Telangana

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Hyderabad district has identified over 9.95 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead (ASD) voters during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The district has completed 57.56% digitisation of enumeration forms, with the submission deadline set for August 10.

Hyderabad's Narayanguda police arrested three men allegedly involved in a mobile phone-snatching racket and recovered 17 mobile phones and a scooter. Investigators traced the suspects using CCTV footage and technical evidence and suspect their involvement in several similar cases across the city.

A Warangal-based numismatist has discovered a rare bronze revenue seal used by Raja Shiv Raj Dharmwant Bahadur, a senior financial administrator under the Sixth and Seventh Nizams. The artefact provides valuable evidence of Hyderabad State's revenue administration during the Asaf Jahi period.

Asha workers and ANMs serving as Booth Level Officers for the electoral roll revision in Secunderabad Cantonment have threatened another strike over unpaid honorarium. They allege most dues remain unpaid despite earlier assurances, while officials promise to address the issue soon.

BRS leader T Harish Rao has served a legal notice to TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud over alleged remarks accusing him of performing black magic rituals. He sought an unconditional apology and warned of civil and criminal proceedings if the remarks are not withdrawn.

Telangana has introduced 112 as its single emergency helpline under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). The integrated service connects police, ambulance and fire departments, enabling faster coordination, quicker response, and easier access to emergency assistance across the State.

BRS leader T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress government had failed to safeguard Telangana’s water interests as Andhra Pradesh sought a review of clearances for key irrigation projects before the August 18 GRMB meeting. He warned of statewide protests if Telangana’s water rights were affected.

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at locations linked to YSR Congress leader Malla Vijaya Prasad in a multi-state chit fund scam investigation. Raids were carried out in Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad as part of a money laundering probe involving Welfare Group of Companies

Growing antimicrobial resistance is forcing Hyderabad hospitals to rely on expensive last-line antibiotics such as Fetroja (cefiderocol) to treat multidrug-resistant infections. Doctors warn that antibiotic misuse is fuelling superbugs, leaving patients with limited treatment options and treatment costs exceeding Rs 20 lakh.

More than 28,000 ASHA workers in Telangana have urged the State government to release their pending July honorariums, alleging that payments were not credited despite disbursal. The union also reiterated demands for a higher salary, social security benefits and job security.

Hyderabad police have registered a forgery case after eight private colleges allegedly submitted fake Fire No Objection Certificates bearing the forged signature of HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath. Authorities are also verifying Fire NOCs submitted by around 60 other educational institutions.

An ACB court has permitted Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to travel abroad from August 17 to September 10 in connection with the 2015 cash-for-vote case. The permission is subject to bail conditions, including submission of travel details and return of his passports.

A Narayanpet resident was among three people killed in a suspected chemical leak at a factory in Karnataka's Yadgir district early on Wednesday. Two others were injured and hospitalised. Authorities are yet to release further details about the incident.

A 27-year-old newlywed woman allegedly died by suicide at her matrimonial home in Hyderabad's Tolichowki. Her family has accused her in-laws of harassment and sought a thorough investigation. Police have registered a case and are awaiting the postmortem report.

A four-year-old boy is battling for life after his father allegedly attacked him with a stone and repeatedly banged his head against a pillar near the PV Expressway in Hyderabad's Gudimalkapur. The accused was overpowered by locals and taken into police custody.

The WHO's cancer research agency has classified Hydrochlorothiazide, Voriconazole and Tacrolimus as Group 1 carcinogens based on scientific evidence. Health experts, however, stress that patients should continue prescribed treatment and consult doctors before making any changes, as uncontrolled hypertension poses greater immediate risks.

A 32-year-old chartered accountant from Siddipet district reportedly died by suicide in a hotel after allegedly struggling with online betting addiction. Police recovered a suicide note and said he had purchased a helium cylinder before the incident. Investigation is underway

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy accused the Congress government of underutilising the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme despite adequate Godavari water availability. He urged immediate operation of the Kannepalli pump house and defended the previous BRS government's decision to shift the barrage site to Medigadda.

Siddipet Collector K Hymavathi suspended six teachers and issued a show-cause notice to a headmistress after an inquiry into lapses in maintaining students' Facial Recognition System attendance. Departmental action was also ordered against two cluster response persons.

TPCC working president T Jagga Reddy submitted his seven-page report on the dispute involving Tungaturthy MLA Mandula Samuel and the Komatireddy brothers. Party leaders remain uncertain whether the Congress leadership will initiate disciplinary action based on its findings.

Aswaraopet police arrested a man accused of cheating a resident of Rs 13 lakh by claiming black paper sheets could be converted into Rs 500 notes using chemicals. Police seized black paper bundles, chemical bottles and registered a case against him.

Bhu Bharathi Field Technical Staff staged a protest at Gandhi Bhavan, demanding reinstatement of services, job security and payment of 15 months' pending salaries. Similar protests were held across Telangana after employees alleged plans to replace them with Junior Assistants.

The Consumer Confederation of India has urged authorities to inspect gold jewellery businesses across Telangana following recent hallmark violations. It also sought stricter enforcement against substandard jewellery and demanded mandatory hallmarking for silver jewellery to better protect consumers.