Hyderabad

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G. Srijana directed Swiggy to enforce strict food safety standards. Swiggy agreed to require valid Trade and FSSAI licences for all listed eateries and cloud kitchens, alongside establishing new onboarding SOPs to protect public health

Actor Nandamuri Balakrishna underwent corrective surgery at AIG Hospitals after suffering a knee injury while shooting in Rajahmundry. Doctors repaired a torn left quadriceps tendon and supporting tissues. He is stable and under postoperative observation, with rehabilitation to begin gradually.

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University-Hyderabad has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 24 in view of the shutdown call by Left-affiliated student organisations. The university said the revised examination schedule will be announced at a later date.

Telangana has achieved 71.34% digitisation of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, with 11 days remaining before the August 3 deadline. Yadadri Bhuvanagiri leads all districts, while Hyderabad has recorded the lowest digitisation progress.

Traditional temple architects from Telangana have alleged discrimination in temple construction and renovation works, claiming experts from other States are being preferred. They urged the government to recruit local professionals, fill vacancies in the Endowments Department and create a panel of qualified Telangana Stapathis.

Malkajgiri MLA M. Rajasekhar Reddy has urged the Telangana government to review the proposed CURE Bill, 2026, saying several provisions weaken democratic local self-governance. He called for wider consultations with elected representatives, RWAs, experts and other stakeholders before finalising the legislation.

A Hyderabad court sentenced a 32-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife after a domestic quarrel in 2022. The convict assaulted, stabbed and strangled the victim. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,000 along with a default jail term.

Hyderabad EOW arrested six alleged QNET independent representatives from Goa in connection with a suspected pyramid and money circulation scheme. Police alleged that a Hyderabad businessman was lured into investing Rs 7.5 lakh through social media-based recruitment tactics.

A local court convicted former 3F Industries Depot Manager M. Veera Venkata Krishna Rao in a Rs 1.23-crore cheating case and sentenced him to one year's simple imprisonment. The case involved alleged diversion of company stock during an ERP-to-SAP migration.

A mini truck caught fire on Bachupally–Miyapur Road near Urbanrise on Thursday, causing panic among commuters. Bachupally police quickly reached the spot and used fire extinguishers to control the flames, preventing major damage. No casualties were reported.

Osmania University has announced the Semester IV and Semester VI degree examination results. Overall, 74.38 per cent of Semester VI students passed, with women outperforming men across all undergraduate programmes. Students can check their results on the University's official website.

Resident Welfare Associations have raised objections to Telangana's proposed CURE Bill 2026, seeking wider consultation and scientific evaluation. They have flagged concerns over property tax calculations, building permission cancellations, utility restrictions and protection of apartment owners from developer defaults.

A 33-year-old woman was arrested by Chilkalaguda police for allegedly attempting to murder her mother-in-law during a dispute over family property. The victim was rescued by neighbours and taken to Gandhi Hospital after sustaining injuries in the reported attack.

Former Telangana Director of Public Health Dr G. Srinivasa Rao has urged the State government to strengthen Covid-19 surveillance, testing and public communication amid rising cases in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. He also warned about increasing dengue and other monsoon-related diseases.

Osmania University has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 24 following a shutdown call by Left-affiliated student unions protesting the alleged lathi-charge during the Chalo Sansad March over the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. A revised schedule will be announced later.

The CREDAI Hyderabad Property Show 2026 will be held from August 28 to 30 at HITEX Exhibition Centre, featuring more than 100 RERA-approved projects. Homebuyers can interact with developers, consult leading banks and explore residential and commercial investment opportunities across Hyderabad.

Hyderabad-based fintech startup VIYONA has received BBPS approval to operate as a Customer Operating Unit, enabling it to offer digital bill payment services across multiple categories. The certification also allows banks, NBFCs and enterprises to integrate secure payment solutions through its platform.

Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group will invest more than Rs 600 crore to establish a 50-acre integrated superalloy manufacturing facility in Telangana. The plant will produce critical nickel-based alloys for aerospace, defence and energy sectors, helping reduce India's reliance on imports.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has launched a dedicated premium taxi service with a fleet of more than 200 vehicles. Available 24/7, the airport-assured service offers multiple booking options and aims to provide passengers with safe, reliable and convenient last-mile connectivity.

CSIR-IICT has handed over a 500 KLD decentralised effluent treatment plant to Siripuram village, bringing eco-friendly wastewater management to the Pochampally Ikat handloom cluster. The initiative aims to protect water resources, support artisans and promote sustainable textile production.

Cyclists and fitness enthusiasts have urged HMDA to repair cracks and damaged bollards along Hyderabad's 23-km Cycling Track, warning of potential safety hazards. The appeal comes days after controversy over the removal of a section of the track near My Home Avatar Junction.

A pan shop owner was arrested by Hyderabad's Prohibition and Excise Department after officials seized 500 grams of ganja packed in sachets during a raid. The accused allegedly sold the contraband for profit and has been booked under the NDPS Act.

Hyderabad's traditional Kalai craftsmen are witnessing renewed demand as restaurants and households return to copper cookware. Though only a few workshops remain, the centuries-old tin-coating craft continues to protect health, preserve cooking quality and keep an important part of the city's heritage alive.

The Telangana High Court, expressing loss of faith in the State government and HMDA, directed the Indian Army to protect a disputed property in Secunderabad from alleged illegal interference by HYDRAA officials, marking an extraordinary judicial order.