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A protest by youngsters and students seeking revival of the sick CCI-Adilabad unit entered its fifth day on Friday. The agitators have been staging a sit-in since August 9, demanding government action and citing employment opportunities for thousands.

Hyderabad Traffic Police held a stakeholder meeting with hospitals, commercial establishments and other institutions around KBR Park ahead of the one-way traffic system from August 18. Officials discussed diversions, access arrangements and measures to ensure uninterrupted emergency services.

Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni urged people to remain vigilant against cyber fraud during a Telangana Cyber Security Bureau awareness programme. He shared his own experience of being targeted by fraudsters and advised people not to share sensitive information or respond impulsively.

A 50-year-old woman died by suicide at a ladies’ hostel in Kukatpally after reportedly suffering prolonged emotional distress over family problems. KPHB police identified her as Tirupati Sudha and said her family expressed no suspicion over her death.

Telangana’s new Cheyutha pension enrolment drive has excluded senior citizens, HIV patients, beedi workers and beedi thekadars. While nearly 41 lakh people currently receive pensions, officials expect three lakh applications in the current phase for seven eligible categories.

Former Waqf Board chairman Mohammed Masiullah Khan has alleged arbitrary decisions in handling Waqf properties in Jagtiyal, raising concerns over encroachment and misuse. He sought an inquiry into Board decisions, verification of records and action against those responsible.

Telangana police have ranked last among States in training officers on the new criminal laws, with 47.76 percent yet to undergo training. Ministry of Home Affairs data showed only 52.23 percent of the State’s 53,115 police officers were trained.

BITS Pilani and Daimler Truck Innovation Center India have entered into a strategic partnership to establish the SPARK Lab. The initiative will promote innovation, talent development and interdisciplinary research in software, product development and artificial intelligence for intelligent commercial vehicles.

J Srinivas Rao, brother-in-law of BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao and maternal uncle of KT Rama Rao, died at Yashoda Hospital in Hyderabad on Thursday after a prolonged illness. BRS leaders, including KTR and T Harish Rao, visited the hospital.

Andhra Pradesh police stopped a BRS delegation led by former Minister S Niranjan Reddy from visiting the Pothireddypadu head regulator. Niranjan alleged that AP was diverting Krishna water while the Telangana government was failing to safeguard farmers’ interests.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged the Legislative Council Privileges Committee to act against officials over alleged negligence, protocol violations and failure to respond to elected representatives. He also sought restoration of CDF allocations and stronger accountability mechanisms for officials.

Former BRS MLAs have approached the Lokayukta alleging large-scale irregularities in land acquisition and compensation for the Kodangal Lift Irrigation Scheme. They sought an independent probe, while questioning land transactions, compensation distribution, project feasibility and pending statutory clearances.

The Telangana Government plans to auction 10.63 acres at Panmaktha village in Raidurg near Durgam Cheruvu. BRS leader T Harish Rao opposed the proposed auctions, citing alleged heritage, ownership, Waqf and legal disputes over the land.

Sports activities in Telangana government colleges are being affected by a severe shortage of physical directors. Only 10 of 332 sanctioned posts are filled in junior colleges, while 21 of 132 posts are filled in government degree colleges.

Mahindra University has launched India’s second HackerFab, a student-led open-source semiconductor fabrication facility. The initiative will give students hands-on experience in designing and developing low-cost fabrication tools while helping strengthen India’s technical talent and capabilities in semiconductor manufacturing.

T-Hub has launched Blueprint, a 12-month founder fellowship for deep tech startups moving from early traction to scale. The programme will provide operating and commercial support, investor readiness, mentorship, enterprise opportunities, international exposure and access to talent and IP.

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy has cautioned voters against fraudulent calls and messages sent in the name of ECI/CEO regarding SIR enumeration forms. Fraudsters are seeking payments and sensitive bank details through WhatsApp links and phone calls.

RPF personnel in Secunderabad are intensifying preparations for Independence Day with parade rehearsals, march-past drills and dog squad demonstrations at the RRC Ground. The South Central Railway celebrations also feature patriotic performances by the RPF band at railway stations

Tension prevailed at the proposed PM Ekta Unity Mall site in Raidurgam after police stopped BRS leaders from inspecting it. BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged irregularities in land allocation and tenders, demanded documents and accused the government of favouring private developers

Team Speed slammed a record-breaking 746/8 in 90 overs against City College Old Boys in the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship. Advith Reddy 256, Koushik Reddy 171 and Vimal Dev 119 powered the remarkable total on Monday