Hyderabad

As the FIFA World Cup captivates football fans worldwide, several video games offer immersive ways to experience the sport. From eFootball and Dream League Soccer 26 to Goals and FC 26, these titles deliver realistic gameplay, online competition and World Cup-inspired action.

Ongoing underground drainage works at Gandi Maisamma junction have caused severe traffic congestion for months, delaying thousands of commuters. Narrowed roads, rainwater stagnation and heavy vehicle movement have worsened conditions, though authorities say restoration work will soon be completed.

Vehicle registration services at RTOs were disrupted on Monday due to recurring technical issues in the upgraded Vahan software. Slow response times and intermittent outages caused long queues, delayed registrations, and increased waiting times, prompting public frustration and calls for swift resolution.

The Labour Welfare Organisation has invited applications for educational scholarships for children of Beedi workers, mine workers and cine workers in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Eligible students from Class I to professional degree courses can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal.

Golconda Police have arrested four persons for the murder of social media influencer Masood Chandi in Hyderabad. Investigators said a dispute over his love marriage led to the attack. The accused allegedly assaulted him with weapons before fleeing the scene.

Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad have developed PestiSafe, a portable dual-mode optical sensing device that detects pesticide residues in food and water. The low-cost system offers rapid on-site testing and could help farmers, inspectors and consumers make informed safety decisions.

KVB Reddy, Managing Director and CEO of L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Limited, has been named among India’s Top 50 Great People Managers 2026 by the Great Manager Institute. The recognition highlights his people-centric leadership and contribution to organisational excellence.

Researchers at BITS Pilani Hyderabad have developed PestiSafe, a portable pesticide detection device that rapidly tests food and water samples without laboratory equipment. Costing about Rs 7,000, the platform combines dual optical sensing technologies and smartphone connectivity for accurate field-based monitoring.

A new study warns that India's healthcare system is failing to identify pesticide-related illnesses in farming communities. Gaps in medical education, limited toxicology training, and inadequate patient questioning mean chronic diseases linked to pesticide exposure often go undiagnosed and unreported.

Maaya World, a new immersive attraction at Prism Mall in Gachibowli, offers visitors 11 themed experiences featuring mirrors, lights and optical illusions. Inspired by international immersive destinations, the venue combines interactive installations, visual storytelling and family-friendly entertainment.

Film Nagar police registered a case against a 25-year-old man from Nagarkurnool district for allegedly harassing a married woman through obscene messages, repeated phone calls and stalking. The complainant alleged he pressured her to leave her husband and marry him.

Schools across Telangana reopened for the 2026-27 academic year after a 52-day summer vacation. Attendance remained low as reopening coincided with Amavasya. The State government also relaunched the breakfast scheme and introduced a milk scheme in select government schools.

The Ranga Reddy District Transport Department launched a special enforcement drive as private schools reopened, inspecting school buses for compliance with transport and safety norms. Six buses were seized for violations, while officials checked documents, driver eligibility and student safety equipment

Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, speaking at the 75th anniversary of the Salar Jung Museum and the 137th birth anniversary of Salar Jung III, hailed the museum as Hyderabad’s cultural soul and a symbol of religious harmony.

Nitin Kumar and Likhita Srivastava won the mixed doubles gold medal at the Yonex-Sunrise Memorial All India Senior Ranking Badminton Tournament in Pune. Likhita also added a women's doubles silver, underlining the success of Suchitra Badminton Academy's training programme

FUC Army produced a dominant display to defeat Browlers FC 4-0 in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament at Bolarum. Kishore struck twice, while Snehith and Ziddu added a goal each. Super Strikers FC also registered a 4-0 victory

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy admitted that officials failed to act on advance warnings, leading to severe waterlogging and traffic snarls in Hyderabad after recent rains. He criticised poor coordination between civic and police departments, warning of strict action against lapses and directing a data-driven approach to tackle rain-related disruptions.

The Telangana Congress announced that it will appoint supervisors for every 10 polling booths and coordinators for each Assembly constituency to address issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

A Hyderabad-based advocate has urged Telangana Police to formulate SOPs for handling property disputes involving alleged organised mafias. Citing his own experience, he claimed police often classify such cases as civil matters, leaving property owners vulnerable to harassment and unlawful occupation.

Telangana dominated the opening day of the South Zone Pickleball Championship 2026 in Hyderabad, winning 21 medals including five golds. The hosts topped the tally ahead of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, with competitions held across multiple age categories

Cyberabad police arrested a 22-year-old Vijayawada resident in Madhapur for possession and sale of MDMA and cannabis. The raid led to the seizure of narcotics, mobile phones, and weighing machines, while two suppliers remain absconding.

Two auto‑rickshaw drivers were killed and another injured when a GHMC tipper lorry hit them while they were attempting to tow a broken‑down vehicle at Mandamallamma crossroads in Meerpet late Saturday night. In a separate accident at Gachibowli on Sunday morning, a pillion rider died and two others were injured after a motorbike rammed into a cyclist and crashed into a roadside wall.

Abhimaan Deshpande won the juniors category and P. Karyasheel clinched the open title at the 241st Brilliant Trophy chess tournament in Hyderabad. The event saw strong performances across age groups, with category winners recognised in boys, girls, and special awards

DraperU India organised its Summer Carnival 2026 in Hyderabad, bringing together entrepreneurs, students, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a day of networking and innovation.