Examination and enrol as advocates. Amruth, once a delivery boy, and Uday, a cab driver, met BRS working president KT Rama Rao to seek his blessings before starting their legal careers.

Dr. Soumya Mishra, Director General of Prisons and Correctional Services, inaugurated a unique agarbatti manufacturing unit at the Bhadrachalam special sub-jail. The initiative converts discarded temple flowers into eco-friendly incense sticks, ensuring temple cleanliness while offering inmates dignified employment.

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

Two persons, including a minor, were arrested in Adilabad for making Instagram reels on a police vehicle parked on Aerodrome Road during drunk and drive checks. A case was registered under Sections 329 and 292 of the BNS. Departmental action is also planned

Cotton procurement resumed across Telangana after a two-day ginning mill strike, bringing relief to farmers. Over one lakh quintals arrived at major markets on Wednesday. Prices ranged between Rs.7,500 and Rs.8,050. Industry leaders continue to demand changes to CCI procurement norms

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 43-year-old man, Danasiri Thukaram of Khasimpur, drowned in the pushkarani of the Panduranga Vitaleshwara Swamy Temple at Antharam in Munipally mandal on Tuesday. He slipped while taking a spiritual bath during annual rituals. Police have registered a case.

The Andhra Pradesh police arrested 50 CPI (Maoist) cadres in a coordinated intelligence-led operation across several districts, dealing a major blow to the South Bastar and Dandakaranya networks. Senior leaders were among those held, and arms, cash and memory cards were seized

The arrest of iBomma founder Ravi has triggered unexpected social media support, with users praising him for making films accessible and criticising high ticket and OTT prices. While many debate industry practices, Cybercrime officials warn such support could normalise piracy.

Sugarcane farmers in Sangareddy are incurring heavy losses as local mills offer prices far below those in Karnataka and Maharashtra. With rising cultivation costs and falling savings, farmers are demanding government intervention, a fixed price of Rs.4,500 per tonne and a bonus of Rs.500

KT Rama Rao told BRS cadres to begin groundwork for the coming GHMC elections, alleging Congress won Jubilee Hills through rigging and money power. Harish Rao and Talasani said the moral victory belonged to BRS and predicted major political changes in Telangana

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