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The Telangana Health Department has approved a one-time relaxation of promotion rules, enabling 319 Associate Professors to become Professors in government medical colleges. The move aims to address faculty shortages caused by the rapid expansion of medical colleges and increased student intake.

South Central Railway detected more than 4,100 cases of ticketless and irregular travel during a special ticket-checking drive across three divisions on Monday. The operation covered 169 trains and generated over Rs 30.53 lakh in penalties, besides fines for littering, smoking and unauthorised hawking.

Teacher unions in Telangana have announced a series of protests from August 7, demanding the announcement of the PRC, more teaching staff, timely transfers and improvements in the school education sector. The agitation will culminate in a State-level Maha Dharna on August 29.

Government hospitals and Basthi Dawakhanas in Hyderabad are witnessing a surge in viral fevers, influenza-like illnesses and suspected dengue cases following persistent wet weather. Health experts have urged people to seek timely treatment, even as many dengue-like cases are testing negative.

Residents and rail users have urged South Central Railway to extend the platforms at Neredmet Railway Station, saying the upgrade will enable 24-coach express trains to halt there. They also sought integration of the project with the ongoing Road Under Bridge construction.

An eight-month-old baby from Kenya has recovered after undergoing a complex bidirectional Glenn procedure at Medicover Hospitals in Hyderabad. Born with multiple congenital heart defects, the infant is being discharged in stable condition after successful surgery that improved blood flow and oxygen supply.

Researchers at the University of Hyderabad have received an Indian patent for Hyderacene, an indigenous dual-action material for rocket propellants. Combining binder and catalyst functions in one molecule, it improves combustion efficiency, stability and performance for aerospace and defence applications.

The iconic Malakpet TV Tower, commissioned in 1977, has witnessed the evolution of television broadcasting from analogue to digital mobile technology. As it nears its 50th anniversary, the landmark continues to evoke nostalgia among Hyderabadis who grew up watching Doordarshan.

FSSAI has directed Dabur India Limited to stop selling several food products over misleading '100%' claims and alleged misuse of the Jaivik Bharat logo. The company has been asked to withdraw the affected products and submit a compliance report within 15 days.

Hydraa and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation have called off search operations for 70-year-old Balaiah, who went missing after reportedly falling into a stormwater drain work site in Miyapur. Despite extensive searches and drone deployment, his body is yet to be traced.

Jogini Shyamala Devi and her disciples staged a protest during Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad after the Bonam carried by her was allegedly toppled a day earlier. Police stopped the group from entering a restricted area near the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple, leading to brief tension.

Lakshmi, the caparisoned elephant carrying the sacred portrait of Goddess Mahakali, led the traditional Ambari procession during Lashkar Bonalu in Secunderabad. Hundreds of devotees gathered along the route as cultural performances and strict safety measures marked the annual religious event.

During the annual Rangam ritual at the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad, oracle Swaranalatha warned of possible floods, fire accidents and loss of life in Telangana while also predicting abundant rainfall. She urged the temple management to install a Goddess idol without further delay.

The Hyderabad Police have advised residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel following the IMD's forecast of heavy rainfall until Monday night. Motorists have been urged to avoid waterlogged roads, drive cautiously and follow official weather and traffic advisories.

Eisai has launched LEQEMBI (lecanemab) in India after receiving CDSCO approval, introducing the country's first disease-modifying therapy for early Alzheimer's disease. The treatment is indicated for patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia and aims to slow disease progression.

IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy have launched ANUGYAN, India's first industry-academia Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme. The three-month residential course will equip engineers and professionals with specialised skills to support the country's ambitious expansion of its civil nuclear energy sector.

The GHMC has relocated the bronze statue of former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao from a traffic island near the Indo American Cancer Hospital to the Japanese Garden to facilitate H-CITI infrastructure works around KBR Park. Another statue may also be shifted.

BRS leader Gaddam Srinivas Yadav has urged Hyderabad Police to shut down a club in Abids, alleging that it is operating illegal gambling activities under political patronage. He sought a detailed inquiry, while the allegations against political leaders remain independently unverified.

Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.

Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.