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The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has imposed more than Rs 1 crore in penalties on private junior colleges for violating norms. Forty-five colleges were fined Rs 8 lakh each for allegedly submitting fake HYDRAA Fire NOCs to obtain affiliation.

More than 150 flat owners of Madhu Park Ridge Apartments at Bandlaguda have opposed land acquisition linked to the Musi River Front Development Project. Residents raised objections before the Rajendranagar RDO, while an advocate cited a pending High Court challenge.

A worker was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked with a sharp object at a jewellery-making workshop in Secunderabad’s General Bazaar. Police said an argument over payment allegedly escalated, resulting in a head injury. Mahankali police have registered a case.

Telangana EAGLE Force and local police busted an interstate drug trafficking network operating between Rajasthan and Hyderabad, arresting seven persons in two cases. Police seized opium and mephedrone and identified alleged key suppliers while continuing efforts to trace others.

Six women allegedly stole a gold chain weighing around 10 tolas from a jewellery shop in Tandur, Vikarabad district. Police said three women distracted sales personnel while another took the chain. CCTV footage is being examined to trace the suspects.

Representatives of minority organisations and community leaders demanded the withdrawal of G.O.Ms.No.20 and restoration of Telangana Urdu Academy land. At a round-table conference, they also sought implementation of minority assurances and announced plans for a State-wide campaign.

A fire broke out in a building cellar in Banjara Hills early Saturday, prompting a nearly six-hour rescue and firefighting operation. Eleven people were rescued, while six fire tenders and around 50 firefighters battled thick smoke and flames.

The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station has reached about 65 per cent completion under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project includes an air concourse, skywalks, parking facilities, elevators, escalators and modern passenger amenities.

Hindi Maha Vidyalaya organised an orientation programme for newly admitted first-year UG students on Friday. Principal Dr Bala Kumar and faculty members explained college rules, academics, examinations, NCC, NSS, sports, student activities and other programmes to help newcomers understand campus life.

Hyderabad's Old City is gearing up for grand Bonalu celebrations on Sunday, with temples illuminated and elaborate arrangements in place. Thousands of devotees and several VIPs are expected, while around 2,000 policemen will be deployed to manage crowds and security.

Two tile workers from Rajasthan were killed when their Tavera car crashed into a flyover pillar near the ORR service road at Gachibowli in Hyderabad early Saturday. Police suspect overspeeding caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

The Telangana School Education Department has directed all private unaided schools to submit and publicly display their class-wise fee structure for 2026-27. Officials have also been asked to issue show-cause notices to schools that fail to comply with the instructions.

Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force officials arrested a 47-year-old Nepalese national for allegedly murdering an unidentified man at Huppuguda Railway Station. Police said the accused attacked the victim with stones after suspecting him of stealing his bag.

A businessman who came into the spotlight after placing a record Rs 51 lakh bid for the Ganesh Laddu at My Home Bhooja has been booked by the Cyberabad EOW in an alleged Rs 3.45 crore investment fraud involving promised monthly returns.

Hyderabad has been ranked among the world's fastest-growing data centre markets in the Knight Frank Global Data Centre Atlas 2026. The city ranks 27th globally in operational capacity and 19th in development pipeline, with capacity expected to nearly double by 2027.

The search for 70-year-old Balaiah, who was swept away in a storm water drain in Miyapur on July 28, entered its 10th day. Multiple rescue agencies continue the operation, while his family has appealed to authorities not to stop the search.

The Hyderabad H-Fast team and Task Force officials seized nearly 60 kg of rotten meat during a surprise inspection at the Kacheguda slaughterhouse. Police booked the godown owner for violating food safety norms and destroyed the seized meat to prevent consumption.

Microsoft has launched its India South Central cloud region in Hyderabad, expanding to four regions across the country. The facility, built with three Availability Zones, strengthens Microsoft’s AI and cloud infrastructure amid surging enterprise demand.

Telangana has secured the top rank in India for cybercrime performance in a nationwide PMO review. The State was recognised for its implementation of key I4C initiatives, including e-Zero FIR, S4C, cybercrime portals, public awareness and grievance redressal mechanisms.

Students' Federation of India staged a protest at Hyderabad's Indira Park demanding release of pending fee reimbursement and scholarship dues. Protesters alleged that unpaid arrears have affected students' education and careers, warning of a statewide movement if the issue remains unresolved.