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The Chilkur Balaji Temple will organise the traditional Varuna Japam at Osmansagar on July 21, with Vedic priests chanting sacred mantras in waist-deep water to invoke abundant monsoon rains, revive agriculture, and replenish rivers and reservoirs across Telangana.

Sparsh Hospice in Khajaguda has launched an eight-bed Neuro-Palliative Care Ward to provide specialised, affordable care for patients with advanced neurological disorders. The hospice has also sought CGHS empanelment to improve access to long-term palliative and nursing care.

A 28-year-old patient undergoing treatment at the Institute of Mental Health in Erragadda has gone missing. Hospital authorities alerted the police after failing to locate him. A case has been registered, and CCTV footage is being examined as the search continues.

The National Medical Commission has directed private and State-run medical colleges to immediately integrate their hospital systems with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission platform, warning that institutions failing to comply could face action while urging adoption of approved digital hospital solutions.

Following the Election Commission's extension of the SIR deadline, Booth Level Officers have intensified efforts to collect filled-in enumeration forms across Hyderabad. They are contacting electors, RWAs, and neighbours to improve response and assist voters with completing the electoral roll revision process.

Digitisation under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has reached 40.15 per cent across Hyderabad's 15 Assembly constituencies. Chandrayangutta leads the process, while Musheerabad trails. More than 2.35 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead electors have also been identified.

The Crafts Council of Telangana will host the two-day 'Threads of Hope Bazaar' in Hyderabad on July 31 and August 1, bringing together 26 artisan groups affected by the Dastkar Nature Bazaar fire to help restore livelihoods through the sale of handcrafted products.

Three minor girls from migrant worker families in Hyderabad's Domalguda went missing after leaving home on Sunday. CCTV footage traced them to Kacheguda and Secunderabad railway stations. Police have formed special teams and alerted authorities in neighbouring districts and Chhattisgarh.

The H-FAST team raided six food establishments in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy, detecting violations including unhygienic conditions, reused cooking oil, artificial colours, expired products and poor sanitation. Six persons were apprehended and handed over to Food Safety Officers for further action.

The South Central Railway will operate special trains between Kacheguda and Tiruchanur on July 23 and 24 to clear the passenger rush. The trains will stop at several stations, including Malkajgiri, Nalgonda, Guntur, Nellore and Renigunta, in both directions.

BNI Hyderabad has become the first BNI region globally to launch two new chapters simultaneously. The launch of BNI Alpha and BNI Affinity brought together 102 founding members and 80 visitors, with the chapters exchanging over 500 referrals before the event.

Muslims across Hyderabad offered Salat al-Istisqa prayers at several locations on Sunday, seeking rainfall amid dry conditions and water scarcity. Congregations were held at Dargah Ujale Shah and Abbas Stadium, while another prayer gathering has been announced at Masab Tank.

Hyderabad-based Sambhuti Learning and Prosical Language Technologies have signed an MoU to integrate TARA, an IIT Bombay-developed AI-powered oral reading fluency assessment technology, into VidyaBuddhi. The partnership aims to help teachers monitor reading skills, identify learning gaps and provide targeted interventions.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University has invited applications for Civil Services examination coaching for minority communities, SCs, STs and women. The university has also opened admissions to a part-time M.Tech programme in Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML).

A 22-year-old man was found dead at his residence in Tirumalagiri, Secunderabad, on Sunday. Police suspect that financial losses linked to his alleged addiction to a gaming application may have contributed to his death. An investigation is underway.

Telangana voters who discover mistakes in their SIR enumeration forms can seek corrections through the prescribed Election Commission procedure. They may submit Form 8 with supporting documents after scrutiny, while BLOs advise electors to verify all details carefully before submitting original forms.

Hyderabad BLOs are facing difficulties distributing enumeration forms as many voters have shifted homes without updating their electoral addresses. Landlords are refusing forms meant for former tenants, while over 11.52 lakh voters across 15 Assembly constituencies have been marked absent, shifted or dead.

Hyderabad’s Sudha Cars Museum has unveiled a unique handcrafted Football Car to celebrate the spirit of the FIFA World Cup. Designed by automobile artist K. Sudhakar, the vehicle is made largely from recycled materials and showcases art, innovation and craftsmanship.

JNTU-Hyderabad students have written to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleging harassment by university administrators over hostel room disputes. The Students Protection Forum has demanded the removal of top officials and a state-wide university grievance cell

Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh inspected waterlogging-prone locations to review measures for preventing traffic disruptions during heavy rains. Officials discussed drainage improvements, culvert widening, debris removal and emergency preparedness, with response teams, pumps and machinery to remain ready.