Telangana

A distressed farmer in Avancha village, Nagarkurnool, set fire to four acres of his cotton crop after realising that harvesting costs outweighed procurement prices. Surender, who cultivated nine acres, was left dejected by unseasonal rains and lack of government support. Farmers across Mahabubnagar have accused authorities of failing them throughout the season.

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has approved prosecution of BRS working president KT Rama Rao in the Formula E case, paving the way for the Anti-Corruption Bureau to file a charge sheet. The case, involving alleged irregularities of Rs 54.88 crore, also names senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar and HMDA’s former Chief Engineer BLN Reddy.

A major mishap was averted in Mancherial after a TGSRTC bus carrying 77 passengers was suddenly filled with smoke due to a brake liner failure near Gudipet. The driver stopped the vehicle immediately and evacuated all passengers safely

BRS leaders demanded a special Assembly session on the Formula-E issue and accused the Congress government of attempting to damage K.T. Rama Rao’s image. They alleged political vendetta, diversion from governance failures and misuse of double-bedroom houses in Bhupalpally for partisan gains

Minister D Anasuya (Seethakka) expressed anger after farmers stopped her convoy in Kamareddy demanding quicker paddy bonus payments. She later alleged that BRS leaders instigated the protest, claiming she was en route to console mountaineer Purna’s bereaved family when the incident occurred

Mancherial district received a national award under the Jal Sanchay–Jan Bhagidari category at the 6th National Water Awards 2024. Officials felicitated Collector Kumar Deepak for the achievement. The award recognised the district’s outstanding performance in completing 5.20 lakh water conservation works

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the State government of denying full compensation to families of workers killed in the Sigachi Industries blast. He said victims received only part of the promised Rs 1 crore and warned of a Statewide agitation if justice is delayed

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions across major junctions in Secunderabad, Begumpet, and Trimulgherry on November 21 and 22 due to President Droupadi Murmu’s visit. Diversions will be enforced during specific time slots, affecting key routes including CTO, Rasoolpura, Punjagutta, and Raj Bhavan.

A tragic road accident in Jakkapur, Narayanaraopet, claimed the life of a man and left his wife seriously injured when a speeding car veered into their bike. The incident, captured on a trailing car’s dashcam, occurred while the couple was travelling to Siddipet for a funeral.

Eighteen rice mills in Nirmal and Kumram Bheem Asifabad districts were booked for diverting custom milled rice worth Rs 300 crore from the 2022–23 Yasangi season. Officials found large irregularities, including mills opening new units to continue receiving paddy

A paddy procurement centre in Kishtapur village was shut after allegations that paddy worth Rs 3 crore was misappropriated. Labour Minister Dr Vivek ordered its closure and an inquiry, following a farmer’s complaint supported by documentary evidence

Senior BRS leaders have accused the Congress and BJP of colluding to malign KT Rama Rao and weaken the party before local body elections. They defended the Hyderabad E-Prix as a legitimate event that boosted investments and visibility, dismissing allegations of irregularities.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar warned of strict action against traffic violations, especially drunken driving. He announced monthly convergence meetings, a scientific study on U-turns, and the establishment of a Traffic Command Control Center to improve policing and reduce congestion

A 49-year-old homemaker, Bharathi, died after slipping and falling into a water-filled sump at her home in KCR Nagar, Ramanthapur. She suffered grievous injuries, and Uppal police have launched an investigation into the incident

Deccan Woods & Trails invites families and nature lovers to two eco-experiences this weekend at Forest Trek Park, Chilkur. The Rock Bay Night Camp runs Nov 22–23, while the Wings in the Wild Bird Walk takes place Nov 23. Limited seats available

Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha unveiled the official poster for the Inter-Medical Colleges Tournament organised by KNRUHS. Scheduled from December 9 to 31 at Arundhati Medical College, the tournament will feature competitions among medical, dental, Ayurvedic, homoeopathy, Unani, and physiotherapy colleges

Grade 9 student Sahruda PDV from Hyderabad represents India at COP 30 in Brazil as a UNFCCC Global Representative. She co-developed the Children’s Climate Manifesto, presenting youth-driven recommendations to world leaders to shape sustainable climate policies worldwide

Collector K Hymavathi inspected the upcoming Oil Palm factory at Narmetta and instructed officials to complete all infrastructure works quickly. The Rs 300 crore project, approved by the previous BRS government, is ready for inauguration after successful trial runs

Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar has issued fresh notices to MLAs Danam Nagender and Kadiyam Srihari in the BRS disqualification case. Following Supreme Court directions, the Speaker has expedited the process and is expected to take a decision after legal consultation.

Sub-Inspector Pushpala Rama Rao of Wyra police station has helped more than twenty people in the erstwhile Khammam district by providing artificial limbs and wheelchairs with support from NGOs and Rotary Clubs. His efforts also enabled a young adivasi girl to walk again.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited MLC Surabhi Vani Devi at her Madhapur residence after she recovered from minor health issues. Senior party leaders also met her and expressed happiness over her complete recovery during the visit

Chilkur Balaji Temple, with CSR support from SBI and UBI, installed 60 solar-powered surveillance cameras across remote village temples in Moinabad. The project ensures uninterrupted monitoring, prevents theft and vandalism, and is recognized as a national model for CSR-driven temple safety

The FTCCI Women’s Leadership Summit 2025 will be held on November 28 at T-Hub, Hyderabad. The full-day event will bring together women entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and innovators, featuring speakers like Khushboo Hoda, Tanya Chaitanya, and Dr Vanitha Datla

Prof Dr Alekhya Punjala, chairperson of Telangana Sangeet Natak Academy, performed a compelling Dushala monologue at Ravindra Bharati. Directed by Vinay Varma and written by Preetham Chakraborty, the performance explored Dushala’s oppression, loss, and struggles, drawing an audience of cultural luminaries