Hyderabad

Divi's Foundation for Gifted Children has renewed its partnership with UNICEF India for three years to strengthen disability-inclusive early childhood development by expanding intervention services, supporting families, enhancing Centres of Excellence and building on the achievements of the previous phase.

A viral Instagram video has brought global attention to Hyderabad artist Ram Singh, who is seeking specialised brushes unavailable in India to complete his Sri Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam painting, which he plans to donate to the TTD temple after completion.

A six-year-old boy drowned in Tellapur lake after reportedly walking out of a play school during Bonalu celebrations in Sangareddy district. The parents blamed the school management for negligence, while Kollur police registered a case and launched an investigation.

Hundreds of ANMs and Multipurpose Health Assistants staged a protest outside the Health Commissioner's office in Hyderabad, demanding recruitment to fill vacancies, reduced workload, job security and improved working conditions, alleging excessive administrative pressure and unrealistic performance targets

A college student was killed and another seriously injured after their motorcycle crashed into a transformer pole in Tirumalagiri, Secunderabad. Police said the rider lost control while allegedly attempting to overtake another two-wheeler. A case has been registered

Hyderabad-based startup Giggle & Guard provides trained caregivers for weddings, family functions and corporate events, allowing parents to enjoy celebrations while children are engaged in supervised activities. The service emphasises safety, background verification and age-appropriate childcare

 Farmers in Palakaveedu mandal of Telangana’s Suryapet district protested against frequent power disruptions and low voltage affecting agricultural activities. They said unreliable electricity supply was damaging pump sets amid poor rainfall and warned of intensified agitation if authorities failed to address concerns 

BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao paid tributes to Telangana ideologue Prof K Jayashankar on his birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to the statehood movement. They highlighted his ideological influence, association with K Chandrashekhar Rao and lasting legacy

Telangana Minority Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin praised Congress Booth Level Agents for their role in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, urging more voter registrations. With five days left to submit forms, Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy warned that incomplete submissions could exclude names from the draft rolls due August 17.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met US Ambassador Sergio Gor in New Delhi, urging an increase in student visas and smoother H-1B processing for professionals. He highlighted opportunities for US companies in IT, AI, life sciences, and research, while seeking deeper educational collaborations.

Madhapur police busted an illegal drug supply racket in Hyderabad, seizing over 6,500 Tramadol tablets from Prime Pharmacy in Ayyappa Society. Two persons were arrested, while the main supplier remains absconding.

The Telangana High Court continued hearing petitions against the Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase‑II alignment through Old City heritage precincts, with petitioners alleging lack of statutory approvals and seeking alternative routes. The matter was adjourned to August 27, 2026.

Kakatiya University has declared the CPGET 2026 results, with 42,526 candidates qualifying for admission to 39 postgraduate programmes offered by conventional universities in Telangana. The admission notification is expected in the third week of August, officials said

A Hyderabad court granted the Attapur police two days' custody of trainee IPS officer M Uday Krishna Reddy, who was arrested after a fellow trainee accused him of attempted murder, sexual assault and blackmail. The police will continue their investigation into the case

The Telangana government has defended its handling of the 22A prohibited list, assuring that genuine landowners will not lose their rights. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy directed officials to review disputed cases, comply with court orders and resolve grievances within prescribed timelines

A Telugu news channel reporter was allegedly attacked by a group while covering a welding workshop incident in Shamshabad. Police said the violence followed a minor altercation between workers and customers. The reporter sustained injuries, while his phone was damaged.

The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) seized Gabazen tablets in Malakpet that were falsely marketed as nutraceuticals. Manufactured by Gothic Pharmaceuticals and marketed by Sifco Ayustar, the product contained gabapentin, a Schedule H drug requiring a licence.

Two major bridges in Hyderabad, the Rs 620 crore Saidabad Steel Bridge and the Rs 52 crore Moosarambagh Bridge, are set to be inaugurated soon, creating a signal-free corridor and easing connectivity between key localities.

Families of two youngsters declared brain dead after accidents donated their organs under Telangana’s Jeevandan initiative. The donations helped nine needy patients receive life-saving transplants. The families of Derangula Jagan and Sai Krishna gave consent for organ donation after medical confirmation.

The 12th National Handloom Day was celebrated at Shilparamam, Madhapur, with participation from actors, handloom artisans and officials. The event showcased traditional handloom sarees, highlighted the challenges faced by weavers and promoted India's rich handloom heritage.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged the Centre to help secure Maharashtra's consent for increasing the height of the proposed Tummidihatti barrage and sought faster environmental clearances for key irrigation projects, citing project delays, rising costs and a recent Supreme Court verdict

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated a 42-year-old kidney transplant recipient diagnosed with high-grade intestinal lymphoma. The patient underwent complex bowel surgery followed by chemo-immunotherapy, overcoming the challenges of cancer treatment after organ transplantation.

KLH Bachupally's Department of BBA has launched a six-day AICTE ATAL-sponsored Faculty Development Programme on AI and advanced analytics in digital marketing. The programme brings together faculty, researchers and industry experts to explore emerging technologies and research applications.

Hyderabad district has identified over 9.95 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead (ASD) voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The district has completed 57.56% digitisation of enumeration forms, with the submission deadline set for August 10.