Congress MP and former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor addressed the opening day of the Bharat Summit in Hyderabad on Thursday, November 12, highlighting the changing global order and the need for fresh approaches to international cooperation, strategic policymaking and democratic governance
Global food and pet care major Mars, known for popular brands such as Snickers, M&M's, Pedigree and Royal Canin, has established a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad in partnership with Genpact, strengthening the city's position as a destination for technology-driven global business operations
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has launched a sharp attack on Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over the contentious issue of the four per cent reservation for Muslims in the state, reiterating the Bharatiya Janata Party's commitment to abolishing religion-based reservations and challenging the Congress leadership over its political promises
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to address a massive gathering of gig workers at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC) on November 14, as the Telangana government prepares to unveil key rules, regulations and welfare initiatives aimed at strengthening social security for workers employed through digital platforms
Hyderabad's expanding luxury hospitality sector is set to receive a major investment, with EIH Limited, the flagship company of the Oberoi Group, approving a ₹777-crore project to develop a five-star Trident Hotel near Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad. The proposed property, spread across 8.89 acres, is targeted to become operational by September 2030
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) demolished several huts reportedly standing for nearly three decades along a stormwater drain at Hakeempet in Tolichowki on Thursday, November 12, following directions from the Telangana High Court. The demolition triggered protests and brief tension in the locality as affected occupants opposed the civic body's action
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has set June 2, 2027, as the deadline for completing four major public healthcare projects, including the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) hospitals at Alwal and LB Nagar, the Warangal Super Speciality Hospital and the expansion of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS). He also directed officials to ensure that the new Osmania General Hospital becomes operational by December 2027
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Dr. Krishank has criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Congress leaders for repeatedly referring to BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao's employment in the United States as that of a dishwasher, citing former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's student years to underline the dignity of labour
Hyderabad City Police conducted a massive cordon-and-search operation, codenamed Operation Thunderbolt, on Thursday, November 12, targeting suspected drug abuse, criminal activities and other unlawful operations across the city
A major Central government infrastructure project is taking shape at Khajaguda in Hyderabad, where a new GST Bhavan comprising a high-rise office complex and a separate residential tower is under development. The ₹644.63-crore project is intended to consolidate several Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) offices currently operating from rented premises across the city
Hyderabad will host the 16th edition of Finbridge Trading & Investing Expo on December 12 and 13, 2026, at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, bringing together stock market investors, traders, financial institutions, wealth management professionals and financial technology companies for a two-day exhibition and conference
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport could witness greater competition on domestic routes as regional carriers Fly91 and Star Air explore opportunities to expand their operations, potentially challenging the strong presence of IndiGo in the city's aviation market
Switzerland-headquartered life sciences major Lonza Group AG is advancing plans to establish a Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, with reports indicating that the company has leased approximately 1.4 lakh square feet of office space at DivyaSree Techridge in Lanco Hills
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to complete four major government healthcare projects, including the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS) hospitals at Alwal and LB Nagar, the Warangal Super Speciality Hospital and the expansion of Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), by June 2, 2027. He also fixed December 2027 as the deadline for completing the new Osmania General Hospital
The Telangana government on Thursday, November 12, ordered a major reshuffle of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, appointing Mahesh Muralidhar Bhagwat as the new Hyderabad Police Commissioner in place of V.C. Sajjanar. The administrative exercise covers 21 officers and involves significant changes across policing, intelligence, anti-corruption, prisons, disaster response and other departments
Residents of Hyderabad can now access several government services without visiting MeeSeva centres, as the Telangana government has begun introducing its MeeSeva Doorstep Delivery (DSD) facility in select areas of the city. The initiative allows citizens to request government services from their homes through trained and verified service agents
Telangana continued to experience unusually chilly weather for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, November 12, with several parts of Hyderabad recording minimum temperatures between 13°C and 16°C. Rajendranagar emerged as the coldest location in the city, recording 13.1°C, followed closely by Moula Ali at 13.2°C
The Telangana government has constituted a five-member inquiry committee to investigate allegations of sexual harassment and intimidation against Professor Aldas Janaiah, Vice-Chancellor of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTAU), following a complaint lodged by a woman assistant professor
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday and formally invited him to participate in the Bharat Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in Hyderabad on November 13 and 14
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) general secretary Dr. R.S. Praveen Kumar has launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in Telangana, alleging that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's ill-conceived decisions have pushed nearly six lakh auto-rickshaw and cab drivers towards a severe livelihood crisis
Hyderabad is preparing to introduce what is being described as India's first Artificial Intelligence-powered police station, with the Panjagutta Police Station set to undergo a technological transformation aimed at making policing faster, more efficient and accessible to citizens
The Telangana government is preparing to introduce the 10+2 education system from the 2027–28 academic year, marking a major restructuring of the state's school education framework. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has directed officials to make the necessary arrangements to implement the new system, with a focus on specialised education, skill development and improving the quality of government schools
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) has commissioned advanced Category III (CAT III) Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) capability on Runway 09R, strengthening its ability to handle aircraft operations during extremely low-visibility conditions and reduce weather-related flight delays and diversions
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao on Wednesday described the party's ‘Rythu Garjana’ meeting in Nirmal as a resounding success, thanking farmers and their families for turning up in large numbers to express solidarity and support