Hyderabad

Kausalyam 2026, organised by the Crafts Council of Telangana in collaboration with Gaurang Shah, will be held from July 14–16 at Anvaya Convention, Hyderabad. The five-yearly craft festival will showcase over 120 stalls, 75 textile studios, and unique cultural performances.

A 14-year-old girl kidnapped over a month ago in Hyderabad was rescued by the Commissioner’s Task Force. The suspects lured her with stolen mobile phones and cash, confined her in Bandlaguda, and are now facing charges.

The IMD has forecast reduced rainfall across Telangana until July 15, with only light to moderate showers at isolated places. Strong winds of 40–50 kmph and overcast skies are expected to persist statewide.

Hyderabad’s residential market remained stable in H1 2026 with modest sales growth and steady absorption in mid- and premium housing segments. Banjara Hills led price appreciation, while the city’s office market recorded its highest-ever first-half leasing volume.

Contract healthcare workers staged a dharna at the Directorate of Medical Education in Hyderabad on Thursday, demanding timely payment of salaries and fulfilment of the State government’s pre-poll promise to raise wages to Rs 26,000 per month.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao appointed Rajya Sabha MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra as the party’s Parliamentary Party leader and floor leader in the Upper House, replacing KR Suresh Reddy. Ravichandra pledged to highlight Telangana issues in Parliament and strengthen the party

Two fatal accidents occurred in Hyderabad; two women died after a Bolero rammed into a bus stop in Shamshabad, while a man was killed when a TGSRTC bus hit his motorcycle in Saidabad.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has issued a legal notice to Deccan Chronicle, alleging defamation over a front-page report linking him to building permissions near Hussain Sagar. The notice demands removal of the article and an unconditional apology within 48 hours, warning of civil and criminal proceedings if the newspaper fails to comply.

The Telangana Chefs Association celebrated its seventh anniversary in Hyderabad with the ‘Safe Food – Safe Nation’ Conclave, emphasising food safety, sustainability and professional growth.

The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025 has become the first Indian marathon to receive the World Athletics – Athletics for a Better World Silver Standard, valid for three years. The recognition places Hyderabad alongside globally renowned events such as the Boston Marathon and Berlin Half Marathon.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar has directed Ganesh Utsav organisers to restrict idol heights to 15 feet to avoid accidents during transportation and immersion. He urged early coordination with idol makers and warned against unsafe practices such as lifting overhead power lines during processions.

An international workshop on Artificial Intelligence-driven semiconductor and energy-efficient hardware was organised at T-Hub by the Sri Vishnu Educational Society in Hyderabad, with support from Penn State University.

With the July 24 deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) approaching, Booth Level Officers in Hyderabad have sought an extension citing difficulties in completing voter enumeration.

India's U-23 women boxers produced an impressive display at the Asian Under-19 & 23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta, with nine pugilists advancing to the semifinals after winning their quarterfinal bouts, thereby assuring the country of nine medals in the competition

Renowned badminton coach P Gopichand launched The Glyder Advantage – Beat the Pressure. Perform at Your Best, a book by Dr Sandy Gordon, Gopinathan C P and Ritu Vinayak that explains practical mental skills to help people perform consistently under pressure

Hyderabad players K. Himateja, Avanish Rao, and B. Punnaiah have been selected for the prestigious BCCI Emerging Men's Tournament in Bengaluru. The trio earned their red-ball call-ups following standout performances in the ongoing domestic TG20 League

Despite claims by the Telangana CEO that over 96 per cent of voters have received enumeration forms, Booth Level Officers in Hyderabad and other districts are struggling to trace voters due to irregular house numbering and missing contact details.

K S Arihant of Tamil Nadu and Aryaa Dwivedi of Telangana won the men's and women's titles, respectively, at the NMDC Telangana Open Squash Championship in Hyderabad. The event also concluded with finals across junior and masters categories

The National Investigation Agency conducted searches at 20 locations across 10 states and Delhi while investigating an alleged online terror radicalisation network linked to ISIS and AQIS. Digital devices were seized as investigators continue to probe suspected extremist propaganda and foreign connections.

More than 100 booth-level officers staged a protest at the Secunderabad Cantonment Board office over pending remuneration for election duties, disrupting the ongoing Special Intensive Revision exercise. Officials assured that the long-pending payments would be released next week.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested two men for allegedly facilitating a Rs 4.70 crore cyber fraud in which fraudsters impersonated a company's Managing Director through a fake WhatsApp profile. Police said the accused supplied mule bank accounts used in the scam.

The Mirchowk police arrested a Chandrayangutta resident for allegedly possessing and selling forged educational certificates to people seeking overseas employment. Fifteen fake certificates, a mobile phone, and a scooter were seized, while two other suspects remain absconding.

The World Bank has ranked Telangana among India’s top five upper-middle-income States, placing it third with a per capita income of USD 5,407. BRS working president KT Rama Rao described the recognition as validation of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao’s reforms and leadership, crediting initiatives such as TS-iPASS and Rythu Bandhu for the State’s rapid economic transformation.

US-based insurance and financial services company Nationwide has launched its Global Services Center in Hyderabad to strengthen its global operations. The new centre will support innovation, business growth, and talent development under a 24/7 operating model.