Hyderabad

HMWSSB has announced a 24-hour disruption in water supply from July 27 to 28 due to junction works at the Uppal flyover under the Krishna Water Supply Project. Several localities across Hyderabad are expected to be affected during the maintenance work

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Standing Committee approved a four-lane flyover at Anand Nagar Junction under the H-CITI project. It also cleared a six-lane grade separator, road and drainage works, a C&D waste plant, park maintenance plans and the 2026–27 budget.

Parents have alleged that private engineering colleges in Telangana are collecting additional amounts ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 45,000 from students admitted through TG EAPCET 2026 counselling, despite rules permitting only university and NBA fees apart from tuition

Hepatologist Dr KS Somasekhar Rao launched two books, Last Warning and Aakhari Hechcharika, to promote awareness of liver health. Written in simple language, the books aim to help readers recognise early warning signs, understand liver diseases and adopt preventive measures.

LULU Mall commemorated Kargil Vijay Diwas with an Amar Jawan tribute and a defence exhibition, offering students of Mount Litera Zee School, Kukatpally, an opportunity to learn about India's military history and honour the sacrifices of the armed forces

Bonalu celebrations in Hyderabad are witnessing a digital makeover this year, with organisers opting for animated videos and social media content instead of traditional posters and pamphlets. Popular cartoon characters Motlu and Patlu are being used in humorous clips to share festival details.

Gudimalkapur police arrested five members of an alleged mobile phone theft gang and recovered eight stolen phones and two motorcycles. The arrests followed a complaint from a man allegedly robbed at knifepoint. Police said four more suspects were absconding.

The implant procedure was successfully performed by Dr Raghuveer Reddy, senior Joint Preservation & Sports Injury surgeon, on a 28-year-old doctor suffering from cartilage damage and knee malalignment, at Medicover Hospitals

Recent police raids suggest illegal matka gambling is slowly resurfacing in parts of Hyderabad despite years of sustained enforcement. Police say operators are attempting to rebuild betting networks through informal channels, prompting intensified surveillance and strict action against organisers, facilitators and participants.

Kubera Silks inaugurated its sixth showroom at Dharma Reddy Colony, KPHB, with actress Lavanya Tripathi attending the launch. The new outlet offers a wide range of silk and designer sarees, along with special inaugural offers and Ashada Mega Sale discounts

With one week left before the August 3 deadline, over 92 lakh electors in Telangana are yet to submit their enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Election officials have urged voters to complete the process without further delay.

Pillar construction on the Paradise Circle–Suchitra Junction stretch of the SCB Elevated Corridor is nearing completion, while girder work continues. However, tunnel excavation beneath Begumpet Airport remains delayed due to pending Airports Authority of India land clearance, leaving the project's next phase uncertain.

Gachibowli police have apprehended 15 holiday consultants for allegedly cheating customers through deceptive holiday membership schemes. The investigation began after a Hyderabad resident complained of losing Rs 3.40 lakh, with police identifying 19 victims who allegedly lost nearly Rs 22 lakh.

The Hyderabad Race Club will conduct the Hyderabad Monsoon Races 2026 from July 27 to October 30 with 25 race meetings and over Rs 13.63 crore in prize money. HRC also highlighted the impact of higher GST and the online betting ban on revenues

Educational institutions are increasingly hiring trained narcotics detection dogs to conduct surprise inspections and keep campuses drug-free. Service providers report growing demand for canine teams, with most detections involving ganja and cigarettes, while trained dogs are also deployed for explosive detection and security duties.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory announcing restrictions and diversions from 4 pm to 8 pm on Saturday. The curbs are in view of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge's candlelight rally from People's Plaza to Necklace Rotary

Doctors at NIMS Hyderabad have reduced Deep Brain Stimulation surgery duration from six hours to under two hours using advanced imaging and general anesthesia. The hospital also introduced free MRI-guided radiofrequency ablation for tremor disorders under the CMRF scheme

A 26-year-old postgraduate medical student died after allegedly jumping from the terrace of an apartment building in Nagaram, Hyderabad. The woman, who had returned from Bengaluru last week, succumbed to her injuries in hospital. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation.

A 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her maternal uncle and two relatives in Keesara. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, detained one suspect, and launched a search for the two remaining accused who are absconding.

Three persons, including two students, were injured after a school bus rammed into the rear of a lorry at Yellampeta in Medchal on Saturday morning. Police shifted the injured to hospital and registered a case to investigate the cause of the accident.

AvaniXplore LLP and partners hosted a webinar in Hyderabad highlighting how AI and ML are transforming mineral exploration. Dr. Satyanarayana Yegireddi explained the use of advanced AI techniques for prospectivity mapping, attracting over 160 participants from India and abroad.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have launched a citywide crackdown on vehicles with fake or tampered registration plates, booking six criminal cases and seizing several vehicles in areas including Jubilee Hills, Malakpet, Begum Bazaar, Abids Road and Kacheguda.

Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University (SSCTU), Hyderabad, has opened admissions for new undergraduate programmes in technology, computer science, mathematics, and humanities, with IIT-Hyderabad faculty mentoring under an MoU. Applications close on August 3, with counselling on August 11.

A 20-year-old BTech student from Khammam district was found dead by suicide in her hostel room at Ibrahimpatnam, Ranga Reddy district. Police have begun an investigation, but the cause is yet to be determined.