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Telangana teachers’ body TPUS has urged the State government to release the transfer schedule immediately after the ban was lifted. It called for a transparent, online counselling-based system and priority for health, family, and special-category cases.

ABVP activists staged a protest at the Telangana SBTET office, demanding promotion for diploma students allegedly detained due to technical glitches in results. The protest led to a scuffle with police, and several activists were detained.

Osmania University is exploring a cybersecurity education partnership with Macquarie University, KPMG India, and Austrade. The initiative aims to set up a Cyber Skills Academy and provide students with industry-aligned, job-ready training in digital trust and cybersecurity.

Humanscale has opened a 2,300 sq. ft. ergonomic experience centre in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills. The showroom showcases premium workplace solutions and will cater to corporate and retail clients, with expansion plans for other major Indian cities.

A symposium in Hyderabad highlighted the need for community-based mental health interventions for adolescents in urban slums. Experts emphasised life skills education and programmes like ANUMATI 2.0 to build resilience and address gaps in school-based support systems.

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged universities to prioritise skill development, academic reforms, and employability. He stressed industry collaboration and full implementation of the National Education Policy during a meeting with Vice-Chancellors and higher education officials.

Hyderabad is expected to witness hot and dry conditions with temperatures around 40°C on Thursday, followed by evening thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds, as similar weather patterns prevail across Telangana, according to IMD forecasts.

The Telangana government has promoted six senior IPS officers, including Swati Lakra and VC Sajjanar, to the rank of Director General of Police. The officers will, however, continue in their current postings despite the elevation.

Doctors at Ankura Hospital in Hyderabad successfully treated an 8-year-old boy with a rare combination of genetic conditions causing severe intestinal complications. A targeted treatment approach led to significant recovery without further surgery, highlighting the role of precision medicine.

Telangana has shifted admissions for five-year integrated UG–PG programmes to the DOST portal, replacing CPGET. Around 370 seats are available across state universities in courses like MSc and MBA. Eligible Intermediate students can now apply online.

RTC employees’ strike in Telangana is set to intensify as the Joint Action Committee calls for a statewide Maha Dharna. Union leaders accuse the government of inaction, while the agitation continues until their key demands are addressed.

The indefinite TGSRTC strike disrupted public transport across Telangana, halting most bus services and affecting nearly 60 lakh commuters. Limited hired services failed to meet demand, while the government initiated talks and temporary measures to manage the crisis.

NCB Hyderabad seized 69 kg of Alprazolam and arrested three people during a raid on an illegal drug manufacturing unit in Moula Ali. Officials also recovered chemicals used for Ephedrine production, with contraband valued at Rs 17.40 crore.

Cognizant has partnered with OpenAI to scale Codex across enterprise clients, integrating the AI coding tool into its engineering workflows. The collaboration aims to enhance software development through automation, while combining human expertise with AI-driven capabilities.

UPES Dehradun announced its transition into an AI-first university, partnering with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Edu across campus. The initiative aims to integrate AI into learning, research, and teaching for over 20,000 students and faculty members.

Premia Academy staged its second theatre production, ‘Sitayan – The Shadow of Flame’, offering a modern take on Sita’s journey. The play highlighted resilience and strength while providing students a platform to showcase their artistic growth before theatre experts.

Cyberabad Police have booked 22 cases and arrested 28 people in a major crackdown on food adulteration over four months. Authorities seized adulterated goods worth ₹64 lakh, exposing illegal units using unsafe ingredients and operating without proper licences.

The RTC strike disrupted normal life in Hyderabad, leaving commuters stranded at major bus stations like JBS and Rathifile. With limited SETWIN services and no regular buses, passengers faced long waits and turned to expensive private transport options.

TGSRTC has urged employees not to join the ongoing strike, warning it may be illegal during ongoing conciliation talks. The management emphasised dialogue, citing legal provisions and cautioning workers about wage cuts and disciplinary action.

Tree removal for Hyderabad’s H-CITI infrastructure project has impacted greenery along a key stretch near KBR Park. GHMC says necessary permissions were obtained and measures are in place to minimise loss as road and excavation work progresses.