Hyderabad

The Telangana School Education Department has directed all private unaided schools to submit and publicly display their class-wise fee structure for 2026-27. Officials have also been asked to issue show-cause notices to schools that fail to comply with the instructions.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 49 people from 15 states in connection with 25 cybercrime cases during July and facilitated refunds of Rs 98.89 lakh. Trading fraud caused the highest losses, while cyber patrol teams also removed 128 fraudulent social media profiles.

Telangana-born IAS officer Keerthi Jalli, of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, has been selected for the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship. She will pursue advanced studies in Technology Policy and Management at MIT, focusing on digital governance and public service delivery

Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force officials arrested a 47-year-old Nepalese national for allegedly murdering an unidentified man at Huppuguda Railway Station. Police said the accused attacked the victim with stones after suspecting him of stealing his bag.

Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences has invited applications for its Master's in Hospital Management programme for the 2026 academic year. Twenty seats are available exclusively for Telangana candidates. Online applications open on August 12, while hard copies must reach NIMS by August 29.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana said the H-CITI infrastructure works at IIIT Junction and Khajaguda will be completed by April 2027. She also announced new sanitation, pedestrian safety and food safety initiatives, besides providing an update on the Miyapur missing person case.

A businessman who came into the spotlight after placing a record Rs 51 lakh bid for the Ganesh Laddu at My Home Bhooja has been booked by the Cyberabad EOW in an alleged Rs 3.45 crore investment fraud involving promised monthly returns.

Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh has ordered the closure of liquor outlets from 10 am to 10 pm on August 9 in connection with the Bonalu festival. Bars attached to star hotels and registered clubs have been exempted from the order.

Hyderabad has been ranked among the world's fastest-growing data centre markets in the Knight Frank Global Data Centre Atlas 2026. The city ranks 27th globally in operational capacity and 19th in development pipeline, with capacity expected to nearly double by 2027.

The search for 70-year-old Balaiah, who was swept away in a storm water drain in Miyapur on July 28, entered its 10th day. Multiple rescue agencies continue the operation, while his family has appealed to authorities not to stop the search.

The Hyderabad H-Fast team and Task Force officials seized nearly 60 kg of rotten meat during a surprise inspection at the Kacheguda slaughterhouse. Police booked the godown owner for violating food safety norms and destroyed the seized meat to prevent consumption.

An analysis of 35 lakh wellness scans by EYVA suggests that late dinners, poor sleep and irregular evening routines may negatively influence next-morning metabolic wellness. The company says its AI-powered platform helps users better understand lifestyle patterns through personalised wellness insights.

The BRS has given the Congress government until August 11 to release Krishna irrigation water to the Palamuru region, warning of a large-scale farmers' protest at Narlapur. The party accused the government of withholding water despite adequate reservoir levels and demanded immediate operation of irrigation schemes

Residents of Bismillah Colony in Shaheennagar have alleged that poor roads, inadequate drainage and irregular garbage collection continue despite the area's merger with GHMC. They say the lack of basic civic infrastructure has created health hazards and made daily commuting difficult.

KNRUHS has announced the schedule for physical assessment of PwD candidates and certificate verification for CAP applicants seeking MBBS and BDS admissions. Both processes will be conducted on August 13 and 14 at designated centres in Hyderabad.

BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao extended National Handloom Day greetings while accusing the Congress government of neglecting Telangana's handloom sector. They called for renewed support for weavers and the restoration of welfare schemes introduced during the previous BRS government

Bonalu shopping is increasingly moving online, with devotees ordering Bonam pots, puja kits and festival essentials through e-commerce platforms. Despite the digital shift, Hyderabad's traditional markets continue to witness heavy footfall as many shoppers prefer buying and decorating ritual items in person.

The University of Hyderabad and The Apollo University have renewed their MoU for three years, expanding collaboration in AI, healthcare and interdisciplinary research. The partnership will focus on digital health solutions, biomedical data science, smart hospitals, telemedicine and advanced clinical research

KNRUHS has invited online applications for admission to the Nurse Practitioner in Midwifery Post Basic Diploma Programme for 2026-27. Eligible in-service nurses can apply from August 8 to 17, while the computer-based entrance test is scheduled for August 30 in Hyderabad

ITC Kohenur has introduced two regional culinary experiences at Golconda Pavilion, a Bohra food festival beginning today and running till August 12, alongside its weekly "Flavours of the South" Saturday brunch, offering guests authentic Indian cuisines through curated menus inspired by traditional recipes.

ITC Kakatiya is celebrating its 30th anniversary with '1995 – A Culinary Celebration of Three Decades', featuring chef-curated menus inspired by signature dishes from across the ITC Hotels portfolio. The limited-period dining experience is available at Dakshin and Kebabs & Kurries.

The Telangana Congress leadership has reportedly proposed appointing two senior Ministers as AICC in-charges for other States, a move that could create Cabinet vacancies. The plan comes amid speculation over a Cabinet expansion and reports of growing differences within the government.

Nagarjuna has unveiled the trailer of Pallaburusu, an upcoming Telugu family comedy-drama directed by Uday Chauhan. Starring Sudhakar Reddy and Murlidhar Goud, the film blends humour and emotions while exploring the evolving relationship between parents and children ahead of its August 14 release

The Chandipura virus has resurfaced in Gujarat, claiming 22 children's lives and reviving memories of the devastating 2003 outbreak in the then undivided Warangal, Karimnagar and Khammam districts. Experts stress early hospitalisation and preventive measures as the best defence against the disease.