Hyderabad

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud met CM Revanth Reddy to discuss the 42% BC quota and poll strategy. A PAC meeting will be held on August 16–17 to finalise the party’s position

The Telangana government reversed its decision on SSC exam reforms, retaining the 80:20 external-internal marks pattern for Class X exams from 2025–26, but left clarity pending on grading vs marking

A government-formed committee will mediate between producers and film workers amid a strike over wage hikes. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy urged compromise, aiming to resume film production by Wednesday

A workshop at SKLTHU Mulugu brought together university leaders to discuss strategies for improving NIRF rankings, focusing on strategic planning, student engagement, self-revenue generation, and Academic Social Responsibility

Sow & Reap Agro earned 37,405 Gold Standard carbon credits for sustainable paddy farming using AWD. Partnering with 35,000 farmers, the project improved yields, conserved water, and cut emissions

Dr Surya Prakasa Rao of CARE Hospitals organised a free cardiac camp in Kothagudem, screening 500 patients. He stressed early diagnosis to prevent sudden cardiac deaths, marking 30 years of service in the region

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of halting key irrigation projects like Kaleshwaram and SRSP, warned of farmer backlash, and criticised the promotion of unapproved schemes such as Tummidi Hatti

KTR slammed Congress and CM Revanth Reddy after the Centre confirmed Telangana’s debt under BRS was Rs 3.5 lakh crore, not Rs 8 lakh crore, as previously alleged by opposition leaders

Telangana Congress government has borrowed over 59% of its annual target in under five months. Experts warn this early borrowing surge could limit financial flexibility amid concerns over lack of new projects

KTR warned Telangana faces an economic crisis, citing the CAG report showing a revenue deficit and rising debt under Congress rule. He questioned government spending and demanded answers from Congress leaders

Hivision Foundation held its annual Orientation Program in Hyderabad to empower 1,077 plus underprivileged students with scholarships, life skills, and drug abuse awareness. Key speakers included Police Commissioner C V Anand and dignitaries from Shantha Biotech and KIMS Hospitals

The 2025 EducationUSA University Fair in Hyderabad connected students with over 30 US institutions, offering insights into admissions, scholarships, and student visas. Officials emphasized compliance and EducationUSA’s free advisory support

Pochampally Ikkat saree weavers are concerned as powerloom-made sarees flood the market. The cheaper, less durable powerloom versions are impacting demand for traditional handloom sarees in Telangana

Comic Con India returns to Hyderabad this October, promising an exciting blend of pop culture, esports, cosplay competitions, and exclusive performances. The event will host top international guests and creators

Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) launched its flagship super-specialty hospital in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills with 150 beds, advanced robotic surgery tech, and plans to open 3-4 new hospitals across India by 2027

The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued an extremely heavy rainfall warning for Telangana districts on August 15-16. A new low-pressure area is expected to cause heavy monsoon showers, with rainfall ranging from 64.3 mm to over 204.5 mm across the State

BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao mourned the death of Nagamani, a founding party member from Ashwaraopet and former Khammam district women’s wing president. He praised her role in the Telangana movement and extended condolences to her family.

Three pedestrians were killed after being hit by a speeding, unidentified vehicle on the Outer Ring Road at Keesara. Police said the victims died on the spot, and a case has been registered. Further details are awaited.

Mafia: The Old Country takes players to 1920s Sicily with a strong story and rich setting but suffers from restrictive design, dated combat, and frustrating stealth, making it worthwhile mainly for loyal franchise fans rather than casual players

Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka defended HYDRAA’s inaction against the Owaisi family-run Fatima Educational Campus, citing humanitarian grounds, while addressing criticism over the Congress government’s unfulfilled promises, Rajgopal Reddy’s cabinet remarks, and denying involvement in the alleged phone-tapping controversy

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress of “vote chori,” claiming it won the Telangana elections on false promises, including its six guarantees, and failed to deliver within 100 days, eroding public trust and risking electoral backlash.

GMR Aero Technic’s School of Aviation in Hyderabad has earned official recognition from Airbus Maintenance Training Central MTO, affirming its compliance with global maintenance training standards and strengthening its role as a key talent hub for the aviation industry

Hyderabad’s 9-year-old twin violin prodigies, Jathin and Jaswin Gudipudi, wowed audiences at their ‘Dwinada Dhvani’ concert at Ravindra Bharathi with complex Carnatic ragas, earning praise from cultural icons and being hailed as the ‘Pride of Telangana’

A 14-year-old boy from Andhra Pradesh was electrocuted in Hyderabad’s KPHB Colony while trying to retrieve a shuttlecock from an electric transformer during a family visit. He was rushed to a hospital but declared dead. Police are investigating.