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Hyderabad is experiencing intense heatwave conditions, with temperatures rising between 40°C and 42°C in several areas, according to TSDPS. Multiple localities including Patancheru, Jubilee Hills, and Uppal recorded high temperatures, urging citizens to stay cautious during extreme heat.

Vigilance officials are conducting checks at the Karimnagar sub-registrar office as part of statewide raids. They are verifying stamp duty, GST collections, and registration records to identify irregularities, procedural lapses, and possible revenue loss.

The Railway Board has extended the Indore–Lingampalli Humsafar Express to Charlapalli and introduced a new weekly Charlapalli–Narsapur train. It has also increased the Kakinada–Lingampalli Express frequency to daily, improving connectivity and travel convenience for passengers.

A postgraduate medical student at Osmania General Hospital died by suicide, triggering concern among doctors in Hyderabad. Medical associations have urged authorities to prioritise mental health support, citing stress, long working hours and lack of emotional support for trainees.

Army Public School, Golconda, achieved a 100% pass rate in CBSE Class X exams. Many students scored above 90%, with Noelle Singh Thakur topping the school. The success highlights the school’s strong focus on quality education and overall development.

Doctors at Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad successfully performed a complex Whole Lung Lavage procedure on a patient with a rare lung disease. The 10-hour treatment cleared protein buildup in the lungs, helping improve breathing and overall condition.

Despite ambitious plans to develop Charminar like the Taj Mahal area, basic facilities such as seating are still missing. Visitors struggle daily, while locals and stakeholders question delays in the long-pending redevelopment project despite significant public spending.

A technical glitch disrupted HMWSSB’s customer care and water tanker booking services early Thursday. The issue, affecting the 155313 helpline, was fixed by afternoon with BSNL’s help, and services resumed, with customers again able to book tankers and lodge complaints.

Kaara Technologies has launched Kaara Code, an AI-based platform that helps companies build software faster and more efficiently. It focuses on the full development process, solving delays in testing, integration, and coordination, not just speeding up coding.

Thousands of new vehicles in Telangana remain stuck at showrooms as permanent registration numbers have not been generated for several days. The disruption, linked to technical issues in the Union government’s Vaahan portal, has left applicants and showroom staff in confusion.

GHMC’s Early Bird property tax scheme has collected Rs 93.02 crore so far, with Khairatabad leading among zones. Shamshabad recorded the lowest collection. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation also reported strong early performance with ₹61.95 crore collected in 15 days.

A delegation from Newcastle University met TGCHE Chairman V Balakista Reddy to explore collaboration in AI, healthcare, and innovation. The university is also evaluating Indian cities for establishing an offshore campus, citing Telangana’s strong industrial and IT ecosystem.

Unidentified persons stole gold ornaments and Rs 60,000 in cash from a scooter parked in Moghalpura, Hyderabad. The owner had gone to attend prayers. Police have registered a case and are analysing CCTV footage to identify the culprits.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected the Shastripuram RoB after a media report and confirmed it is ready for inauguration. He also reviewed Nalgonda flyover works and directed officials to expedite construction for completion by June.

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has joined NALSAR University as Chair Professor. He declined a salary and delivered a lecture on development and equality, while also inaugurating the Ambedkar Chair office to support academic research.

Students at Osmania University protested against delays in scholarships and fee reimbursement dues, citing financial hardship. ABVP activists joined the agitation, warning of larger protests if the government fails to release pending funds and fill faculty vacancies soon.

Civil Supplies officials and police seized 35 tonnes of PDS rice near Shamirpet and arrested two persons. The rice, meant for public distribution, was being illegally diverted to Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are investigating the larger smuggling network involved.

Hyderabad is witnessing a rise in gastroenteritis and other water-borne diseases amid intense summer heat. Hospitals report increased admissions, with a localised outbreak in Secunderabad linked to sewage contamination. Officials urge precautions like boiling water and maintaining hygiene.

IKP Knowledge Park has launched IKP ARK, a 12-month accelerator programme offering up to Rs 2 crore in funding and services to science startups. The initiative aims to help MedTech and HealthTech ventures move from lab stage to market efficiently.

A dispute between two senior officials in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills, allegedly over a pet dog, escalated into a public disturbance. Police have registered a case and are investigating allegations of aggressive behaviour, property damage, and abusive language.