Hyderabad

ISRO Chairman and Secretary of the Department of Space, Dr V. Narayanan, was honoured with the prestigious G.P. Birla Memorial Award in recognition of his contributions to India’s space programme. The award, formerly known as the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Revanth Reddy's defence of phone tapping has sparked dissent within Congress, with Ministers reportedly planning to raise the issue with Rahul Gandhi. The fallout undermines the party’s earlier stance against BRS snooping, triggering a credibility crisis ahead of local polls

Online registration cum certificate verification process from August 1 to 9; physical verification of special category certificates including NCC, CAP, PH and Sports by slot booking will be held from August 6 to 8

Admissions via TG LAWCET and PGLCET 2025 begin August 4 and 25. Certificate verification, web options, and seat allotments follow in phases. LLB classes start August 30 and LLM on September 10. Full schedule includes key counselling dates

A film showing U-shaped classroom seating sparked interest in inclusive education, but experts caution it's not practical for all Indian schools. While great for early learning, such layouts face logistical issues in higher classes. True change comes through empowered teaching

SKLTSHU Vice Chancellor Dr Danda Rajireddy said a plan is being made to provide affordable, quality seeds to horticulture farmers. The initiative aims to boost yields with seeds resistant to climate shifts, pests, and diseases

The University of Hyderabad is hosting a free photography contest for World Photography Day 2025. Open to all, entries are due by August 10. Winners will be featured in a campus exhibition and awarded certificates and prizes

KTR accused CM Revanth Reddy of failing to supply fertilisers, sharing images of farmers’ footwear in queues. He warned that public anger could erupt and that farmers would soon politically punish the Congress government for its failures and broken promises

Telangana continues to experience intense rain, with Hyderabad MET issuing warnings for heavy showers until July 27. Districts like Adilabad and Nizamabad expect 115-204 mm rainfall. Average statewide rainfall exceeds normal levels, with heavy showers forecast through the month

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying SC and ST communities by not implementing its poll promises. He said only K Chandrashekhar Rao could restore Telangana's progress and urged voters to reject the Revanth Reddy regime.

Hyderabad remained overcast for the second consecutive day, with Himayatnagar receiving the highest rainfall of 15.6 mm. The average rainfall was 10.6 mm, double the usual. IMD forecasts more drizzle and gusty winds over the next two days.

Telangana will collaborate with Estonia to boost e-governance and digital healthcare. Minister Sridhar Babu praised Estonia’s 100 per cent health record digitisation and said Telangana will learn from Estonia's digital expertise, including in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity

Hyderabad will host the 2nd GCC Leadership Conclave on July 30, bringing together 300+ global leaders. The event focuses on AI-driven transformation, policy innovation, and the future of India’s Global Capability Centers, with support from Ascendion and The Leadership Federation

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy admitted delays in Rythu Bharosa aid and reiterated his right to criticise mistakes, even those by the Chief Minister. His remarks sparked discontent within the Telangana Congress, prompting a warning from the TPCC Disciplinary Committee.

The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) India National Championship 2025 will take place on September 5–6 at GMR Arena, Hyderabad. Top robotics teams will compete for a chance to represent India at the WRO International Championship in Singapore.

A speeding car crashed into a house at Dundigal on Friday, allegedly after the driver fell asleep. The hatchback rammed into the compound wall and was left hanging. No injuries were reported. Police used a crane to remove the vehicle.

Over 35 years since its formation, the Telangana State Council of Higher Education still operates from a rented university building. With unresolved infrastructure issues, the Council has requested government approval to relocate to the Hermitage Office Complex in Nampally.

MEIL has recently been awarded a Rs. 3,374.8 crore contract by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board for a comprehensive water infrastructure initiative

India’s 17-year-old Unnati Hooda bowed out of the China Open 2025 after losing to World No. 4 Akane Yamaguchi in the quarterfinals. Hooda made history as only the fourth Indian woman to reach a Super 1000 singles quarterfinal.

The Supreme Court declined to direct the Centre to increase Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, citing constitutional limitations under Article 170. It upheld that delimitation can only occur post-2026 census, rejecting claims of discrimination over Jammu and Kashmir’s case

An unidentified man, suspected to be a daily wage worker in his fifties, was found dead in a secluded area at Hanuman Nagar, Tarnaka. Osmania University police are investigating the case and trying to ascertain the identity of the deceased.

A new study published in The Lancet Public Health finds that walking just 7,000 steps per day offers substantial health benefits—including lower risks of mortality, heart disease, diabetes, and dementia—challenging the long-standing 10,000-step daily goal as unrealistic for many.

Cyberabad police arrested nine people, including two from Rajasthan, for operating mule bank accounts for cybercriminals. The gang worked under a handler named 'Jack' via Telegram, using SIM swaps, hotel bookings, and malicious apps to aid large-scale financial frauds.

Ahead of Nag Panchami on July 29, GHSPCA has urged citizens to refrain from harming snakes and report illegal snake charmers. With help from the Forest Department, the group has rescued over 5,200 snakes during the festival over the past two decades.