Hyderabad

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation is set to roll out smart cards for bus passes, starting with students and later extending to women under the Mahalakshmi scheme. The move aims to simplify renewals, enable digital recharges, and streamline daily travel.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. has achieved Level 4 Accreditation in the ACI World Airport Customer Experience programme, the highest global recognition for passenger service. The award reflects GHIAL’s strong customer-first culture, innovation, stakeholder collaboration, and measurable improvements in travel experience.

Osmania University and other Telangana universities will introduce facial recognition-based attendance this academic year, ending the decades-old “food and bed” culture. Students must secure 75% attendance for tuition fee reimbursement and exams, with the new system also covering affiliated colleges and staff.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded a special Telangana Assembly session to address the Group-1 recruitment scandal, accusing the Congress government of selling posts. He called for a fresh exam, a judicial probe, and strict punishment for culprits.

A 50-year-old woman was brutally murdered at her Kukatpally apartment in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Police suspect two domestic workers who allegedly tied up and stabbed the victim before fleeing with cash and gold. Special teams have been deployed to trace them.

Jubilee Hills police booked film producer Shaik Basha and his wife for allegedly cheating an NRI family by refusing to vacate a leased property. Basha claimed a 99-year lease despite the original 2013 agreement requiring him to vacate in 2023.

Mohammed Zaid, a student from Old Malakpet studying at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, sustained critical injuries after being hit by a car. Admitted to St. Vincent’s Medical Centre, he remains on a ventilator. His family seeks government support and emergency visas.

Formed in 2015 with 15 members, the Khammam Two Wheelers Mechanics Association now has 270 members and has spent ₹11 lakh on welfare. It offers financial aid for education, health, marriages, and emergencies, and plans to build a permanent office.

Food safety teams in Telangana found multiple violations during inspections at schools, hostels, mid-day meal kitchens, and eateries. Violations included lack of food licenses, synthetic colour use, expired pulses, and unsafe containers. Samples of dal and tamarind were sent for testing.

Ruhi Raju defeated Namie Miyahira of Peru 21-18, 21-17 in the semifinal

Brown won against Black by 47 runs VJD Method

The 38-year-old Ravi Teja is pleasantly surprised to see the same philosophy as his in his boys, which he says actually helped the team beat the best in the business and win the trophy

Vamshi won two ‘player of the match’ awards and the ‘player of the series’ award

The world’s first-of-its-kind franchise-based supercross racing league, announces Hyderabad as the official host city

Bhavan’s Vivekananda College (Sainikpuri) wins the Osmania University inter-college yoga championship

Freestyle Ballers played a fast-paced game with Sanjay and Vishal playing in tandem

Ahead of the Central Milad Juloos scheduled for Sunday, Hyderabad Police held a coordination meeting with the Markazi Milad Juloos Committee to ensure a peaceful and disciplined procession.

The University of Hyderabad has dissolved its Students’ Union for 2024–25 to comply with Lyngdoh Committee guidelines, which mandate annual elections within a specific timeframe. With the academic session for 2025–26 having begun on July 16, the university has scheduled the election process between September 11 and 20.

A 50-year-old woman was found murdered under suspicious circumstances in her flat in Kukatpally on Wednesday. Police suspect foul play as her hands and legs were tied before she was stabbed.

Congress’ attempt to target BRS in the Formula-E case has backfired, with electoral bond purchases revealing potential quid pro quo concerns for the party itself. Critics argue if bonds indicate corruption for BRS, the same scrutiny applies to Congress and BJP

A mega job fair will be held on September 16 at Kings Palace, Mehdipatnam, offering employment opportunities in pharma, IT, healthcare, education, banking and more. Organiser Mannan Khan stated that candidates with a minimum SSC qualification are eligible, and preliminary interviews will be held on-site.

Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, SCCoRS chairman, directed Telangana officials to ensure zero road fatalities. GHMC presented ongoing safety measures, including lane markings, footpaths, junction improvements, and signages, while stakeholders were urged to strengthen enforcement and preventive initiatives

Hyderabad witnessed isolated thundershowers on Wednesday evening, offering relief from the recent heatwave. While several peripheral areas received light to moderate rainfall, core zones like Secunderabad remained dry. Hayathnagar recorded the highest rainfall at 25 mm

Food Safety Task Force inspected ten Absolute Barbeque outlets in Hyderabad and found several violations, including dirty utensils, cockroach and housefly infestations, expired food, and improper storage. The findings were shared by the Commissioner of Food Safety on X.