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The Nehru Zoological Park has revised its entry timings for Friday due to the Forest Martyrs’ Day programme. Visitors will be allowed entry from 11.30 am, while the exit time remains 5 pm. Normal visiting hours resume from Saturday.
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Telangana’s ongoing SIR exercise has flagged 1,100 electors for exclusion over morphed photographs, duplicate votes and death cases. Officials are scrutinising anomalies and unmapped voters, while notices have been issued to 61 lakh electors across all 119 Assembly constituencies.
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Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy directed officials to ensure every eligible voter is included in the final electoral roll while removing names of deceased and permanently migrated persons. He stressed verification, error-free SIR implementation and voter awareness.
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The Federation of LPG Distributors of India has urged domestic gas consumers to remain patient amid supply constraints and logistical disruptions. It said distributors have limited control over inventory and asked customers to report overcharging while highlighting measures taken to ease shortages.
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Residents of Golconda Hills, Neknampur, have urged HYDRAA and the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation to protect 24 acres and 30.59 guntas of designated open space. They alleged encroachment attempts, unauthorised construction and misuse of documents to claim rights over public land.
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The Government Railway Police has recovered 1,620 stolen and lost mobile phones worth Rs 2.16 crore using the CEIR portal. Officials handed over 120 phones to owners and urged railway passengers to report losses promptly and block devices using their IMEI numbers.
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Hyderabad startup Hylenr Technologies has reported experimental findings from its hydrogen-based reactor research, including unusual heat generation and signatures linked to several elements. The study, presented at ICCF-27, examined non-conventional nuclear processes in hydrogen-loaded materials and post-operation material changes.
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Hyderabad-based MIC Electronics has completed the acquisition of a 59% stake in Singapore’s Neo Semi SG through a share-swap transaction. The deal involves allotment of 5.68 crore equity shares and expands MIC Electronics’ presence in deep-tech and emerging technologies.
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Fortune plans a Rs 60,000-crore hyperscale AI data centre park across 170 acres in Telangana’s Kandukur. The project could eventually attract Rs 1 lakh crore in investment and use treated greywater, water-efficient cooling and renewable energy for operations.
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Hyderabad is witnessing growing demand for eco-friendly Ganesh idols ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi. Despite rising clay, PoP and labour costs, artisans continue production. More than 4,500 RWAs are reportedly opting for clay idols, while overseas demand is also increasing.
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Counterfeit Abhayrab rabies vaccine batch KE25012 has triggered fresh warnings after laboratory tests found the samples misbranded and not of standard quality. Health experts have urged patients with concerns about their vaccination history to verify doses with healthcare professionals promptly.
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India’s enterprise AI investment grew 119 per cent in one year, surpassing the global average. However, only 22 per cent of enterprises have AI governance processes. ServiceNow says stronger governance, connected data and workflows will be crucial for India’s next AI growth phase.
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Begumpeta Nikhitha secured five gold medals at the Osmania University convocation for topping MSc Chemistry and MSc Organic Chemistry. The university also awarded 71 gold medals and 640 PhDs, while Rayapuraju Shreya received a medal for academic excellence.
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Telangana EAGLE Force apprehended two persons at Sarapaka and seized 20 kg of ganja allegedly procured from Odisha. Police said the suspects were transporting the contraband to Karnataka, while the alleged supplier and receiver remain absconding.
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Retired TGSRTC employees were taken into custody while attempting to protest near the Telangana Assembly over long-pending dues. The retirees are seeking salary arrears, leave encashment and other benefits, with individual dues reportedly ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.
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The Singareni Train, launched in 1976, has completed 50 years of service connecting Telangana’s coal belt. A lifeline for SCCL employees and families, the train has evolved from express service to electric MEMU operations, with commuters now seeking an extension to Manuguru.
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Amazon has launched Creator Connections in India to link eligible creators with relevant brand campaigns and offer additional earning opportunities. The programme will be rolled out in phases to Amazon’s creator community, which already has more than 1.65 lakh members.
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The Federation of North Eastern Colonies of Secunderabad has urged military authorities to reopen roads closed in Bolarum Cantonment. It said the closures have increased travel times, caused congestion and inconvenienced more than 10 lakh residents in the north-eastern parts of the twin cities.
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Students of Government Polytechnic, Patancheru, protested against GO Ms No. 97, opposing the proposed integration of government polytechnics with Young India Skills University. They demanded protection of the existing academic system, SBTET framework and educational and career opportunities for diploma students.
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Thousands of ASHA workers participated in a ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest in Hyderabad, demanding higher salaries, job security and PF/ESI benefits. The demonstration turned tense after police attempted to disperse the protesters, while several union leaders were detained preventively.
