Hyderabad

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.

Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 begins in Goa on July 9 with Dempo Goa Challengers taking on defending champions U Mumba TT. The league features 42 players, including 14 Olympians, and introduces an AI-powered review system ahead of the Asian Games

A Hyderabad resident who has voted for decades is struggling to establish continuity of his electoral record after discovering his name is missing from the 2002 electoral roll during the Special Intensive Revision exercise, despite possessing multiple government-issued identity documents.

The inaugural Sreenidhi University TG20 League playoffs cross the line this Thursday at Uppal. Undefeated Hyderabad E-Champions take on heavy-hitting Khammam Aces in Qualifier 1, while Ranga Reddy Risers face Karimnagar Diamonds in a sudden-death Eliminator clash

The Prohibition and Excise Department busted an illegal fruit wine manufacturing unit in Malkajgiri and arrested a retired man who allegedly learnt wine-making through YouTube videos. Officials seized 377.7 litres of illicit wine, 502 bottles, and manufacturing equipment during the raid.

A 13-year-old boy who suffered a torn thoracic aorta, severe brain injury, multi-organ failure and multiple fractures after falling from the fifth floor of a building has recovered following emergency surgery and five weeks of intensive treatment at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Hyderabad.

The dispute between Endowments Minister Konda Surekha and Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari intensified after the MLA rejected allegations of violating protocol. Srihari defended his meeting with the Endowments Commissioner, saying he acted within the Business Rules and only raised constituency-related issues

The AIFF and the Indian Super League Managing Committee announced a new club-led commercial model under which clubs will hold commercial rights while the federation retains operational oversight. The 2026-27 season will follow a full home-and-away format aligned with FIFA and AFC calendars

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have made pre-duty breathalyser tests mandatory for school transport drivers following recent drunk-driving cases. Schools have been directed to maintain records, enforce transport safety norms, and ensure only fit drivers operate vehicles carrying students.

Sanju Samson reflected on his childhood struggles, his parents' sacrifices, coach Biju George's guidance and his early Kolkata Knight Riders trials. The India wicketkeeper-batter said his family's unwavering support and disciplined routine laid the foundation for his successful cricket career

As routine dentistry becomes less profitable, many Hyderabad dentists are shifting to cosmetic dentistry and facial aesthetics. The trend has sparked regulatory scrutiny, safety concerns, and professional disputes, prompting the Telangana Medical Council to advise patients to verify practitioners' qualifications before treatment.

Residents have alleged that truckloads of boulders and construction debris are being dumped into Hyderabad's historic Jalpally Lake every night for illegal land reclamation. Heritage activists and locals have urged authorities to remove encroachments and protect the shrinking freshwater lake.

BRS leader T. Harish Rao has challenged Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to hand over the Irrigation portfolio for three months, vowing to quit politics if he fails to fill reservoirs like Yellampalli by utilizing Godavari floodwaters

The viral Korean Ice Cup trend has arrived in Hyderabad at Q Mart Convenio in Sattva Knowledge City, attracting shoppers and content creators alike. While many are enjoying the Instagram-worthy experience, the Rs 235 price tag has triggered lively debate across social media.

TGSRTC has restored 118 more JBM electric buses after detailed safety inspections, taking the total number of cleared buses to 268. Services were suspended on July 2 following battery-related fire incidents, with the remaining fleet expected to resume operations soon.

A 76-year-old doctor from Meerpet lost Rs 86.44 lakh in an online investment scam after fraudsters allegedly used Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's name to gain his trust. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Telangana has entered the World Bank's upper-middle-income category with a per capita income of ₹4.19 lakh for 2025-26, becoming one of five Indian states to achieve the milestone. Strong economic growth over the past decade has positioned it among India's wealthiest states

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao said the World Bank's classification of Telangana among India's top five upper-middle-income States vindicates the BRS government's economic policies. He credited the State's people and former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao for the achievement.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Telangana government for allowing Godavari floodwaters to flow downstream despite water scarcity and deficient rainfall. He urged the government to operate the Kannepalli pump house and utilise the Kaleshwaram project to support farmers.

A 43-year-old woman from Rajanna Sircilla district was allegedly gang-raped in Secunderabad after two men reportedly lured her with the promise of helping her participate in a television programme on family disputes. Mahankali police have registered a case and launched an investigation.