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Senior citizens in Telangana are facing difficulties completing voter enumeration forms as they struggle to trace old electoral records, particularly the SIR 2002 list. Many depend on relatives for assistance, while some are also submitting forms on behalf of children living outside the State.

A relative of the minor girl victim said the family continues to struggle with immense grief following the tragedy. The family is awaiting the fulfilment of its demands by the government and said it has not received official information regarding reports of Raj Kumar's death.

Abids police have busted an alleged book piracy racket and arrested four people for selling counterfeit copies of popular titles. The case was registered following a complaint by Penguin Random House India’s representative, with charges filed under the BNS and Copyright Act.

Telangana’s iconic Bonalu festival will begin on July 16 at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple in Golconda. Month-long celebrations across 3,427 temples in Hyderabad will include traditional rituals, processions and government-supported arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for devotees.

Hyderabad Police and the Task Force seized nearly 25 litres of hash oil worth Rs 3.12 crore in two operations at Erragadda and Jubilee Hills. Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested and two consumers detained as officials investigated an Odisha-linked supply network.

The National Medical Commission has proposed stricter rules for establishing medical colleges, including mandatory completed infrastructure, a corpus fund requirement and a zero-tolerance policy against influencing regulators. Stakeholders have 30 days to submit feedback on the draft amendments.

Masjid-e-Teenposh in Hyderabad's Red Hills is helping residents complete Special Intensive Revision (SIR) applications for electoral rolls free of cost. Young software engineers volunteer their time to assist senior citizens and others, turning the mosque into a community service centre.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens against fake online shopping websites and fraudulent sale campaigns. Consumers are advised to verify websites, avoid advance payments outside official checkout systems, and report cyber fraud immediately through the 1930 helpline and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police seized a Honda Activa with an allegedly tampered registration number plate during a special enforcement drive at Afzalgunj T-Junction. The rider was detained, legal action initiated under the Motor Vehicles Act, and motorists warned against altering vehicle registration plates.

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated a 32-year-old woman doctor from Maharashtra who developed severe ARDS following influenza pneumonia. Advanced ECMO support, mechanical ventilation and multidisciplinary critical care helped her recover after 25 days of intensive treatment and rehabilitation.

The Army will conduct a recruitment rally under the Unit Headquarters Quota at AOC Centre, Secunderabad, from August 10 to October 11 for various Agniveer categories. Sports trials and musicians' aptitude tests will be held on August 6 and 7, respectively.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed 'SpudCell', a synthetic cell-like system made entirely from non-living materials. The laboratory-engineered system can acquire nutrients, replicate its genome, grow and divide, representing a significant advance in synthetic biology and artificial life research.

Hyderabad International Airport has been ranked the world's fourth most family-friendly airport by UK-based AttractionTickets.com. The airport scored 18.5 out of 20 for its child-friendly facilities, accessibility, passenger services and inclusive travel experience, making it one of only two Indian airports recognised.

Public health experts say surrogate marketing by commercial milk formula companies is contributing to declining exclusive breastfeeding rates in India. Despite strict advertising restrictions under the IMS Act, indirect promotions through doctors, influencers and digital campaigns are influencing parents' feeding decisions.

The School Education Department will announce the TG TET June 2026 results on Monday at 2.30 p.m. More than 1.53 lakh candidates who appeared for Paper I and Paper II will be able to download their results from the official website.

A total of 526 students graduated during IIIT Hyderabad's 25th convocation. Top performers received prestigious awards, while Principal Scientific Adviser Prof Ajay Kumar Sood encouraged graduates to pursue responsible innovation that benefits society and makes technology accessible to all.

Hyderabad has recorded only 10.91% digitisation of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision, making it the second-lowest performing district in Telangana. Officials attribute the slow progress to poor voter response, address-related issues, incorrect information and network connectivity problems.

Social media has become a key tool in Telangana's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with influencers, student groups, BLOs and the Chief Electoral Office using multilingual videos and AI-generated content to help electors complete enumeration forms and verify their electoral details.

A record 3,200 children from across Telangana participated in the 22nd Telangana Regional Prodigy Championship 2026. Experts stressed that while AI provides answers, abacus training strengthens concentration, mental arithmetic, critical thinking and overall brain development, making it relevant in today's digital world.

Computer Science, AI and IT-related programmes remained the most sought-after courses in TG EAPCET 2026, with several recording 100 per cent seat allotment. Overall, 91 per cent of engineering seats were allotted, while core branches also witnessed improved demand during the first phase.