Hyderabad

Samyukta Karthikeyan of Ranga Reddy emerged the standout performer at the Telangana State Sub-Junior and Junior Inter-District Swimming Championship, clinching three gold medals in the 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle events at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex

KG Reddy College of Engineering & Technology (KGRCET), Hyderabad, celebrated its 15th Graduation Day with students, faculty, alumni, and guests in attendance. Chief guest Sunil Sathyavolu of Microsoft Solutions urged graduates to focus on leadership, adaptability, ethics, and continuous learning.

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked two persons after a video of a woman sitting on the roof of a moving car near RGI Airport went viral. The vehicle was found to have an unauthorised open-top modification, prompting police to register a case.

The CSI MLRIT Student Chapter, in collaboration with CSI Hyderabad Chapter, inaugurated CSI AI Day 2026 with a conclave on responsible and enterprise AI at MLRIT, Hyderabad.

An IIT-Hyderabad gold medallist created a touching moment at the institute’s convocation by displaying a poster wishing his mother a happy birthday before receiving his medal. Panaganti Gunashekhar Reddy, who lost his father last year, moved the audience and dignitaries with the gesture.

Cyberabad police rescued a three-year-old girl allegedly kidnapped from outside Lingampalli Railway Station and arrested three persons accused of running an illegal child trafficking and adoption network. The operation exposed an organised nexus involving intermediaries and childless couples.

Authorities in Hyderabad uncovered a child marriage involving a 15-year-old girl after her mother lodged a harassment complaint. Police have booked the husband, parents and others for facilitating the illegal wedding.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions between Saidabad Junction and Yadagiri Theatre from July 18 to 21 due to elevated corridor construction. Considering the inconvenience of commuters, alternative routes have been provided for different categories of vehicles.

An 8-foot python was spotted at Hyderabad’s KBR Park in Banjara Hills on Saturday morning, startling walkers and prompting temporary restrictions in the area.

Two-time world women's boxing champion Nikhat Zareen has undergone knee surgery in Mumbai. Thanking her doctors and Reliance Foundation Sports for their support, the Hyderabad boxer said her recovery had begun and expressed confidence about making a stronger comeback

N Parthiv and G Aniha emerged champions in the boys' and girls' singles categories respectively at the AITA National Series tennis tournament held at the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy. Imran Mirza presented the prizes to the winners after the finals

The Trophy Tour of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup reached Ranchi, which will host the tournament for the first time. The ceremonial event highlighted the city's preparations and Jharkhand's football tradition ahead of the opening match scheduled for July 26

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 420 encroachments during its weekly footpath clearance drive across Kukatpally, Quthbullapur and Serilingampally zones. Covering 15 circles and 16 stretches, the operation restored 16.7 km of footpaths to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety

Despite police restrictions at several junctions, youth and BRS workers reached the Yuva Sangrama Sadassu in Saroornagar in large numbers. Several BRS leaders were initially stopped or placed under house arrest before being allowed to attend the meeting following protests

Reeds FC defeated Oro FC 2-0 in the TFA Youth League Under-15 football championship, with Daniyal Ulwanuddin and Gintungnunj scoring. In another match, Gymkhana FC edged past ProKick FC 1-0 through Mandeep's match-winning goal in the 19th minute

Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the official anthem of the BWF World Championships 2026. Sung by artist Spectra, the anthem features all 16 Indian players participating in the tournament and aims to build excitement through digital, broadcast and on-ground fan engagement

Hyderabad’s Sudha Cars Museum has unveiled a unique handcrafted Football Car to celebrate the spirit of the FIFA World Cup. Designed by automobile artist K. Sudhakar, the vehicle is made largely from recycled materials and showcases art, innovation and craftsmanship.

Evening BE and BTech programmes are making a comeback in Telangana, with 14 engineering colleges offering admissions for working professionals in 2026-27. The AICTE-backed initiative enables diploma holders to upskill through evening and weekend classes while continuing their jobs

The Hyderabad City Security Council and traffic police inducted 30 new patrol bikes worth Rs.1.60 crore to curb gridlock. Backed by CSR, the units will deploy via real-time CCTV monitoring to address breakdowns, accidents, and illegal parking

JNTU-Hyderabad students have written to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy alleging harassment by university administrators over hostel room disputes. The Students Protection Forum has demanded the removal of top officials and a state-wide university grievance cell

The milestone scripted by Skyroot Aerospace has proved the validity of the start-up policy of the erstwhile BRS Government and the efficacy of organisations such as T-Hub and T-Works launched by the former IT Minister and current BRS working president K T Rama Rao

Farmers in Bahadurguda village near Shamshabad clashed with police and revenue officials over the Government’s move to acquire 650 acres for the proposed bullet train project. The protest turned violent as villagers hurled stones, chairs and chilli powder, leaving several police personnel injured.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana reviewed the progress of flyover and underpass works at IIIT Junction and Khajaguda Junction, directing officials to complete the projects as scheduled. The two major infrastructure projects are targeted for completion in 2027

Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh inspected waterlogging-prone locations to review measures for preventing traffic disruptions during heavy rains. Officials discussed drainage improvements, culvert widening, debris removal and emergency preparedness, with response teams, pumps and machinery to remain ready.