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A viral Instagram video has brought global attention to Hyderabad artist Ram Singh, who is seeking specialised brushes unavailable in India to complete his Sri Sri Srinivasa Kalyanam painting, which he plans to donate to the TTD temple after completion.

A Telugu news channel reporter was allegedly attacked by a group while covering a welding workshop incident in Shamshabad. Police said the violence followed a minor altercation between workers and customers. The reporter sustained injuries, while his phone was damaged.

Families of two youngsters declared brain dead after accidents donated their organs under Telangana’s Jeevandan initiative. The donations helped nine needy patients receive life-saving transplants. The families of Derangula Jagan and Sai Krishna gave consent for organ donation after medical confirmation.

The 12th National Handloom Day was celebrated at Shilparamam, Madhapur, with participation from actors, handloom artisans and officials. The event showcased traditional handloom sarees, highlighted the challenges faced by weavers and promoted India's rich handloom heritage.

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated a 42-year-old kidney transplant recipient diagnosed with high-grade intestinal lymphoma. The patient underwent complex bowel surgery followed by chemo-immunotherapy, overcoming the challenges of cancer treatment after organ transplantation.

KLH Bachupally's Department of BBA has launched a six-day AICTE ATAL-sponsored Faculty Development Programme on AI and advanced analytics in digital marketing. The programme brings together faculty, researchers and industry experts to explore emerging technologies and research applications.

Hyderabad district has identified over 9.95 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead (ASD) voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The district has completed 57.56% digitisation of enumeration forms, with the submission deadline set for August 10.

Hyderabad's Narayanguda police arrested three men allegedly involved in a mobile phone-snatching racket and recovered 17 mobile phones and a scooter. Investigators traced the suspects using CCTV footage and technical evidence and suspect their involvement in several similar cases across the city.

A Warangal-based numismatist has discovered a rare bronze revenue seal used by Raja Shiv Raj Dharmwant Bahadur, a senior financial administrator under the Sixth and Seventh Nizams. The artefact provides valuable evidence of Hyderabad State's revenue administration during the Asaf Jahi period.

Asha workers and ANMs serving as Booth Level Officers for the electoral roll revision in Secunderabad Cantonment have threatened another strike over unpaid honorarium. They allege most dues remain unpaid despite earlier assurances, while officials promise to address the issue soon.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has served a legal notice to TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud over alleged remarks accusing him of performing black magic rituals. He sought an unconditional apology and warned of civil and criminal proceedings if the remarks are not withdrawn.

Telangana has introduced 112 as its single emergency helpline under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). The integrated service connects police, ambulance and fire departments, enabling faster coordination, quicker response, and easier access to emergency assistance across the State.

An ACB court has permitted Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to travel abroad from August 17 to September 10 in connection with the 2015 cash-for-vote case. The permission is subject to bail conditions, including submission of travel details and return of his passports.

A Hyderabad court sentenced a man to six days' simple imprisonment for allegedly creating a public nuisance and threatening a family after a marriage proposal was called off in Falaknuma. Police said he also attempted to assault family members and threatened suicide.

The Intermediate Education Department has signed an MoU with IndiGoReach and BharatCares to promote aviation careers among economically disadvantaged girl students. The initiative offers fully funded Commercial Pilot Licence training, mentorship and career guidance to help eligible candidates become commercial pilots.

The Madhapur police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act against the general secretary of the Telangana Basketball Association following a complaint alleging the sexual harassment of a teenage basketball player over the past two years. Investigation is underway.

A mega job mela will be held on August 7 at Khaja Mansion Function Hall in Hyderabad. Companies from sectors including IT, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, banking and education will conduct preliminary interviews. SSC-qualified candidates and above can attend the free recruitment drive.

The Telangana Health Department has approved a one-time relaxation of promotion rules, enabling 319 Associate Professors to become Professors in government medical colleges. The move aims to address faculty shortages caused by the rapid expansion of medical colleges and increased student intake.

South Central Railway detected more than 4,100 cases of ticketless and irregular travel during a special ticket-checking drive across three divisions on Monday. The operation covered 169 trains and generated over Rs 30.53 lakh in penalties, besides fines for littering, smoking and unauthorised hawking.

Teacher unions in Telangana have announced a series of protests from August 7, demanding the announcement of the PRC, more teaching staff, timely transfers and improvements in the school education sector. The agitation will culminate in a State-level Maha Dharna on August 29.