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More than 2,800 dentists and students took part in the two-day Telangana State Dental Conference in Hyderabad. The event focused on dental education, scientific exchange, and the latest clinical and digital advancements in dentistry.

A used car dealer was booked after a misleading Instagram post claimed cars would be sold for Rs 26,000 each in Nacharam. The announcement drew a large crowd, leading to chaos and damage at the premises after the offer was withdrawn.

A 22-year-old degree student was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a rented house in Amberpet on Monday. Police said he was alone at home when the incident occurred and are investigating to determine the cause of death.

The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station is nearly 50 per cent complete under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project aims to provide modern amenities, better connectivity, and improved passenger facilities by 2026.

Jubilee Hills police arrested three members of an interstate gang for cheating a jewellery shop by swapping genuine gold with fake ornaments. The accused escaped with jewellery and cash worth Rs 10 lakh before being tracked through CCTV footage.

CINIC hosted a one-day GenAI micro film hackathon in Hyderabad, where over 60 shortlisted participants created 90-second films within six hours using AI tools, exploring the future of technology-driven storytelling

Telangana has witnessed three major fire accidents in the past eight months, claiming nearly 68 lives. Authorities have cited electrical short circuits and explosions as primary causes behind these tragedies.

The fire department will prosecute Bacha Furniture’s owner for safety violations after a Nampally blaze killed five people. DG Vikram Singh Mann said rescue was hampered by blocked exits and combustible materials, though fire tenders reached the site within two minutes.

An expert team from JNTU-Hyderabad inspected the four-storey building in Nampally where a fire killed five people. The GHMC requested the assessment of structural stability. A preliminary report was submitted, with a detailed inspection planned after handover.

Two men, Mohammed Imtiyaz and Habeeb Quadri, died while attempting to rescue two children and a woman trapped in Hyderabad’s Bacha Furniture Building fire. The blaze spread rapidly, and thick smoke prevented them from escaping. Police confirmed their heroic actions.

A massive fire in a Nampally building killed five people, including two children and an elderly woman. Rescue teams recovered the bodies from the cellar, and authorities are investigating. Fire spread quickly due to combustible materials stored in the basement.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested two men at IS Sadan and seized 11 kg of ganja worth Rs 5.5 lakh. Police said the contraband was sourced from Nagpur. Three others, including a juvenile, are absconding.

LV Prasad Eye Institute has inaugurated its new Lahoti Eye Centre in Kondapur. Opened by the Governor, the expanded facility offers specialised outpatient services and aims to improve access to quality eye care for city residents.

Cyberabad and Hyderabad traffic police booked over 690 people during weekend drunk driving checks on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Several drivers recorded dangerously high alcohol levels and will be produced before the court.

An elusive tiger roaming Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district killed a calf in a village cattle shed. Forest officials have set up camera traps to track the animal, which is suspected to have migrated from Maharashtra through northern Telangana.

Telangana’s delay in fixing the Class I admission age may disadvantage government school students in future competitive exams. While private schools admit children at six, government schools still follow a five-year norm, raising eligibility concerns.

Construction of the SCB elevated corridor has gained pace at Paradise Circle, with eight pillars completed. While utility shifting and road widening are done, uncertainty remains over Begumpet Airport land clearance needed for the underpass.

Telangana has reduced malaria cases by over 98% since 2014 through aggressive testing, treatment and prevention. A new MOHFW-ICMR report calls the State a national model for malaria control and elimination.

Rescue teams, including fire services and the NDRF, continued operations in Hyderabad to reach five people trapped in a building cellar after a major fire, as authorities consider demolishing the heavily damaged structure following expert inspection

The Minorities Welfare Department’s move to take possession of the Abul Kalam Azad Oriental Research Institute has triggered protests from minority groups, who fear centuries-old manuscripts and rare books housed at the library could be damaged or lost without alternative arrangements