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An ISB white paper has found substantial improvements in digital maturity, operational efficiency and clinical decision-making among NABH-accredited hospitals. The study covered 20 hospitals and reported the average digital maturity score rising from 3.42 to 4.35 on a five-point scale.

Vera Vita Living LLP has entered India’s premium senior living sector with Amaya, its flagship Hyderabad project. The company plans to invest Rs 600 crore over five years to develop hospitality-led senior living communities across key Indian cities.

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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inspected Mir Alam Tank and reviewed plans to develop its islands as relaxation centres, glamping sites and tourism attractions. Officials were directed to plan water sports, wedding destinations and better drainage while integrating the lake with Nehru Zoological Park.

Hyderabad’s major bus stations, including MGBS and JBS, witnessed a surge in passenger rush ahead of Raksha Bandhan and the long weekend. TGSRTC has planned special buses from August 26 to 30 to manage demand on major routes.

Mobile phone repair shops in Hyderabad are under scrutiny for allegedly unlocking devices without verifying customer identities or ownership. Cybercrime officials have warned technicians to check identification and IMEI details, amid concerns that stolen phones are being unlocked and security features bypassed

A series of ACB traps against police personnel in Telangana has put alleged bribery under the spotlight. Personnel from constable to inspector ranks have been caught or booked in separate cases involving investigations, arrests, bail conditions and other police procedures.

Four widely used Central Nervous System medications, including Zopiclone and Gabapentin, have been placed under Schedule H1 controls amid concerns over over-the-counter availability and off-label intoxication. Chemists will have to follow stricter prescription, record-keeping and warning-label requirements for these drugs.

The Telangana Chief Electoral Office has begun serving SIR notices to electors whose enumeration forms have anomalies or lack mapping with the SIR 2002 list. Claims and objections can be filed until September 16, with the final roll due October 19

Hyderabad Public School Begumpet student Amolika Kaushal has been selected for the Science Internship Program 2026 at UC Santa Cruz with a 100% scholarship. She participated in advanced biology research on nutrition, clean water and gut health under university researchers.

Two Gurunanak College students were killed and two others injured after a speeding Ashok Leyland auto-rickshaw rammed into five students walking near JB Venture in Ibrahimpatnam on Wednesday night. Police registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Quick-commerce platforms are delivering prescription medicines within minutes, with some offering doctor-on-call services to generate digital prescriptions. While consumers welcome the convenience, pharmacists and public health experts warn of rubber-stamp consultations, self-medication, antimicrobial resistance and regulatory accountability concerns

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned people against fake doctors providing treatment without proper qualifications. Police have identified 12 fake medical practitioners and initiated legal action, while citizens have been advised to verify doctors’ credentials before seeking treatment.

A teenage girl from Kachiguda died by suicide on railway tracks near Uppuguda railway station after reportedly being reprimanded by her father for spending excessive time on her mobile phone. Railway police registered a case and are investigating the incident.

T-Hub and Honda Digital Innovation India have launched Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0, a year-long programme for Indian startups. Three challenges will offer selected startups funding of up to Rs 40 lakh each to develop mobility and customer experience solutions.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest in Hyderabad ahead of his visit to Warangal to support students protesting against G.O. 97, which proposes merging polytechnic education with Young India Skills University.

A Tata mini van rammed into engineering students near Guru Nanak College, Ibrahimpatnam, killing one and critically injuring two others.

Some individuals who visited the bakery found that paper plates being used to serve snacks were made from the question papers belonging to the Group-III exam, which was conducted for recruitment to 1,363 vacancies in 2024

Coordination Centre at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi will coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and other authorities to facilitate assistance

Hyderabad’s historic Paigah Palace at Begumpet has lost 23 trees as HMDA takes up a three-level underground parking facility. The trees, including neem and mango, were removed for translocation to Sanjeevaiah Park, while renovation works continue at the palace.

Attapur Police arrested automobile thief Syed Mazher alias Takla and recovered a Hyundai i20 Asta car and laptop from his possession. Police said the accused, a habitual offender, stole the vehicle after taking keys kept near a valet counter.

Roger Federer made an emotional return to Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open 2026 Legends match. The Swiss great thanked fans for their support and hinted at another appearance on court, saying John McEnroe’s longevity had inspired him

India have named a 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers in Tashkent. The Blue Colts will face Syria, hosts Uzbekistan and Bangladesh in Group B after playing four friendlies earlier this month

Hyderabad police have warned of a hybrid cyber fraud involving mobile phone theft and social engineering. Criminals target senior citizens, steal phones after observing passwords and later obtain sensitive data to reset banking credentials, UPI PINs and transfer funds