Hyderabad

Godrej Enterprises Group has introduced ‘Godrej Promise’, offering a five-year comprehensive warranty across its appliances portfolio. The scheme, extended to multiple products, includes key services and aims to provide transparent and cost-effective after-sales support for consumers

Doctors at Ankura Hospital in Hyderabad successfully treated an 8-year-old boy with a rare combination of genetic conditions causing severe intestinal complications. A targeted treatment approach led to significant recovery without further surgery, highlighting the role of precision medicine.

Telangana has shifted admissions for five-year integrated UG–PG programmes to the DOST portal, replacing CPGET. Around 370 seats are available across state universities in courses like MSc and MBA. Eligible Intermediate students can now apply online.

The Excise Department seized 25.5 kg of ganja from three persons transporting it from Odisha to Bengaluru via train. The contraband, valued at Rs 12.50 lakh, was intercepted at Vikarabad. Efforts are on to nab the supplier

RTC employees’ strike in Telangana is set to intensify as the Joint Action Committee calls for a statewide Maha Dharna. Union leaders accuse the government of inaction, while the agitation continues until their key demands are addressed.

The indefinite TGSRTC strike disrupted public transport across Telangana, halting most bus services and affecting nearly 60 lakh commuters. Limited hired services failed to meet demand, while the government initiated talks and temporary measures to manage the crisis.

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud extended BRS support to RTC employees on strike and urged the government to hold immediate talks. He highlighted their role in the Telangana movement and called for early resolution of their demands

Former Minister G Jagadish Reddy said the High Court verdict on the Ghose Commission report vindicated the BRS stand on the Kaleshwaram project. He urged the government to resume operations and address public and employee concerns

BRS leader T Harish Rao welcomed the High Court verdict on the Ghose Commission report and demanded urgent repairs to Medigadda barrage. He criticised the Congress government over irrigation delays, farmer distress and pending dues of RTC employees

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar welcomed the High Court direction on the Kaleshwaram report and urged the Telangana government to stop vendetta politics. He called for urgent repairs to Medigadda barrage, warning of water scarcity risks

BRS leaders welcomed the Telangana High Court verdict restraining action on the Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. They termed it a win for natural justice and demanded that the government expedite pending repair works for farmers

NCB Hyderabad seized 69 kg of Alprazolam and arrested three people during a raid on an illegal drug manufacturing unit in Moula Ali. Officials also recovered chemicals used for Ephedrine production, with contraband valued at Rs 17.40 crore.

Cognizant has partnered with OpenAI to scale Codex across enterprise clients, integrating the AI coding tool into its engineering workflows. The collaboration aims to enhance software development through automation, while combining human expertise with AI-driven capabilities.

UPES Dehradun announced its transition into an AI-first university, partnering with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Edu across campus. The initiative aims to integrate AI into learning, research, and teaching for over 20,000 students and faculty members.

Redwood Software has inaugurated its India technology centre in Hyderabad to drive AI-powered automation and innovation. The company plans to hire over 300 professionals by 2027, strengthening its global operations and supporting more than 7,000 customers worldwide.

Premia Academy staged its second theatre production, ‘Sitayan – The Shadow of Flame’, offering a modern take on Sita’s journey. The play highlighted resilience and strength while providing students a platform to showcase their artistic growth before theatre experts.

Cyberabad Police have booked 22 cases and arrested 28 people in a major crackdown on food adulteration over four months. Authorities seized adulterated goods worth ₹64 lakh, exposing illegal units using unsafe ingredients and operating without proper licences.

The Telangana Football Association will conduct summer coaching camps across all district associations, providing equipment and support. The initiative aims to strengthen grassroots football development and offer structured training opportunities for young players across the state

The RTC strike disrupted normal life in Hyderabad, leaving commuters stranded at major bus stations like JBS and Rathifile. With limited SETWIN services and no regular buses, passengers faced long waits and turned to expensive private transport options.

TGSRTC has urged employees not to join the ongoing strike, warning it may be illegal during ongoing conciliation talks. The management emphasised dialogue, citing legal provisions and cautioning workers about wage cuts and disciplinary action.

Tree removal for Hyderabad’s H-CITI infrastructure project has impacted greenery along a key stretch near KBR Park. GHMC says necessary permissions were obtained and measures are in place to minimise loss as road and excavation work progresses.

The TGRTC strike disrupted transport services in Hyderabad’s Old City, with buses running on limited routes. Commuters faced long waits, overcrowded vehicles, and higher fares, while auto drivers cited LPG shortages and long fuel queues for the increase.

A 43-year-old colony welfare association president died by suicide at his Hayathnagar residence. A note reportedly blamed local police and others for harassment. Relatives staged a protest, while police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed the High Court’s stay on Justice PC Ghose Commission report, calling it political vendetta by the Congress government, defending Kaleshwaram project, urging focus on farmers’ irrigation needs and criticising alleged misuse of institutions