Hyderabad

A city court sentenced a history-sheeter, Thakur Shankar Singh alias Tagore, to a 15-day jail term for attacking a man at Gudimalkapur market with an iron rod. The police registered a petty case and shifted him to Chanchalguda prison.

A crocodile was seen in the Musi River bed at Chaitanyapuri near the Shiva temple, causing panic among locals. Forest officials, unable to trap it in water, have issued warnings. A similar sighting was reported earlier in Kishanbagh.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao welcomed the Supreme Court’s order directing the Telangana Speaker to decide on the disqualification of 10 defected BRS MLAs. KTR also challenged Rahul Gandhi to act on his own promise of anti-defection reforms.

The Supreme Court has directed the Telangana Assembly Speaker to decide within three months on disqualification petitions against 10 BRS MLAs who joined the Congress. It warned against delays, reaffirming that Speakers’ decisions are subject to judicial review.

The Cyberabad Cybercrime Police cracked 18 cybercrime cases in a week, arresting 31 individuals from various states. Nineteen were linked to trading fraud. Rs 1.2 crore was recovered and ordered refunded to victims in 60 cases via 283 court orders.

A leopard that caused panic in Gandipet and nearby areas was finally trapped by forest officials at Forest Trek Park. The animal is being shifted to Nehru Zoological Park for observation before being released back into the wild.

The Telangana Throwball Association will conduct selection trials on August 3 for junior boys and girls to participate in the 35th Junior National Championship, scheduled from September 24 in Bengaluru

The CCOB 3x3 basketball tournament for boys and girls will be held on August 3 at City College Grounds, Hyderabad. Entries close August 2. Contact secretary S Hanumanth Rao for details

Mansoor Ahmed, Shaik Sameer, Shrey Singh, and Naman Choudhary hit centuries as several teams registered big wins in the HCA A-Division two-day league cricket matches held across Hyderabad

A young couple from Bachupally died by suicide on Wednesday following frequent domestic disputes. The woman hanged herself in the morning, and her husband, fearing legal repercussions, died by suicide later in the day. Police have registered two cases

Thanuja Kameshwar and Sravan Katravath won the 420 mixed title at the YAI Youth Open Regatta, with strong performances across categories at the Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad

Former pacer P Harimohan will head Hyderabad’s senior cricket selection panel, while Sudeep Tyagi will lead the junior panel, as per directions issued by Justice P Naveen Rao

A 25-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man she befriended on Instagram. The suspect invited her to his house under the pretext of celebrating her birthday, where the assault occurred. A police case has been registered.

Ankura Hospital for Women and Children has launched the ‘Prep and Push’ Education Program, a new initiative aimed at empowering expectant mothers by providing essential knowledge, emotional reassurance, and physical preparation throughout pregnancy.

The Telangana High Court continued hearing multiple writ petitions over alleged illegal mutations of government and Bhoodan lands in Nagaram village, Rangareddy district. Several IAS and IPS officers are named in the petitions, which allege improper land transfers.

The family of brain-dead farmer Vampu Kondaiah from Nalgonda donated his liver, kidneys, and corneas under the Jeevandan initiative, saving five lives. His wife Yadamma’s decision is being hailed as a powerful act of compassion and awareness

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has ordered Hyderabad-based Jayathri Infrastructure India to refund Rs. 11.25 lakh, with 10.80% interest, to a buyer for failing to deliver on a commercial property deal.

The 2nd GCC Leadership Conclave in Hyderabad, hosted by The Leadership Federation, brought together over 300 senior leaders from global businesses, government, and academia. With a focus on India's Global Capability Centers (GCCs) evolving into strategic hubs of innovation, the event featured high-impact sessions on AI-driven transformation, leadership in the agentic era, and culture-building in modern enterprises.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao has launched a state-wide campaign against the Congress over the Banakacherla project, agrarian distress, and irrigation failures. The party hopes to turn upcoming elections into a referendum on Telangana’s water rights and farmer welfare

Prajwala, along with key stakeholders, held an event in Hyderabad to mark World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The event featured short films, posters, and training manuals to spread awareness and strengthen grassroots response to human trafficking

Despite its acclaimed aerospace ecosystem and repeated appeals for a Hyderabad–Bengaluru defence corridor, Telangana was excluded from the Centre’s industrial corridor plan. The State’s proposals were ignored without explanation, echoing similar neglect in other national projects

A 25-year-old woman, Erugu Monica, has gone missing from Hayathnagar on Hyderabad’s outskirts after leaving home on Monday. She had been staying with her mother following marital issues. Police have registered a case and launched a search operation.

Kakatiya Government College, Hanamkonda, hosted an international seminar on biomedical research with global experts addressing emerging topics like mesothelioma biomarkers, women's health, and drug resistance in tuberculosis. The event witnessed active participation from faculty, researchers, and students.

Sridevi Women’s Engineering College has earned NBA re-accreditation for all eligible engineering programs for 2025–28. This marks the institution’s third successful cycle, reinforcing its dedication to academic quality, innovation, and empowering women through excellence in technical education