Heavy Rains Lash Hyderabad, Roads Waterlogged

Hyderabad experienced heavy afternoon downpours on August 3-4, causing widespread waterlogging across city roads and prompting police to advise residents to stay indoors. The monsoon disruption has affected normal traffic and daily activities across multiple areas.

Water Supply Disruption Planned for August 5

Water supply will be disrupted in parts of Hyderabad on August 5 due to maintenance work. Residents in affected areas have been advised to store water in advance.

Metro Rail Funding Crisis: SBI Caps Review Stalls

With SBI Caps' review of Hyderabad's metro rail project running out of time, Telangana is actively scouting for alternative funding sources to keep the expansion on track. The delay threatens the timeline for new metro corridors.

NIMS Completes 1,000 Robotic Surgeries in Three Years

NIMS Hyderabad has achieved a milestone of 1,000 robotic surgeries in under three years, with over 90% performed free of charge for patients. This reflects the hospital's commitment to advanced surgical technology accessible to the broader population.

Hyderabad Hosts BRICS Anti-Corruption Meetings

Hyderabad is hosting BRICS anti-corruption meetings on August 4-5, bringing together officials from member nations to discuss corruption prevention and institutional accountability measures.

HCA Forms Committee to Boost District Infrastructure

The Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce has formed a new committee focused on enhancing district-level infrastructure development across Telangana, addressing gaps in transportation, utilities, and civic amenities.

Telangana High Court Upholds HMDA Arbitration Clause

The Telangana High Court has upheld an arbitration clause in a case involving HMDA and HGCL, reinforcing the use of arbitration for resolving disputes between civic authorities and contractors.

Govt Junior College Admissions Rise 14% in Telangana

Government junior colleges in Telangana have seen a 14% increase in admissions, indicating growing enrollment in state-run higher secondary institutions across the region.

Hyderabad Digitisation in SIR Lags Behind State Average

Hyderabad has achieved 57.25% digitisation in the State Information Registry (SIR), remaining the lowest among Telangana districts, highlighting the need for accelerated digital infrastructure rollout.

CS Jiju Reviews Telangana Flagship Programmes

Chief Secretary Jiju reviewed implementation of flagship government schemes and programmes, assessing progress and identifying areas for improvement across state initiatives.

Governor Offers Prayers at Ujjaini Mahankali Temple

The Telangana Governor visited the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple in Secunderabad to offer prayers, participating in religious observances at the historic shrine.

TVRF Questions BJP's Opposition to Family Register Certificate

The Telugu Vidyarthi Rudraveena Forum has raised questions about the BJP's stance opposing the Family Register Certificate, a state document initiative, amid ongoing political debate.

Sexual Assault Case at Telangana Residential School

Two minor boys were sexually assaulted by senior students at a Telangana residential school, prompting investigations and raising concerns about student safety and institutional oversight.

India Crosses 20,000 Organ Transplants Annually

India has surpassed the 20,000 organ transplants per year milestone for the first time, marking significant progress in the nation's organ donation and transplantation infrastructure.

Supreme Court Orders States to Withdraw Cases Against Student Protesters

The Supreme Court has directed states to withdraw cases against young students and allow them to continue their studies, addressing concerns over criminalization of student activism.

Parliamentary Panel Demands Meta CEO Apology Over Modi Video Removal

A Parliamentary Panel has called for Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to apologize for removing a video featuring Prime Minister Modi, raising questions about content moderation policies and political neutrality.

Opposition Toughens Stand, Parliament Session Washout Likely

Opposition parties have hardened their stance on key issues, making a washout of the current parliamentary session increasingly probable as disruptions continue.

Data Breach Costs Rise 16% to Rs 25.5 Crore in India

According to an IBM report, the average cost of a data breach in India has increased 16% to Rs 25.5 crore, reflecting growing cybersecurity threats and financial impact on organizations.

WhatsApp Puts Multiple Accounts Under Review in India

WhatsApp has placed multiple user accounts under review in India and blocked app access for 24 hours, citing policy violations and raising concerns among users about account security.

BJP Faces Losses in Recent Bypolls, Party Warned

The BJP has suffered two losses in recent bypolls, with analysts warning the party to learn from electoral setbacks and reassess political strategies ahead of upcoming elections.

Prashant Kishor Breaches BJP's Political Bastion

Political strategist Prashant Kishor has successfully penetrated a traditionally BJP-dominated political region, signaling shifting electoral dynamics and changing voter preferences.

Karnataka Minister's Lathi-Charge Remark Sparks Controversy

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge's statement suggesting he would resign if students were lathi-charged has sparked significant political controversy and debate over protest handling.