Hyderabad

Telangana’s iconic Bonalu festival will begin on July 16 at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple in Golconda. Month-long celebrations across 3,427 temples in Hyderabad will include traditional rituals, processions and government-supported arrangements to ensure a smooth experience for devotees.

State Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir said the Telangana government is likely to constitute a Cabinet sub-committee to examine introducing a Permanent Residence Certificate system. The proposal aims to help residents establish eligibility if required during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

A BRS delegation led by working president KT Rama Rao will meet Union Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy in Delhi on July 15 to seek the reopening of the Cement Corporation of India plant at Adilabad, citing employment and regional development

Police detained several BRSV and BRSY leaders and activists after they attempted to march from Telangana Bhavan to Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's camp office carrying blood packets collected during a donation camp organised in protest against his remarks on irrigation water

The Indian Consulate in Jeddah organised an event showcasing Indian mangoes, yoga and AYUSH traditions. The programme highlighted the health benefits of mangoes, promoted India's holistic wellness systems and generated interest among Saudi visitors in yoga, Ayurveda and medical tourism

Hyderabad Police and the Task Force seized nearly 25 litres of hash oil worth Rs 3.12 crore in two operations at Erragadda and Jubilee Hills. Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested and two consumers detained as officials investigated an Odisha-linked supply network.

Raj Kumar, the prime accused in the murder of six persons in Shabad, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Penjarla village. A pesticide bottle was recovered near the body, with police awaiting the postmortem report to confirm the exact cause of death

The National Medical Commission has proposed stricter rules for establishing medical colleges, including mandatory completed infrastructure, a corpus fund requirement and a zero-tolerance policy against influencing regulators. Stakeholders have 30 days to submit feedback on the draft amendments.

Masjid-e-Teenposh in Hyderabad's Red Hills is helping residents complete Special Intensive Revision (SIR) applications for electoral rolls free of cost. Young software engineers volunteer their time to assist senior citizens and others, turning the mosque into a community service centre.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens against fake online shopping websites and fraudulent sale campaigns. Consumers are advised to verify websites, avoid advance payments outside official checkout systems, and report cyber fraud immediately through the 1930 helpline and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police seized a Honda Activa with an allegedly tampered registration number plate during a special enforcement drive at Afzalgunj T-Junction. The rider was detained, legal action initiated under the Motor Vehicles Act, and motorists warned against altering vehicle registration plates.

Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, successfully treated a 32-year-old woman doctor from Maharashtra who developed severe ARDS following influenza pneumonia. Advanced ECMO support, mechanical ventilation and multidisciplinary critical care helped her recover after 25 days of intensive treatment and rehabilitation.

The Army will conduct a recruitment rally under the Unit Headquarters Quota at AOC Centre, Secunderabad, from August 10 to October 11 for various Agniveer categories. Sports trials and musicians' aptitude tests will be held on August 6 and 7, respectively.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed 'SpudCell', a synthetic cell-like system made entirely from non-living materials. The laboratory-engineered system can acquire nutrients, replicate its genome, grow and divide, representing a significant advance in synthetic biology and artificial life research.

India maintained its impressive run at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta, with eight U-23 boxers reaching the finals and seven others securing bronze medals after semifinal finishes, highlighting the country's strong performance in both the men's and women's categories

Hyderabad International Airport has been ranked the world's fourth most family-friendly airport by UK-based AttractionTickets.com. The airport scored 18.5 out of 20 for its child-friendly facilities, accessibility, passenger services and inclusive travel experience, making it one of only two Indian airports recognised.

Public health experts say surrogate marketing by commercial milk formula companies is contributing to declining exclusive breastfeeding rates in India. Despite strict advertising restrictions under the IMS Act, indirect promotions through doctors, influencers and digital campaigns are influencing parents' feeding decisions.

Telangana athlete N Pravallika helped India clinch the women's 4 x 400m relay gold at the Asian Under-23 Athletics Championships in China. Meanwhile, senior kabaddi player S Poojitha was selected for the regular NIS diploma course in sports coaching at SAI Bengaluru

Telangana faces a looming drinking water crisis as deficient monsoon rains and El Niño have depleted reservoir storage and groundwater levels. Authorities are implementing contingency measures, but declining water reserves under Mission Bhagiratha have raised concerns over supplies in the coming months

Police have reportedly taken Raj Kumar, the prime suspect in the Shabad sextuple murder case, into custody in Suryapet. Investigators allege he killed six people, including a minor girl, over a POCSO case. Police are yet to officially confirm the arrest

Telangana launched the National Deworming Day campaign, administering Albendazole tablets to children and adolescents aged one to 19 years. The statewide initiative aims to eliminate worm infections, reduce anaemia, improve health and attendance, with a mop-up round scheduled on July 20

A bomb threat email targeting an incoming Riyadh-Hyderabad flight triggered heightened security at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. After the aircraft landed safely, exhaustive searches found no explosives. Police registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the email sender

Survivors of the Vietnam tourist boat tragedy criticised the lack of emergency medical facilities, saying delayed treatment may have cost lives. Fifteen Indian tourists died after the boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island, while rescued passengers recalled desperate attempts to save victims

A 25-year-old electrician died and his co-worker was seriously injured after their motorcycle crashed into a road median on a flyover in Bachupally, Hyderabad. Police suspect overspeeding caused the accident and have launched an investigation into the incident