Hyderabad

Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja, a senior heart surgeon from STAR Hospitals, has been inducted into Sigma Xi for his groundbreaking work in cardiac surgery, including India’s first multi-centre trial and a patented heart valve that avoids long-term blood thinners

The Balanagar Division police recovered 69 lost or stolen mobile phones worth ₹15.2 lakh in a month using the CEIR portal. The devices were returned to their owners, who thanked police for the swift action and recovery.

To meet rising demand, South Central Railway has doubled the coach composition of the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express from eight to sixteen coaches. Starting July 10, the train can now carry 1,128 passengers between Hyderabad and Bengaluru

Jeedimetla police arrested three men, including a milk vendor, for stealing ₹3.5 lakh and a mobile phone from a house in SR Naik Nagar Colony. The trio was caught during vehicle checks and ₹2.1 lakh and a phone were recovered.

US-based Kuchipudi dancer Ananya Parsa marked her Arangetram at Ravindra Bharati, Hyderabad, after eight years of rigorous training. Her performance earned praise from renowned dancer Sandhya Raju, who hailed Ananya as a torch-bearer of the classical dance tradition

The Hyderabad Police are expanding their drone wing to enhance surveillance during festivals, protests, and traffic monitoring. With six drones deployed during Muharram and more on the way, drones are proving to be effective tools for crowd control and deterrence.

To mark his birthday on July 24, BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao will distribute KCR Kits to 4,910 mothers and newborns in Sircilla as part of his annual ‘Gift A Smile’ campaign. The initiative highlights institutional deliveries and life-affirming support.

AR Rahman returns to Hyderabad on November 8 with The Wonderment Tour, marking his first concert in the city in eight years. Celebrating 30 years of musical legacy, the tour blends timeless classics with new-age compositions in a grand live show.

GMR Aero Technic has signed a three-year agreement with Akasa Air to provide base maintenance for its Boeing 737 MAX fleet at its Hyderabad MRO facility. The partnership reflects growing confidence in India’s aviation maintenance ecosystem.

TG POLYCET 2025 seat allotment has been delayed due to uncertainty over fee reimbursement after a 161% hike in diploma course fees. The Telangana government is yet to decide on whether full fees will be reimbursed for eligible students.

With rising cases of dengue and water-borne illnesses, the Telangana health department has advised weekly ‘Friday Dry Day’ efforts to eliminate stagnant water. Citizens are urged to take mosquito and hygiene precautions to prevent dengue, typhoid, viral fevers, and flu.

BRS MLA Prashanth Reddy criticised Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy for failing to activate the Kannepalli pump house despite sufficient water levels. He warned that continued delays could create an artificial drought and accused Congress of neglecting farmers.

PDSU activists attempted to lay siege to the Chief Minister’s residence in Hyderabad on Monday, protesting the delay in fee reimbursement. Police detained several members as they demanded immediate clearance of dues, citing financial and emotional distress among students.

Officials have sent second blood samples of relatives of eight missing workers in the Sigachi Industries blast to CFSL after initial DNA tests failed. Nearly 100 body parts are being matched as search operations continue at the Sangareddy accident site.

BRS MLC Kavitha urged the government to stop harassing goldsmiths under Section 411 of the IPC, citing rising suicides. She demanded legal amendments, financial aid, and empowerment of artisans, reminding the Congress of its Kamareddy Declaration promise.

A tiger that strayed from Maharashtra into Telangana triggered panic in Asifabad villages after attempting to attack cattle. Forest officials are monitoring its movement, launching awareness drives, and assuring compensation for livestock losses to avoid conflict and ensure safety.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy ignored the outcry over tree felling at the Agricultural University and instead urged women to plant saplings during the Vanamahotsavam launch. He also promised 60 Assembly seats for women following constituency delimitation.

Kannaiah Naidu says plunge pool did not currently endanger the dam’s stability, but emphasises the importance of proactive maintenance

Says government should direct officials to take up measures for replantation of the trees in Korrmula village, besides booking criminal cases against those involved

According to reports, a family was crossing the road near Inamguda when a speeding container lorry struck them.

The police registered a case and are trying to ascertain the reasons that prompted the boy to end his life.

President of the Antilia Welfare Association, Mahesh Reddy Gandikota, described the demolition of the community’s boundary wall by Hydraa on June 24 as unlawful.

Scores of grieving members of the Shia community marched along the procession beating their chests to the chants of ‘Ya Hussain’ with several people lined up across the procession route.

Despite being counselled and warned of stringent action by the traffic police, the problem of drivers being hooked on to mobile phones continues while giving anxious moments to the passengers. These incidents highlight serious lapses in road safety, enforcement, and platform accountability