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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have intensified a special drive against vehicles using fake, tampered and unauthorised registration number plates. Five criminal cases have been registered, several vehicles seized, and motorists warned that only government-approved High Security Registration Plates are legally valid.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has advised cybercrime victims to claim refunds only through the Money Restoration Module on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal after receiving official SMS alerts. It also warned citizens against sharing confidential banking information with fraudsters.

The University of Hyderabad has launched two online certificate courses through its Centre for Digital Learning, Training & Resources and announced plans to introduce more undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. A new video recording studio was also inaugurated to strengthen digital learning initiatives.

Hyderabad startup Replate is helping bakeries reduce food waste by selling unsold food through discounted "surprise bags". The initiative benefits customers, helps businesses recover costs and has already prevented more than 300 kg of edible food from ending up in landfills.

Hyderabad Police and GHMC officials inspected roads around KBR Park to review preparations for the proposed one-way traffic system. Authorities ordered road widening, faster completion of civil works, improved lane markings, and pelican signals to reduce congestion and enhance pedestrian safety.

The Hyderabad City Marathon will return on August 29 and 30 with more than 32,000 runners expected across four race categories. The event features a Rs 45 lakh prize purse, an Inclusive Run for persons with disabilities and aims to raise Rs 3 crore for charity.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced transforms Ubisoft's pirate classic with enhanced visuals, expanded storytelling, refined combat and improved naval warfare. The remake successfully modernises Edward Kenway's adventure while retaining the charm that made the original one of the franchise's finest entries.

The Telangana government's now-deleted social media post describing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's dual voter registration as an electoral roll anomaly has sparked political debate, with questions being raised over the government's role in issuing a clarification that falls under the Election Commission's domain

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered a disproportionate assets case against an HMDA Chief Engineer and conducted searches at multiple locations in Hyderabad. Officials said assets worth Rs 9.24 crore, including properties, cash, gold, vehicles and bank deposits, were uncovered during the operation.

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association has sought relaxation in certain fire safety norms for affordable private schools. It said urban congestion has restricted fire engine access to older campuses and requested special provisions for institutions established before current regulations.

Hyderabad Traffic Police has intensified its crackdown on minor driving, warning parents of legal action for allowing children to drive. Over 2,500 cases were registered this year, with hundreds of vehicle registrations suspended following violations involving juveniles.

Resplice Autism Research Foundation has launched a research initiative to study and prevent SSPE, a rare and fatal neurological condition linked to measles. A free medical camp in Hyderabad will screen eligible participants and support research into early prediction and prevention.

The HRDA Telangana has raised concerns over allegations of delayed stipends and inadequate infrastructure faced by MD/MS postgraduate students at a medical institute. The doctors’ body urged authorities to investigate the matter and ensure timely payments and better facilities.

The BRS accused the Congress government of worsening irrigation and drinking water shortages by refusing to operate the Kannepalli pump house despite adequate Godavari flows. Party MLAs offered to accept responsibility if any issue arose after pumping operations resumed.

A group of farmers in Telangana's Suryapet district symbolically sprinkled their own blood in agricultural fields, claiming they were acting on Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's remarks on water scarcity. Videos of the protest have gone viral on social media.