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Members of youth associations staged a maha dharna at Gundlapalli chowk in Ganneruvaram mandal, Karimnagar, demanding the construction of a double road between Gundlapalli and Ganneruvaram. Protesters accused local MLA Dr. Kavvampalli Satyanarayana of neglecting the issue despite promising during his election campaign to complete the road within six months.
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Hyderabad’s veteran athlete M Ananth won silver in the long jump at the Asian Masters Athletics Championships in Chennai with a leap of 5.71m. Japan’s Yoshio Mochizuki and Shinichi Yamada claimed gold and bronze. Ananth trains under Prof Rajesh Kumar
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A 65-year-old farmer died after being electrocuted while operating an agricultural pumpset starter at Kistampet in Chandurthi mandal, Rajanna-Sircilla district. Police said Lingam collapsed after receiving the shock.
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Rishi Pallagani and Banothu Shashirekha clinched the boys and girls under-14 titles at the Telangana Chess Academy tournament in Hyderabad. The event saw strong performances across age groups, with young talents from Telangana making their mark in competitive chess
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A 15-year-old girl died and three members of her family were injured when their bike skidded while trying to avoid a pothole near Kasulapalli in Peddapalli mandal. The family, natives of Dharmaram mandal, was returning home after attending a marriage when the accident occurred.
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Dhanush Srikanth of Hyderabad set a new world deaf record in 10m Air Rifle to win India’s first gold medal in shooting at the Deaflympics in Tokyo. India bagged four medals on the opening day, including two silver and one bronze
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It is estimated that the Indian cinema industry is facing a loss of at least Rs 22,000 crore a year due to movie piracy
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A Secondary Grade Teacher at Mandal Parishad Primary School (Girls), Jammikunta, Karimnagar, has been suspended for allegedly spreading false information about government schools and schemes. The District Education Officer issued suspension orders on November 14.
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Telangana’s Irrigation Department has deferred immediate legal action after Andhra Pradesh abruptly cancelled tenders for the Polavaram–Banakacharla Link Project. The move, which aimed to divert 200 TMC of Godavari floodwaters to Rayalaseema, has temporarily eased tensions between the two States. v
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Over 300 ginning mills in Telangana have launched an indefinite strike against stringent Cotton Corporation of India norms, halting procurement operations. The standoff has worsened the cotton crisis, with farmers forced to sell at distress prices far below MSP.
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A Nepali gang allegedly robbed the house of retired army officer Captain Giri at Gun Rock Enclave, Karkhana, Secunderabad, escaping with gold ornaments and cash worth Rs. 50 lakh. Police suspect the gang was tipped off by a domestic worker, Pujaraj, employed 20 days earlier.
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BRS MLA KP Vivekananda criticised MLC K. Kavitha for her recent remarks against senior party leaders, urging her to introspect and avoid undermining the legacy of BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao. Addressing a press conference, he said her comments during the Jubilee Hills election campaign belittled the efforts of party workers and damaged the organisation.
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Over 60 BC organisations gathered at Indira Park, Hyderabad, on Sunday for a demonstration led by National BC Association president and Rajya Sabha MP R. Krishnaiah, demanding enhanced reservations for Backward Classes. Speakers argued that political under-representation of BCs in Telangana remains a structural issue and called for 42 percent reservations backed by accurate population data.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao acknowledged that electoral results may not always reflect the hard work of party leaders and workers, urging encouragement from supporters to lift morale. Following the Jubilee Hills by-election defeat of BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha, supporters rallied behind KTR, criticising Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and alleging electoral malpractices by Congress.
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The Telangana Cabinet is set to decide on the schedule for long-delayed local body elections following a High Court directive. The Congress government, fresh from its Jubilee Hills bypoll win, faces mounting pressure from farmers over unfulfilled promises like paddy bonuses and the Rythu Bharosa scheme.
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Immadhi Ravi, accused of running an international film piracy racket from the Caribbean, was arrested in Hyderabad and sent to 14-day judicial custody. Police blocked iBomma and Bappam websites, seized hard disks, and are probing crypto accounts for further leads
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DRI foiled a gold smuggling attempt at RGI Airport, seizing 11 gold bars weighing 1196.20 grams worth Rs 1.55 crore. The passenger from Sharjah and his Andhra Pradesh-based associate were arrested, and further investigation is underway.
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Cyber impersonators are increasingly targeting senior officials in Hyderabad, including police commissioners, IAS and IPS officers. Fraudsters have been sending messages using officials’ display pictures and demanding small amounts of money under the guise of emergencies.
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GHMC’s Happy Streets event at Sanjeevaiah Children’s Park focused on promoting a clean and green Hyderabad. Children participated in eco-friendly activities, took the Swacch City Heroes pledge, and received saplings, highlighting civic responsibility, waste segregation, and sustainable habits
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The 1974–75 SSC batch of CSI High School, Karimnagar, celebrated its golden jubilee reunion on Sunday. Former classmates reunited at their alma mater, sharing laughter, anecdotes, and nostalgia. Retired teachers were felicitated for their contributions, while organisers ensured the event carried warmth and emotion.
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Hyderabad’s National Institute of Nutrition developed a patented herbal therapy for menopausal syndrome as a safer alternative to HRT. Recognised with the Health Research Excellence 2025 award, the non-hormonal Ayurvedic treatment addresses osteoporosis, metabolic syndrome, and fatty liver
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LVPEI concluded Children’s Eye Care Awareness Week with an awareness walk at KBR Park, attended by 600 children and parents. The event promoted outdoor play, sunlight exposure, and healthy reading habits to prevent or slow myopia, along with competitions and expert guidance
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The fourth edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run and Plantation Week saw over 100,000 participants nationwide, including 5,000 at Kanha Shanti Vanam. The event promoted fitness, community unity, and environmental awareness, with support from sports icons and the Ministry of Youth Affairs
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Hyderabad and Cyberabad police conducted special weekend checks, catching 925 drunk drivers, mostly two-wheelers. Several recorded dangerously high BAC levels, with some exceeding 300 mg/100 ml. Authorities have booked cases, warning the public against drunk driving to ensure road safety
