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Centuries by Srinivasa Manikanta (113) for Balaji Colts and Snehodeep Mitra (100 n.o.) for Rakesh XI were some of the highlights of the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship here on Wednesday

The water board announces a 90-day special action plan to raise awareness about constructing rainwater harvesting pits

The petitioners contended that the accusations were baseless and argued for quashing the FIR registered against Bodhan MLA Shakeel, Asif, and others.

The Telangana High Court directed GHMC to act on actor Chiranjeevi’s application seeking regularisation of structures at his Jubilee Hills residence. The court asked GHMC to pass a reasoned order within four weeks after giving the petitioner a hearing

The NHRC will hold an open inquiry on July 28 into alleged police excesses against farmers protesting an ethanol plant at Pedda Dhanwada. The Commission has directed the Telangana government to facilitate depositions and submit an action taken report within a week

A local court in Cyberabad has ordered attachment of 14 acres of land in NTR district, Andhra Pradesh, in connection with a cheating and breach of trust case. The action is the first under Section 107 of the new BNSS law

Telangana and Andhra Pradesh have agreed to install advanced telemetry systems at key reservoirs to enable real-time water monitoring. The decision, taken at a Jal Shakti Ministry meeting, follows years of disputes over water sharing and delayed implementation

BRS leader KT Rama Rao slammed CM Revanth Reddy for allegedly giving away Telangana’s water rights to AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. He warned that any illegal transfer of water would trigger another Telangana movement, calling the act a betrayal of the State

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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy blamed his predecessor K Chandrashekhar Rao for Telangana’s river water woes, alleging that he gave up the State’s share to Andhra Pradesh. After a Delhi meeting with Union Minister CR Patil, a committee is being formed to resolve disputes

A month into the new academic year, the Telangana government is yet to release the Class X examination blueprint. Teachers and students remain uncertain about the question paper pattern, as proposals for revised mark distribution await official approval

Masab Tank flyover in Hyderabad is partially closed during nights for essential maintenance work, which will continue for at least one and half months. GHMC is replacing strip seal joints to prevent rainwater leaks. Traffic diversions are in place

A midnight fire broke out at an apartment near Gauhar Function Hall in Moghalpura, Hyderabad. Firefighters rescued five persons, including a physically challenged man and a paralysis patient. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined

ACB officials caught the Engineering-in-Chief of the Panchayat Raj Department, Veeravalli Kanakaratnam, red-handed while accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe for a transfer posting. The bribe was recovered, and a chemical test confirmed contact. He was arrested and is being presented in court

BRS leader KT Rama Rao challenges CM Revanth Reddy to a public debate over the Medigadda barrage and Kaleshwaram project. He slams the Congress government for halting Dalit Bandhu, using abusive language, and targeting dissenters on social media

A Malkajgiri court granted six-day police custody of HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao and four others to the CID in connection with alleged fund misappropriation and document forgery. The accused were arrested last week following a complaint by Telangana Cricket Association

AIMIM held its third mega job fair in Nampally with 17,000 plus registrations and participation from 150 companies offering 25,000 jobs. MLA Majid Hussain emphasised support for unemployed youth, including training for unselected candidates through TASK and NGO Lighthouse

Veera Dynamics launched Project RAMA, a stealth material that reduces radar and thermal visibility. In partnership with Binford Labs, the material will be integrated into autonomous drones, enhancing their ability to operate covertly in contested military zones.

Shaik Khaleel, a 30-year-old resident of Shaheennagar, died on the spot after an earthmoving vehicle hit his bike at RCI Road in Balapur on Wednesday. Police said the driver was rash. A case has been registered by Balapur police

Home sales in Hyderabad dropped 6 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2025, with 11,513 units sold. Though quarterly sales and new launches saw minor growth, high prices and affordability concerns are slowing demand, especially in the budget and mid-income housing segments

Former IAS officer RP Singh was detained by CCS police in Hyderabad over a land fraud case in Khajaguda. He is accused of concealing ownership disputes linked to a stalled commercial project, which saw over 700 investor bookings.

The Jubilee Hills police arrested two persons for misusing 230 CMRF cheques meant for poor beneficiaries, using forged documents to deposit funds. The prime accused worked in a former minister’s office. Two more suspects are absconding. Rs 8.7 lakh was misappropriated.

Hyderabad is pushing towards becoming India’s first city with 100% sewage treatment. The HMWS&SB will build 39 new STPs across the ORR region, addressing the growing demand from rapidly urbanizing areas. Six more plants are set to be commissioned this month.

Infosys Prize winner Dr Siddhesh Kamat will speak at CCMB on July 22 about lysophosphatidylserine, a lesser-known signaling lipid. His talk will explore its role in brain and immune disorders and its growing significance in human disease research