Hyderabad

Families of two brain dead individuals from Warangal and Shankerpally donated six organs to needy patients under the State-run Jeevandan initiative. The donated organs included kidneys, liver and pancreas, following consent from the family members of the deceased

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation plans to modernise traffic signals at key junctions to improve commuter safety. Of 82 signal locations, 72 are operational, while 10 are out of service. The state government has approved a new three-year maintenance project

Several Tollywood celebrities residing in Hyderabad have opted to retain their voting rights in their native places in Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls. Officials said many celebrities with votes in Jubilee Hills chose to give them up.

Hyderabad food safety teams inspected 130 establishments and seized about 36 tonnes of suspected adulterated ghee and raw materials. Officials said cheaper oils, vanaspati and artificial flavours were used in products sold as genuine ghee and urged consumers to remain cautious.

Polytechnic students and staff across Telangana have opposed the proposed merger of polytechnic education with Young India Skill University. Protesters fear the move could affect ECET and BTech opportunities, undermine SBTET’s autonomy and reduce the importance of diploma education.

Gaur Gopal Das and psychiatrist Dr Pratima Murthy will come together in Hyderabad on August 19 for a dialogue on spirituality, science and mental health. The discussion will explore emotional resilience, healthier relationships and ways to build stronger families and minds.

Cognizant has launched a two-week talent accelerator programme for 489 graduates from 58 B-schools across India. The cohort includes more than 37% non-STEM talent and over 42% women, with training focused on business functions, sales, marketing and leadership.

A 36-year-old Sudanese man with a severely damaged and fused knee regained the ability to stand and walk after complex reconstruction at a Hyderabad hospital. Doctors performed corrective procedures and a hinged total knee replacement before beginning his rehabilitation.

An 11th-century stone inscription found at a temple in Dundigal, Medchal district, records a land donation during the reign of Kalyani Chalukya ruler Vikramaditya VI. The 41-line inscription also contains references to Jainism, a basadi and the Soma lineage.

ISKCON’s Sri Sri Radha Madanmohan Mandir at Abids in Hyderabad celebrated its Golden Jubilee. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla praised the temple’s five decades of devotion, service and compassion and recalled Srila Prabhupada’s contribution to spreading Krishna consciousness worldwide.

Basthi Dawakhanas in Hyderabad are facing staff shortages, delayed salaries, medicine shortages and long waits for diagnostic results. Employees say these problems are affecting morale and patient care, while patients are increasingly forced to depend on private pharmacies and diagnostic centres.

The Playscape, an experiential indoor play space in Hyderabad, offers immersive role-play, STEM, sensory and creative activities for children aged one to ten. Founded by Abhigna Sai during the COVID-19 pandemic, it aims to integrate play with child development while also providing a relaxing environment for parents.

K-Circle, India’s oldest quiz club, will host its annual school quiz on August 22 at Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet. The free event, open to schools across Hyderabad, features junior and senior categories, with written preliminaries, semi-final and final rounds.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has demanded the resignation of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy over the inclusion of lakhs of private properties in the 22A prohibited lands list. He vowed to escalate the issue in the Assembly and sought a white paper.

Hyderabad Police’s H-FAST unit seized 36 tonnes of adulterated ghee and raw materials in a citywide enforcement drive. Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar is expected to brief the media on the findings and legal action.

One-way traffic around Hyderabad’s KBR Park began on Tuesday to facilitate flyover and underpass construction, leaving commuters confused and struggling during office hours as police managed jams and guided motorists.

The Telangana High Court directed TGIIC to file its counter with photographs in a writ petition challenging the auction of two land parcels at Raidurg Panmaktha, alleged to fall within a heritage and rock-preserved area. The matter was adjourned to August 20.

TGSRTC is developing ‘MeeTicket’, a MeeSeva-based digital platform that will integrate RTC buses, Metro services, autos and cabs. Passengers will be able to book tickets and arrange onward transport through one platform, with digital payments transferred to service providers.

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced the Women's Open Selection Trials and Men's Districts Talent Hunt/Open Selection Trials for the 2026-27 season. Eligible and aspiring cricketers can register online through the official HCA websites to participate in the selection process

Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management inaugurated its 21st PGDM batch in Hyderabad on Monday. Institute leaders and industry experts encouraged students to focus on emotional intelligence, entrepreneurship, innovation, self-awareness, resilience and continuous learning.

NALSAR’s decision to invite Chief Justice of India despite student objections raises a larger question: can a law school teach constitutional dissent while refusing to engage seriously with dissent within its own walls?

Hyderabad District Election Officer R V Karnan said draft electoral rolls containing 27,95,225 voters were published on Monday under the Special Intensive Revision 2026. Electors can verify their names and file claims or objections by September 16.

BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of misusing Section 22-A to place properties under the prohibited list and demanded a white paper on land additions since December 7, 2023, besides criticising Kalyana Lakshmi implementation.

The Telangana government has cancelled the allotment of 1.04 acres of Urdu Academy land in Serilingampally to NN Infra & Constructions following protests and criticism. Former BRS leader Waheed Ahmed welcomed the decision and sought development of the site.