Telangana

BRS working president KT Rama Rao visited families of over 40 Telangana residents who died in a Saudi bus accident, assuring support, and also felicitated Padma Shri educationist Chukka Ramaiah on his 100th birthday, praising his contributions to quality education and IIT aspirants.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused Congress CM A Revanth Reddy of deliberately filing false cases against party working president KT Rama Rao, including over the Formula E event, calling it political vendetta aimed at demoralising BRS leaders ahead of local body polls.

A major mishap was averted at Kacheguda Railway Station when an RPF constable rescued a passenger who slipped while getting off a moving train. The constable’s quick action prevented the man from being dragged under the train. The passenger sustained minor injuries.

Family members in Mancherial alleged that negligence by doctors at a private hospital caused the death of their four-month-old baby. They protested outside the facility demanding action. Police said no case was registered as no formal complaint had been received.

A fire broke out at a mechanic shop on Shahalibanda Road late Wednesday night, triggering panic in the area. A Moghalpura fire tender extinguished the blaze, while Hussainalam police assisted. Small items in the shop were damaged, with no casualties reported.

Police arrested transgender person Monalisa in Borabanda after a group accused her of harassment and forcing them into prostitution. The protest turned extreme when eight transgenders attempted self-immolation. All are undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital as the case is investigated.

A traffic constable in Banjara Hills was assaulted on Wednesday after he photographed a two-wheeler parked in a no-parking zone. The accused, identified as Ibrahim of Syednagar, allegedly argued with and attacked the officer. Police have registered a case.

A private travels bus hit a chemical tanker on the Macharam flyover near Jadcherla on Thursday, causing hydrochloride acid to spill. All 26 passengers escaped unharmed, though a few suffered minor injuries. Firefighters contained the situation and traffic on NH-44 was disrupted.

A woman employee at the Telangana Secretariat was rescued after her leg got trapped under a vehicle scanning system at the east gate on Wednesday evening. She slipped while exiting the building, leading to tense moments.

CSI Hyderabad Chapter launched the ‘CSI AI 100K’ initiative at SR University, Warangal, aiming to provide foundational AI training to one lakh students, faculty and young professionals across Telangana over the next 100 days. Hundreds participated in the launch event

The six-day Brahmotsavam at the Hare Krishna Golden Temple concluded with Maha Samprokshana and the 108-Kalasha Maha Churnabhishekam. Devotees participated in Vedic chanting and rituals as the celebrations ended on an auspicious and devotional note

GHMC has issued fresh orders for obtaining and renewing trade licences for 2026. Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025, with penalties of 25 per cent and 50 per cent applicable for late submissions. Traders and establishments can apply online via the GHMC website or at Mee Seva centres.

Singareni Collieries has signed an MoU with NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) to expand renewable energy projects. SCCL announced plans to set up a 500 MW Pumped Storage Power Plant at Medipalli in Ramagundam and scale solar power generation to 5,000 MW.

A two-day Mega Auto Show by ‘Telangana Today’ and ‘Namasthe Telangana’ will be held at Ambedkar Stadium, Karimnagar, on Nov 22–23. Visitors can explore top car and bike brands, compare prices, and access loan and finance options. Entry is free

A vernacular journalist in Paloncha, Kothagudem district, has been booked for allegedly extorting a local businessman. The complainant, Nalla Suresh Reddy, accused the reporter of publishing false news to damage his reputation and demanding large sums of money under threats.

The Telangana government has launched the Mahila Shakti Saree distribution scheme, coinciding with Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that one crore women will benefit, with 65 lakh sarees distributed in rural areas between November 19 and December 9, followed by 35 lakh sarees in urban areas in March.

Speculation has intensified over the whereabouts of CPI (Maoist) chief Thippiri Tirupathi alias Devji after senior Maoists, including Hidma, were killed in AP encounters. Police deny his arrest, while family members claim he may be in custody

Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar, accused of political defection, faced an unusual situation when BRS worker Narapaka Ravinder attempted to place a party scarf on him during a programme in Bheerpur Mandal.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) is preparing to revise sewerage cess after a 14-year gap, following the Jubilee Hills bye-election. The Congress government is expected to approve the hike, which could range between 5–15 per cent.

The Telangana Assembly Speaker, Gaddam Prasad Kumar, is set to conclude anti-defection proceedings against eight MLAs who left the Bharat Rashtra Samithi to join the Congress. Final arguments for Pocharam Srinivas Reddy and Arekapudi Gandhi are scheduled for Thursday, while hearings for Tellam Venkat Rao and Sanjay Kumar concluded earlier. The BRS has submitted digital evidence to prove voluntary defection.

Cyberabad Cyber Crime Police arrested two persons for orchestrating a cyber-extortion racket against the Hetero Group of Companies. The accused impersonated USFDA officials through fake emails, demanding USD 250 million and threatening regulatory action with forged documents.

The Telangana High Court directed the State Government to continue the petitioners as Chief Promoters of nine District Fishermen Cooperative Societies, noting that elections had not yet been held. The Court said they must remain in position until the Government issues further orders

The Maryam Mirza Mohalla Library Movement inaugurated the Murtuza Hussain Children’s Library at Princess Esin Girls High School, Purani Haveli, Hyderabad. School Society Director Sultana Nazeerul Hasan emphasised the importance of daily reading for students and teachers.

The Telangana State Election Commission has announced a detailed schedule for the preparation and republication of ward-wise photo electoral rolls ahead of the Gram Panchayat elections. District Panchayat Officers have been instructed to rectify voter mis-mapping and incorporate valid changes before final publication.