Telangana

Recent tragic mishaps in Hyderabad, including electrocution deaths during a chariot procession and a Ganesha idol accident, have renewed concerns over civic safety. Citizens and activists blame poor coordination, faulty infrastructure, and lapses by GHMC, electricity, and police departments

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast light to moderate rains in Hyderabad for the next 24–48 hours, with isolated heavy to extremely heavy rainfall expected in northern districts like Kumuram Bheem Asifabad and Adilabad due to a weakening depression moving from Odisha.

Hyderabad’s rain-battered roads have left motorists struggling with potholes, craters, and washed-out stretches across the city. From the IT corridor to old city lanes and eastern suburbs, damaged roads are slowing traffic and posing serious risks to commuters

Irrigation officials in Siddipet have begun pumping water into Mallanna Sagar, the largest reservoir under the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, with the goal of storing 30 TMCft this year. Currently holding 10 TMCft against a 50 TMCft capacity, the reservoir has seen gradual increases since its 2022 inauguration.

Over 30 government junior colleges in Telangana have been declared dilapidated, with unsafe structures, collapsed ceilings, and severe waterlogging issues. While some colleges lack proper buildings, officials warn that students’ safety is at risk as urgent reconstruction is needed.

A nine-year-old Class V student who left home after being scolded by his mother was found by Ibrahimpatnam police near a lake and reunited with his family. The boy was counselled before being handed back to his parents

Montra Electric, the Murugappa Group’s clean mobility arm, has inaugurated its first exclusive electric Small Commercial Vehicle dealership in Hyderabad. The facility will showcase the EViator e-SCV, catering to logistics firms, fleet operators, and entrepreneurs seeking sustainable and cost-efficient mobility solutions

The Telangana Gazetted Headmasters’ Association has requested the School Education Department to cancel complex meetings scheduled for August, citing severe academic disruption due to holidays, rain-related closures, and teaching material melas, which are already affecting timely completion of Formative Assessment–II

Telangana continues to witness alarmingly high Caesarean deliveries, with Jagtial recording 75.1 per cent in July. Three districts from the erstwhile Karimnagar figured among the State’s top five. Experts cite medical, social and cultural reasons for the surge

HCLTech is offering its TechBee Early Career Programme to high school graduates in Hyderabad, combining training with higher education. With new tracks in Generative AI and Cybersecurity, TechBee provides students industry-ready skills and a pathway to global careers in technology

The ACB on Tuesday caught Amangal Tahsildar Ch Lalitha and Mandal Surveyor K Ravi in Ranga Reddy district while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. They had earlier collected a similar amount. A case was registered and investigation is underway

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao’s wife Shobha and grandson Himanshu visited the Sri Rajarajeshwara Swamy temple at Vemulawada on Tuesday. They performed Kodemokku and other pujas, with priests blessing them with a sesha vastram at the Addala Mandapam

TGSRTC is preparing to replace its diesel buses with electric ones, starting with 2,000 sanctioned under the PM e-Drive scheme. With new depots, charging stations, and Rs 392 crore funding sought, Hyderabad expects its first e-buses to arrive by mid-2026

A 19-year-old youth died and another man was seriously injured in Arepally village, Kamareddy, after coming in contact with a live wire while shifting a Ganesh idol. The injured person was admitted to the Government General Hospital in Kamareddy

Paradise, the iconic biryani brand that started as a small café in Secunderabad in 1953, is now among the world’s largest biryani chains

elangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy criticised the Centre for failing to supply the full sanctioned quota of urea, saying only 5.32 lakh metric tonnes were delivered against 8.30 lakh approved. He demanded immediate supply to protect farmers’ interests

An NDRF team rescued four persons, including a cowherd and three fishermen, who were stranded in an overflowing stream at Kalvapalli village of SS Tadwai mandal in Mulugu district. The overnight operation was launched after the Collector alerted the NDRF

Santosh Kumar Verma, an IRSS officer of the 1995 batch, has taken charge as Divisional Railway Manager of Hyderabad Division, South Central Railway. A mechanical engineer from MMMUT with M Tech from IIT Kanpur, he earlier served in the Consumer Affairs Ministry

A BRS delegation met Union Minister Jitendra Singh, accusing Civil Supplies Commissioner DS Chauhan and Hyderabad Collector D Hari Chandana of making politically motivated remarks favouring Congress during ration card distribution. The party alleged violations of service rules and demanded Centre’s action

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government after two shocking crimes in Hyderabad, a jewellery store robbery and the murder of a 12-year-old girl. He accused the ruling party of neglecting law and order and misusing police.

IBM has opened registrations for its Global Entrance Test (GET), with applications due by September 5. The test enables admission to MCA, M.Sc., and MBA programmes featuring IBM’s Q²D curriculum, which integrates academic study with industry-ready skills

Cambridge International released its June 2025 exam results to over 680,000 students globally, including 4,680 in India for IGCSE and O Levels, and 5,300 for AS & A Levels. Exam entries grew steadily, reflecting rising demand for international education

Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre is hosting a three-day Japanese and Peruvian Food Festival from August 29–31 at Permit to Grill. Guests will enjoy set dinner menus featuring ceviches, sushi, seafood, and grilled meats in an intimate, limited-seat dining experience

IHub-Data at IIIT Hyderabad will start a six-month weekend AI/ML training programme for undergraduates in science, commerce, and business from September 28. The course aims to equip non-engineering students with practical skills for careers in analytics, management, and policy-making