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Army Public School Bolarum won the inaugural VISTA Quiz organised by Sri Vishnu Educational Society in Hyderabad. St Paul’s High School finished second and Abhaya School third in the competition, which featured 14 schools and was themed “India and the World.”

A woman was killed and her husband and 11-year-old daughter injured after a truck allegedly rammed their motorcycle from behind on NH-44 near Siddanthi Railway Gate. Police identified the driver, a Raichur resident, and took him into custody.

BRS Assembly Whip KP Vivekananda Goud questioned the haste in passing the CURE Act and said the party was consulting legal experts on challenging it. He also raised concerns over property taxes and alleged excessive powers for the Chief Minister.

Young doctor and public health advocate Dr Gautam Pasula died by suicide in Karimnagar on Monday. Family members and colleagues said he had been distressed after two unsuccessful postgraduate medical entrance attempts. HRDA Telangana mourned his death and recalled his healthcare advocacy.

Hyderabad’s Balapur Ganesh Utsav Samithi has recreated the iconic Puri Jagannath Temple as this year’s pandal. Around 70 artists worked for nearly a month on the Rs 40 lakh setup, adding sculptures and frames inspired by the Odisha temple.

Warangal numismatist Vaikunta Chary Ragi’s collection of rare copper coins highlights the role of religious imagery in South Indian coinage. Coins from the Thanjavur and Madurai Nayaka periods feature Ganesha, offering insights into the region’s religious and artistic traditions.

Corporate hospitals in Hyderabad are increasingly being viewed as high-value investments, with private equity firms valuing beds at Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore. Rising revenue per occupied bed, high occupancy and premium care units are changing the city’s healthcare landscape.

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar demanded a probe into the alleged attack on KT Rama Rao’s PA and PRO inside Saifabad police station. He accused the government and police of targeting the Opposition and sought FIRs and a special SIT.

The Telangana Medical Council inspected several clinics and nursing homes in Hyderabad on Sunday over alleged unauthorised medical practice. The inspections covered Nanakramguda, Serilingampally, Golconda and Rajendranagar. The council said it would examine records and take appropriate action.

CPR organised the India Health Forward 2047 summit in Hyderabad to discuss how India can build scalable, equitable and pandemic-resilient healthcare systems. Former bureaucrat and physician Dr Jayaprakash Narayan delivered the keynote address, followed by several panel discussions.

The National Institute of Nutrition has raised concerns over FSSAI's proposed red warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, fat and salt. It has urged warnings for products exceeding limits for even one nutrient instead of multiple nutrients.

A 38-year-old car driver was killed after his vehicle crashed into a lorry on the Outer Ring Road near Keesara on Sunday. Police identified the victim as Aleti Sireesh Kumar of Vanasthalipuram. He suffered severe head injuries and died at the spot.

A Malkajgiri court has granted two days of police custody to former Army officer Mallesh, alias Raju, in the 20 Battalion of Madras Regiment arms theft case. Police will question him about the theft and possible involvement of others.

Samagra Shiksha employees in Telangana have renewed their demand for basic pay and job security, three years after an assurance from then PCC chief A Revanth Reddy. The employees also sought health cards, ex-gratia payments and wages for their strike period.

Various organisations held a protest meeting at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad on Sunday, demanding steps to protect Waqf and Jamia Nizamia properties. Speakers urged sustained public pressure, community participation and accountability, while women were asked to actively join the movement.

A 50-kg laddu prepared in Tapeswaram, East Godavari district, will be offered to the Khairatabad Ganesh idol during the festival. Artisans observed Ganapati Deeksha while preparing the laddu, which is scheduled to reach Hyderabad by road on Monday.

Two Indian foxes were rescued from an open agricultural well at Malaally village in Husnabad mandal. Forest officials sought help from the AWCS team, which travelled more than 160 km at night. The healthy foxes were later released into the wild.

A 30-year-old CRPF constable was found dead at his residence in Indiranagar, Borabanda, on Saturday. Police said his family found him in the bathroom. His family told police that he had been under financial stress over an unpaid personal loan.

Hyderabad markets witnessed heavy crowds ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, with residents buying idols, flowers, fruits and decorative items. Rythu Bazars and major shopping areas saw a surge in customers, while vehicles transporting idols caused traffic congestion across several key city routes.

Telangana students waiting for overseas scholarships are facing financial difficulties as approved funds remain pending. The backlog has risen sharply in recent years, forcing many students and parents to approach banks for loans to meet tuition fees and other education expenses.