Hyderabad

An RMC truck driver was booked for allegedly driving on the wrong side of Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road near Shamshabad after a motorist shared dashcam footage on X. RGIA Traffic Police traced the driver and initiated legal action while urging motorists to follow traffic rules.

Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing sweeping restructuring, with thousands of layoffs and major studio changes affecting popular franchises like Doom and The Elder Scrolls Online. The move has sparked criticism, raising concerns about creativity, long-term growth, and the future of Xbox's gaming strategy.

Thousands of devotees attended the opening day of the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam in Hyderabad. However, VIP movement, security arrangements, and inadequate crowd management caused long queues and delayed darshan. The annual celebrations will continue with the Rathotsavam on Wednesday.

Priests and Vedic scholars from Chilkur Balaji Temple performed a Varuna Japam ritual at Gandipet lake in Hyderabad, praying for abundant monsoon rains to benefit farmers and society.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the protests in New Delhi validated his earlier warning that India could face a Gen Z movement if the aspirations of the country’s youth continue to be ignored.

Three members of a family from Nanded, Maharashtra, died in a road accident on NH-161 near Bachupally, Sangareddy, when their car overturned while avoiding a two-wheeler.

After three weeks of dry weather, Hyderabad and several districts in Telangana witnessed light to heavy showers, significantly lowering temperatures. Northern Telangana districts recorded very heavy rainfall, with Kotapally, Kannepalli, and Tandur among the highest.

A trainee IPS officer, Uday Krishna Reddy, accused of sexual harassment by a fellow probationer, was hospitalised after allegedly attempting suicide. Police are probing whether the act was genuine or staged, with preliminary tests showing alcohol overdose but no poison.

The Telangana High Court restrained HYDRAA and Revenue officials from demolishing or dispossessing farmers from their patta lands in Shamshabad’s Bahadurguda village, after allegations of forcible entry and demolition without notice.

Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar of the Telangana High Court initially ordered the arrest of HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath in a contempt case but recalled the order after the Advocate General’s request. The case stems from repeated violations of court directions by HYDRAA over land at Lothukunta.

A rowdy sheeter, Nandanavanam Suri, was killed in Meerpet at midnight on Monday. Police suspect Afroz, brother of Suri’s slain brother-in-law Salman, lured him to the spot and attacked him with pepper spray and knives in revenge for an earlier murder.

A two-wheeler rider sustained severe head injuries after crashing into a stationary garbage collection vehicle near Ali Cafe in Amberpet on Monday evening. Police shifted the injured rider to Osmania General Hospital for treatment. Further details are awaited.

Students of NALSAR University observed a one-meal solidarity fast in support of the hunger strike over the NEET paper leak and education-related issues. They demanded accountability, called for democratic engagement and announced a postcard campaign to the Union Government.

HMDA will introduce a sprinkler system and deploy advanced tree-trimming machinery to improve greenery maintenance along the 158-km Outer Ring Road. The initiative aims to enhance green cover, reduce manual work and streamline routine maintenance across the expressway.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has launched 'Beyond Routine - Extra Hour Service' to clear legacy waste and unattended garbage across the city. The phased initiative will strengthen sanitation operations, improve waste management and enforce strict action against illegal dumping.

The Prohibition and Excise Department seized about 40 kg of ganja worth Rs 20 lakh in three separate cases in Khammam district. One person was arrested, while a car and two motorcycles used for transporting the contraband were confiscated

New Zealand pacer Nathan Smith and England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge have been named ICC Players of the Month for June after impressive performances in international cricket. Smith starred in New Zealand’s Test series win in England, while Wyatt-Hodge excelled in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

The Telangana government has launched the Indiramma Indlu Housing Scheme in the CURE area, under which beneficiaries must contribute Rs 6 lakh towards a flat costing Rs 11 lakh. The government plans to construct one lakh flats in phases across 16 Assembly constituencies

The Global Chess League has announced the return of Road2GCL, a community engagement initiative ahead of Season 4 in Bengaluru. The programme will feature competitions, school and club activities, creator collaborations and opportunities for aspiring players to compete against top grandmasters

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan alleged that the latest CAG report exposed Telangana's worsening financial position, citing a revenue deficit despite a surplus budget. He questioned the government's borrowing, infrastructure plans and ability to fulfil election promises amid rising debt

The Telangana government has recognised the Centre for Spine & Sports Health as a Sports Science and Sports Medicine Facility for State athletes. The initiative aims to strengthen athlete support, research, rehabilitation, sports science and high-performance training through collaboration with key sports institutions

SFI members staged an indefinite hunger strike in Hyderabad over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Police detained several SFI leaders, prompting the organisation to condemn the action and seek their release

The CISF will host the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship at Hyderabad's GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium from July 23. Around 1,600 athletes from 36 police and CAPF organisations will compete in five martial arts disciplines over eight days

Telangana DGP CV Anand reviewed police welfare initiatives, including the Arogya Bhadratha health scheme, scholarships, insurance and financial assistance programmes. He highlighted support provided to personnel and families and directed officials to digitise welfare services for greater transparency.