Telangana

The 16th Deeksha Diwas was observed across Karimnagar district with exhibitions, rituals and participation of senior BRS leaders, underscoring KCR’s role in the formation of a separate Telangana state.

Telangana is set for a cold to severe cold wave around December 31, with temperatures possibly dropping below 10°C in northern districts. Cyclone Ditwah will first bring rain and cloudy skies, followed by a sharp fall in temperatures lasting until early January

Under a major road safety drive, GHMC identified 22,797 potholes and repaired 21,511 by November 28. Over 1,000 catch pits, nearly 500 covers, and multiple medians were fixed. All GHMC zones reported significant progress in ongoing road repair works

A historic garden at the 1889 SCB CEO residence in Secunderabad will be acquired for the NH-44 elevated corridor. Demarcation is complete, and work will begin soon. Officials plan to transplant some trees, while nearby structures will also be removed for excavation

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested two men from Navi Mumbai for running a sophisticated online trading fraud. Victims, including a Hyderabad resident, lost Rs 12.3 lakh via fake trading platforms and WhatsApp ‘investment experts’. The suspects used mule accounts and APK systems

Bharat Rashtra Samithi celebrated Deeksha Diwas across Telangana, marking 16 years since K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s fast-unto-death that triggered the Statehood process. Party leaders organised rallies, performed 'palabhishekam' to portraits of Telangana Thalli and paid tributes at martyrs' memorials.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar conducted a special court to curb rival gang violence in South city zones. 86 individuals were bound over under Section 126 of BNSS, 2023, with security bonds to maintain peace for one year

IGNOU will conduct term-end exams from December 1 to January 14. Students can download hall tickets from ignou.ac.in, but centres will allow entry if names appear in attendance sheets. Photo ID is mandatory; mobile phones and gadgets are banned

Sangareddy MLA and BRS district president Chintha Prabhakar accused the Congress Party of attempting to erase the imprint of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao from Telangana. Speaking at the Deeksha Diwas programme, he highlighted Rao’s leadership in the Statehood movement and his decade-long governance.

Hyderabad’s first multilevel smart parking facility at KBR Park is now open. The vertical rotary system accommodates 72 cars, features RFID entry, CCTV, and load sensors, and aims to reduce roadside congestion. Operational hours are 5 am to 11 pm

Aristotle PG College hosted ‘ARIS-AAGAAZ 2025’ to welcome the new MBA batch. DCP Giri Raju spoke on cyber safety and personal discipline, while the Principal encouraged learning with curiosity. Cultural performances and interactions made the event lively and memorable

A Vishaal Diwan will be held on November 30 at NTR Stadium, Hyderabad, to mark the 350th Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Ragi Jathas will perform Gurbani Keertans and Kathas, followed by Guru Ka Langar and medical camps for devotees

Hyderabad Cybercrime warns of a surge in ‘Digital Arrest’ scams where fraudsters impersonate police or government officials to extort money. Citizens are urged not to share personal or financial information and report suspicious calls to official channels

Terming allegations that were being circulated against him as baseless, Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences Vice Chancellor Dr PV Nanda Kumar Reddy said the vigilance officials neither questioned nor contacted him at any point. The VC told reporters that he had only been informed that the vigilance team inspected the examination centre and seized some answer scripts

Cyberabad police arrested nine people who hacked Australian bank accounts using a Madhapur call centre. Victims were tricked with fake pop-ups and emails, and money was transferred to India via hawala and cryptocurrency. Computers, phones, and a vehicle were seized

A mega job fair will be held at King’s Palace, Mehdipatnam, on December 2 from 8 am to 1 pm. Companies from pharma, IT, banking, healthcare, and education will hire. SSC-qualified candidates can attend free interviews, including work-from-home roles

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao marked Deeksha Divas by accusing the Congress of repeatedly betraying Telangana and belittling the Statehood movement. He said K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast transformed the agitation, and urged people to defend Telangana’s identity and autonomy.

ZIGNASA 2K25, a 24-hour national hackathon at MLRIT, brought together 750 students, including elite IIT teams. Participants competed in AI, UI/UX, Web Development, and Vibe Coding tracks, showcasing creativity, endurance, and technical skills with guidance from top mentors

TGSWREIS introduced strict new rules after women students protested in Shadnagar. House masters and principals will be held responsible if students leave campus without permission. Parents’ visits are restricted, and girl students must return only with authorised guardians

Police in Mancherial are awaiting a medical report to determine the cause of death of a seven-year-old girl found in a well after going missing. The probe is in its final stage, with two neighbours being questioned as the family protests delays.

Marking the 16th Deeksha Diwas, senior BRS leader T Harish Rao hailed K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast-unto-death as the pivotal moment that made Telangana a reality. He recalled KCR’s sacrifice, the unity it inspired, and its decisive role in state formation.

Illegal auctions for sarpanch, deputy sarpanch and ward member posts have reportedly begun in parts of the erstwhile Karimnagar district as villages push for unanimous elections to secure the Rs 10 lakh government incentive. Several gram panchayats have already passed unanimous resolutions.

MMCSZC spokesperson Vikas Nagpure alias Ananth surrendered with 15 associates in Maharashtra’s Gondia, days after urging Maoist cadres to lay down arms en masse by January 1, 2026. His sudden move is expected to deepen confusion among cadres already under pressure from intensified operations.

A DCM van driver died and three others were injured when the vehicle collided with a gravel-laden truck on the Mailardevpally road in Hyderabad on Friday night. The crash occurred after the speeding van lost control as the truck entered the main road.