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As many as 89 rice mills in Telangana allegedly diverted 3.72 lakh metric tonnes of paddy worth Rs 927.16 crore under the Custom Milling Rice process. Officials have recovered over Rs 700 crore and registered 28 criminal cases against millers.

The University of Hyderabad will honour 25 Oggu Katha artists from across Telangana on August 23 for preserving the State’s folk heritage. The programme will also feature an English documentary on Oggu Katha, folk music and a Bathukamma workshop.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has dispatched pass certificates for students who cleared the March and May 2026 Intermediate examinations. The certificates feature 25 high-security measures and will be sent to junior colleges through district education officials.

Hyderabad’s historic Mir Alam Mandi near Charminar is getting a Rs 10.50-crore phased makeover. The project includes restoration of its heritage arch, modern sheds for nearly 300 vendors, improved drainage, waste management facilities and LED lighting, while minimising disruption to businesses.

Former MLA Gongidi Sunitha has demanded Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s resignation, alleging failure to maintain law and order and ensure women’s safety. She also sought a probe into Rupa Reddy’s murder and stronger action against drugs, alcohol and crimes.

AYUSH house surgeons and PG scholars in Telangana intensified their 17-day protest by storming the Commissionerate office in Secunderabad. Nearly 100 medicos sought talks with senior officials, demanding higher stipends and highlighting the disparity with Allopathy and other States.

Quantum Mutual Fund has launched the Quantum Flexi Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks. Its NFO opens on August 21 and closes September 4, with the fund set to reopen for continuous transactions on September 11.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected the new one-way traffic system around KBR Park on Thursday, riding a motorcycle in plain clothes. He reviewed traffic flow, interacted with personnel and said movement had improved after initial confusion among motorists.

Malkajgiri police raided an alleged adulterated-spices unit in Medipally and seized 10.89 tonnes of turmeric, chilli, coriander and garam masala powders worth Rs 25 lakh. Police said sawdust was found in chilli powder and fake labels were used on products.

Telangana recorded a Rs 19,266.83 crore revenue deficit during the first four months of 2026-27, while the fiscal deficit reached 57.7 per cent of the annual target. The latest CAG report highlights slow revenue growth, rising recurring expenditure and increasing dependence on borrowings.

Researchers in Hyderabad have detected an amphibian-killing fungus across India’s major biodiversity hotspots. A nationwide survey of nearly 1,870 amphibians found low infection rates, while eDNA-based water surveillance could help authorities detect the fungus early and protect vulnerable frog populations.

NIMS will conduct the first phase of counselling for provisional admission to its Bachelor of Physiotherapy course on August 29 at 9 am. Eligible candidates must bring original certificates, counselling letter and fee. Applicants should check the NIMS website for updates.

A family of four, including two young children, died after their car plunged into a roadside well near Appanapally in Siddipet’s Dubbak mandal. Police and fire personnel retrieved the submerged vehicle after hours of rescue efforts.

TGTDC has launched a multimedia laser show with water-screen visuals and a musical fountain at Hyderabad’s Sanjeevaiah Park. Two shows will be held daily, with tickets priced at Rs 150 for adults and Rs 120 for children aged 5 to 12.

Telangana has recorded 430.1 mm of cumulative rainfall against the normal 488.8 mm so far this monsoon, a 12 per cent deficit. While July saw a recovery, August rainfall has remained sluggish, with 15 districts currently in the deficient category.

Police have solved the murder of Nagarjuna Grammar Concept School principal K Rupa Reddy at Kondamallepally, arresting two Class 10 students from the same school. The investigation involved CCTV footage, questioning of suspects and recovery of cash and other evidence.

The Narsampet bandh called by the BRS protesting the removal of ex-MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy’s statue passed off peacefully on Wednesday. Business communities, educational institutions and others supported the bandh, while BRS cadres held rallies across the constituency.

TGSRTC has launched a new electric AC bus service connecting Pragathi Nagar Kaman with Waverock via the ORR. The service includes morning and evening trips through Bachupally, Mallampet and key IT corridor junctions, benefiting daily commuters travelling to Waverock.

Persistent wet weather and high humidity have led to a seasonal rise in viral fevers and influenza-like illnesses in Hyderabad. Doctors say symptoms can overlap with dengue and chikungunya, while urging residents to prevent mosquito breeding and avoid self-medication.

Cyberabad police arrested three alleged drug peddlers and detained 16 consumers in a Gachibowli drug case. Police seized 95.41 grams of MDMA and 50 grams of OG Kush worth Rs 16.4 lakh and traced the alleged supply chain across Telangana, Kerala and Bengaluru.