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Two students of Indus International School Hyderabad secured perfect scores of 45 out of 45 in the IBDP May 2026 examinations. Ruhan Gudeli will join NUS, while Sujay Reddy Surukunti will study Finance at NYU Stern School of Business.
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Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University and Virginia Tech University will collaborate on research to tackle rising fruit fly infestations and other crop pests. The study will focus on integrated pest management across 25 vegetable villages near Hyderabad.
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YFLO Hyderabad has launched ‘Art Beyond Walls’, a public art initiative to bring Indian art into luxury hotels and public spaces. The project’s first installation, ‘The Tree’ by artist Dhananjay Singh, has been permanently installed at Park Hyatt Hyderabad.
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Hyderabad CCS and Habeeb Nagar Police arrested two persons for allegedly illegally selling prescription medicines and cough syrup. Police seized 77,700 tablets and 170 bottles of cough syrup worth around Rs 10 lakh, while six other suspects remain absconding.
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The BRS alleged that police placed several of its leaders under house arrest despite the High Court permitting the Yuva Sangrama Sadassu in Hyderabad. The party termed the action unconstitutional and demanded the immediate release of the detained leaders.
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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.
