Hyderabad

Parents attending parent-teacher meetings at Telangana government schools this Saturday will make an education pledge by choosing one of six promises supporting their child's learning. Schools have also been directed to collect parental feedback and ensure full participation in the initiative.

Hyderabad police raided an ice cream manufacturing unit in Ramanthapur and allegedly found expired food colours, fungus-infested dried figs and unlabelled ingredients. The owner was taken into custody as officials investigate the scale of distribution and possible violations of food safety norms.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have intensified a special drive against vehicles using fake, tampered and unauthorised registration number plates. Five criminal cases have been registered, several vehicles seized, and motorists warned that only government-approved High Security Registration Plates are legally valid.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has advised cybercrime victims to claim refunds only through the Money Restoration Module on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal after receiving official SMS alerts. It also warned citizens against sharing confidential banking information with fraudsters.

The BRS has filed a contempt petition, alleging that the Congress government failed to comply with a High Court directive to publish all Government Orders. The party claimed thousands of GOs remain undisclosed, raising concerns over transparency and compliance with the Right to Information Act

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar urged the Election Commission to act against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over allegations of duplicate voter registration in two Assembly constituencies. He sought a probe, disclosure of records and stringent action if any violation is established

The University of Hyderabad has launched two online certificate courses through its Centre for Digital Learning, Training & Resources and announced plans to introduce more undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. A new video recording studio was also inaugurated to strengthen digital learning initiatives.

Hyderabad startup Replate is helping bakeries reduce food waste by selling unsold food through discounted "surprise bags". The initiative benefits customers, helps businesses recover costs and has already prevented more than 300 kg of edible food from ending up in landfills.

Hyderabad Police and GHMC officials inspected roads around KBR Park to review preparations for the proposed one-way traffic system. Authorities ordered road widening, faster completion of civil works, improved lane markings, and pelican signals to reduce congestion and enhance pedestrian safety.

The Hyderabad City Marathon will return on August 29 and 30 with more than 32,000 runners expected across four race categories. The event features a Rs 45 lakh prize purse, an Inclusive Run for persons with disabilities and aims to raise Rs 3 crore for charity.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced transforms Ubisoft's pirate classic with enhanced visuals, expanded storytelling, refined combat and improved naval warfare. The remake successfully modernises Edward Kenway's adventure while retaining the charm that made the original one of the franchise's finest entries.

The Vaishali Nagar Railway Underpass will remain closed for 20 days from July 16 for road widening and storm water drain works. Cyberabad Traffic Police have announced diversion routes and advised commuters to plan their travel in advance.

India's first Chhota Bheem Cafe has opened in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, offering a family-friendly dining and entertainment experience centred on healthy food, play and learning. The venture plans to expand across major Tier-I cities with franchise-led growth and create over 500 jobs.

The IMD has forecast hot and humid conditions in parts of Telangana over the next 24 hours, with strong surface winds of up to 40 kmph likely across the State. Tirumalagiri Sagar in Nalgonda recorded the highest temperature at 38.6°C.

The Congress government has resumed the Narlapur pump house wet run and intensified operations under the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme, signalling greater reliance on irrigation infrastructure developed during the BRS regime as Telangana grapples with a worsening rainfall deficit.

A car driver allegedly ran over a man during a heated argument in Sangareddy’s Kandi mandal, killing him while being taken to hospital. Police said the accused was arrested after the incident, which followed a dispute involving the victim and his son

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudarshan Reddy urged voters to promptly submit their SIR enumeration forms to Booth Level Officers, stating that names will be included in the draft electoral roll only after the completed forms are received.

Nagarkurnool District Election Officer Hemant Keshav Patel said there is no voter registration in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's name in the district, rejecting reports of dual enrolment. The clarification comes amid controversy over entries in electoral rolls during the SIR exercise.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of delaying the Employees Health Scheme despite collecting premiums from employees and pensioners. He demanded immediate issuance of health cards, refund of deductions and implementation of pending employee welfare promises.

With only nine days left for Telangana's Special Intensive Revision enumeration drive, only 49.28 per cent of voters have submitted and digitised their forms. Medchal-Malkajgiri, Hyderabad and Rangareddy recorded the lowest response, raising concerns over timely completion of the exercise.

A 32-year-old man from Warangal district was hacked to death in Hyderabad's Madhapur. Police suspect the murder may be linked to a long-standing personal dispute stemming from a failed relationship, though the motive is yet to be established.

A 28-year-old fruit vendor from Uttar Pradesh was arrested in Hyderabad's KPHB for allegedly raping a minor girl. Police said the accused allegedly lured the Class VII student into her house, assaulted her and threatened her, leading to his arrest under the POCSO Act.

A major fire broke out at a plastic materials warehouse in Hyderabad's Meerpet shortly after midnight on Tuesday, spreading to an adjacent warehouse and causing extensive property damage. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after several hours, with no casualties or injuries reported.

Shubman Gill's fluent 80 and Axar Patel's unbeaten half-century and four wickets helped India beat England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston. India chased 259 comfortably to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series