Hyderabad

After eight years, Telangana Transport Department has revised service charges for various transactions, effective July 28. Motorists will now pay higher fees, with some services seeing a four-fold hike. Exemptions include permits, fitness assessments, life tax, and interstate vehicle taxes

Telangana High Court dismissed a habeas corpus plea by Narla Sudhakar Sharma alleging illegal detention of his daughter Narla Sri Vidya. The Court observed that due process was followed in her arrest for suspected CPI (Maoist) links and closed the petition

Telangana High Court directed MLC and YouTuber Chinthapandu Naveen Kumar to approach the Nampally trial court for passport release, citing pending criminal cases. Naveen argued the impounding order violated his right to travel abroad for his daughter’s urgent medical treatment

The Telangana Cabinet will camp in Delhi from August 5-7 to seek President Droupadi Murmu’s approval for the 42% BC reservation Bill. The government plans to garner support from MPs and allies while exploring all measures, including protests, to ensure implementation

Hyderabad police have registered a case against NIMS Deputy Superintendent Dr Nori Lakshmi Bhaskar for allegedly cheating another doctor, Dr V Sree Ramulu, of several crores and issuing threats. The case was filed under BNS provisions, and investigation is underway

Meenakshi Natarajan’s upcoming padayatra in Telangana has sparked political debate within the Congress. Questions over trust in CM Revanth Reddy and TPCC leadership, internal rifts, and high command’s motives dominate discussions as the AICC leader prepares for her grassroots outreach

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that elections to Cantonment Boards, including Secunderabad, will not be held as an excision and merger process with State municipalities is underway. The development was welcomed by local civic activists and residents’ groups

TGRERA has fined two Hyderabad-based builders Rs 2.85 lakh for failing to register Showri Pearl apartment and for not providing proper parking. The builders also violated approved plans by constructing extra floors and unauthorised flats, a complaint said

The Telangana Medical Council revealed that Dr Athaluri Namratha, suspended for five years in 2016 over surrogacy irregularities, did not renew her registration after expiry. Despite this, she allegedly continued running IVF clinics in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam

GHMC imposed ₹58.95 lakh in penalties for littering and waste dumping between March and June, with Moosapet circle leading at ₹8.62 lakh. The civic body uses its CCMS app to issue e-challans and track violations with photos and GPS

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of reports on food poisoning at a Gurukul school in Nagarkurnool and alleged unethical practices at fertility clinics in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam, seeking detailed reports from top State officials

Tata Power and Anupam Kher Studio hosted a special screening of Tanvi The Great in Hyderabad for over 350 neurodiverse children, caregivers and partners under the Pay Autention initiative to raise awareness about autism and neurodiversity in India

The College of Defence Management organised a cycling rally at India's first solar-roofed cycling track in Hyderabad to promote eco-friendly transport and fitness. Tri-services officers, families and international participants took part, reflecting the Armed Forces' commitment to green initiatives

Tolichowki police arrested five members of a gang that duped people by luring them with fake cryptocurrency deals. They recovered Rs 7.55 lakh. The gang used attention diversion tactics to steal money and had cheated at least two victims

The Telangana Sarpanch Sangham Joint Action Committee has demanded that the State government release Rs 1,200 crore in MGNREGS funds sent by the Centre. The committee also urged release of pending bills for works taken up earlier by Sarpanches

Panic spread in Golconda after multiple leopard sightings were reported in two days, including on Taramati Baradari road and Ibrahimbagh. Police are verifying a viral video while forest officials are on alert, following a similar incident in Gandipet last week

Group Captain GJ Rao’s film September 10 won three awards at IFFHC 2025 in Hyderabad, highlighting suicide prevention. Directed by Om Sai Prakash, the film is yet to release in theatres.

A decade-long study of 38,000 elderly patients across South India has found that only 16% had health insurance for cataract surgery. The lack of coverage worsens visual outcomes and financial security, highlighting the urgent need for improved insurance access for India’s aging population.

BRS leaders have accused BJP MP C.M. Ramesh of spreading lies and stoking caste divisions with allegations against K.T. Rama Rao. They highlighted BRS’s past support for the Kamma community and warned that attempts to import caste-based politics into Telangana will fail.

EAGLE busted a major drug syndicate, seizing 935 kg of marijuana worth ₹5 crore near Hyderabad. Three suspects, including kingpin Pawar Kumar Badu, were arrested. The smuggling network spanned Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, operating under a credit-financing model to fund suppliers.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of neglecting Sigachi accident victims, demanding Rs 1 crore ex-gratia for each deceased worker and criminal action against the company. He warned of protests if compensation is not paid and justice delayed.

On World Hepatitis Day, Gleneagles Hospital, Hyderabad, organized an awareness walk to educate people about liver health and prevention of hepatitis, liver failure, and cancer. Doctors stressed the risks of Hepatitis B and C and emphasized early screening and vaccination.

Indian space-tech startup Stardour has successfully tested the country’s first hydrogen-oxygen propulsion engine at IISc, Bengaluru. The engine will power Lucas, an Orbital Transfer Vehicle set for launch in 2027, advancing India’s private space and deep-space logistics capabilities.

Despite government assurances, Telangana has not implemented a uniform detention policy for engineering and professional courses. Universities continue with varied rules, causing confusion among students. The Higher Education Minister had promised a common system for 2025-26, but no decision has been taken yet.