Telangana

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.

Madhapur police detained a man who posed as a journalist at an event on Friday. Reporters grew suspicious after seeing him with a bag full of mikes carrying major news channel logos. He failed to give a credible explanation and was taken into custody.

A massive fire destroyed property worth several lakhs at a tyre shop on Suchitra Road in Petbasheerabad early Saturday. Four fire tenders fought the blaze for over two hours. Officials suspect a short circuit, though the exact cause is under investigation.

An 18-year-old student, Deepika Chaudhary, died after allegedly falling from the balcony of her 10th-floor apartment in Sanathnagar. She suffered fatal injuries on the spot. Police have begun an investigation, probing all possible angles

The second Bharatiya Kala Mahotsav at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad, has crossed one lakh visitors by its seventh day. Textile and handicraft sales neared Rs 2 crore and food court sales touched Rs 27 lakh. The cultural festival concludes on November 30

Students of Zilla Parishad Secondary School in Kumram Bheem Asifabad staged a road sit-in after being served contaminated food containing worms at Koutala mandal centre. Carrying plates of the food, they raised slogans against the school management and boycotted classes.

A tragic incident occurred in Rajanna-Sircilla district when constable Abhilash, unable to bear the grief of seeing his mother’s body recovered from the Manair river, jumped into the waters and drowned.

Wood and animal fossils estimated to be 230 million years old were discovered in Bopparam village, Kotapalli mandal, during a joint exploration by SCCL and the Telangana Archaeology Department. Officials confirmed the fossils will be displayed in the State museum. The discovery adds to earlier finds in the region, including dinosaur fossils and plant remains from the Kota Formation.

The BJP has opposed the Congress government’s plan to merge 27 ULBs with GHMC, saying it will strain infrastructure, raise taxes and slow development. State president N Ramchander Rao alleged the move is politically motivated to benefit AIMIM and demanded its withdrawal

Apollo Sugar Clinics, Banjara Hills organised a food display programme as part of World Diabetes Month 2025. The event highlighted healthy eating, portion control and balanced diets, with demonstrations aimed at raising awareness on diabetes prevention and management

The Coal India Level Inter Company Men’s Kabaddi Tournament began in Kothagudem on Friday. Hosted by SCCL, the three‑day event features teams from eight coal companies. Officials urged players to show sportsmanship and maintain fitness while competing

Hyderabad Police have launched a high-level investigation into the disappearance of a service pistol belonging to suspended Amberpet Sub-Inspector Bhanu Prakash Reddy. The officer, allegedly addicted to cricket betting, is accused of pawning gold seized during recovery operations and later reporting his pistol missing.