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Family members can appear on behalf of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, sick and overseas electors who receive notices and submit required documents or information, Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy said in a communication to election officials.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences will conduct an additional FMGE by October 2026 following protests by foreign medical graduates over the June exam. NBEMS also announced reforms covering question difficulty, fees and transparency in results.

Forest Minister Konda Surekha tied a Rakhi to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at his Hyderabad residence amid demands from Congress MLAs for her removal from the State Cabinet following allegations made by her daughter Konda Sushmitha.

The Telangana government is considering holding elections to remaining urban local bodies, including five municipal corporations, in December after the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is completed. Elections to Zilla Parishads and Mandal Parishads may follow the municipal polls.

UFERWAS has urged Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Sriajana to provide government accommodation for 30 families evacuated from two Gachibowli apartment complexes after an illegally constructed building collapsed. It also sought Rs 2 lakh for each affected family.

A 28-year-old youth was allegedly attacked and killed by a gang over old enmity in Manuguru town of Kothagudem district. Police registered a case based on a complaint by his father and launched an investigation into the incident.

The Telangana High Court upheld the preventive detention of pesticide dealer Muddangula Aditya, accused of selling spurious and misbranded pesticides. The Bench said such activities could cause crop losses, financial hardship to farmers and wider public unrest, affecting public order.

The one-way traffic system around Hyderabad’s KBR Park has begun improving traffic flow, with motorists gradually adapting to the new arrangements. Traffic police said travel time has improved since August 18 and are coordinating with Google to update route information.

Water supply will be fully or partially disrupted or available at low pressure in several Hyderabad areas for 24 hours from 10 am on August 29. The disruption is due to Krishna pipeline junction work at Bandlaguda X Road

The Telangana government plans to add five lakh to 10 lakh metric tonnes of scientific grain storage capacity by involving women SHGs in building and operating modern silos. The move comes amid rising paddy cultivation, production and procurement across the State.

ASBL has launched ASBL Legacy, a gated residential community at RTC X Roads in Central Hyderabad. Spread across 7.97 acres, the project will feature three G+50 towers, 3 and 4 BHK homes, over 50 amenities and a large clubhouse.

The Telangana Polytechnic Joint Action Committee has opposed the proposed merger of polytechnic colleges with the Young India Skills University, alleging that college assets could be used for commercial purposes and warning that the move may affect approvals and affordable technical education.

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Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inspected Mir Alam Tank and reviewed plans to develop its islands as relaxation centres, glamping sites and tourism attractions. Officials were directed to plan water sports, wedding destinations and better drainage while integrating the lake with Nehru Zoological Park.

A series of ACB traps against police personnel in Telangana has put alleged bribery under the spotlight. Personnel from constable to inspector ranks have been caught or booked in separate cases involving investigations, arrests, bail conditions and other police procedures.

Four widely used Central Nervous System medications, including Zopiclone and Gabapentin, have been placed under Schedule H1 controls amid concerns over over-the-counter availability and off-label intoxication. Chemists will have to follow stricter prescription, record-keeping and warning-label requirements for these drugs.

Hyderabad Public School Begumpet student Amolika Kaushal has been selected for the Science Internship Program 2026 at UC Santa Cruz with a 100% scholarship. She participated in advanced biology research on nutrition, clean water and gut health under university researchers.

Two Gurunanak College students were killed and two others injured after a speeding Ashok Leyland auto-rickshaw rammed into five students walking near JB Venture in Ibrahimpatnam on Wednesday night. Police registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao was arrested in Hanamkonda on Thursday after attending a TNGOs protest at the district Collectorate. His arrest triggered protests by BRS workers, while heightened security continued in Warangal and Hanamkonda over his proposed visit to the Polytechnic College.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has warned people against fake doctors providing treatment without proper qualifications. Police have identified 12 fake medical practitioners and initiated legal action, while citizens have been advised to verify doctors’ credentials before seeking treatment.