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Telangana is set to witness extreme weather conditions with temperatures touching 44°C alongside sudden thunderstorms and hailstorms. The IMD has warned of high humidity and fluctuating conditions, impacting several districts including Hyderabad over the coming days.
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Hyderabad-based life skills coach GVN Raju has been awarded a Doctor of Letters degree at a Delhi convocation, recognising his contributions to life skills training, communication and performing arts across diverse professional sectors.
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Hyderabad police busted a tea powder adulteration racket and arrested 10 persons during raids at 15 locations. The accused mixed synthetic chemicals and reused materials with low-quality tea, posing serious health risks to consumers.
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GHMC has launched an e-waste management initiative allowing doorstep pickup and drop-off through QR code systems. Citizens can recycle electronics via authorised companies and receive reward points. The programme also includes 30 drop boxes across Hyderabad retail outlets.
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Telangana Civil Supplies officials confirmed that fuel stocks in the State are sufficient and exceed demand. Daily supply data showed higher petrol and diesel distribution, ensuring stable availability across Telangana with no shortage reported.
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Bandlaguda police arrested five juveniles involved in motorcycle thefts across Hyderabad and Karnataka. Three stolen bikes were recovered. The group allegedly operated as a gang and confessed during interrogation following a complaint lodged at the police station.
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Following a RTC driver’s suicide attempt in Warangal, the JAC blamed the Telangana government and RTC management, alleging neglect of employee demands. It announced a multi-day protest plan and urged the Chief Minister’s intervention to resolve the ongoing strike.
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The TGSRTC strike has severely disrupted bus services across Telangana for the second day, affecting lakhs of commuters. With thousands of buses off the roads, the corporation is losing nearly Rs 15 crore daily while passengers face higher private transport costs.
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Telangana teachers’ body TPUS has urged the State government to release the transfer schedule immediately after the ban was lifted. It called for a transparent, online counselling-based system and priority for health, family, and special-category cases.
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ABVP activists staged a protest at the Telangana SBTET office, demanding promotion for diploma students allegedly detained due to technical glitches in results. The protest led to a scuffle with police, and several activists were detained.
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Osmania University is exploring a cybersecurity education partnership with Macquarie University, KPMG India, and Austrade. The initiative aims to set up a Cyber Skills Academy and provide students with industry-aligned, job-ready training in digital trust and cybersecurity.
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Humanscale has opened a 2,300 sq. ft. ergonomic experience centre in Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills. The showroom showcases premium workplace solutions and will cater to corporate and retail clients, with expansion plans for other major Indian cities.
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A symposium in Hyderabad highlighted the need for community-based mental health interventions for adolescents in urban slums. Experts emphasised life skills education and programmes like ANUMATI 2.0 to build resilience and address gaps in school-based support systems.
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Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla urged universities to prioritise skill development, academic reforms, and employability. He stressed industry collaboration and full implementation of the National Education Policy during a meeting with Vice-Chancellors and higher education officials.
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Hyderabad is expected to witness hot and dry conditions with temperatures around 40°C on Thursday, followed by evening thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds, as similar weather patterns prevail across Telangana, according to IMD forecasts.
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The Telangana government has promoted six senior IPS officers, including Swati Lakra and VC Sajjanar, to the rank of Director General of Police. The officers will, however, continue in their current postings despite the elevation.
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Doctors at Ankura Hospital in Hyderabad successfully treated an 8-year-old boy with a rare combination of genetic conditions causing severe intestinal complications. A targeted treatment approach led to significant recovery without further surgery, highlighting the role of precision medicine.
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Telangana has shifted admissions for five-year integrated UG–PG programmes to the DOST portal, replacing CPGET. Around 370 seats are available across state universities in courses like MSc and MBA. Eligible Intermediate students can now apply online.
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RTC employees’ strike in Telangana is set to intensify as the Joint Action Committee calls for a statewide Maha Dharna. Union leaders accuse the government of inaction, while the agitation continues until their key demands are addressed.
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The indefinite TGSRTC strike disrupted public transport across Telangana, halting most bus services and affecting nearly 60 lakh commuters. Limited hired services failed to meet demand, while the government initiated talks and temporary measures to manage the crisis.
