Hyderabad

The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board imposed a Rs.1 lakh fine on a commercial establishment in Jubilee Hills for discharging treated water onto a public road and warned all establishments against violating wastewater disposal norms.

The Telangana Cricket Association has warned the Hyderabad Cricket Association against expanding cricket activities into Telangana districts, citing pending Bombay High Court proceedings and BCCI directions. TCA general secretary D Guruva Reddy said any unilateral action could invite legal consequences

Telangana delivered an impressive performance at the Sub-Junior National Kickboxing Championship in Madhya Pradesh, winning four gold, four silver and 19 bronze medals. Dr A Soni Bala Devi congratulated the young kickboxers for their outstanding achievements

Bank of Baroda presented a dividend cheque of Rs 2,811 crore to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for FY2025-26. The bank reported a record standalone net profit of Rs 20,021 crore and crossed Rs 30 lakh crore in global business.

Bank of Baroda participated in the nationwide 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah' campaign organised by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to raise awareness about the harmful effects of substance abuse and encourage collective action towards building a drug-free India.

A motorist was injured in Jubilee Hills after allegedly colliding with a senior police official’s vehicle. Police said the driver, suspected to be a foreign national, was driving rashly when the accident occurred. The official was not in the vehicle at the time.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan opposed the proposed dumping yard at Bandravirala, claiming it would harm the Musi River catchment area and affect nearby villages. He demanded its immediate withdrawal and warned of statewide protests if the Congress government proceeded with the proposal

Excise officials seized 13 defence liquor bottles during a surprise inspection on the AP Sampark Kranti Express at Kacheguda Railway Station. The bottles were found unclaimed, and a case has been registered against unknown persons for illegal transportation of liquor.

A Fast Track Court in LB Nagar sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a POCSO case. The court also imposed a fine and compensation after convicting him for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor following a full trial.

Godrej Pet Care has launched its dog food brand, Godrej Ninja, in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Developed and tested in India, the scientifically formulated product is designed to improve dogs' gut health and immunity while catering to the growing pet nutrition market.

Vedic Tolwala clinched the boys' under-18 title at the 30th All India Telangana Chess Academy Age Group Chess Tournament at Alkapuri. Several young players emerged victorious across different boys' and girls' age categories in the competition

Firan Technology Group has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India at GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park in Hyderabad. The unit will produce advanced avionics and cockpit interface electronics, strengthening India's role in the global aerospace manufacturing and defence supply chain.

Chidvilash Sai Surapaneni won the A2H Open Rapid Prize Money Chess Tournament after finishing level on five points with Srujan Keerthan Solleti but securing the title on a superior tie-break score. Yashvi Jain finished third in the competition

A 23-year-old MA student from Narayanpet, declared brain dead after a road accident, has saved four lives through organ donation. His family donated his heart, liver and kidneys under the State-run Jeevandan programme, earning appreciation from Jeevandan Telangana.

India's U-19 boys defeated Hong Kong, China 3-1 to reach the semifinals of the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Championships, assuring themselves of at least a bronze medal and qualification for the 2027 World Youth Championships. The U-19 girls exited in the quarterfinals

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced a revamped structure for institution teams from the 2026-27 season following a meeting chaired by Ambati Rayudu. The move aims to streamline competitions and create opportunities for over 600 Telangana players to progress to higher levels

Cyber fraudsters are increasingly using social media platforms to recruit mule bank accounts by offering commissions. Hyderabad police have arrested over 200 account holders in five months and intensified surveillance and legal action against those involved in cyber fraud networks.

BRSV State president Gellu Srinivas Yadav condemned the arrest of unemployed youth protesting over police constable recruitment. He demanded their immediate release and urged the government to fulfil its promise of filling two lakh government jobs, including all vacant constable posts

BRS MLA KP Vivekananda accused the Congress government of delaying the Hyderabad Metro Rail extension to Medchal and failing to secure Central funding. He warned that the BRS would launch a public agitation along with citizen groups if the project continued to be delayed

Unemployed youth staged a protest outside the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board office in Hyderabad, demanding that the proposed 5,000 police vacancies be increased to 20,000. Protesters also sought the release of a long-pending job calendar and fulfilment of government recruitment promises

The International Council for Innovators and Entrepreneurs has launched Explore2Expand Taiwan, a global delegation initiative scheduled from July 29 to August 2, 2026, to connect entrepreneurs, startups, investors and researchers with Taiwan's technology, innovation and academic ecosystem for international collaboration.

A drop in temperatures and rising humidity levels have triggered an increase in seasonal ailments in Hyderabad, with hospitals reporting more cases of viral fevers and respiratory infections. Health authorities have issued advisories to prevent vector-borne and water-borne diseases.

A Hyderabad woman has alleged that she was cheated of nearly Rs 31.42 lakh by a consultancy that promised a UK Skilled Worker Visa and overseas employment. Jubilee Hills police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the alleged fraud.

The Hindustani Gau Raksha Samiti has urged the Central government to impose a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, declare the cow the National Animal, protect all bovines, close beef-exporting companies, and strengthen communal harmony through constitutional and policy measures.