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SCCL has resumed Medical Board meetings after a gap of nearly one and a half years, but employees allege that many workers with serious health conditions are still being declared fit. Trade union leaders claimed the number of approved applications has fallen.

Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad is reporting a sharp rise in paediatric cases with flu-like symptoms, with nearly a hundred children admitted daily. Doctors attribute the surge to changing weather and high humidity, warning parents against self-medication.

Telangana faces gaps in seasonal illness prevention and reporting, with government hospitals lacking rapid molecular respiratory testing and free annual flu vaccines for vulnerable groups. Doctors warn that mild and moderate infections often go unrecorded, affecting the accuracy of government data.

India's ex-mill sugar prices have fallen around 20 per cent amid adequate stocks, with retail prices also beginning to ease, the Consumer Affairs Ministry said. From September, fortnightly quotas and mandatory dispatch within seven days will improve supply movement and curb hoarding

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan Kumar has demanded that Young India Skills University (YISU) disclose Board approvals and due diligence reports for the proposed takeover of State polytechnics under G.O. Ms. No. 97. In a letter to chairman Anand Mahindra, he questioned the rationale of transferring an ecosystem serving over one lakh students to YISU, which currently operates from a transit campus with about 1,000 students.

Educator Khan Sir celebrated Raksha Bandhan with girl students in Patna and announced plans to open an orphanage where children can study. He also said a cancer hospital project announced last year had been delayed but would be completed within two-three months

The Indian Podiatry Association will conduct IPACON 2026 in Moinabad on August 29 and 30, bringing together more than 400 delegates for discussions on diabetic foot care and limb salvage, with hands-on workshops covering advanced wound-care techniques.

Police in Karnataka’s Shivamogga district booked a man for allegedly shooting a stray dog with an unlicensed firearm after it reportedly bit his pet dog. The animal died at the scene, while police are investigating the weapon’s source and possible licence violations

Australia captain Pat Cummins has backed a campaign by former international captains seeking medical care and family access for jailed Pakistan great Imran Khan. Cummins said Khan should be treated with dignity as concerns over his health and safety continue

Munipally police nabbed a man in connection with the theft of copper wire worth Rs 1.13 crore from a goods vehicle near Budhera flyover. Police recovered 123 bags of copper wire using GPS tracking, while the prime accused and others remained absconding.

Vigilance officials in Nirmal district have unearthed large‑scale diversion of Custom‑Milled Rice (CMR) by rice millers, with defaults amounting to Rs 700 crore in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. About 50 millers are said to have misappropriated stocks, prompting arrests, raids, and statewide audits.

Kerala Police has begun verifying reports that fugitive Sukumara Kurup, wanted in the 1984 Chacko murder case, is alive and living in Brunei. Officials also visited the Thrissur home of Damodhar Menon after his photograph was mistakenly linked to Kurup

More than 400 trees have been felled at Bollarum for the SCB elevated corridor being constructed by HMDA from Gymkhana Grounds to near Shamirpet. Residents and commuters said the trees had provided shade for decades and changed the area’s character.

Kangana Ranaut faced social media backlash after criticising Kriti Sanon’s outfit in a Rakhi advertisement. Users shared pictures of Ranaut’s past appearances to accuse her of hypocrisy, while Sanon defended women’s clothing choices and argued that culture should not be judged by necklines

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has introduced an additional round of selection matches ahead of its Under-19 One-Day Super League. Twelve teams will compete in five 50-over matches each from August 31 to September 7, before the final state team is selected

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has urged the Madras High Court to vacate its interim order restraining bye-election notifications for five constituencies. He also sought dismissal of a PIL challenging the proposed polls, calling it a “proxy war” against public interest

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praised Sri Lanka batter Sonal Dinusha for his gritty match-saving century in the Colombo Test, while lauding India’s character and mental toughness after their 1-0 series victory over the hosts

Surrendered female Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur celebrated Raksha Bandhan with DRG personnel, tying Rakhis on police officers’ wrists. The emotional ceremony highlighted reconciliation, trust and belonging, reflecting Bastar’s transformation as former insurgents leave violence behind and return to mainstream society

A case has been registered at the Hyderabad Cybercrime police station after MIM MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig complained of threatening calls. The callers allegedly demanded money and threatened to release morphed photographs and deepfake videos to cause embarrassment.

The BCCI is in talks with English counties to secure a short-term contract for pacer Auqib Nabi, who claimed 60 Ranji Trophy wickets last season. The move is aimed at giving him valuable red-ball exposure ahead of India’s Test tour of New Zealand

Climate change exposes 145 million Indian children to at least one additional month of heat stress annually, a study has found. Researchers warned that the figure could rise to 169 million under 2 degrees Celsius of global warming

The 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026 will feature 45 elite runners, including 10 international and 35 Indian athletes. The event offers substantial prize money, course and national record bonuses, with extensive traffic and security arrangements in place

A house fire in Puppalaguda’s Tirumala Hills has triggered concerns over fire services’ response time after social media posts alleged a 55-minute delay. Gachibowli Fire Station SHO N Srikanth said the tender reached the location within 20 minutes.

Rashid Khan ended a seven-year wait for victory by winning the Telangana Open 2026 by three strokes at Vooty Golf County in Vikarabad. The Delhi golfer closed with a five-under 67 to finish at 23-under 265