MANUU Bats for Innovation, Inclusion
The programme is being conducted in collaboration with the dean of alumni affairs and the MANUU Alumni Association (MAA), Hyderabad Chapter.
Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) concluded a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on August 2 and launched an eight-month campus outreach initiative titled “Visit Urdu University”, as part of its drive for innovation, inclusion and community engagement through education and entrepreneurship.
The FDP, held under the Swavalambini Women Entrepreneurship Programme by the National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) in association with NITI Aayog, trained 15 faculty members to mentor student-led enterprises, especially those headed by women. Sessions covered entrepreneurial thinking, business model development, funding avenues and the institutional role in fostering enterprise. Several participants have already submitted follow-up proposals.
On the same day, the university welcomed students from government Urdu-medium schools under “Visit Urdu University”, a weekly outreach initiative that will continue for eight months. The programme is being conducted in collaboration with the dean of alumni affairs and the MANUU Alumni Association (MAA), Hyderabad Chapter.
EducationUSA to Host US Education Fair in Hyderabad on August 11
Hyderabad: The US government's official programme, EducationUSA, will host US Education Fairs across India, including Hyderabad on August 11. The programme will also be hosted in Chennai (August 9), Bengaluru (August 10), New Delhi (August 12), Kolkata (August 13), Ahmedabad (August 15), Mumbai (August 16) and Pune (August 17).
More than 50 accredited US universities will take part in the programme, offering Indian students and parents a chance to speak directly with official representatives.
The event will include expert talks on courses, applications, scholarships, and student life in the US. EducationUSA advisers and US Embassy staff will provide guidance to help students plan their academic journey.
Google, GHMC Partner for Smart City Push
Hyderabad: In a bid to modernise urban governance, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has partnered with Google to launch a Generative AI-based pilot project aimed at solving civic challenges and improving citizen services. A virtual meeting was convened on Monday evening to discuss the roadmap for this ambitious project.
Key areas under this project include AI-enabled government and citizen services, generative AI-powered search functionality for government websites, conversational chatbots and AI search tools to assist government employees, and AI-based classification systems for citizen enquiries. Additionally, blockchain-enabled verifiable credentials for government-to-citizen (G2C) services, AI-driven tender evaluation systems, smart parking management using AI, and optimisation of solid waste management through AI-powered solutions are planned.
Other initiatives involve automated form-filling for public applications, real-time tracking of public buses via Google Maps, and the development of AI-driven models for road safety and traffic management.
In the healthcare domain, Google Cloud APIs will be used for FHIR-compliant electronic health records and the deployment of citywide health analytics platforms. Further innovations include AI for the detection and prevention of vector-borne diseases, AI-based monitoring of lake dumping and construction and demolition waste, and “Manya”, an AI assistant to support ASHA workers.
Once tested successfully, these AI tools will be scaled citywide, with the aim of making Hyderabad a national model for smart and tech-powered urban living. The virtual meeting was attended by MA&UD secretary Ilambarthi, GHMC commissioner R.V. Karnan, IT additional commissioner Anuraag Jayanthi, and senior representatives from Google.
Jayathri Infra Must Repay Buyer: RERA
Hyderabad: Telangana RERA has directed Jayathri Infrastructure India to refund ₹11.6 lakh, with 11 per cent annual interest, to a buyer within 45 days. The buyer had booked a 200 sq. ft. office space in the Western Galaxy project at Gopanpally in October 2021, which was scheduled for completion by December 2024.
The buyer informed RERA that the builder had been uncontactable since then and no work had commenced on the project. A site inspection confirmed that the land remained vacant.
RERA also noted that the land is under litigation, with a case pending before the Supreme Court, and that over 40 similar complaints were filed against the builder. The project was found unregistered with RERA, further strengthening the buyer’s case.
Waqf Board Extends Deadline
Hyderabad: The Telangana Waqf Board has extended the deadline for submission of verification certificates by Imams and Mouzzans to August 31. They are required to obtain certificates from their respective management committees or Mutawalis and submit them at the Waqf Board’s Hyderabad office or the relevant district offices.
EAPCET Final Phase Starts Today
Hyderabad: The final phase of TG EAPCET-2025 engineering admissions will begin on August 5 with slot booking for certificate verification. Certificate verification will take place on August 6.
According to the official release, candidates can exercise their web options on August 6 and 7. The provisional allotment of seats will be announced on or before August 10.
Students are advised to pay the processing fee, book a slot for verification, and select as many options as possible to improve their chances of securing admission into a preferred course and college.