-
Following a protest by women students in Shadnagar, the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) has issued a circular imposing strict accountability on house masters and principals for student movements. The diktat prohibits students from leaving campus without permission.
-
FDDI Hyderabad launched a three-day national seminar and exhibition titled “Tales Below the Heels”, inaugurated by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The event showcases India’s footwear heritage, from padukas to Kolhapuris, and is open to visitors until November 30
-
Basheer’s six-wicket haul and Parthiv Varma’s century were the highlights of the HCA under-16 probables matches in Hyderabad. In the B-Division T20 league, Nikhil Parwani’s 110 powered Telangana, while Khammam and Mahbubnagar also registered notable wins
-
Loyola Academy concluded its week-long cultural festival Resonance with over 1,500 students participating in dance, music, art and creative competitions. Guests included actor Renu Desai and the cast of Three Roses, alongside academic and administrative leaders of the institution
-
Hyderabad’s Aaron George, who guided the State to victory in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, has been named in India’s under-19 squad for the ACC Asia Cup in Dubai starting December 12. India will face Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and others
-
Abhyaas Edu Technologies hosted Abhyaas Lex Quest 2025 in Hyderabad, with 75 schools and over 3,000 students participating. Twenty-five teams reached the finale, where Samasthi International School emerged champion, followed by Radcliffe School and Sanghamitra School
-
A police constable attached to Film Nagar Police Station was arrested for misappropriating property during a search operation in Hyderabad. Constable Sriramula Sharan Kumar, assigned videography duties, allegedly stole an imitation Rolex wristwatch from the residence of an impersonation case accused.
-
The second day of nominations for gram panchayats and wards in Telangana witnessed a significant turnout, with 4,901 nominations for panchayats and 9,643 for wards. The deadline for filing nominations is Saturday, while withdrawals are allowed until December 3.
-
Prema, the youngest one-horned rhinoceros at Nehru Zoo, celebrated her third birthday with a fruit-and-vegetable cake. The Vantara Zoo team joined the festivities and toured the zoo’s Safari Park and enclosures. Officials praised Hyderabad Zoo’s upkeep and congratulated staff for achieving ISO certification.
-
Governor Jishnu Dev Varma launched NECA Telangana at the North East Connect 2025 festival. The platform aims to unite North East communities in Telangana through collaboration and engagement. Leaders emphasised NECA’s role in strengthening ties and promoting unity in diversity.
-
Telangana government issues an ordinance cutting retirement benefits for temporary employees whose services were regularised over the years. Nearly 7,000 employees may be affected, as the move seeks to avoid a Rs 20,000 crore financial burden on the State exchequer
-
Former Health Minister Harish Rao said Telangana now enjoys the highest per capita doctor availability and top medical infrastructure in India, crediting the BRS government’s policies. He highlighted Hyderabad’s rise as a national and international medical hub and urged continuation of effective health initiatives
-
Cyberabad Police held a meeting with banks to strengthen cybercrime investigation cooperation. Commissioner Avinash Mohanty highlighted rising fraud losses surpassing traditional crimes. Banks were directed to improve KYC checks, freeze handling, and faster victim support.
-
The Congress government in Telangana faces criticism for extravagant spending on global events. While aiming to attract investments and boost Hyderabad’s image, costs have sparked opposition backlash. Upcoming summits and celebrations intensify questions over fiscal prudence amid claims of near bankruptcy.
-
BRS leader Vinod Kumar criticised the Congress government’s Vision 2047 advisory panel. He alleged lack of Telangana representation and called the zoning plan Hyderabad-centric. The opposition demands review of “faulty” decisions sidelining rural Telangana cities.
-
Hyderabad’s first automated vertical smart rotary parking system at KBR Park will open on Saturday. Built under the PPP model, the facility offers 72 car slots, two-wheeler parking, RFID access, EV charging and advanced safety features to ease congestion in the busy corridor
-
At JNTU-Hyderabad, students staged a protest demanding accountability for the death of Divya, an EEE student, alleging negligence by professors and university administration.
-
In Sangareddy, SP Paritosh Pankaj advised motorists to avoid driving between 1 am and 8 am due to dense fog, urging safety measures like low-beam lights, helmets, and gloves.
-
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s district tour from December 1, coinciding with the Gram Panchayat poll nominations, has stirred political debate. As he addresses public meetings and launches development works, Congress leaders insist the tour is unrelated to elections and confined to urban limits
-
Hyderabad Metro, in partnership with TUCKIT, launched smart storage lockers at seven stations to enhance commuter convenience, enabling secure and quick storage of personal items.
-
BRS will observe Deeksha Diwas on November 29 to commemorate K Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast that energised the Telangana statehood movement. Rallies, cultural events, exhibitions and a major gathering at Telangana Bhavan are planned, with senior leaders addressing thousands of party workers
-
Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has announced the formation of a Central Investigation Team to monitor sensitive cases, emphasising that police efforts must lead to convictions rather than just arrests. Chairing the October crime review meeting at the TGICCC in Banjara Hills, he directed officials to rectify delays, prioritise long-pending cases, and ensure dignity for women complainants.
-
Hyderabad: Rajya Sabha MP and BRS Parliamentary Party deputy leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra was conferred the Jeevan Saaphalya Puraskar (Lifetime Achievement Award) by the Delhi-based Bharat Gaurav Foundation at its 8th annual awards ceremony held at Avasa Hotel Convention Hall in Hitech City on Friday. The award was presented to the MP by Telangana Governor Jishnu […]
-
The Telangana Backward Classes Commission has objected to the reduction of BC reservations in Gram Panchayat elections, urging the State government to keep the polls in abeyance until errors are rectified. Chairman G. Niranjan and Commission Members highlighted that while BCs received 22.78 percent reservations in 2019, the figure has now dropped to 21.39 percent despite a household survey.
