Hyderabad

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged that the latest CAG report exposed Telangana's worsening financial position, citing a revenue deficit despite a surplus budget. He questioned the government's borrowing, infrastructure plans and ability to fulfil election promises amid rising debt

The Telangana government has recognised the Centre for Spine & Sports Health as a Sports Science and Sports Medicine Facility for State athletes. The initiative aims to strengthen athlete support, research, rehabilitation, sports science and high-performance training through collaboration with key sports institutions

SFI members staged an indefinite hunger strike in Hyderabad over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Police detained several SFI leaders, prompting the organisation to condemn the action and seek their release

The CISF will host the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship at Hyderabad's GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium from July 23. Around 1,600 athletes from 36 police and CAPF organisations will compete in five martial arts disciplines over eight days

Telangana DGP CV Anand reviewed police welfare initiatives, including the Arogya Bhadratha health scheme, scholarships, insurance and financial assistance programmes. He highlighted support provided to personnel and families and directed officials to digitise welfare services for greater transparency.

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group has raised $40 million in a funding round led by Norwest and Skegen Asset Management. The company will use the funds to expand manufacturing, develop a new campus, and strengthen aerospace, defence, and deep-tech businesses.

Hyderabad-born Korapati Mahender, now based in New Jersey, was among 60,000 volunteers selected for the FIFA World Cup from nearly one million applicants. He described the experience as unforgettable and said he now hopes to volunteer at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions and parking arrangements for the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam and Rathotsavam. Several routes near the temple will be restricted on Tuesday and Wednesday, with motorists advised to use alternate roads and designated parking areas.

The Telangana Pickleball Association has invited Expressions of Interest from qualified organisations to serve as the Exclusive League Partner for the Telangana State Franchise-Based Pickleball League and Grassroots Development Programme. Applications open on July 21 with a non-refundable fee of Rs 1 lakh

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to prepare for El Nino despite advance warnings. He alleged negligence in irrigation management, criticised the handling of Kaleshwaram, questioned government job claims and attacked the implementation of election promises

Bondada Engineering has secured an order from NTPC Renewable Energy to develop a 100 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System at Gujarat's Khavda Solar Park. The project, India's first large-scale VRFB system, will support renewable energy integration.

The Chilkur Balaji Temple will organise the traditional Varuna Japam at Osmansagar on July 21, with Vedic priests chanting sacred mantras in waist-deep water to invoke abundant monsoon rains, revive agriculture, and replenish rivers and reservoirs across Telangana.

Sparsh Hospice in Khajaguda has launched an eight-bed Neuro-Palliative Care Ward to provide specialised, affordable care for patients with advanced neurological disorders. The hospice has also sought CGHS empanelment to improve access to long-term palliative and nursing care.

A 28-year-old patient undergoing treatment at the Institute of Mental Health in Erragadda has gone missing. Hospital authorities alerted the police after failing to locate him. A case has been registered, and CCTV footage is being examined as the search continues.

The National Medical Commission has directed private and State-run medical colleges to immediately integrate their hospital systems with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission platform, warning that institutions failing to comply could face action while urging adoption of approved digital hospital solutions.

The Telangana government's promise to fill one lakh government jobs by mid-June 2026 remains unfulfilled. The BRS has challenged the Congress government's recruitment claims, while several other promises made to unemployed youth before the 2023 Assembly elections also remain pending

The Telangana government has constituted a Special Enquiry Team to investigate alleged irregularities in the Dharani and Bhu Bharathi platforms, adding to several ongoing probes into decisions of the previous BRS government, many of which are yet to reach their conclusion

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of negligence after women developed serious infections following Caesarean deliveries at Banswada Government Mother and Child Hospital. He demanded a high-level inquiry, compensation, quality treatment for patients and action against those responsible

Following the Election Commission's extension of the SIR deadline, Booth Level Officers have intensified efforts to collect filled-in enumeration forms across Hyderabad. They are contacting electors, RWAs, and neighbours to improve response and assist voters with completing the electoral roll revision process.

Digitisation under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has reached 40.15 per cent across Hyderabad's 15 Assembly constituencies. Chandrayangutta leads the process, while Musheerabad trails. More than 2.35 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead electors have also been identified.

The Crafts Council of Telangana will host the two-day 'Threads of Hope Bazaar' in Hyderabad on July 31 and August 1, bringing together 26 artisan groups affected by the Dastkar Nature Bazaar fire to help restore livelihoods through the sale of handcrafted products.

Three minor girls from migrant worker families in Hyderabad's Domalguda went missing after leaving home on Sunday. CCTV footage traced them to Kacheguda and Secunderabad railway stations. Police have formed special teams and alerted authorities in neighbouring districts and Chhattisgarh.

The proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026, aims to overhaul pharmacy education by introducing a mandatory National Exit Test, continuous accreditation of colleges and competency-based learning, while replacing the Pharmacy Council of India with a new regulatory commission.

The IMD has forecast scattered to moderate rainfall across Telangana between July 23 and 29, with overall rainfall likely to remain below normal. Strong winds are expected until July 24, while temperatures are forecast to stay near normal without heatwave conditions.