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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.

Heavy rains continued to lash Telangana for the second day, with Bejjur recording 236.8 mm. The State's daily rainfall average was three times the norm. IMD has forecast continued downpour across districts, with red alerts for Mulugu and Bhupalapally.

A 20-year-old man named Sabeel was allegedly kidnapped from Sanathnagar and murdered in Toopran, Medak district. Police suspect he was killed by Afsar and others over a personal relationship. The body was found after the family alerted police.

A woman visiting Peddamma Temple in Jubilee Hills had her purse stolen, and Rs 40,000 was later withdrawn using her ATM card. Police are examining CCTV footage. The victim had written her PIN on the back of the card.

A 17-year-old boy from Adilabad drowned while swimming in a pond at a waterfall near Khandala village. The incident occurred on Wednesday, and the body was retrieved the following morning after a search operation involving expert divers.

Jeedimetla police arrested Bodimi Shetty Haribabu, former assistant to Quthbullapur MLA K P Vivekanand, for allegedly cheating 84 people by promising them double bedroom flats. Haribabu collected Rs 1 lakh from each person and used the money to build a house.

Rainfall disrupted daily life in Mancherial and Asifabad districts, cutting off villages and overturning a tractor in floodwaters. Mancherial recorded a 35% rainfall deficit, while Asifabad was closer to normal. One mandal in Mancherial exceeded seasonal expectations.

R. Rajeshwar Rao, an inspector with the Intelligence Department of Telangana Police, died in a road accident while on duty on July 20. The mishap occurred between Tarnaka and Habsiguda in Hyderabad.