Telangana

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

A vernacular journalist in Paloncha, Kothagudem district, has been booked for allegedly extorting a local businessman. The complainant, Nalla Suresh Reddy, accused the reporter of publishing false news to damage his reputation and demanding large sums of money under threats.

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.