Telangana

Girls secured nearly two‑thirds of seats in the first phase of Telangana’s Degree Online Services (DOST) 2026 allotment, with 16 of 20 faculty toppers being female. Out of 56,147 seats allotted, 36,302 went to girls, underscoring their dominance in higher education admissions this year.

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar appealed to the public to help trace absconding POCSO accused Bandi Sai Bageerath, alleging political interference in the investigation. He also demanded a probe into Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s alleged role and criticised police silence

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for SIR Phase III across 16 States and three Union Territories, including Telangana. House‑to‑house enumeration will be conducted from June 25 to July 24, with draft rolls published on July 31 and final rolls on October 10.

A thief broke into the Sai Baba Temple in Attapur and stole the hundi containing about Rs 10,000 along with staff belongings. The incident, captured on CCTV, prompted police to register a case and launch an investigation.

A major Indian study led by Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja suggests multiple-artery bypass surgery is safe and more effective for diabetic patients. The PRODICT Trial found high graft patency and reduced stroke risk, challenging conventional heart surgery practices globally.

The CISF has signed a five-year MoU with the Heartfulness Institute to introduce meditation, mindfulness and wellness programmes for personnel and their families. The initiative aims to reduce stress, enhance emotional resilience and improve overall mental well-being across the force.

Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute has launched the Roche Ventana DP 600 Digital Pathology System with ICICI Foundation support. The advanced 240-slide scanner enables high-resolution imaging up to 80X magnification, improving speed and accuracy in cancer diagnosis.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao met Australian High Commissioner Philip Green and Consul General Hillary McGeachy in Hyderabad to discuss investment opportunities, technology collaboration and educational partnerships aimed at strengthening Telangana-Australia economic relations and creating global opportunities for youth.

Madhuranagar police have booked a man for allegedly sexually exploiting a woman on the promise of marriage, forcing her to undergo an abortion, and later assaulting her after she confronted him about living with another woman. Investigation is underway.

The Secunderabad Railway Protection Force rescued 120 children under Operation Nanhe Farishte in April while intensifying anti-crime operations. Officials also recovered stolen property, seized ganja worth Rs 86.17 lakh, arrested traffickers and ticket touts, and returned lost belongings to passengers.

A fire broke out at a furniture store in Hyderabad’s Asifnagar on Thursday afternoon, triggering panic after thick smoke engulfed the area. Fire personnel rushed to the spot and doused the flames. No casualties were reported, and a short circuit is suspected.

Cyberabad police intensified efforts to trace Union Minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, Bandi Sai Bageerath, who is absconding in a POCSO case. Searches were conducted in multiple locations, while a second notice was issued to his maternal uncle for questioning.

The Telangana High Court postponed hearing of Bandi Sai Bageerath’s anticipatory bail plea in a POCSO case to Friday, while questioning urgency for interim relief amid objections from the victim’s counsel and the prosecution.

Telangana ended FY26 with a revenue deficit of Rs 9,235 crore and a fiscal deficit of Rs 77,762 crore, according to the preliminary CAG report. Revenue collections missed targets sharply, while borrowings and interest payments increased significantly, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability.

Protests continued at the Petbasheerabad police station in Hyderabad as student groups and women’s organisations demanded the arrest of Bandi Sai Bageerath in a POCSO case. Police deployed additional personnel and detained several protesters during Thursday’s demonstrations.

IIT Madras has announced a series of new undergraduate, postgraduate, online and web-enabled programmes for the 2026-27 academic year, covering emerging fields such as AI, Robotics, Semiconductor Technology, Sustainable Engineering and Public Policy with strong industry-focused applications.

Private moneylenders in Hyderabad are allegedly using unlicensed chit fund operators to continue illegal lending activities amid intensified police action. Investors are reportedly suffering heavy losses, while operators are accused of coercion, political backing and charging exorbitant repayment amounts.

The Malkajgiri Police booked 451 cases and removed 76 modified motorcycle silencers during a special enforcement drive against noise pollution on Wednesday. Police imposed fines worth Rs 6.14 lakh across several Hyderabad traffic police station jurisdictions.

GMR Aero Technic has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India to undertake Phase 56 heavy maintenance checks for the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I aircraft fleet at its Hyderabad MRO facility, including structural upgrades, inspections, painting and system enhancements.

India is witnessing a sharp rise in entrepreneurship, driven by AI adoption, flexible work trends and changing career aspirations. LinkedIn data shows a 104 per cent jump in members adding “Founder” to their profiles, with Gen Z leading the transformation.

A 40-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the bathroom of a women’s hostel penthouse in Madhuranagar, Hyderabad. Police launched an investigation after residents complained of a foul smell and are awaiting the post-mortem report.

The Government of India has granted ₹105 crore to Dhruva Space under the RDIF scheme for Project Garud, a 500 kg-class satellite platform aimed at scalable, high-volume manufacturing for telecom, defence and Earth observation applications with enhanced production capability.

Karimnagar police arrested three members of an interstate dacoity gang involved in a jewellery shop heist on May 3. Two main accused were among those held, while the gang leader remains in jail and several others continue to evade arrest.

Great Learning said 66 percent of enrolments in its AI programmes during FY26 came from professionals with non-technical educational backgrounds. Most learners were experienced professionals from sectors including healthcare, BFSI and manufacturing, driving demand for no-code AI learning tracks and flexible upskilling programmes.