Hyderabad

Heavy rains lashed Hyderabad for the second consecutive day, inundating several stretches along the IT corridor and causing traffic snarls. Rajendra Nagar recorded the highest rainfall at 55 mm, while civic emergency teams were deployed to clear waterlogging and fallen trees across the city.

Nine junior players, including Gowtham Manchukonda and Pranagn Reddy, share the lead with three points after three rounds at the Brilliant Trophy chess tournament. P. Karyasheel and K. Perumallu co-lead the Open field

Union Minister G Kishan Reddy has sought an inquiry into allegations that coal worth Rs 1,600 crore went missing from SCCL. He said the issue could further affect the company's financial stability and called for a review of internal safeguards and controls

Hyderabad Globe FC advanced to the quarter-finals of the Bolarum Challenge Cup with a 3-1 win over Secunderabad FC. Goals from Rasiq, Anas, and Imtiaz secured the victory despite a first-half penalty from Secunderabad's Vivian

Early monsoon showers in Hyderabad have highlighted civic shortcomings, with waterlogging and traffic snarls affecting residents. DGP CV Anand personally inspected rain-hit areas, directing police officials to remain on high alert, coordinate with civic bodies, and ensure public safety.

St. Patrick’s High School dominated the CISCE Zonal-D Football Tournament, winning the Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 categories against Johnson Grammar School variants. Former Indian footballer E.S. Shyam attended the tournament as the chief guest

Artificial Intelligence is transforming healthcare by enabling faster diagnoses, personalised treatments and improved clinical decisions, according to Dr Chinnababu Sunkavalli. Speaking at an international conference in Hyderabad, he highlighted AI's growing role in enhancing healthcare delivery and patient outcomes

SWAN (Save Water And Nature) organised a large-scale forest clean-up drive at Mambapur–Gummadidla and Narsapur Forests near Hyderabad, drawing over 150 volunteers including students, parents and teachers.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged newly commissioned IAF officers to adapt to evolving warfare technologies and strategies. Speaking at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, he highlighted the growing role of advanced systems and praised the force's humanitarian contributions

Four people have died of electrocution in Hyderabad within a week, exposing lapses in civic and power department preparedness as the monsoon sets in. On Saturday, a father and daughter were killed at Alwal while clearing tree branches that had fallen on their car, after coming into contact with a live wire.

The 5th IEEE WAMS-2026 concluded at B V Raju Institute of Technology, Narsapur, after five days of technical sessions and global collaboration. The symposium received over 1,000 research papers from 18 countries and focused on wireless communications, AI and emerging technologies.

A minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted at the NIMS hospital compound in Punjagutta. The accused, identified as Shambu (45), reportedly fled after the incident. Police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act and launched an investigation.

With a total of 227 working days, schools must complete the first formative assessment by July 31 and the second formative assessment by September 21

IIIT-Hyderabad student Souvik Ghosh has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2026 list for his startup Cognitii. The AI-driven platform helps schools and governments screen and support neurodivergent children, focusing on early intervention and developmental care.

Cyberabad police detained seven Bangladeshi nationals in Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, for staying without valid travel documents. Officials said the group had entered India illegally and were residing unlawfully before being shifted to a deportation centre in Medak district.

Flight Cadet Divyanshi Singh is set to become the first woman cadet from the National Defence Academy to be commissioned into the Indian Air Force's Ground Duty Branch. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for women officers and the NDA's evolving legacy.

The Dr YSR & Dr KVP Foundation has established a Rs 21 lakh revolving fund at Prof Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University to support agricultural education. The endowment will finance an annual Rs 1 lakh award for a meritorious Agricultural Sciences student

A 53-year-old man died in a road accident at Mehdipatnam on Saturday morning after his motorcycle skidded. The victim suffered severe head injuries and was declared dead at a hospital. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

The Telangana EAGLE Force arrested five persons and seized 200 kg of ganja worth ₹1 crore in an interstate drug bust. Police say the accused were part of a syndicate transporting narcotics from Odisha to Maharashtra via Telangana.

The Indian Air Force created history at AFA Dundigal as the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy was commissioned into service. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the parade, which featured 231 graduating flight cadets and spectacular aerial displays.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and termed the Congress government's performance a failure. He highlighted the achievements of the previous BRS regime, alleged financial mismanagement and voter irregularities, and expressed confidence about returning to power

Telangana Day celebrations were held at the Indian High Commission in London with participation from diaspora organisations across the United Kingdom. The event featured cultural performances, a Bathukamma presentation and Hyderabadi biryani, highlighting Telangana's heritage and identity

The second edition of Project Udvasana, organised by GHMC and ISKCON, collected over a tonne of sacred material at a temple in Yellareddyguda. The initiative promotes the respectful and environmentally responsible disposal of religious items through ritual procedures and recycling.

Sanathnagar police arrested a gym trainer and manager after a woman pilot accused him of sexually harassing her under the pretext of training. A case was registered based on her complaint, and the accused was produced before a court and remanded.