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The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station has reached about 65 per cent completion under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project includes an air concourse, skywalks, parking facilities, elevators, escalators and modern passenger amenities.

Hindi Maha Vidyalaya organised an orientation programme for newly admitted first-year UG students on Friday. Principal Dr Bala Kumar and faculty members explained college rules, academics, examinations, NCC, NSS, sports, student activities and other programmes to help newcomers understand campus life.

A Deputy Civil Surgeon at Jogipet Area Hospital in Sangareddy was suspended after allegedly sending a private doctor to perform his official duties. The Health Department has ordered an inquiry, while officials are also probing similar allegations against another doctor.

The Telangana government has extended the HILT application deadline till October 31 after receiving only 193 applications covering about 450 acres. Industries continue to cite relocation costs, DIF-related concerns and inadequate relocation infrastructure, resulting in a much lower response than expected.

Students' Federation of India staged a protest at Hyderabad's Indira Park demanding release of pending fee reimbursement and scholarship dues. Protesters alleged that unpaid arrears have affected students' education and careers, warning of a statewide movement if the issue remains unresolved.

An unidentified man's partially burnt body was found in a garbage dump near a goshala in Kavadiguda, Hyderabad. Police and fire officials reached the spot after residents alerted them. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and probing possible murder and suicide angles.

Hyderabad Police have ordered the temporary closure of liquor outlets in the Rajendranagar, Golconda and Charminar zones during the Mahankali Bonalu festival. Wine shops, toddy shops and most restaurant bars will remain closed, while star hotels and registered clubs are exempt.

The Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway detected 606 cases of littering and spitting during a 20-day cleanliness drive conducted at major railway stations and onboard trains, penalising offenders under the Railways Act to promote hygiene and responsible passenger behaviour.

The Centre has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, empowering State Drug Control Authorities to debar pharmaceutical companies that submit fake or misleading data while seeking approvals. The revised rules also mandate due process, including show-cause notices and a 30-day appeal mechanism.

The Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association has resolved to take disciplinary action, including terminating membership, against traders found involved in food adulteration or other unethical practices, while urging members to strictly comply with food safety laws and FSSAI regulations.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress and BJP of compromising Telangana's interests and failing to protect its water, financial and employment rights. Addressing Prof K Jayashankar's birth anniversary event, he called for renewed efforts to safeguard Telangana's identity and self-rule.

Despite two deadline extensions by the Election Commission of India, over 75 lakh electors in Telangana are yet to submit their SIR enumeration forms. Hyderabad accounts for the highest number of pending submissions ahead of the August 10 deadline.

Although civic authorities have removed encroachments from footpaths across Hyderabad, residents say the failure to clear debris and restore pavements has left pedestrians struggling. Encroachments have also reportedly reappeared in several locations, raising concerns over the effectiveness of the drives.

The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force arrested three alleged habitual house breakers and a receiver of stolen property, recovering gold, silver ornaments, mobile phones, burglary tools and motorcycles worth around Rs 12 lakh in connection with multiple property offence cases.

Divi's Foundation for Gifted Children has renewed its partnership with UNICEF India for three years to strengthen disability-inclusive early childhood development by expanding intervention services, supporting families, enhancing Centres of Excellence and building on the achievements of the previous phase.

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.