Hyderabad

After three rounds of DOST 2025 counselling, 64 degree colleges in Telangana, including one government college, recorded zero admissions. Out of 4.36 lakh seats, nearly 2.94 lakh remain vacant, raising serious concerns about enrolment trends in rural areas

NSUI student activists urged JNTU-Hyderabad to act against private engineering colleges charging excess fees beyond the official structure. They sought the creation of a grievance cell to address complaints and alleged that colleges were mislabelling extra charges as optional

ACB officials caught Deputy Tahsildar Shaik Javeed red-handed while accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe in Miryalguda. He had initially demanded Rs 1 lakh to issue a panchnama report for seized vehicles. He is being produced before the ACB Court

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Urban Telangana recorded highest per capita calorie intake in the country in 2023-24, according to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data

The Hyderabad MET department has issued heavy to very heavy rainfall alerts for several Telangana districts for the next three days. Northern districts face an orange alert, while Hyderabad may see thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds throughout the week

A 25-year-old software engineer from West Godavari district died by suicide in his hostel room in Yellareddyguda, Hyderabad, after losing money in online betting. He was found hanging in the bathroom. Madhuranagar police have taken up investigation

Social workers in the Gulf say many young men from Telangana arrive in the UAE only to fall into psychological and physical distress due to sudden withdrawal from adulterated toddy

Gallery G’s travelling art show On the Go arrives in Hyderabad from July 11–13 at Taj Krishna. The exhibition features India’s modern masters, regional artists, and traditional works, celebrating diversity in Indian art through paintings, sculptures, and heritage pieces

Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja, a senior heart surgeon from STAR Hospitals, has been inducted into Sigma Xi for his groundbreaking work in cardiac surgery, including India’s first multi-centre trial and a patented heart valve that avoids long-term blood thinners

The Balanagar Division police recovered 69 lost or stolen mobile phones worth ₹15.2 lakh in a month using the CEIR portal. The devices were returned to their owners, who thanked police for the swift action and recovery.

To meet rising demand, South Central Railway has doubled the coach composition of the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express from eight to sixteen coaches. Starting July 10, the train can now carry 1,128 passengers between Hyderabad and Bengaluru

Jeedimetla police arrested three men, including a milk vendor, for stealing ₹3.5 lakh and a mobile phone from a house in SR Naik Nagar Colony. The trio was caught during vehicle checks and ₹2.1 lakh and a phone were recovered.

US-based Kuchipudi dancer Ananya Parsa marked her Arangetram at Ravindra Bharati, Hyderabad, after eight years of rigorous training. Her performance earned praise from renowned dancer Sandhya Raju, who hailed Ananya as a torch-bearer of the classical dance tradition

The Hyderabad Police are expanding their drone wing to enhance surveillance during festivals, protests, and traffic monitoring. With six drones deployed during Muharram and more on the way, drones are proving to be effective tools for crowd control and deterrence.

To mark his birthday on July 24, BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao will distribute KCR Kits to 4,910 mothers and newborns in Sircilla as part of his annual ‘Gift A Smile’ campaign. The initiative highlights institutional deliveries and life-affirming support.

AR Rahman returns to Hyderabad on November 8 with The Wonderment Tour, marking his first concert in the city in eight years. Celebrating 30 years of musical legacy, the tour blends timeless classics with new-age compositions in a grand live show.

GMR Aero Technic has signed a three-year agreement with Akasa Air to provide base maintenance for its Boeing 737 MAX fleet at its Hyderabad MRO facility. The partnership reflects growing confidence in India’s aviation maintenance ecosystem.

TG POLYCET 2025 seat allotment has been delayed due to uncertainty over fee reimbursement after a 161% hike in diploma course fees. The Telangana government is yet to decide on whether full fees will be reimbursed for eligible students.

With rising cases of dengue and water-borne illnesses, the Telangana health department has advised weekly ‘Friday Dry Day’ efforts to eliminate stagnant water. Citizens are urged to take mosquito and hygiene precautions to prevent dengue, typhoid, viral fevers, and flu.

BRS MLA Prashanth Reddy criticised Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy for failing to activate the Kannepalli pump house despite sufficient water levels. He warned that continued delays could create an artificial drought and accused Congress of neglecting farmers.

PDSU activists attempted to lay siege to the Chief Minister’s residence in Hyderabad on Monday, protesting the delay in fee reimbursement. Police detained several members as they demanded immediate clearance of dues, citing financial and emotional distress among students.

Officials have sent second blood samples of relatives of eight missing workers in the Sigachi Industries blast to CFSL after initial DNA tests failed. Nearly 100 body parts are being matched as search operations continue at the Sangareddy accident site.

BRS MLC Kavitha urged the government to stop harassing goldsmiths under Section 411 of the IPC, citing rising suicides. She demanded legal amendments, financial aid, and empowerment of artisans, reminding the Congress of its Kamareddy Declaration promise.