Hyderabad

DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pralay missile twice on July 28 and 29 off Odisha coast. The tests validated minimum and maximum range performance, confirming system precision and reliability. Key DRDO labs, armed forces, and industry partners witnessed the trials

Air India Express has announced its ‘Payday Sale,’ offering up to 15% off fares network-wide until August 1. Logged-in members get early access. Xpress Lite fares also include fee waivers, cabin baggage perks, and discounted check-in baggage rates

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, has received the ACI Accessibility Accreditation – Level 1, marking a key step toward enhanced inclusivity, accessibility, and dignified travel for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility

Hydraa officials removed illegal encroachments from a park site in Moosapet and from the Musi riverbed near Chaderghat. Encroachers had stalled park work and misused riverbank land for sheds and parking. Authorities acted following citizen complaints.

A woman died in Manikonda on Tuesday after a rashly driven HMWSSB water tanker hit her scooter. The victim, Shalini, was returning home after dropping her children at school. Locals have raised concerns about poor road safety in the area

Two commuters narrowly escaped with minor injuries after a massive tamarind tree fell on their vehicles on the Medak–Siddipet road near Akkannapet village. The accident damaged the vehicles and caused a major traffic jam before police cleared the route.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy walked out of Begumpet airport after Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy arrived an hour late for their scheduled helicopter trip to Nagarjuna Sagar. The incident reignites tensions between the two senior ministers.

The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has reached 98% of its full capacity, prompting water release through 15 gates to manage heavy upstream inflows. The reservoir supports irrigation in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is currently generating 815.6 MW of hydroelectric power.

Singareni CMD N Balaram has set a national record by planting 20,000 saplings across SCCL locations since 2019. Marking his birthday, he planted 225 more at the GK Opencast mine. SCCL aims to plant 40,000 additional saplings this year.

A 26-year-old woman from Shamshabad has accused a Karnataka man of raping and cheating her after promising marriage. The RGIA police have booked the suspect, who also allegedly threatened to leak private photos and videos if she reported the incident.

A 21-year-old woman from Kothur was strangled to death by her younger brother after an argument when he caught her speaking on the phone with her boyfriend on Monday.

Ramakant and Rizwan continued to lead their respective categories in the Youth Open Regatta at Hussain Sagar, with improving conditions helping younger sailors complete their scheduled races successfully

Shashank Vanamala and Sarayu Suryaneni clinched singles titles at the Telangana State Sub-Junior Badminton Championship in Warangal, which also saw exciting victories in doubles and mixed doubles events

After eight years, Telangana Transport Department has revised service charges for various transactions, effective July 28. Motorists will now pay higher fees, with some services seeing a four-fold hike. Exemptions include permits, fitness assessments, life tax, and interstate vehicle taxes

Telangana High Court dismissed a habeas corpus plea by Narla Sudhakar Sharma alleging illegal detention of his daughter Narla Sri Vidya. The Court observed that due process was followed in her arrest for suspected CPI (Maoist) links and closed the petition

Telangana High Court directed MLC and YouTuber Chinthapandu Naveen Kumar to approach the Nampally trial court for passport release, citing pending criminal cases. Naveen argued the impounding order violated his right to travel abroad for his daughter’s urgent medical treatment

The Telangana Cabinet will camp in Delhi from August 5-7 to seek President Droupadi Murmu’s approval for the 42% BC reservation Bill. The government plans to garner support from MPs and allies while exploring all measures, including protests, to ensure implementation

Hyderabad police have registered a case against NIMS Deputy Superintendent Dr Nori Lakshmi Bhaskar for allegedly cheating another doctor, Dr V Sree Ramulu, of several crores and issuing threats. The case was filed under BNS provisions, and investigation is underway

Meenakshi Natarajan’s upcoming padayatra in Telangana has sparked political debate within the Congress. Questions over trust in CM Revanth Reddy and TPCC leadership, internal rifts, and high command’s motives dominate discussions as the AICC leader prepares for her grassroots outreach

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that elections to Cantonment Boards, including Secunderabad, will not be held as an excision and merger process with State municipalities is underway. The development was welcomed by local civic activists and residents’ groups

TGRERA has fined two Hyderabad-based builders Rs 2.85 lakh for failing to register Showri Pearl apartment and for not providing proper parking. The builders also violated approved plans by constructing extra floors and unauthorised flats, a complaint said

The Telangana Medical Council revealed that Dr Athaluri Namratha, suspended for five years in 2016 over surrogacy irregularities, did not renew her registration after expiry. Despite this, she allegedly continued running IVF clinics in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam

GHMC imposed ₹58.95 lakh in penalties for littering and waste dumping between March and June, with Moosapet circle leading at ₹8.62 lakh. The civic body uses its CCMS app to issue e-challans and track violations with photos and GPS

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of reports on food poisoning at a Gurukul school in Nagarkurnool and alleged unethical practices at fertility clinics in Hyderabad, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam, seeking detailed reports from top State officials