Telangana

Internal differences have surfaced in Bhadrachalam Congress ahead of gram panchayat polls, as Podem Veeraiah’s faction expressed dissatisfaction over the unilateral selection of a sarpanch candidate by MLA Dr. Tellam Venkat Rao’s group. Leaders plan to raise the matter with higher party authorities.

Abhyaas Lex Quest 2025, India’s biggest law talent hunt, concluded successfully in Hyderabad at TCCC. Samasthi International School emerged winner, with Radcliffe School and Sanghamitra School as runners-up. Over 3,000 students from 75 schools participated in competitive rounds and moot courts.

A fire at Gomathi Electronics in Shahalibanda, Hyderabad, killed two and injured six when refrigerator and AC compressors exploded. Residents demand stricter fire safety inspections and classification of high-risk commercial establishments to prevent repeat tragedies.

Road excavations and underground drainage works in Jubilee Hills, launched ahead of the by-poll, are advancing slowly, leaving open trenches and disrupting traffic. Residents raise safety concerns for children and elderly while GHMC assures completion before Sankranthi.

A retired Malakpet banker lost Rs 51.20 lakh to a fake Pre-IPO investment scam conducted through WhatsApp and Facebook. Cyberabad Cybercrime Police have issued warnings on verifying financial offers, avoiding unverified links, and reporting online frauds immediately.

The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM) will hold its 79th Annual Technical Meeting and international conference at IIT-Hyderabad from December 4–6. The event brings 1,600+ participants and 40 international speakers to discuss advanced materials, critical minerals, and energy transition technologies.

BRS leader Ponnala Lakshmaiah criticised the Congress government’s new Pranahita–Chevella alignment, calling it a ₹9,000–₹12,000 crore waste. He and G. Deviprasad accused the government of failed promises and termed the industrial land transfer policy the “biggest land loot.”

Hyderabad is experiencing a renewed cold spell, with minimum temperatures falling to 14–17°C. The chill is expected for the next two days. IMD forecasts moderate showers this weekend under the influence of cyclone Ditwah, which may impact southern Telangana.

CPI (Maoist) MMCSZC spokesperson Ananth announced that cadres will lay down arms and join the mainstream on January 1, 2026. In letters and audio messages, he urged collective disarmament, appealed for government cooperation, and sought suspension of search operations.

Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Echoda mandal celebrated Diksha Diwas a day early by performing Ksheerabhishekam on K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s flex poster and taking out a drum-led procession, praising his leadership and expressing their desire for his return as Chief Minister.

The Telangana High Court on Friday refused to stay the State’s panchayat elections, rejecting petitions filed by BC organisations challenging G.O.Ms. 46 on reservations. The Court directed the government to file a counter on sub-category reservations within six weeks.

In Rajanna-Sircilla, the son of a man killed by Maoists 22 years ago hunted and killed one of the Naxals responsible for his father’s murder.

A Bhadrachalam man was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.48 crore by a woman he befriended on Facebook, who lured him into a fake online trading scheme. After paying money towards “taxes”, the victim realised the scam and lodged a police complaint.

Food Safety Officers seized 1,903 units of expired and mislabelled food during inspections at 75 warehouses in Telangana, including those operated by major e-commerce platforms. Notices were issued to 32 establishments, and samples were lifted for quality testing under FSSA norms.

A 24-year-old youth who runs a local butcher shop, deceived a 17-year-old girl and made her believe him he was in love with her.

The Sanathnagar Police registered a case against Pastor Joseph Sandeep of Living Way Church after a woman alleged he developed a relationship with her on the promise of marriage, took money from her over time, later refused to marry her and threatened to kill her.

Tension prevailed in Nizamabad’s Eragatla limits after the relatives of a software engineer who died by suicide staged a protest with his body near Tallarampur. They placed the freezer unit on a police vehicle after officers stopped them en route to the woman’s village.

A driver escaped unhurt after a speeding private travels bus rammed into his car at Mahalingapuram near Shankarpally on Friday morning. The impact pushed the car off the road, causing it to catch fire. Locals rescued the driver, and police registered a case.

Unidentified persons allegedly stole gold ornaments weighing around 15 tolas and worth nearly ₹4.5 lakh from a house in Ali Nagar Colony, Noorkhan Bazar. The family noticed the jewellery missing on November 27, and Mirchowk Police have launched an investigation.

Social media trolling of Mangli led to a complaint with the police and the troller had immediately apologised apparently fearing a police case

Bengal defeated Hyderabad by 22 runs in the Women’s U-23 T20 championship. Telangana State-ranking chess tournament will be held on November 30. Bhavan’s Vivekananda College won the Osmania University basketball trophy, while Royal United FC beat Deccan Dynamos 5-1

A centering worker succumbed to injuries after being attacked with a sharp weapon in Chandrayangutta, Hyderabad. The accused, Maisan, allegedly stabbed him multiple times following a dispute over money.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police imposed traffic diversions in Kukatpally on Friday from 4 pm to 11 pm due to the ‘Akhanda-2’ pre-release event at Khaithlapur Ground. Large crowds are expected, and commuters have been advised to take alternative routes

Adilabad Collector Rajarshi Shah warned that forced or influenced unanimous gram panchayat elections would not be tolerated. He said problematic villages were identified and steps were underway to ensure smooth, fair polling, strict MCC enforcement, and checks on money and liquor