Hyderabad

India dominated the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships as all eight paddlers reached the men's and women's singles semifinals. Syndrela Das upset top seed Yangzi Liu, while Manush Shah, Payas Jain, Ankur Bhattacharjee and Manav Thakkar advanced in the men's draw

Prajwala organised a State-Level Anti-Human Trafficking Conference in Hyderabad to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The event brought together 500 delegates, highlighted emerging trafficking challenges, and celebrated the organisation's 30 years of survivor-centred rehabilitation and advocacy

JNTU-Hyderabad has signed an MoU with Coursera to provide open online courses for its students. The partnership will enable students to earn academic credits through subsidised courses, including capstone projects, offered by internationally reputed faculty and institutions

Hyderabad Metro Rail facilitated the priority transport of a donor heart and lungs from CARE Hospitals in Gachibowli to KIMS Hospitals in Secunderabad. The organs travelled 14 km across 13 stations in 25 minutes through coordinated efforts with healthcare professionals

Cognizant partnered with OpenAI to host its first global Codex Hackathon across six Indian cities. Around 10,000 associates participated in hands-on coding challenges, masterclasses and collaborative sessions aimed at building innovative AI-powered technology solutions using OpenAI Codex.

H-NEW and Hussainialam police busted an inter-state drug trafficking network and arrested two alleged traffickers in Hyderabad. Police seized hydroponic cannabis, cocaine, LSD blots, mobile phones and a car, while efforts are underway to trace the absconding supplier.

Cyberabad Police rescued 664 children during the month-long Operation Muskaan-XII conducted in July. The drive targeted child labour, begging, rag-picking and other hazardous situations, with details of all rescued children uploaded to the DARPAN platform for rehabilitation and monitoring.

Hyderabad's Metro expansion remains stalled amid uncertainty over Phase II approval and the State government's takeover of Phase I. While the Centre has approved over 380 km of Metro projects in several cities since January 2024, Telangana's proposals remain pending.

Balapur police rescued a newborn baby girl after foiling an alleged attempt to sell the infant to a couple in Shaheennagar for Rs 5 lakh. Four persons were detained, and an investigation is underway to determine the roles of those involved.

Hyderabad Traffic Police registered six criminal cases in a week-long crackdown on vehicles with fake or tampered number plates, warning that only government-approved High Security Registration Plates are valid.

Hyderabad Customs held an interactive session on Budget 2026 reforms, highlighting record revenue growth and infrastructure expansion plans, including new ICDs and product-specific facilities to boost trade efficiency.

The Telangana Congress government’s alleged interference in JNTU-Hyderabad’s Registrar appointment has sparked a confrontation with Vice-Chancellor T. Kishen Kumar Reddy, who resisted pressure to reinstate former Registrar K. Venkateshwara Rao.

Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju has proposed a unified ticketing system across Metro and TGSRTC services in Hyderabad, reviewed Metro Rail progress, and directed officials to expedite land acquisition, approvals, and procurement of additional coaches.

The Telangana High Court found HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath guilty of civil contempt for violating court orders by entering disputed land at Lothukunta. Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar directed the Chief Secretary to remove him from office, stressing that the Rule of Law must prevail over arbitrary actions by officials.

Researchers at LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) and NYU Grossman School of Medicine have discovered that sulforaphane, a compound in broccoli, can activate the NRF2 defence pathway to counter keratoconus-related corneal damage. The breakthrough points to potential non-invasive therapies like sulforaphane eye drops, offering hope for early diagnosis and treatment.

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has extended the completion deadlines of registered real estate projects by four months, until November 30, 2026, citing the ongoing West Asia crisis as grounds to invoke the Force Majeure clause.

Entry ticket prices and service charges at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park have been revised for the second time in 15 months, with new rates effective from August 1. Foreigners will now pay Rs 1,000 for entry, while charges for toy train rides, cameras, and battery-operated vehicles have also been revised.

TMI Group has secured its first Indian patent for a methodology designed to measure and improve frontline workforce performance. The patented system aims to reduce employee attrition by helping organisations identify performance gaps and accelerate role mastery across large frontline workforces.

The Charminar Task Force and police arrested three persons at Saifabad for allegedly possessing and selling Mephentermine Sulphate injections. Police seized 100 vials and said the accused procured them from a supplier in Meerut before selling them illegally in Hyderabad.

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered two cases against Meta's India head and several social media account holders over the alleged circulation of morphed and defamatory content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The investigation is under way and no arrests have been made.

Team Garudadhwaj from MLRIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering won the Chairman's Special Award at the BAJA SAEINDIA Chennai Finals 2026. The national engineering competition tests students' design, manufacturing and project management skills through all-terrain vehicle development.

The Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force arrested a theft suspect at Secunderabad Railway Station and recovered gold worth Rs 9.45 lakh. The accused allegedly confessed to involvement in nine theft cases and reportedly spent stolen money on betting and alcohol.

Former Pinapaka MLA Rega Kantha Rao has been booked by the Punjagutta police after a woman accused him of sexually exploiting her for years on the false promise of marriage. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The 9th edition of the Global Grace Cancer Run will be held at Gachibowli Stadium on October 11. Organisers expect 35,000 participants in Hyderabad, with funds raised supporting cancer screening, HPV vaccination and preventive healthcare for economically disadvantaged communities.