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Nearly three lakh undergraduate seats remain vacant in Telangana after multiple admission rounds. Low student interest in conventional degree courses, declining rural enrolment and a mismatch between eligible students and available seats have contributed to the poor admissions across colleges.
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Despite drought conditions and below-normal rainfall across Telangana, Sangareddy farmers have completed sowing in over 81 per cent of the cultivated area. Officials attribute the better performance to crop diversification and normal rainfall during June, though paddy cultivation remains affected.
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Tension prevailed in Bollikunta village of Warangal district after a Chhatrapati Shivaji statue was installed overnight near a Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue. Following protests by the Dalit community, authorities removed the statue, while police intensified security and placed BJP leaders under house arrest.
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To help voters complete Special Intensive Revision (SIR) enumeration forms correctly, GHMC has released a reference list mapping the 2002 Assembly constituencies to the present 2025 constituencies. The guide is intended to reduce confusion and improve the accuracy of electoral roll revisions.
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The Ashada Masa Bonalu celebrations began at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple in Golconda on Thursday. Around 2,000 police personnel, supported by drones, CCTV surveillance and She Teams, have been deployed to ensure the safety and security of devotees throughout the festivities.
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A 40-year-old software engineer from Bengaluru died by suicide after an incident at his office building in Raidurgam, Hyderabad. Police are investigating CCTV footage and examining whether an alleged cyber fraud-related financial loss or other factors contributed to the incident.
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Students of the Tribal Welfare Girls' Residential School in Mahabubabad staged a protest over a month-long water shortage, alleging inadequate sanitation facilities and harassment by teachers. Minister Seethakka later spoke to the students and assured them that the issue would be resolved.
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The Telangana App-Based Drivers Forum has announced a statewide strike on July 22, demanding fare revisions, reduced commissions and welfare measures for gig workers. The forum warned of an indefinite strike after August 10 if the government and platform companies fail to resolve their concerns.
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Miracle Hospitals for Women and Child in Boduppal organised a two-day needle-free vaccination camp to promote painless immunisation for children. Doctors said the technology reduces fear and discomfort while delivering vaccines effectively through high-pressure jet streams instead of conventional needles.
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A mega job fair will be held at Kings Palace, Mehdipatnam, on July 21, bringing together companies from IT, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, banking and other sectors. Candidates with at least an SSC qualification can attend free preliminary interviews at the venue.
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Hitec City Railway Station in Hyderabad has been redeveloped at a cost of Rs 26 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the upgraded station on July 17, introducing modern passenger amenities and improved accessibility.
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Researchers have identified a rare 9th-century Parshvanatha sculpture among broken Jain sculptures found in Chand village of Adilabad district. Experts describe the artifact as the first of its kind discovered in Telangana, highlighting its exceptional artistic and archaeological significance.
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Telangana is facing a 35 per cent rainfall deficit, with 27 of its 33 districts recording deficient rainfall as of July 16. Weather experts do not expect heavy rain during the remainder of July, raising concerns over agriculture, water availability and possible drought conditions.
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Telangana's revamped Employee Health Scheme has run into delays despite salary deductions from employees and pensioners. With nearly Rs 2,600 crore in pending hospital dues and empanelment yet to be completed, private hospitals and employee unions are demanding faster implementation and greater transparency.
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A series of alleged sexual assault cases in Hyderabad involving women and minors has renewed concerns over safety. Authorities, activists and women's rights groups are calling for stronger prevention measures, faster investigations, victim support systems and stricter action against offenders.
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Doctors at Care Hospitals, Malakpet, successfully treated a 42-year-old woman with a 4.5 cm brain tumour located near critical brain structures. The patient underwent a complex surgery and was discharged within four days, with her headache resolved and no seizures reported.
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Dhruva Space and the Manipal Academy of Higher Education have partnered to establish the ASCENT Centre to advance space technology research. The collaboration will focus on CubeSat missions, indigenous satellite platforms, student training and an interplanetary technology demonstration mission by 2035.
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Parents attending parent-teacher meetings at Telangana government schools this Saturday will make an education pledge by choosing one of six promises supporting their child's learning. Schools have also been directed to collect parental feedback and ensure full participation in the initiative.
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Hyderabad police raided an ice cream manufacturing unit in Ramanthapur and allegedly found expired food colours, fungus-infested dried figs and unlabelled ingredients. The owner was taken into custody as officials investigate the scale of distribution and possible violations of food safety norms.
