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Water tanker bookings in Hyderabad have surged by 36 per cent due to poor rainfall. HMWSSB held an emergency meeting to handle rising demand. CM Revanth Reddy warned of higher tanker rates for homes without rainwater harvesting pits within ORR limits.

The Telangana government increased private diploma college fees but capped reimbursement at Rs 14,900, burdening BC students with up to Rs 24,000 in out-of-pocket expenses. Full aid goes only to SC, ST, minorities, and high POLYCET rankers. Seat allotment for 2025 is underway

A clash broke out between Congress and BRS leaders during a Bonalu event at Alwal’s Sri Balaji Venkateswara Temple. A scuffle over seating led to injuries and police lathi-charge. Cases were filed, and CCTV footage is being reviewed

ISB Online launched the 20th batch of its ‘Leadership with AI’ programme, in collaboration with Emeritus. The 20-week course helps senior professionals develop AI-integrated leadership skills to lead innovation, drive strategy, and manage AI-ready teams in today’s data-driven world

Wise opened its full-stack office in Hyderabad, growing to 70 employees across engineering and operations. With APAC leaders present, the company confirmed plans to hire hundreds more, supporting both Indian and global product development in cross-border money movement

The Telangana ACB conducted raids at multiple locations, including the residence of retired Irrigation Department Engineer-in-Chief Muralidhar Rao, in a disproportionate assets case. Rao is accused of amassing assets worth crores during his service in various posts

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for criminal negligence after food poisoning incidents and student deaths in Gurukul schools. He said over 1,000 students were affected and demanded accountability from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, who also handles education.

A 60-year-old man from Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, was cheated of over Rs 57 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as investment advisors. The scam was carried out via a fake online trading platform discovered through an Instagram advertisement. A complaint was filed.

Centuries by Ali Kachchhi (117) for Deccan Chronicle, Mayank Gupta (148) and Chandan Sahani (148) for Evergreen, P Nitish Reddy (110) for Deccan Wanderers were some of the highlights of the HCA A-Division two-day league cricket championship

The training was also aimed at improving visibility of the department’s welfare efforts for prisoners and provide sufficient work to the inmates

The de-addiction centres, ‘Nivrutti’, signifying freedom from addiction and reformation, are being funded by Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment under Nasha Mukt Bharat campaign

Chanchalguda and Cherlapalli prisons turning into spaces where criminals share techniques, build trust, and hatch plans to operate as syndicates when released

Issue a 15-day ultimatum for clearance of pending bills related to ‘Mana Ooru-Mana Badi’ works; condemn favouritism towards big contractors

A computer awareness programme was held at the Government School for the Visually Impaired, Darulshifa. NIEPVD lecturer Dr Srinivas Reddy urged students to embrace technology. He lauded the State’s digital education efforts and called for inclusive, barrier-free infrastructure in schools.

Poor rainfall and delayed irrigation in Telangana have stalled Kharif sowing, with only 42.5 per cent of the target area cultivated. Farmers fear crop losses if rains don’t improve soon. Officials warn that cotton, chilli, and paddy crops are at risk

The M4 Mac Mini proves itself as a capable gaming machine, running titles like Hades, AC Shadows, and Control smoothly. With increasing macOS support and Apple Silicon optimisation, gaming on Mac is no longer a compromise—it’s a growing possibility

Doctors at NIMS Hyderabad successfully performed a complex dual surgery—pulmonary endarterectomy and tricuspid valve repair—on a 30-year-old CTEPH patient. The free surgery was done under Aarogyasri and marks one of six such successful procedures at the hospital recently

Terms decision to provide 42 per cent reservations for BCs in local body elections ‘historic’; accuses BJP of lacking genuine concern for backward communities

BJP MP K Laxman criticised the Congress government for using the 42 percent BC reservation ordinance as a vote bank tactic. He questioned the timing, Assembly proroguing, and lack of transparency, saying mere announcements would not convince the BC community

Despite a Central advisory prohibiting mandatory collection of mobile numbers, Hyderabad retailers continue to insist on them during billing. Consumers face unsolicited promotions and privacy breaches, while the Telangana Consumer Affairs Department has yet to implement the advisory effectively.