Hyderabad

Cyberabad Police rescued 1,374 children under Operation Muskaan-XI during July 2025. Most were victims of child labour, begging or abandonment. While 1,321 were reunited with their families, 53 were sent to shelter homes. Police filed 316 cases

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected monsoon sanitation and anti-larvae drives in Alwal circle. He directed officials to intensify the efforts and advised residents to report garbage or waste via WhatsApp by sending photos to 81259 66586

Three students from Hyderabad and Nalgonda were arrested for supplying bank accounts used in a 'digital arrest' scam that defrauded a government employee of ₹6.5 lakh. Police say the trio is linked to 23 cyber fraud cases across India.

NITHM conducted a three-day training for 17 women under the Indira Mahila Shakti Programme on fish value-added products and business management. As part of the initiative, the trainees will receive mobile fish trucks to run canteens and become successful entrepreneurs

FICCI Ladies Organisation launched its first National FLO Job Fair in Hyderabad to empower women through direct access to jobs and skill-building. The event featured top employers and was supported by Telangana’s Digital Employment Exchange (DEET) for effective candidate-employer matchmaking

Cyber slavery, or digital slavery, is emerging as a new form of human trafficking. Victims are lured with fake jobs and coerced into online scams. India has seen losses of Rs 500 crore in a year, officials say, highlighting global jurisdictional challenges

Dr Pachipala Namrata, the main accused in the Hyderabad surrogacy scam case, is being questioned by the Gopalapuram police for the second day. A local court granted five-day police custody. She is accused of running a fake surrogacy racket

The Rachakonda police have issued prohibitory orders ahead of the NEET PG 2025 exam scheduled for Sunday. Gathering of four or more people within 200 metres of exam centres is banned. Violators will face legal action under the BNSS Act

US universities are integrating AI across all academic disciplines—from law to medicine—to prepare students for a tech-driven world. Indian students can benefit from this future-focused education, with access to innovation, ethical training, and global career opportunities

Hyderabad police have launched a special operation to catch a gang stealing stray cattle in Secunderabad using a modified car. A case was registered after complaints, and special teams were formed. A similar gang was arrested last year for related thefts.

A Class VII girl in Balanagar, Hyderabad, was found wandering during school hours due to pressure from poor academic performance. Balanagar police counselled the student in the presence of her parents and informed the school management about the incident.

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad is planning a night safari and a bioluminescent park featuring glowing organisms and nocturnal animals. The project is in early stages, with plans being drawn and assistance taken from the Singapore Zoo.

Hyderabad’s strategic location and transport links are making it a preferred transit point for drug smugglers. Ganja from Andhra Pradesh is routed through the city via roads, railways, and buses, prompting tighter surveillance from excise and police departments.

Manisha, a 28-year-old constable posted at Meerpet police station, died by suicide after consuming poison. Her family alleges harassment by her husband. Police have registered a case and are probing the circumstances that led to the incident.

The Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project is facing rising opposition within Andhra Pradesh. Critics cite legal, economic, and environmental concerns, warning the diversion of Godavari water to the Krishna basin could weaken the state’s river entitlements and threaten sensitive ecosystems.

Water tanker services and consumer grievance redressal have been severely disrupted in Hyderabad for the third day due to a data centre malfunction at HMWSSB. Manual operations have led to long queues and delayed services, sparking widespread consumer complaints.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud’s claim that Andhra Pradesh has already built the Banakacherla project triggered backlash, with BRS and others criticising Congress for negligence and lack of knowledge on irrigation issues.

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has launched a Therapy Dog Program featuring Toy Poodles to ease passenger stress. Operating on weekends, the initiative has received positive feedback and adds a heartwarming touch to air travel.

A fire broke out at a bike mechanic shop in Balajinagar, Kukatpally, on Friday night, damaging three motorcycles and batteries. Firefighters doused the flames quickly. A short circuit is suspected to have triggered the blaze. No casualties were reported.

A man was arrested by Saifabad police in Hyderabad for harassing an interfaith couple at Necklace Road and sharing their video on social media. The video was uploaded by an Instagram account that has posted similar content. Investigation is ongoing.

Dandu Laxmi Sri won the ₹1 lakh Ash Tennis Academy AITA-TSTA women’s tennis tournament, beating Tamil Nadu’s Joel Nicole in the final after earlier wins over Manogna Madasu and Thaniya Sarai

The Hyderabad Black Hawks team up with Varsity Sports to launch the first league-format school volleyball championship in India. Featuring top schools, the league blends professional standards with youth passion

Centuries from Karan Pattnayak, Sk. Rehan Roshan, and others shone in the HCA B-Division league. The day's play featured several strong performances, including six five-wicket hauls and notable team wins

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit apprehended Paras Singla from North West Delhi in an import-export scam case involving fraudulent promises of business deals worth over Rs 1.11 crore.