Hyderabad

The Telangana Congress government’s alleged interference in JNTU-Hyderabad’s Registrar appointment has sparked a confrontation with Vice-Chancellor T. Kishen Kumar Reddy, who resisted pressure to reinstate former Registrar K. Venkateshwara Rao.

Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has proposed a unified ticketing system across Metro and TGSRTC services in Hyderabad, reviewed Metro Rail progress, and directed officials to expedite land acquisition, approvals, and procurement of additional coaches.

The Telangana High Court found HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath guilty of civil contempt for violating court orders by entering disputed land at Lothukunta. Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar directed the Chief Secretary to remove him from office, stressing that the Rule of Law must prevail over arbitrary actions by officials.

Researchers at LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) and NYU Grossman School of Medicine have discovered that sulforaphane, a compound in broccoli, can activate the NRF2 defence pathway to counter keratoconus-related corneal damage. The breakthrough points to potential non-invasive therapies like sulforaphane eye drops, offering hope for early diagnosis and treatment.

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has extended the completion deadlines of registered real estate projects by four months, until November 30, 2026, citing the ongoing West Asia crisis as grounds to invoke the Force Majeure clause.

Entry ticket prices and service charges at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park have been revised for the second time in 15 months, with new rates effective from August 1. Foreigners will now pay Rs 1,000 for entry, while charges for toy train rides, cameras, and battery-operated vehicles have also been revised.

TMI Group has secured its first Indian patent for a methodology designed to measure and improve frontline workforce performance. The patented system aims to reduce employee attrition by helping organisations identify performance gaps and accelerate role mastery across large frontline workforces.

The Charminar Task Force and police arrested three persons at Saifabad for allegedly possessing and selling Mephentermine Sulphate injections. Police seized 100 vials and said the accused procured them from a supplier in Meerut before selling them illegally in Hyderabad.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered two cases against Meta's India head and several social media account holders over the alleged circulation of morphed and defamatory content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The investigation is under way and no arrests have been made.

Team Garudadhwaj from MLRIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering won the Chairman's Special Award at the BAJA SAEINDIA Chennai Finals 2026. The national engineering competition tests students' design, manufacturing and project management skills through all-terrain vehicle development.

The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force arrested a theft suspect at Secunderabad Railway Station and recovered gold worth Rs 9.45 lakh. The accused allegedly confessed to involvement in nine theft cases and reportedly spent stolen money on betting and alcohol.

Former Pinapaka MLA Rega Kantha Rao has been booked by the Punjagutta police after a woman accused him of sexually exploiting her for years on the false promise of marriage. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The 9th edition of the Global Grace Cancer Run will be held at Gachibowli Stadium on October 11. Organisers expect 35,000 participants in Hyderabad, with funds raised supporting cancer screening, HPV vaccination and preventive healthcare for economically disadvantaged communities.

The NIMS Faculty Association has unanimously elected its new executive committee for 2026, with Dr Swarnalatha as president. The new team pledged to safeguard faculty welfare, promote academic excellence and work closely with the institute's administration to address key issues.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic restrictions, road closures, diversions and parking arrangements for the Sri Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad from August 2 to 4. Motorists have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly

BRS leaders paid tributes to former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, recalling his contributions to the Telangana movement, close association with K Chandrashekhar Rao and dedication to public service. They described his death as an irreparable loss to the party

Civil Engineering students have appealed to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to restore the MTech Transportation Engineering programme at JNTU-Hyderabad and include it in the second phase of TG PGECET 2026 counselling, citing temporary faculty shortages

The three-day Deep Mela was inaugurated by Kuchipudi dancer Deepika Reddy at HITEX Exhibition Grounds in Hyderabad. Featuring over 228 stalls from across India, the exhibition offers fashion, jewellery, accessories and lifestyle products while supporting the social initiatives of Deepshikha Mahila Club.

A man accused of murdering his wife in February was found hanging near her grave in Nomula village of Ibrahimpatnam mandal. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death after he had remained absconding for months.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks questioning the competence of engineering graduates have drawn criticism from students, ABVP leaders and faculty. They urged the government to improve engineering education instead of making sweeping comments that hurt students' morale

Ongoing stormwater drain works near Model House in Punjagutta have caused severe traffic congestion, delaying commuters for weeks. GHMC officials said the project is nearing completion but progress has slowed due to heavy rains, with the remaining work expected to finish soon.

Dr Tessy Thomas, popularly known as the "Missile Woman of India", will deliver the 26th Annual Memorial Oration at the Dr K V Rao Scientific Society's Annual Day celebrations at the University of Hyderabad on August 1, highlighting science, innovation and research.

The Telangana government has renamed the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS), Sanathnagar, as Dr Marri Channa Reddy Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences. The new name will be used for official, administrative and public purposes to honour the former Chief Minister.

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the Miyapur stormwater drain incident in which an elderly man was swept away. It has sought detailed reports from civic agencies on safety measures, rescue efforts and steps to prevent similar incidents.