Hyderabad

Civil society organisations have questioned Telangana government’s proposed Hyderabad Metro takeover from L&T, raising concerns over financial viability and passenger benefits. They urged greater investment in city buses and MMTS, while officials defended Metro expansion citing long-term transport needs.

Hyderabad is likely to witness moderate rains, thunderstorms and gusty winds on Thursday evening and night, according to the IMD. A yellow alert has been issued across Telangana, with heavy rainfall warnings for isolated places in four districts.

The CBI conducted coordinated searches at over 80 locations across 16 states, including Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, under Operation Chakra-VI targeting digital arrest scams. Two persons were arrested for allegedly operating shell companies and mule accounts used to launder fraudulent proceeds.

The Telangana government has announced elaborate arrangements for the upcoming Bonalu festival in Hyderabad, scheduled from July 16 to August 13. The festivities will begin at Golconda Fort and conclude at Lal Darwaza and Haribowli temples.

Rakshann Readdi's four-wicket haul and Varun Goud's three wickets restricted Karimnagar Diamonds to 130 before Nitish Reddy's composed half-century guided Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a six-wicket victory in the rain-affected HCA Sreenidhi University TG20 match

A Class XII student at a Telangana Minority Residential School in Golconda allegedly delivered a baby on campus and threw the newborn from the second floor, leading to its death.

The Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University’s Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Laboratory analysis found that crop residues were burnt in around 17 lakh acres during the recent Yasangi season. This analysis was based on the satellite imagery that was captured during months of April, May and June.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao praised senior party leader Abdul Muqeet Chanda for donating Rs 50 lakh under the “Gift a Smile” initiative to support the education of orphaned and meritorious students.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has accused the Congress government in Telangana of burdening the State with heavy liabilities through the Hyderabad Metro Rail takeover without securing promised refinancing.

Justice Juvvadi Sridevi of the Telangana High Court pulled up the State Government for failing to clear crores of rupees in admitted fee reimbursement dues to private colleges. Hearing petitions from engineering institutions, the Court sought a clear stand and directed the Government to furnish clarification by Thursday.

HMDA generated around Rs 120 crore through the Phase III e-auction of residential plots in Medipally Layout. Sixty-three of the 68 plots on offer were sold, with the highest bid touching Rs 80,000 per square yard amid strong buyer interest

Bengaluru Bravehearts secured a place in the HSBC Rugby Premier League semifinals with a 26-21 victory over Kolkata Banga Tigers. Jonas Mikalcius starred for Bengaluru, while Vuiviwa Naduvalo scored a hat-trick for Kolkata in a closely contested encounter

Opener Harshit Choudhary smashed an unbeaten 121 off 62 balls as Warangal Warriors chased down 203 to defeat Anvita Khammam Aces by five wickets in the HCA Sreenidhi University TG20. The victory was the Warriors’ first of the tournament

The Hyderabad GST Commissionerate organised an outreach programme at Villa Marie Degree College for Women to mark upcoming GST Day celebrations. Students participated in essay writing and elocution competitions, while tax officials highlighted GST's role in economic development and tax compliance

Arvind Iyer emerged champion in the Brilliant Trophy Open Online Chess Tournament after scoring 11 points from 12 rounds. Sriharish secured second place with 10.5 points, while A Vishwa finished third with 10 points in the competition

CREDAI Hyderabad has partnered with the inaugural TG20 Cricket League as a Platinum Sponsor. The association aims to support cricket development in Telangana, provide opportunities for emerging players and reinforce CREDAI Hyderabad's commitment to sports promotion and youth engagement

Hyderabad Golfer United, Bunker Busters, Chamundi Boulder Hills Tigers and Dasos by Mahi advanced to the semifinals of The T9 Challenge 2026 golf championship. Chamundi Boulder Hills Tigers produced the most dominant performance with a 4-0 victory over Par Timers

Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has joined Zee 5's expert panel for FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage. The former India captain will serve as a pre-show expert, sharing tactical insights and analysis alongside several prominent football personalities

Hyderabad’s nightlife is witnessing a shift from dance floors to quiz sheets, with trivia nights in cafés and pubs drawing enthusiastic crowds. Rooted in the city’s strong quizzing tradition, these informal competitions blend entertainment with knowledge, attracting young professionals, families and seasoned quiz enthusiasts alike.

The world’s oldest known football, dating back to around 1540, is being digitally recreated by University of Glasgow specialists. The project will produce a museum-quality virtual model, allowing global audiences to explore the historic artefact in immersive virtual environments

Top rankers of the TG EAPCET 2026 engineering stream have shown little interest in joining colleges in Telangana, with only five of the top 100 participating in counselling. Despite the State government’s full fee reimbursement scheme for ranks below 10,000, many high scorers are opting for IITs, NITs and other premier institutions, treating the State exam largely as practice for JEE.

Despite growing concerns over the impact of AI on future job prospects in the software industry, engineering colleges in Telangana continue to prioritise computer science and engineering programmes. The latest seat matrix shows that CSE and allied branches account for the majority of seats under TG EAPCET 2026, with over 58,000 seats available, making it the most sought-after stream.

Businessman and social worker Abdul Muqeet Chanda has committed Rs 50 lakh towards the education of orphaned and meritorious students under the 'Gift A Smile' initiative, using savings from his son's wedding to support deserving children from economically weaker sections.

Police beat patrolling has evolved significantly from foot patrols and point books to GPS-enabled tablets and vehicles. Officers recall decades of change in equipment, mobility and methods, highlighting how modern technology has transformed policing and improved monitoring of local jurisdictions.