Telangana

Rajanna-Sircilla police arrested a gang of self-styled godmen who cheated a family in Nizamabad village of Konaraopet mandal by promising to unearth a secret treasury. The fraud came to light when the main accused stopped responding to calls, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint.

The family of a 43-year-old housewife Kallepalli Upendra, who was declared brain dead after a road accident in Hyderabad, donated her organs under the State-run Jeevandan programme. Upendra and her husband Ilaiah met with an accident on November 16, and despite treatment, her condition did not improve. Ilaiah decided to donate her liver, heart, lungs, and kidneys to save lives. J

On Constitution Day, Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC Dasoju Sravan warned that the greatest threat to the Indian Constitution comes from those in power who misuse institutions, suppress voices, and twist laws for political survival.

Telangana High Court reprimanded the Endowments Department for failing to place crucial records of temple lands before the court. Justice Anil Kumar Jukanti directed the Commissioner to appear with complete records from 1925 onwards, warning of further action if not complied

A Karimnagar couple, Waseem and Aifa, died in a road accident near Sankepalli in Vemulawada urban mandal when a lorry collided with their motorbike. Their two-month-old daughter sustained a leg fracture and is undergoing treatment

Trade unions of SCCL across Telangana staged protests in Kothagudem against the BJP-led Central Government’s decision to replace 29 labour laws with four labour codes. Leaders from TBGKS, AITUC, INTUC, and CITU submitted a memorandum to the district collectorate and later held a dharna at SCCL’s head office.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao invoked memories of the Telangana Statehood struggle, recalling K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s fast and the sacrifices of martyrs, while urging people to reignite the same zeal against Congress misgovernance.

Contract and outsourcing employees of Kakatiya Medical College and MGM Hospital in Warangal have served strike notices, announcing an indefinite protest from December 10 over non-payment of salaries for five months. The employees say families are struggling to survive without salaries and demand immediate intervention.

Senior BRS leader T. Harish Rao has accused the Congress government in Telangana of a Rs 50,000 crore scam in the power sector. He alleged that the rejection of NTPC’s cheaper electricity offer in favour of new thermal plants was aimed at generating kickbacks for ruling party leaders.

A Class 10 student, Kannavena Prathik, died after collapsing while playing football at a private school in Peddapalli town. He was first taken to a local hospital and later shifted to Karimnagar, where he died during treatment

Telangana High Court temporarily stayed the 85% local quota in PG medical MQ1 seats. Aspirants urge the State government to file a strong Counter-Affidavit, highlighting public health and equity, to defend 318 reserved seats for Telangana candidates

Rakesh Kumar Singh was elected President of the All India EPF Employees Sangh, and S B Shukla as Joint Secretary, during the Executive Committee Meeting of the BMS-affiliated union. The election was supervised by senior BMS leaders and EPFO officials

A Hyderabad man, Bathini Shashikanth, was arrested for impersonating IAS, IPS, and NIA officers to cheat citizens. He allegedly extorted Rs 10.5 lakh from Gold Gym’s MD using forged documents, bodyguards, and fake IDs. Two associates remain absconding

KNRUHS has opened the additional stray vacancy counselling for UG AYUSH courses for 2025–26. Eligible candidates can choose web options until November 27. Those who receive an allotted seat but don’t join must pay a Rs 1 lakh penalty and face a three-year admission ban

BRS leader K.P. Vivekananda criticised the State Cabinet’s decision to merge 27 municipalities and gram panchayats with GHMC, calling it politically driven and unscientific. He alleged the move would burden residents, centralise power, and benefit real-estate interests without public consultation or stakeholder input.

BRS corporators demanded an unconditional apology from GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, accusing her of abusive language and attempted physical assault during the recent council meeting. They alleged bias, misuse of microphones and discriminatory conduct, warning of consequences if she failed to change her behaviour.

A 12-year-old girl, Thipparaveni Madhusree, died of electrocution during the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Brahmotsavams in Kodimial, Jagtial. An electric wire reportedly got entangled around her neck, and she suffered a shock while holding a steel rod. She was declared dead at hospital.

A fake IT company in Madhapur cheated more than 400 job aspirants by collecting Rs 3 lakh each for supposed training and job placements. The director, Swamy Naidu, vanished after taking the money. Victims have now approached Cyberabad EoW for investigation

Residents of Jubilee Hills colonies are facing major disruptions as GHMC’s road digging and drainage works move slowly, leaving open trenches and blocked roads. Daily movement has become difficult, and locals are demanding faster completion and clearer timelines from officials

A 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh was found dead by suicide at his rented flat in Singapore Township, Pocharam. Police suspect emotional distress over a failed relationship. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway.

A 24-year-old man with a dangerously narrowed airway was treated at Gandhi Hospital using a complex tracheal resection and anastomosis procedure. The surgery, normally costing Rs 10–15 lakh privately, was performed free by a skilled multidisciplinary team

After a large protest by students of a Nagarkunool women’s degree college, TGSWREIS has directed campuses not to allow students to leave for demonstrations. The Society is also upgrading faculty, coaching, and digital content while tightening security and administrative oversight.

Oakley and Meta have announced their AI-powered performance eyewear, Oakley Meta HSTN, with camera, speakers, water resistance and Ultra HD recording. Pre-sales begin November 25 and it launches nationwide December 1, priced from Rs 41,800.

Alchemist Live is launching the first Hyderabad Theatre Festival from December 12–14 at Shilpakala Vedika. The event will feature acclaimed theatre icons including Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Lillete Dubey and Anupam Kher, with tickets now available on BookMyShow.