Hyderabad

The rising water level at the Hussain Sagar has prompted the government to take precautionary measures to prevent any potential overflow or flooding in the surrounding areas

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2025 special phase counselling schedule. Registrations and web options will be open from July 25 to 31. Seat allotment is scheduled for August 3, with online self-reporting required by August 6.

To mark International Self-Care Day, KIMS-Sunshine Hospital, Begumpet, hosted a special wellness session—‘Yoga for All’—for its medical and support staff.

Jawahar Nagar in Musheerabad received the highest rainfall in Hyderabad on Wednesday with 18 mm recorded by 7 pm. Himayatnagar and Ramanthapur followed closely, while ESS Jeedimetla saw the lowest rainfall in the city at just 2 mm

Hansika, a Class X student, was staying with her family at Janapriya Apartments in Miyapur; she reportedly jumped from the fourth floor of the apartment building

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for supporting BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya’s Vice President bid, calling it hypocritical. He demanded that Congress clarify its stand and said Revanth should resign if serious about BC empowerment

Four quacks operating unlicensed clinics and distributing medicines were caught by the Telangana Medical Council in Addagutta and Jawaharnagar. Long-running clinics were found violating medical norms, and cases will be registered under relevant sections of the NMC, TSPMR, and BNS Acts.

Despite repeated submissions and appeals since 2021, the Union government has not approved Metro projects in Hyderabad and Warangal. While smaller cities across India get sanctioned, Telangana’s proposals remain sidelined, triggering accusations of discrimination and neglect.

The next 30 days in rehabilitation will be a crucial turning point, offering them a real chance at recovery, say TGANB officials

CPI National Secretary K Narayana lashed out at CMs Revanth Reddy and Chandrababu Naidu for backing commercial films while ignoring message-driven cinema like R Narayana Murthy’s University, which addresses unemployment and paper leaks. He called their priorities shameful

Sangareddy police seized 38 kg of palladium on carbon worth Rs. 1.52 crore and arrested three accused in a pharma theft case. The gang, led by a former pharma employee, had stolen chemicals from eight units across India.

Police suspect that it was a well-planned escape, with support from their friends and other inmates in the juvenile correctional home; special teams are on the job to trace the missing children

Nine PG and PhD students will be awarded gold medals for their outstanding academic performance. Two PG and PhD students will also receive a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 each.

A 23-year-old BTech student from Yadadri-Bhongir died by suicide after jumping in front of a passenger train near the Yamnampet railway bridge in Ghatkesar. He was staying in a Scheduled Caste hostel. Police are investigating the incident

A 24-year-old patient from Somalia, suffering from complications due to a failed VP shunt and abdominal TB, was successfully treated at Medicover Hospitals in Hyderabad. The patient had undergone failed surgeries in eight countries before reaching India for treatment

A woman identified as D Radhika died by suicide at her home in Bandlaguda, Nagole, following frequent disputes with her husband. The incident happened on Thursday when no other family members were present. Police have taken up investigation

Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi urged CM Revanth Reddy to resume GHMC’s halted mechanical sweeping operations. He said the work was stopped due to lack of funds and called for long-term tenders to maintain hygiene and worker safety in the city

Emerging research shows up to 20% of sudden cardiac deaths among young Indians are linked to genetic factors. Experts are urging the integration of genetic testing into public healthcare to detect high-risk individuals, especially in South Asian populations with inherited cardiac risks.

The Telangana government plans to introduce a grading system for private professional colleges, categorizing them from A+ to D. Tuition fees and fee reimbursement will be linked to the grades. A 10-member committee will frame guidelines for implementation.

Commuters in Hyderabad’s Old City are facing hazardous conditions as continuous rains worsen potholes and cause road erosion. Several roads are flooded, and many women have stopped using two-wheelers due to safety concerns. Locals demand urgent civic intervention.

Hyderabad and its surrounding districts continued to experience persistent rainfall and overcast skies on Thursday. The IMD forecasts that this damp weather will persist until Sunday. Rainfall peaked at 38.8 mm in Quthbullapur, with average GHMC rainfall above normal.

Hyderabad’s idol makers are shifting from Plaster of Paris to eco-friendly clay Ganeshas. While Dhoolpet artisans still use PoP for large idols, demand for clay idols is surging—especially from NRIs and civic bodies. Prices have risen amid higher material costs.

Tulsi Therapeutics, a biotech startup from Hyderabad, has reversed chronic liver failure in animal trials using Tulsi-28X, a first-in-class stem cell–exosome therapy. The innovation showed 100% survival and fibrosis reversal, setting the stage for human clinical trials.

Heavy rains wreaked havoc across Telangana, submerging villages, damaging infrastructure, and displacing thousands. Red alerts were issued for several districts as the government deployed NDRF teams and opened relief camps. Mulugu and Karimnagar bore the brunt of the devastation.