Hyderabad

Hyderabad BLOs are facing difficulties distributing enumeration forms as many voters have shifted homes without updating their electoral addresses. Landlords are refusing forms meant for former tenants, while over 11.52 lakh voters across 15 Assembly constituencies have been marked absent, shifted or dead.

Ahead of International Chess Day, coaches say Andhra Pradesh continues to produce outstanding chess talent, with several Grandmasters, International Masters and Woman International Masters emerging from the State. Visakhapatnam, in particular, has become a major centre for chess training and development

Heavy police deployment continued in Bahadurguda village after clashes between farmers and officials over the proposed takeover of 650 acres for a bullet train project. The BRS backed the protesting farmers, while officials completed fencing the identified land

NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index ranks Telangana 13th despite recognising TS-iPASS as a national best practice in industrial approvals. The report highlights the State's strong regulatory framework but shows it trailing several major States in overall investment competitiveness

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy alleged that original Congress leaders in Telangana are being sidelined and harassed by turncoats. He urged the party leadership to protect loyal workers, claiming turncoat leaders were discriminating against long-time Congress members in appointments and organisational matters.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said India needs Mahatma Gandhi's values of harmony and mutual respect while stressing the importance of supporting artists and writers. Speaking at the Cartoonist Sekhar Memorial Awards 2026, he assured support for expanding the annual event.

Hyderabad City Police registered 563 NDPS cases and seized narcotics worth Rs 22.17 crore between June 2025 and June 2026. The anti-drug drive targeted supply networks, strengthened screening of drug users and expanded rehabilitation efforts with support from multiple agencies

 A 17-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Hyderabad's Kalapather area after being lured out by a phone call. Police registered a murder case, launched an investigation, and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects 

Two separate fire incidents in Hyderabad, at a footwear godown in Shastripuram and an apartment in Mehdipatnam, were brought under control without casualties. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading, while authorities launched investigations into the causes, including a suspected short circuit

Just a few kilometres from Ramappa, Ganapuram Kota Gullu, one of Telangana's least-known archaeological treasures, preserves Kakatiya grandeur and the fading echoes of a worldview that embraced both the sacred and the sensual

Samyukta Karthikeyan of Ranga Reddy emerged the standout performer at the Telangana State Sub-Junior and Junior Inter-District Swimming Championship, clinching three gold medals in the 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle events at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex

KG Reddy College of Engineering & Technology (KGRCET), Hyderabad, celebrated its 15th Graduation Day with students, faculty, alumni, and guests in attendance. Chief guest Sunil Sathyavolu of Microsoft Solutions urged graduates to focus on leadership, adaptability, ethics, and continuous learning.

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked two persons after a video of a woman sitting on the roof of a moving car near RGI Airport went viral. The vehicle was found to have an unauthorised open-top modification, prompting police to register a case.

The CSI MLRIT Student Chapter, in collaboration with CSI Hyderabad Chapter, inaugurated CSI AI Day 2026 with a conclave on responsible and enterprise AI at MLRIT, Hyderabad.

An IIT-Hyderabad gold medallist created a touching moment at the institute’s convocation by displaying a poster wishing his mother a happy birthday before receiving his medal. Panaganti Gunashekhar Reddy, who lost his father last year, moved the audience and dignitaries with the gesture.

Cyberabad police rescued a three-year-old girl allegedly kidnapped from outside Lingampalli Railway Station and arrested three persons accused of running an illegal child trafficking and adoption network. The operation exposed an organised nexus involving intermediaries and childless couples.

Authorities in Hyderabad uncovered a child marriage involving a 15-year-old girl after her mother lodged a harassment complaint. Police have booked the husband, parents and others for facilitating the illegal wedding.

Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced diversions between Saidabad Junction and Yadagiri Theatre from July 18 to 21 due to elevated corridor construction. Considering the inconvenience of commuters, alternative routes have been provided for different categories of vehicles.

An 8-foot python was spotted at Hyderabad’s KBR Park in Banjara Hills on Saturday morning, startling walkers and prompting temporary restrictions in the area.

Two-time world women's boxing champion Nikhat Zareen has undergone knee surgery in Mumbai. Thanking her doctors and Reliance Foundation Sports for their support, the Hyderabad boxer said her recovery had begun and expressed confidence about making a stronger comeback

N Parthiv and G Aniha emerged champions in the boys' and girls' singles categories respectively at the AITA National Series tennis tournament held at the Sania Mirza Tennis Academy. Imran Mirza presented the prizes to the winners after the finals

The Trophy Tour of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup reached Ranchi, which will host the tournament for the first time. The ceremonial event highlighted the city's preparations and Jharkhand's football tradition ahead of the opening match scheduled for July 26

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation removed 420 encroachments during its weekly footpath clearance drive across Kukatpally, Quthbullapur and Serilingampally zones. Covering 15 circles and 16 stretches, the operation restored 16.7 km of footpaths to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety

Despite police restrictions at several junctions, youth and BRS workers reached the Yuva Sangrama Sadassu in Saroornagar in large numbers. Several BRS leaders were initially stopped or placed under house arrest before being allowed to attend the meeting following protests