Hyderabad

A Fast Track Court in LB Nagar sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a POCSO case. The court also imposed a fine and compensation after convicting him for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor following a full trial.

Godrej Pet Care has launched its dog food brand, Godrej Ninja, in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Developed and tested in India, the scientifically formulated product is designed to improve dogs' gut health and immunity while catering to the growing pet nutrition market.

Vedic Tolwala clinched the boys' under-18 title at the 30th All India Telangana Chess Academy Age Group Chess Tournament at Alkapuri. Several young players emerged victorious across different boys' and girls' age categories in the competition

Firan Technology Group has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India at GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park in Hyderabad. The unit will produce advanced avionics and cockpit interface electronics, strengthening India's role in the global aerospace manufacturing and defence supply chain.

Chidvilash Sai Surapaneni won the A2H Open Rapid Prize Money Chess Tournament after finishing level on five points with Srujan Keerthan Solleti but securing the title on a superior tie-break score. Yashvi Jain finished third in the competition

A 23-year-old MA student from Narayanpet, declared brain dead after a road accident, has saved four lives through organ donation. His family donated his heart, liver and kidneys under the State-run Jeevandan programme, earning appreciation from Jeevandan Telangana.

India's U-19 boys defeated Hong Kong, China 3-1 to reach the semifinals of the ITTF-ATTU Asian Youth Championships, assuring themselves of at least a bronze medal and qualification for the 2027 World Youth Championships. The U-19 girls exited in the quarterfinals

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has announced a revamped structure for institution teams from the 2026-27 season following a meeting chaired by Ambati Rayudu. The move aims to streamline competitions and create opportunities for over 600 Telangana players to progress to higher levels

Cyber fraudsters are increasingly using social media platforms to recruit mule bank accounts by offering commissions. Hyderabad police have arrested over 200 account holders in five months and intensified surveillance and legal action against those involved in cyber fraud networks.

BRSV State president Gellu Srinivas Yadav condemned the arrest of unemployed youth protesting over police constable recruitment. He demanded their immediate release and urged the government to fulfil its promise of filling two lakh government jobs, including all vacant constable posts

BRS MLA KP Vivekananda accused the Congress government of delaying the Hyderabad Metro Rail extension to Medchal and failing to secure Central funding. He warned that the BRS would launch a public agitation along with citizen groups if the project continued to be delayed

Unemployed youth staged a protest outside the Telangana State Level Police Recruitment Board office in Hyderabad, demanding that the proposed 5,000 police vacancies be increased to 20,000. Protesters also sought the release of a long-pending job calendar and fulfilment of government recruitment promises

The International Council for Innovators and Entrepreneurs has launched Explore2Expand Taiwan, a global delegation initiative scheduled from July 29 to August 2, 2026, to connect entrepreneurs, startups, investors and researchers with Taiwan's technology, innovation and academic ecosystem for international collaboration.

A drop in temperatures and rising humidity levels have triggered an increase in seasonal ailments in Hyderabad, with hospitals reporting more cases of viral fevers and respiratory infections. Health authorities have issued advisories to prevent vector-borne and water-borne diseases.

A Hyderabad woman has alleged that she was cheated of nearly Rs 31.42 lakh by a consultancy that promised a UK Skilled Worker Visa and overseas employment. Jubilee Hills police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the alleged fraud.

The Hindustani Gau Raksha Samiti has urged the Central government to impose a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, declare the cow the National Animal, protect all bovines, close beef-exporting companies, and strengthen communal harmony through constitutional and policy measures.

Telangana is considering a policy to incentivise rice exports and expand domestic and global markets, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said. The proposed move aims to reduce dependence on central procurement agencies while creating better opportunities for farmers and rice millers

The Telangana government has transferred 36 Deputy Superintendents of Police and assigned them new postings across various wings, including CID, ACB, Intelligence and Special Branch. The reshuffle covers multiple commissionerates and districts, including Cyberabad, Nizamabad, Khammam, Siddipet and Ramagundam.

ISKCON Hyderabad will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the Radha Madanmohan Mandir at Abids with four days of religious and cultural programmes from August 15 to 18. The celebrations will include special rituals, discourses, cultural events and the distribution of over five lakh plates of prasadam.

BRS Legislature Party Deputy Leader T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of unemployed youth protesting at the Telangana State Police Recruitment Board and demanded their immediate release. He urged the Congress government to issue a fresh recruitment notification for 20,000 police vacancies.

Former Minister G. Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of ignoring Nalgonda's development and focusing on personal attacks against BRS leaders. He demanded an Assembly discussion on public issues and alleged the Congress government had failed to fulfil its promises.

The IMD Hyderabad has issued a heavy rainfall and thunderstorm warning across several Telangana districts active through July 6, forecasting up to 115.5 mm of rain, while the capital city prepares for light to moderate evening showers

The Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police, Secunderabad, returned lost valuables worth Rs 29.15 lakh to two passengers under Operation Amanat. The recovered items included gold ornaments, cash, mobile phones and a wristwatch. RPF has restored belongings worth Rs 68.69 lakh this year.

Panic erupted at a pub in Hyderabad's Raidurgam after a dispute between two groups allegedly turned violent, with one man reportedly brandishing a firearm. The suspects also vandalised the premises before fleeing. Police have launched an investigation to identify those involved.