Hyderabad

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has lauded Hyderabad entrepreneur Aarav Garg’s journey from a teenage innovator to co-founder of AI wearable startup Omi. The firm is being seen as a shining example of young Indian talent building globally competitive technology products.

Residents of BS Maktha and MS Maktha staged a protest in Hyderabad alleging that the State government was planning to demolish their homes. Later, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath visited the area and assured them that no demolition would take place.

GHMC Commissioner and Hyderabad District Election Officer RV Karnan has raised concerns over poor digitisation of electoral rolls in Sanath Nagar, Musheerabad and Secunderabad Cantonment constituencies.

BRS Legislature Party deputy leader T Harish Rao on Friday accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of endangering Telangana’s water security by refusing to operate the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme despite adequate Godavari inflows.

Only 9% of enumeration forms have been filled and returned in Hyderabad during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls, Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudarshan Reddy said. Hyderabad lagged due to slow distribution of forms, prompting officials to issue fresh instructions to speed up the process.

A 22-year-old youth, Charan, was brutally murdered by his companions following a drunken brawl in Hyderabad's Hayathnagar. The attackers chased the fleeing victim, dragged him to an isolated spot, and fatally assaulted him with sticks and stones. Police are investigating

A 10-year-old Class 3 student, Bhukya Sai Vignesh, tragically drowned after accidentally falling into a farm well while playing in Kamanpelli village, Mancherial. Despite being rescued by local farmers, he passed away en route to the hospital

Hyderabad police, along with other civic and highway agencies, have identified nearly 80 accident‑prone stretches on the Outer Ring Road and are considering an AI‑based traffic enforcement system to curb violations.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar revealed that the city loses nearly ₹1 crore daily to cyber fraud. Speaking at an FTCCI round table, he called for a coordinated crackdown on mule bank accounts and ghost SIM cards

Cyberabad Eagle Force and Hyderabad Narcotics Police Station busted a marijuana network operating from Fathenagar in Balanagar, arresting a drug peddler and 29 consumers. Police seized marijuana, while another accused, a 78-year-old woman, is absconding.

Residents and rail users in Hyderabad have urged the Railways to develop the underutilised land at North Lalaguda into a modern coaching complex. With Kacheguda station offering limited stabling space, trains are being moved to far-off locations, raising costs and congestion.

The Bureau of Indian Standards raided a jewellery shop in Pot Market, Secunderabad, and seized non-hallmarked gold jewellery for violating the BIS Act, 2016. Officials urged consumers to verify HUID numbers using the BIS CARE App before purchasing gold jewellery.

A major fire broke out at a decoration materials warehouse near the Musi River in Hyderabad's Chaderghat on Friday. The blaze spread to nearby huts, destroying several makeshift dwellings. No injuries were reported, and firefighters launched an intensive operation to control the fire.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said Hyderabad has emerged as a globally recognised semiconductor and deep technology hub while inaugurating Kandou AI's India Chip Design Headquarters. The new facility will focus on advanced chip design and strengthen Telangana's semiconductor ecosystem.

A couple from Hyderabad's Cherlapally has been reported missing after losing contact with their family during a vacation in Switzerland. Their mobile phones have remained switched off for over 20 days, and the Charlapalli police have launched an investigation.

Chowrangee, the Bengal & Beyond Foundation's flagship cultural initiative, will present Monsoon Magic: Rising Stars from Kolkata to Kochi at Taramati Baradari on July 25, showcasing emerging musicians performing Indian classical, folk, ghazal and contemporary music.

Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing registered a cheating case against director G Ashok Babu after a family alleged he collected Rs. 3.5 crore by promising to launch their son as a Telugu film hero. Police are investigating the financial transactions.

A 60-year-old doctor from Hyderabad lost over Rs. 3 lakh after booking a fake helicopter package for the Char Dham Yatra through an Instagram advertisement. The fraud was discovered after hotels and the helicopter operator confirmed that no booking had been made.

University of Hyderabad’s Dr. Pratap Kollu was awarded the Royal Society Visiting Fellowship. Accompanied by scholar Prajakta Dange, he concluded a 10-day research exchange at the University of Glasgow, collaborating on next-generation energy storage and advanced functional materials.

A Hyderabad woman allegedly lost both her pledged gold jewellery and Rs 18 lakh after being lured into a fake gold trading investment. Police arrested three persons, including a finance company manager, on charges of conspiracy and cheating.

A car allegedly driven by intoxicated youths crashed into actor Dharma Mahesh's residence in Hyderabad's Film Nagar on Thursday midnight, damaging the compound wall. Police detained the occupants, registered a case and launched an investigation. No injuries were reported.

The removal of a 34-metre section of Hyderabad's solar-roofed cycle track has sparked criticism from cyclists and mobility advocates, who accuse authorities of prioritising motor vehicles over sustainable transport despite the city's investment in world-class cycling infrastructure.

The Hyderabad Police has transferred and posted 30 Inspectors of Police in a major administrative reshuffle with immediate effect following a Police Establishment Board meeting. Several SHOs have been assigned to new police stations, while others have been posted to specialised wings

The MAUD Department has sanctioned Rs 77.31 crore for the operation, maintenance and upgradation of 404 traffic signals across GHMC limits. The three-year project includes installation of new signals and improved connectivity with the Central Command and Control Centre