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Two suspects linked to the sensational Afzalgunj shooting at Roshan Travels and the Bidar ATM robbery have been arrested in Bihar by Karnataka police. The duo, accused of looting Rs 93 lakh and killing a security guard, was traced and brought to Karnataka for further investigation.
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The Telangana High Court on Wednesday castigated HYDRAA for demolishing a compound wall at Malkajgiri despite subsisting court orders protecting the landowners’ possession. Justice NV Shravan Kumar questioned whether the agency was running a parallel government and initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath.
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The Cyberabad Traffic Police have asked IT companies to overhaul employee transport systems to tackle worsening congestion along the IT corridors. At a stakeholder meeting chaired by Joint Commissioner Sunpreet Singh, measures such as carpooling, centralised corporate buses, and staggered office timings were recommended to ease peak‑hour traffic.
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Cambridge International Education has announced the results of its June 2026 exam series, with 368,000 students worldwide receiving AS & A Level results. India recorded over 40,000 entries, marking an 11 per cent rise from last year and a 15 per cent growth in AS & A Level entries.
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The GHMC repaired 105 potholes and cleared over 170 metric tonnes of waste in Hyderabad on the second day of its special monsoon drive. The civic body also installed bins at shops, pruned tree branches, and conducted awareness programmes in schools.
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Four Asian elephants at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park were taken out for a 5-km walk as part of World Elephant Day celebrations, delighting visitors with a rare close-up view. The animals were also treated to specially prepared jumbo cakes.
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The Election Commission of India has ruled that Family Register Certificates issued after July 25, 2026, under the new MeeSeva mechanism, will not be valid for verification in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded an impartial probe into the death of weaver Vengala Venkatesham and sought justice for his family. He questioned the police action, urged a transparent investigation and assured financial and educational support to Venkatesham’s daughter
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Former Minister and BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s water interests. He alleged diversion of Krishna River water through Pothireddypadu and demanded that water diversion be stopped until Nagarjuna Sagar project was filled
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The SOT LB Nagar team and Nagole police busted an Odisha-Hyderabad drug supply chain and arrested two inter-state drug peddlers. Police seized 23 kg of marijuana worth Rs 11.51 lakh from two vehicles near Nagole X Road on Tuesday night
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Around 190 videos were received for the 2nd Southasian Commemoration of Doyens of Peace. Artists and youth from Bhutan, India and Pakistan used Digital Stages to showcase culture, while an eBook featuring videos and contributions from Southasians was released
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Gachibowli Police and the Eagle Team nabbed former University of Hyderabad student Biswajit Kalita alias Biswa in a drug supply case. Police seized 5 grams of marijuana from him and are investigating the source of the ganja and possible involvement of others
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ITC Kohenur will host special culinary experiences at Golconda Pavilion this Independence Day weekend. The offerings include a South Indian brunch and Swad of India, featuring regional delicacies, traditional recipes and flavours from across the country in a festive setting
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday launched AI Hub Switzerland in Hyderabad, positioning it as a global platform to help users, businesses and policymakers navigate artificial intelligence adoption. The hybrid platform offers tool comparisons, compliance frameworks and real‑world case studies.
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Shriram Finance Limited has launched Shri Sampark to support the growth of Telangana’s garments and textile industry. The initiative brought together business experts, officials and representatives of more than 100 companies to discuss growth strategies, capital access and sustainable business opportunities
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Sports Coaching Foundation in Masab Tank will organise the Md Habib Memorial Junior Football Tournament from August 17. The tournament will be held for Under-12 and Under-14 players. Interested players can register by contacting the SCF team on the given number
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TJS chief and MLC Prof. M Kodandaram faced protests from unemployed youth at Somajiguda Press Club in Hyderabad. The protesters questioned him over government job recruitment, the upper age limit and the Congress government's promise of two lakh jobs
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The World at Jubilee Hills has launched a musical tribute to India’s unity in diversity, combining more than 50 sounds from across the country into a melody based on Jana Gana Mana. The campaign took nearly 100 days to complete.
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Rains returned to Hyderabad on Wednesday afternoon after a brief break, with central parts of the city receiving relatively heavy rainfall. The weather department forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers at isolated places, with a yellow warning for several districts.
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The Telangana Cricket Association has questioned the Hyderabad Cricket Association over alleged statutory and constitutional violations, including unauthorised trials and district committees. TCA general secretary D. Guruva Reddy said HCA’s jurisdiction was limited to Hyderabad under existing judicial directives
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association plans to promote cricket across all 33 districts of Telangana through district units, zonal academies and T-10 tournaments. HCA official T. Seshnarayan said the initiative aims to identify talent and expand opportunities beyond the twin cities
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A retired RBI employee from Hyderabad lost Rs 3.25 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as Election Commission officials sent him a fake verification link and malicious APK file. The victim later approached Hyderabad Cybercrime police, who registered a case and began investigating
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Recruitment to teaching posts in Telangana universities remains stalled more than a year after the State government issued guidelines. With over 70 per cent of teaching posts vacant, universities are relying on temporary faculty, while aspirants have raised concerns over PhD marks.
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A Hyderabad-based family from Khammam has spent the past decade manufacturing India’s national flags. What began with 30 women in a small workshop has grown into a business supplying hundreds of flags across 18 States, with the family following official flag regulations.
