Hyderabad

Masab Tank flyover in Hyderabad is partially closed during nights for essential maintenance work, which will continue for at least one and half months. GHMC is replacing strip seal joints to prevent rainwater leaks. Traffic diversions are in place

A midnight fire broke out at an apartment near Gauhar Function Hall in Moghalpura, Hyderabad. Firefighters rescued five persons, including a physically challenged man and a paralysis patient. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined

ACB officials caught the Engineering-in-Chief of the Panchayat Raj Department, Veeravalli Kanakaratnam, red-handed while accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe for a transfer posting. The bribe was recovered, and a chemical test confirmed contact. He was arrested and is being presented in court

BRS leader KT Rama Rao challenges CM Revanth Reddy to a public debate over the Medigadda barrage and Kaleshwaram project. He slams the Congress government for halting Dalit Bandhu, using abusive language, and targeting dissenters on social media

A Malkajgiri court granted six-day police custody of HCA president Jagan Mohan Rao and four others to the CID in connection with alleged fund misappropriation and document forgery. The accused were arrested last week following a complaint by Telangana Cricket Association

AIMIM held its third mega job fair in Nampally with 17,000 plus registrations and participation from 150 companies offering 25,000 jobs. MLA Majid Hussain emphasised support for unemployed youth, including training for unselected candidates through TASK and NGO Lighthouse

Veera Dynamics launched Project RAMA, a stealth material that reduces radar and thermal visibility. In partnership with Binford Labs, the material will be integrated into autonomous drones, enhancing their ability to operate covertly in contested military zones.

Shaik Khaleel, a 30-year-old resident of Shaheennagar, died on the spot after an earthmoving vehicle hit his bike at RCI Road in Balapur on Wednesday. Police said the driver was rash. A case has been registered by Balapur police

Home sales in Hyderabad dropped 6 per cent year-on-year in Q2 2025, with 11,513 units sold. Though quarterly sales and new launches saw minor growth, high prices and affordability concerns are slowing demand, especially in the budget and mid-income housing segments

Former IAS officer RP Singh was detained by CCS police in Hyderabad over a land fraud case in Khajaguda. He is accused of concealing ownership disputes linked to a stalled commercial project, which saw over 700 investor bookings.

The Jubilee Hills police arrested two persons for misusing 230 CMRF cheques meant for poor beneficiaries, using forged documents to deposit funds. The prime accused worked in a former minister’s office. Two more suspects are absconding. Rs 8.7 lakh was misappropriated.

Hyderabad is pushing towards becoming India’s first city with 100% sewage treatment. The HMWS&SB will build 39 new STPs across the ORR region, addressing the growing demand from rapidly urbanizing areas. Six more plants are set to be commissioned this month.

Infosys Prize winner Dr Siddhesh Kamat will speak at CCMB on July 22 about lysophosphatidylserine, a lesser-known signaling lipid. His talk will explore its role in brain and immune disorders and its growing significance in human disease research

TiHAN innovators at IIT-Hyderabad have developed a drone named Palyanka that can carry up to 200 kgs, to be used as an air ambulance, cargo vehicle, or in rescue missions. The team is ready to pilot the project in hilly terrains

Dr. Siddhesh Kamat of IISER Pune, Infosys Prize 2024 winner, will deliver a talk at CCMB on July 22 on lysophosphatidylserine, a lesser-known signaling lipid linked to brain and immune disorders. His lab’s findings mark a new biomedical frontier.

Prof Gajendra Pathak from the University of Hyderabad is part of a team awarded Rs 1.2 crore by ICSSR to study the cultural history of Indian labour migration under British rule, focusing on the girmitiya diaspora and their forgotten stories

Former CM K Chandrashekhar Rao condoled the death of Telangana activist and Bahujan thinker Prof Prabhanjan Yadav. He hailed Yadav’s role in the statehood movement and his lifelong advocacy for backward communities, calling his demise a major loss to Telangana.

A man was caught while allegedly trying to steal a parked motorcycle in Athvelly, Medchal, on Wednesday. Locals confronted him and alerted police after his responses raised suspicion. The suspect was taken into custody for further investigation.

An unidentified man’s body was found in Thurka Cheruvu at Nizampet on Tuesday night. Police retrieved the body and sent it for autopsy. A case has been registered, and missing person records are being checked to establish the man’s identity.

‘UNNOTI’ will make services faster, easier, and more accessible for citizens across 60 govt departments and 300+ schemes. Aims to empower 41 lakh citizens of Tripura

Shaik Naseer, a senior photojournalist with Munsif Urdu Daily, passed away at 60 after a brief illness. Known for his decades-long dedication to journalism, Naseer’s funeral will be held Wednesday evening. Leaders and colleagues mourn his passing.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of mismanaging water resources, leading to a crisis in Telangana. He slammed the neglect of irrigation projects and poor planning, warning that both rural and urban areas were facing severe drinking water shortages.

Due to the presence of plastic, fibre, and other combustible material in the godown, a thick smoke engulfed in the area, causing panic among the local residents.

Vasthapula Swathi, a few months ago, learnt that her husband Sri Vasthapula Swamy was having an extramarital affair; Swathi along with her friends hired a car and rammed her husband’s bike at high speed