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Osmania University College of Arts and Social Sciences has announced its first-ever cultural and academic festival, OJAS 2K26, to be held from July 7 to 9, featuring competitions, performances and participation from more than 30 colleges.

On Doctors' Day, Neuberg Diagnostics urged women doctors to prioritise their own health through regular check-ups, vaccinations and screenings, noting that demanding professional and personal responsibilities often lead many healthcare professionals to neglect preventive care and self-care.

Marking one year since the Sigachi Industries explosion, BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Telangana government failed to fulfil its promise of Rs 1 crore compensation to victims' families and demanded immediate action to ensure justice and financial support.

Fifteen months after its launch, the Rajiv Yuva Vikasam scheme remains unimplemented, leaving 16 lakh applicants in uncertainty. With no official update and Telangana facing financial constraints, concerns are growing over whether the flagship self-employment initiative will be rolled out.

Even as the Telangana government began disbursing Rythu Bharosa assistance for the Vaanakalam season, uncertainty remains over whether all eligible farmers will receive support. The scheme continues to face criticism over delayed payments, pending dues and the lack of a clear implementation framework.

A friendly polo match between a visiting United States team and the Roude Léiw Polo Club selection was held after the cancellation of the 8th International Luxembourg Polo Cup due to a heatwave. The United States side secured a narrow 6-5 victory.

Hyderabad's ice speed skater S Pranav Madav clinched three gold medals at the 21st National Ice Skating Championship in Dehradun, winning the 500m, 1,000m and 1,500m events and continuing his preparations for the 2030 Winter Olympics.

Hockey India has named a 22-member Indian Junior men's team for an exposure tour of Belgium from July 5 to 18. Led by Anmol Ekka, the side will play six matches against Austria, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands ahead of the Junior Asia Cup.

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board imposed a Rs.1 lakh fine on a commercial establishment in Jubilee Hills for discharging treated water onto a public road and warned all establishments against violating wastewater disposal norms.

The Telangana government on Monday released another Rs.2,000 crore towards pending employee dues, taking the total amount released to Rs.4,000 crore. The funds have been used to clear GPF dues, commutation payments and pending bills of retired employees.

Chief Electoral Officer Sudarshan Reddy praised Booth Level Officers and election staff for completing nearly 1.73 crore Enumeration Forms within four days. He urged political parties and BLAs to actively participate in the Special Intensive Revision and directed officials to intensify voter awareness efforts.

Heavy rains and waterlogging forced the postponement of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's Rythu Ashirwada Sabha in Khammam. The event has also triggered criticism from environmentalists and opposition leaders over the felling of trees and damage to agricultural land.

Bank of Baroda participated in the nationwide 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah' campaign organised by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and encourage collective action towards building a drug-free India.

Cyber fraudsters are increasingly using social media platforms to recruit mule bank accounts by offering commissions. Hyderabad police have arrested over 200 account holders in five months and intensified surveillance and legal action against those involved in cyber fraud networks.

BJP president Nitin Nabin said India's Gen Z is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship and nation-building rather than anti-establishment politics. Addressing students in Telangana, he urged youth to reject divisive ideologies and contribute constructively to the country's growth and development

A drop in temperatures and rising humidity levels have triggered an increase in seasonal ailments in Hyderabad, with hospitals reporting more cases of viral fevers and respiratory infections. Health authorities have issued advisories to prevent vector-borne and water-borne diseases.

Secret performance surveys and constant monitoring have reportedly upset a section of Telangana Ministers and senior MLAs, fuelling internal tensions ahead of a possible Cabinet expansion and reshuffle. Some leaders fear the findings could be used selectively to weaken their influence.

Panic erupted at a pub in Hyderabad's Raidurgam after a dispute between two groups allegedly turned violent, with one man reportedly brandishing a firearm. The suspects also vandalised the premises before fleeing. Police have launched an investigation to identify those involved.

A software engineer from Hyderabad's Gowlidoddi allegedly lost more than Rs 37 lakh after fraudsters posing as SEBI-authorised stock market analysts promised guaranteed returns. Cyberabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the suspected investment fraud.

Two people were killed and six others critically injured after a car reportedly suffered a tyre burst, became airborne and landed on two oncoming vehicles near Gundrampally on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada National Highway, causing a major traffic disruption.