Hyderabad

After weeks of dry weather, the IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in 13 Telangana districts over the next three days. Strong winds of up to 40 kmph are also expected, with officials advising people to remain cautious during heavy rain and gusty conditions.

The Hyderabad Bird Atlas has recorded 248 bird species after adding three new species during its fourth survey season. More than 200 volunteers contributed over 1,250 hours, documenting 158 species and over 75,000 birds, reinforcing efforts to monitor urban biodiversity and conservation.

Telangana's gram panchayats are facing a financial crisis as around Rs 1,700 crore in electricity dues threaten to consume 15th Finance Commission grants. Sarpanches have opposed the proposed diversion of development funds, warning it would severely affect village infrastructure and civic works

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan urged Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to conduct student union elections in State universities before advocating a lower minimum age for legislative elections. He said empowering youth should begin with restoring democratic processes on college campuses

The Telangana Specialty Hospitals Association has suspended cashless treatment services for Care Health Insurance policyholders, citing claim settlement disputes and poor communication. Affected patients must now pay hospital expenses upfront and seek reimbursement until the issue is resolved.

Spiritual leader Daaji urged parents and educators to foster trust, emotional security, and values in children through everyday actions. Addressing students at Kanha Shanti Vanam, he stressed emotional resilience, empathy, responsible technology use, and purpose as essential life skills beyond academic success.

The Telangana High Court directed the Chief Secretary to immediately replace HYDRAA Commissioner A.V. Ranganath after an affidavit containing an apology was not filed by the stipulated deadline. The direction came during the hearing of a land dispute case related to Lothkunta.

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences has released the revised timetable for theory examinations postponed on July 24, 2026. The rescheduled exams will be conducted between July 29 and August 7, with affiliated colleges directed to inform students and ensure smooth conduct.

BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao visited Yashoda Hospital to enquire about former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy, who suffered a heart attack. Senior BRS leaders and other political leaders also visited the hospital. Doctors said his condition is stable

India's drug regulator has ordered states to crack down on imported cosmetics being sold without mandatory registration and safety checks. Officials warn that such products may contain hazardous ingredients, posing serious health risks to consumers while undermining legitimate importers who follow regulatory norms.

Two years after Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers held talks to resolve post-bifurcation issues, key matters remain unresolved. Fresh disputes over water sharing, the Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Project and village merger demands have further strained relations between the neighbouring States.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police have advised IT companies and organisations to allow staggered early office departures as moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across Hyderabad. The move aims to reduce traffic congestion, improve commuter safety and ensure uninterrupted emergency services during adverse weather conditions.

The Saroornagar police arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly roaming with a country-made pistol and creating panic in Bhagath Singh Nagar. A country-made firearm and one live round were seized, while police launched an investigation into the weapon's source and possible criminal links.

A woman from the Netherlands has lodged a sexual harassment complaint with the Gachibowli police against her boyfriend's roommate, alleging repeated harassment during her visit to Hyderabad. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and police are searching for the absconding suspect.

Three police personnel were injured after a suspected drug offender allegedly rammed his car into them while attempting to flee a narcotics operation in Hyderabad's Abids. The suspect was later apprehended in Afzalgunj, and attempt to murder cases were registered against him.

Moderate to heavy rains across Telangana brought a sharp fall in temperatures, with Hyderabad witnessing cooler weather. Several districts recorded heavy rainfall, including Jagtial, Sangareddy and Rangareddy. IMD forecast maximum temperatures in Hyderabad between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius on Monday

Hyderabad police have reported 565 servant theft cases in two years, urging residents to make police verification of domestic workers mandatory. Jubilee Hills recorded the highest cases, with IT professionals, senior citizens, and students living alone identified as prime targets.

The Sashastra Seema Bal emerged overall Wushu champions at the All India Police Judo Cluster Games in Hyderabad, winning 10 gold medals. CRPF finished second and ITBP third, while BSF and CRPF claimed the women's and men's Sanda titles respectively

A spate of sexual offences in Hyderabad over the past three weeks has reignited concerns about women’s safety, prompting calls for stronger safeguards, faster trials, and improved support systems. Police say SHE Teams and patrols are being intensified to curb crimes against women.

Hyderabad shuttler Sai Nachiketh Bhatraju won the Turkish Junior International title, completing back-to-back international victories after his Junior All England triumph. The Chetan Anand Badminton Academy trainee defeated Turkey's M. Toremis in the final to continue his impressive run

Top-seeded India will begin favourites in the men's team event at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in Delhi. Singapore lead the women's seedings, while a record USD 110,000 prize purse and strong international participation promise an exciting week of competition

Elected representatives, including BRS MLA M. Rajasekhar Reddy and BJP MP M. Raghunandan Rao, have opposed the Telangana government’s Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) Draft Bill, citing excessive centralisation, automatic tax hikes, and weakening of local self-governance.

BITS Pilani, Hyderabad Campus conferred more than 1,500 degrees at its convocation ceremony, honouring outstanding students and researchers. Big Basket co-founder Hari Menon urged graduates to embrace challenges, while Director Prof Dharmarajan Sriram highlighted integrity, innovation and societal impact

Former Narsampet MLA and senior BRS leader Peddi Sudarshan Reddy suffered a heart attack in Hanamkonda on Sunday. He was stabilised after emergency treatment at Rohini Hospital and later shifted to Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad, through a green corridor.