Telangana

A woman has been booked for allegedly abducting a four-year-old girl from Ruyyadi village in Adilabad district. Police have formed three teams to trace the child, analysed CCTV footage and announced a cash reward for information leading to the child's rescue.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of using HYDRAA as an "extortion tool" and targeting ordinary citizens through selective demolitions. He said the BRS would abolish the agency if voted back to power and also raised concerns over prohibited lands, NEET protests and delimitation

The Telangana Admission and Fee Regulatory Committee has warned private engineering colleges against collecting unauthorised fees, saying violators could face a fine of Rs 2 lakh per student. Students and parents have been urged to submit documentary proof to help initiate action.

The India Meteorological Department, Hyderabad, has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 16 districts in Telangana over the next 48 hours. Hyderabad and several other districts are also likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds.

The BRS has urged the Telangana government to cancel the lease of 1.04 acres of Telangana Urdu Academy land to a private company and order an independent inquiry, alleging the land was leased without a transparent tender process or competitive bidding.

A BRS delegation led by KT Rama Rao met Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, seeking faster implementation of key railway projects in Telangana and support for reviving the State's Tier-2 IT ecosystem through AI centres, STPI facilities and enhanced digital infrastructure.

The State government's approval for acquiring 2,009 acres for the Adilabad Airport project has drawn mixed reactions. While residents welcomed improved connectivity, affected farmers sought Rs 2 crore per acre as compensation, citing soaring land prices and concerns over losing their livelihoods.

Adilabad police arrested four persons for allegedly duping 25 people by promising government jobs and bank loans. The prime accused allegedly collected Rs 70 lakh, posed as a government employee and issued fake appointment letters to victims across the erstwhile Adilabad district.

Former Sathupalli MLA Sandra Venkata Veeraiah alleged large-scale irregularities in PMEGP loan sanctions and pre-primary instructor appointments in Khammam district. He demanded a vigilance inquiry, action against officials and transparency in the recruitment process by publishing the merit list and interview marks.

Three persons were booked in Adilabad for allegedly abandoning cattle on roads, causing inconvenience and increasing accident risks. In a separate case, police arrested a man for allegedly parking a van on a road, leading to a fatal accident involving a government teacher.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy defended HYDRAA after High Court observations against its Commissioner and said the agency would be strengthened. He alleged that encroachers were misleading the court and asserted that HYDRAA would continue protecting lakes, nalas, and government land.

A woman died after falling under an RTC bus while riding a scooter at Kacheguda on Tuesday evening. Police said she allegedly lost control while attempting to overtake the bus. The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.

A CCMB-NCF study has mapped the genomes of four Asian hornbill species for the first time in India. The research reveals that ancient climate changes caused population declines, reducing genetic diversity and increasing the birds’ vulnerability to modern environmental threats.

A 44-year-old woman from Telangana, Sripati Deepa Reddy, died in a road accident in New Jersey, USA. A native of Ranga Reddy district, she had settled in the US with her husband. The incident has left her family and friends devastated.

The Prohibition and Excise Department's Special Task Force has busted an alleged non-duty-paid liquor racket near Pahadishareef and seized 98 bottles worth about Rs 2 lakh. Two Ibrahimpatnam residents were identified during the operation, and further legal action has begun.

The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force arrested an Odisha youth at Charlapalli Railway Station for allegedly smuggling marijuana into Hyderabad. Officials seized nearly 7 kg of the contraband worth over Rs 3 lakh during an anti-drug operation.

Pegasystems has expanded its University Academic Programme by adding three implementation partners to train engineering students in AI and intelligent automation. The initiative will begin in August, targeting 500 students initially before expanding to 1,000 graduates across 50 university campuses.

A Hyderabad businessman allegedly lost Rs 3.10 crore to fraudsters who promised to develop a customised mobile application. After receiving the money in multiple instalments, the accused allegedly failed to deliver the project, prompting the Cyber Crime Police to register a case and investigate.

South Central Railway has extended the operation of special trains between Charlapalli and Patna to accommodate increased passenger demand. The services will continue until September, with trains operating on select weekdays and offering 3AC, 3AC Economy, Sleeper, and General Second Class coaches.

The University of Hyderabad has opened applications for its five-year Bachelor of Optometry programme for the 2026–27 academic year. Admissions will be based on NEET UG 2026 scores, with applications closing on August 7 and counselling scheduled for August 21.

A policy brief led by Hyderabad's ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition recommends imposing health taxes on sweets and sugar-sweetened beverages to curb childhood obesity and lifestyle diseases. The report says higher taxes, combined with broader reforms, could reduce unhealthy food consumption and boost government revenue.

Kotak Education Foundation has launched the Kotak Kanya Scholarship 2026, offering Rs 1.5 lakh annually to meritorious girl students pursuing professional undergraduate courses. The programme also provides mentoring and life-skills support, with 500 new scholars to be selected for 2026–27.

GMR Aero Technic has signed a licensing agreement with Honeywell Aerospace to repair and overhaul critical line-replaceable units used in LEAP engines powering Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, reducing turnaround times and improving maintenance support for airlines across the region.

Many Hyderabad localities include the word "tekri," meaning a small rocky hill. Although urbanisation has erased many of these natural elevations, their names continue to preserve the city's geological heritage and the historical landmarks that once stood atop these hillocks.