Telangana

Tribal rights organisation Tudum Debba has announced a protest titled Adivasila Dharma Yuddam at Utnoor mandal in Adilabad, demanding the removal of Lambadas from the Scheduled Tribes list. Leaders allege that Lambadas are unfairly availing constitutional benefits meant for other tribal groups.

Over 1,200 contract assistant professors from Telangana universities have demanded job security, equal pay for equal work, and UGC pay scales in line with Supreme Court judgments. At a round-table meeting, faculty leaders called for regularisation of contract staff across 12 universities.

Following the death of Maoist commander Madivi Hidma in an encounter in Andhra Pradesh’s ASR district, tributes poured in from adivasi associations, student groups, and journalists on social media. However, villagers in Hanamkonda district who displayed flex banners in his honour faced police action, with two booked for putting up the banner.

A check dam built across the Manair river near Gumpula in Odela mandal collapsed under suspicious circumstances, sparking speculation among locals. While some alleged the sand mafia was behind the incident to resume quarrying banned by the Green Tribunal, others suggested structural leakages caused the failure.

BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar has alleged that officials of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA)–Asifabad unit are colluding with transport association leaders to extort bribes from the public. Addressing a press conference in Kagaznagar, he claimed officials were collecting around Rs 15 lakh monthly by fixing rates for services such as vehicle registration, driving licences, and permits, while evading Anti-Corruption Bureau action.

GHMC has begun road-leveling works near Tri-Island, close to BRK Bhavan, to ease traffic congestion for commuters heading towards the Secretariat and Lakdi-ka-Pul. The project, costing Rs 84 lakh, aims to create a free left turn for vehicles coming from Adarsh Nagar and MLA Quarters, following traffic police observations of frequent accidents at the junction.

HMWSSB has issued a public alert warning consumers about fraudulent SMS messages threatening disconnection of water connections if bills are not paid. The scam involves directing recipients to contact another mobile number, which then sends an APK file via WhatsApp under the pretext of processing.

An 11-year-old student from Pebbair, Wanaparthy, died after being shifted between three government hospitals within 24 hours. The Class 7 student first showed symptoms of illness on November 12. Doctors at Wanaparthy General Hospital suspected dengue, while a private hospital diagnosed pneumonia.Despite the transfer, the boy died in the early hours of Saturday.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misleading Telangana with exaggerated claims about interest payments on loans taken during the BRS regime. Citing the latest CAG report, he said Congress leaders’ claims of Rs 6,000–7,000 crore monthly interest payments were false, with actual figures averaging Rs 2,361 crore.

The two-day auto show organised by Telangana Today and Namaste Telangana saw a strong response on its first day in Karimnagar. Visitors explored a wide range of vehicles, including high-end cars and electric models, while banks and dealers set up stalls

Six students from Telangana Social Residential School (Girls)-Luxettipet were selected for the Under-17 State level wrestling competition in Hyderabad after performing well in the zonal event held in Adilabad. The school principal congratulated the students and appreciated the PETs

Under ‘Operation Amanath,’ RPF Secunderabad recovered passenger belongings 976 times this year, valued at Rs 2.36 crore. Laptops, phones, and luggage were returned, marking a 10.65% rise in recoveries. Passengers are urged to report unattended items via helpline 139

BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju has strongly criticised the Telangana government’s GO Ms. No. 46 on BC reservations in local bodies, calling it unconstitutional and fraudulent. He highlighted contradictions in the order, which uses SEEEPC Survey data for ward reservations but relies on the 2011 Census for Sarpanch posts, allegedly violating Article 243D.

Left party leaders and people’s organisations staged a protest in Kothagudem demanding a judicial probe into the Maredumilli encounter in ASR district. They alleged the Centre was acting in favour of corporate forces and sought repeal of Forest Conservation Rules 2022.

A man from Rajivnagar in Vikarabad was taken to a secluded place and assaulted with sticks and belts after a minor argument with his neighbour. He fell unconscious and was shifted to hospital. Police registered a case and began investigation.

Hyderabad’s RTC faces a shortage of nearly 3,000 buses, doubling passenger loads on suburban routes after the Mahalakshmi scheme. Commuters demand direct, single-service buses, while TGSRTC plans route assessments and deployment of hired vehicles to ease overcrowding

Forty-six victims of the Saudi bus fire tragedy, including 45 from Telangana, were identified through DNA profiling and laid to rest in Madinah’s historic Jannatul Baqi cemetery. The burials, initially speculated to have taken place on Friday, were completed on Saturday afternoon.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government’s Hyderabad Industrial Land Conversion policy, calling it a major land scam. He sought an immediate Assembly session, a full probe and answers to key questions on revenue loss, land valuation and alleged favours to builders.

The delay in floating and finalising tenders for fishlings supply has left fishermen across Telangana worried. Against the target of 90 crore fishlings, only 11.31 crore have been released so far, affecting the growth and harvesting cycle for thousands of families.

IMT Hyderabad held its convocation for the 2023–25 batch, where Volvo Group India MD Kamal Bali highlighted global challenges and India’s strong growth outlook. The institute presented its annual report and honoured students with gold, silver and distinguished achievement awards

The Rs 259.9 crore retaining wall project along the Rallavagu stream in Mancherial has sparked controversy after irrigation officials allegedly altered its alignment under political pressure. Originally planned to protect low-lying areas from flooding, the project now faces criticism from residents and questions over adherence to norms.

A developing depression in the Bay of Bengal may bring light to moderate rain to several southern Telangana districts over the next two days, while Hyderabad remains largely stable with partly cloudy skies. Minimum temperatures have increased across the State

Irrigation officials will begin phased emptying of the Singur reservoir from December 1 to repair damaged upstream revetment and embankments. A technical panel has inspected the site, and Rs 16 crore has been sanctioned for works to be completed before the next monsoon.

A multilingual biopic on Padma Shri awardee and green crusader Vanajeevi Ramaiah is underway, directed by Vemuganti and starring Brahmaji. The film aims to present Ramaiah’s environmental mission to global audiences and is being produced with aspirations for major awards.