Hyderabad

Justice Jukanti Anil Kumar of the Telangana High Court criticised HYDRAA and the State Government for repeated violations of court orders in a contempt case involving Shantha Sriram Constructions’ land at Lothukunta. The Court deferred its earlier order on Army deployment until July 27, warning that continued interference undermines the rule of law.

DGP CV Anand directed police officers to strengthen technology-driven policing and improve Telangana’s performance in national cybersecurity rankings. He emphasised effective implementation of e-Zero FIRs, public awareness campaigns, and wider use of CCTNS.

Student leaders and unemployed youths were detained during protests in Hyderabad supporting a statewide bandh over recruitment issues and the alleged NEET paper leak. Demonstrations at Osmania University and Dilsukhnagar demanded accountability from both Union and state governments.

Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIO) Telangana staged a protest near Charminar against alleged police action on students during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and scrapping of the National Testing Agency over repeated exam irregularities and paper leaks.

Left-affiliated student unions staged protests in Hyderabad against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and police lathi-charge in Delhi. Traffic was disrupted, schools and colleges shut down, and demands included Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, abolition of NTA, compensation for affected students, and withdrawal of the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) Standing Committee has approved a proposal to engage ASCI for technical support in solid waste management and Swachh Survekshan-2027 preparedness, alongside several civic infrastructure projects including compost units, biodiversity centres, road development, and Indiramma Canteens.

Property owners in Badangpet, Hyderabad, are struggling to obtain Layout Regularization Scheme (LRS) orders despite completing payments, as municipal staff are occupied with electoral roll revision duties. With the July 31 deadline approaching, residents are demanding an extension, citing delays caused by staff deputation for Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

Nearly a month after the examination concluded, the National Testing Agency is yet to release the provisional answer key. The uncertainty has deepened amid unverified social media claims of a leak of the Sociology paper, on which the NTA has issued no official statement

Property owners in Badangpet have sought an extension of the July 31 LRS deadline, alleging delays in receiving regularisation orders despite completing payments. Municipal officials attributed the delay to large-scale staff deployment for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Immigration officials at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport detained two Nepalese nationals after allegedly detecting fake air tickets for a Dubai-bound flight during document verification. Authorities are investigating the source of the forged tickets and possible involvement of a travel racket

Swayamkrushi is celebrating 35 years of empowering persons with intellectual disabilities through education, vocational training and independent living. Founded by Manjula Kalyan, the organisation has transformed thousands of lives while promoting inclusive education, employment and community-based rehabilitation initiatives.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to develop Indiramma housing colonies within residential areas of the CURE zone by utilising unused government land. The first phase envisages constructing 7,680 flats across 17 Assembly constituencies with government support for land and subsidies

A 25-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Bandlaguda Jagir, Hyderabad, on Thursday. Police suspect prolonged harassment by her husband and mother-in-law contributed to the incident. An investigation has been launched into the case

The Green India Challenge launched its ninth edition by planting 1,000 bamboo saplings on the Godavari riverbank in Maharashtra. The campaign aims to plant 99 lakh native trees with five million volunteers to restore river ecosystems and improve climate resilience.

A National Institute of Nutrition study has found that regular physical activity improves metabolic health, bone health and the gut microbiome. The research also highlights distinct physiological adaptations in endurance and strength athletes, supporting personalised nutrition and sport-specific training strategies

Government Engineering College, Kosgi, established in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's Kodangal constituency, continues to witness poor admissions, with nearly 74 per cent of seats remaining vacant after TG EAPCET second-phase counselling, raising concerns over inadequate infrastructure and student preference

India’s third-largest plastics expo, HIPLEX 2026, takes place from August 7 to 10 at HITEX, Hyderabad. The event’s Recycling Pavilion will highlight circular economy innovations, including converting 25 PET bottles into T-shirts, plastic roads, and eco-friendly houses

A local court in Hyderabad has sentenced a 16-year-old habitual offender to two years at the Government Special Home for Boys. The teenager was convicted in two burglary cases at railway officers' bungalows under the Lalaguda police station limits

BRS working president KT Rama Rao joined students protesting paper leaks at Indira Park, warning Prime Minister Narendra Modi that youth unrest has brought down governments globally. Demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, KTR accused the Centre of ignoring student grievances

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of adopting double standards and avoiding protests against the Centre over the NEET-UG paper leak issue. He alleged the Chief Minister was attempting to divert attention by targeting the BRS leadership

A 27-year-old software engineer allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 10th floor of an apartment complex in Puppalaguda on Thursday. Police said preliminary inquiries indicate he had been suffering from depression. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Student organisations staged protests across Hyderabad against the alleged police lathi-charge on 'Chalo Sansad' protesters in Delhi over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. They demanded a transparent probe, Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, NTA's abolition and compensation for affected families.

The Telangana High Court sharply criticised the State government and HYDRAA over alleged violations of its orders in a land dispute. The Court initially ordered Army deployment to protect the property but deferred the direction after the Advocate General assured there would be no further interference.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has launched 'Project Udvasana' in partnership with Loop Sustainability to facilitate the dignified disposal of old and damaged deity images and idols. The first phase begins on July 25 at designated temples across Malkajgiri, Uppal and L.B. Nagar zones.