Telangana

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.

At NIT Warangal’s 23rd Convocation, Micron India MD Anand Ramamoorthy urged graduates to embrace curiosity and humility, while DRDO chief Dr. Samir V. Kamat highlighted contributions to Operation Sindoor. The institute reported record placements and awarded degrees to 1,913 students

Maharashtra defeated Hyderabad by eight wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 at Salt Lake Ground, Kolkata. Prithvi Shaw scored 66 and Arshin Kulkarni remained unbeaten on 89 as Maharashtra chased down Hyderabad’s 191 with ease

Osmania University registered a comfortable 2-0 win over Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University in the first round of the Khelo India University Championships in Rajasthan. Sreemanya Reddy and Sama Chevika Reddy secured straight-set victories to seal the tie for OU

Bhanzu, founded by Neelakantha Bhanu, the world’s fastest human calculator, has opened its first physical learning centre in McKinney, Texas. Bhanu said the expansion is aimed at reimagining how math is taught globally, with a focus on conceptual clarity and confidence-building.

St Michael’s School (Alwal) defeated Secunderabad Public School 5-0 in the under-16 final of the Subramaniam Memorial Inter-school Football Tournament in Hyderabad. Jaison scored a hat-trick, while Akhil and Riyan added one goal each for the winners

Union Minister Kishan Reddy inspected redevelopment works at the Hitec City railway station, reviewing progress on the new building, foot overbridge, platforms and safety measures. He said 40 stations in Telangana are being modernised, with major upgrades planned in two phases at Hitec City

Doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kondapur successfully performed a six-hour open-heart surgery on a 49-year-old woman whose aorta had collapsed, causing severe strain on her heart. Surgeons removed the swollen aorta and damaged valve, replacing them with an artificial aorta and prosthetic valve.

Avina, Thaswika and Lasya Sri emerged champions in the UBS Athletics Kids Cup held in Hyderabad. With 500 schools participating, the winners now move to the Grand Finale scheduled for December 19 at GMC Balayogi Stadium in Gachibowli

Following a protest by women students in Shadnagar, the Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TGSWREIS) has issued a circular imposing strict accountability on house masters and principals for student movements. The diktat prohibits students from leaving campus without permission.

FDDI Hyderabad launched a three-day national seminar and exhibition titled “Tales Below the Heels”, inaugurated by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma. The event showcases India’s footwear heritage, from padukas to Kolhapuris, and is open to visitors until November 30