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For the first time, Telangana’s government degree colleges and university constituent colleges will admit students through spot admissions. TGCHE announced the schedule, with over 2 lakh seats available. Local students will get preference, though non-locals can also apply

University of Hyderabad students launched an indefinite hunger strike against the administration’s decision to dissolve the Students union 2024-25 before its tenure ended. Students allege bias in election scheduling, while the university cites Lyngdoh Committee guidelines for conducting polls this month

The GRP and RPF arrested two persons at Secunderabad railway station and seized 16.9 kg of marijuana worth Rs 8.4 lakh. The suspects were transporting the consignment from Vizianagaram to Delhi. A key supplier remains absconding

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has been chosen for the Green Leadership Award 2025, to be presented in New York on September 24. The award recognises his efforts in urban greening and ecological initiatives that transformed Telangana and Hyderabad’s green cover

A man addicted to alcohol hacked his aunt to death with an axe at Ippalagudem in Venkatapuram mandal, Mulugu district, after she refused to give him money for liquor. He later surrendered at the police station with the weapon

A 20-year-old B. Pharma student from Telangana’s Bodhan was arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell in a nationwide crackdown on an alleged ISIS-inspired sleeper cell. He is among five held from different states for suspected terror links and recruitment efforts.

Osmania University and other Telangana universities will introduce facial recognition-based attendance this academic year, ending the decades-old “food and bed” culture. Students must secure 75% attendance for tuition fee reimbursement and exams, with the new system also covering affiliated colleges and staff.

Ch V Sai Prasad highlighted systemic weaknesses in India’s economy, urging reduced dependence on foreign goods and stronger manufacturing. He noted the ongoing US tariff war is manageable but resilience is crucial for India’s ambition to become a global superpower

Farmers in Katikanapalli, Peddapalli, prevented a fertiliser shop owner from illegally diverting 22 bags of urea. Police seized the consignment and reloaded it into the godown. Urea distribution is carried out with Aadhaar and Pattadar passbook verification

Telangana has recorded a significant drop in the Infant Mortality Rate from 41.2 in 2011-13 to 18 in 2021-23. BRS legislator T Harish Rao credits KCR’s welfare schemes, including KCR Kits, Nutrition Kits, and maternal-child health programmes, for the achievement

An elderly woman, Bejjala Satyavathi, and her granddaughter Shirisha were found dead in a locked house at Gopalwada, Mancherial. Police suspect suicide as the house was bolted from inside. A past family tragedy adds to the suspicion

IIIT Hyderabad has launched its first online degree, MSc in Data Science. The UGC-approved programme spans two years, extendable to four, offering flexible learning for working professionals. Admissions require no entrance exam, opening opportunities to learners from diverse backgrounds

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, requesting transfer of 98.2 acres of defence land for the Gandhi Sarovar Project at the Musi-Esa river confluence, featuring a knowledge hub, meditation village, handloom centre, ghats, and a peace museum.

Telangana has recorded a 52% decline in Infant Mortality Rate over the last decade, dropping from 41.2 to 18 per 1,000 live births. Both rural and urban areas show improvements, surpassing the national average and highlighting progress in maternal and child health

Specta Quartz Surfaces, a luxury brand by ARL Group, is expanding in Telangana, eyeing 8–10% revenue share. At Design Democracy 2025 in Hyderabad, it unveiled India’s first pastel quartz collection, aligning with the city’s booming luxury housing market

Wildlife researcher Dr. Venkatesh Anagandhula has discovered the rare Purple Pinwheel fungi (Marasmius haematocephalus) in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. Previously known from other states, its presence highlights the reserve’s ecological richness and the need for documenting lesser-known forest species

Farmers in Telangana, particularly in Suryapet and Narayanpet, face severe urea shortages, queuing overnight at PACS centers. Despite government assurances and token-based distribution, long waits, black-market sales, and technical glitches continue, threatening a 10–15 per cent drop in Kharif crop yields

BRS leader Koppula Eshwar accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar of neglecting Gurukul schools, holding them responsible for over 110 student deaths. He alleged corruption, unpaid staff, and scams in welfare institutions under Congress rule

Former Minister T Harish Rao slammed the Telangana government after the High Court exposed irregularities in the Group-1 exam. He and BRS leader Y Satish Reddy demanded accountability, with calls for a CBI probe and UPSC oversight in future examinations

CM A Revanth Reddy felicitated world youth archery champion Chikitha Taniparthi in Hyderabad, assuring full government support to help her pursue Olympic success. Top Telangana officials also attended the event