Telangana

Sixteen pilgrims from Jhirra, Asifnagar, including Mansoor and members of two families, died in a Saudi Arabia accident while on Umrah. The news brought grief to the locality, and public representatives visited the families to offer condolences

ACB officials conducted surprise inspections in the Mancherial Sub-Registrar’s office and seized unaccounted cash while uncovering bribery through digital payments. Several staff members were absent, suspicious registrations came to light and document writers closed shops during the checks, raising further concerns.

Police and revenue officials demolished over 200 sheds at Aswaraopet, stating they were illegally built on disputed land. CPI leaders alleged that houses of the poor were removed without notice and demanded that the government provide Indiramma houses to the affected families.

Sixty-year-old sisters Rayeezunnisa and Shajahan Begum planned to perform Umrah together, joined by their children. The families were excited for the pilgrimage, but relatives in their city were shocked upon learning about a tragic accident involving them

ACB officials arrested deputy tahsildar Mohammed Yakub Pasha and two others at Yellandu for taking Rs.30000 bribe from a ration shop dealer. The trio was caught at a cell phone shop, and all were later taken into custody for further action

GRP and RPF arrested 25-year-old Mohd Sanidul Islam for targeting railway passengers. He was linked to two theft cases in November. Police recovered gold ornaments worth Rs 2.9 lakh. The investigation into possible further thefts is ongoing

Raidurgam police arrested four suspects, including two juveniles, for the murder of 24-year-old CCTV technician Saurabh Kumar. After a failed robbery near Jubilee Hills, the attackers tracked and brutally assaulted him near FDDI College. The case is under investigation

Following the official declaration of Jubilee Hills by-election results, the Election Commission of India has lifted the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). The by-election was held on November 11, with results announced on November 14, marking the election’s completion

At Borabanda, a group of transgender persons protesting against a rival group set themselves on fire, injuring three. Police at the scene also suffered burns while rescuing them. The injured were taken to Gandhi Hospital, and an investigation is underway

A farmer from Jaipur mandal has alleged that operators of the Kishtapur procurement centre swindled Rs.3 crore by fabricating paddy procurement records. He filed a complaint with the Collector, as a similar scam involving another centre in the region recently came to light.

Mohammad Abdul Shoaib from Asifnagar, the sole Indian witness to a bus-tanker collision in Saudi Arabia, escaped by breaking the bus windscreen. He is critically injured and receiving ICU care. Shoaib informed his family in India from the accident site

Ginning mills across the erstwhile Adilabad district went on strike against CCI’s categorisation of mills, shutting down cotton markets and affecting farmers. Millers demanded withdrawal of the system and removal of restrictions on moisture content and purchase limits at procurement centres.

The Telangana Cabinet has approved Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for families of those who died in the Saudi Arabia bus accident. A team led by Minister Mohammed Azharuddin will visit Saudi to oversee coordination, with families to attend funerals locally.

A woman named Lakshmi was walking in Karthikeya Nagar when two men on a motorcycle snatched her 3-tola gold chain and escaped. She raised an alarm, but the suspects fled. Nacharam police are checking CCTV footage to identify them

Indian officials are working with Saudi authorities to identify Telangana pilgrims who died in a bus accident near Madinah. With bodies charred beyond recognition, DNA tests are required. Over 40 pilgrims died, while one Hyderabad native survived and is under treatment

KNRUHS has opened the stray vacancy round for MBBS/BDS Management Quota seats for 2025–26. Eligible candidates can give web options from Nov 17 to 18. Those already allotted seats cannot apply. Discontinuing after this round will lead to a Rs 20 lakh penalty and a three-year ban.

Apollo Defence Industries, a subsidiary of Apollo Micro Systems, has completed its full acquisition of IDL Explosives from GOCL Corporation. The move strengthens Apollo’s defence capabilities, adding advanced explosives and warhead technologies. IDL’s manufacturing units will support the group’s expansion plans

Thousands of devotees visited the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple in Vemulawada on the last Monday of Karthikamasam. Renovation at the main temple shifted all pujas to the Bheemeshwara shrine. Arguments erupted over limited Nitya Kalyanam tokens as queues stretched for hours

A 49-year-old Hyderabad man arrived at Care Hospitals in severe heart failure and cardiogenic shock. Doctors found a major blockage and a clot, placed a stent to restore blood flow, and stabilised him. He recovered well and was discharged in five days

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank alleged that the Congress government gave contracts worth Rs 1500 crore to KLSR Infratech despite a petition against the company being admitted in the Supreme Court. He also claimed the firm had gifted a vehicle to Revanth Reddy earlier

A married electrician from Eturnagaram, Jadi Sammaiah, was beaten to death in Lalaiahgudam after the family of a 16-year-old girl accused him of an illicit relationship with her. He was tied to an electric pole and assaulted. Police are investigating.

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Krishna Kanth Park in Hyderabad faces overgrowth of water hyacinth and weeds in its water bodies, causing foul odours and affecting visitors. Officials plan annual cleaning, but lack of maintenance diminishes the park’s charm and ecological balance.

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed grief over the death of 42 Telangana pilgrims in a Saudi Arabia bus accident during the Umrah pilgrimage, urging government action and financial support for families and better care for the injured.