Hyderabad

Medical quackery continues to pose a serious threat to public health in the slum areas of Hyderabad, where unauthorised individuals run makeshift clinics, exploiting the poor under the pretense of treatment.

Four-member expert panel, headed by Emeritus Scientist of CSIR-IICT Dr B Venkateswar Rao, to identify the causes of the mishap, assess compliance with safety protocols

Telangana CID arrested Kondagorri Murali Krishna for trafficking poor people from Tamil Nadu under the guise of jobs and conducting illegal kidney transplants in Hyderabad. Donors were paid Rs 4 to Rs 5 lakh while agents got Rs 10 lakh per case

The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) has directed universities to stop affiliated colleges from collecting tuition fees from students eligible for fee reimbursement. The move follows public backlash and media reports highlighting violations at government-aided and university colleges

Several students experience server downtime, resulting in a nearly two-hour halt in operations of both registrations and certification verification process at several verification centres across the State

Banks regularly ask customers to update their KYC as per RBI guidelines, which categorise accounts by risk level. Union Bank of India has launched a mega campaign across Telangana, offering multiple modes—online and offline—to help customers update their KYC seamlessly

Within a month of setting up Zonal Cyber Cells, Hyderabad Police helped refund Rs 79.6 lakh to victims in 429 cybercrime cases. So far this year, over 9,900 complaints were filed, 468 FIRs registered, and 6,698 petitions resolved

A CCMB study published in Ecology Letters reveals how species evolved and disappeared across Asia. By analysing 33 animal and plant groups, researchers found stable ecosystems in peninsular India supported biodiversity, despite massive geo-climatic changes over millions of years

Federation of Association of Technical Higher Education Institutions has urged the Telangana government to clear four-year pending fee reimbursement dues, particularly for final-year students. Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka assured a phased release and scheduled a high-level meeting on July 7 to address the concerns of private colleges

Majority of them are primary level schools where a single teacher has to teach students Classes I to V, covering 18 subjects across multiple grades each day

Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for 15 Telangana districts, with rain expected to continue until July 9. Hyderabad saw intermittent drizzle, while districts such as Mahabubabad and Bhadradri Kothagudem recorded significant rainfall and thunderstorms

An elephant named Lakshmi has been arranged to lead the Bibi ka Alam procession in Hyderabad on Sunday, 10th Muharram. After facing wildlife clearance issues with an elephant from Delhi, Lakshmi was selected for the prestigious role

In three days, the stock has lost 22.63 per cent on the BSE. On July 2, the stock dropped 7.34 per cent to settle at Rs 42.69 apiece on BSE while it it tanked 7.57 per cent to Rs 42.56 a share on NSE

DEWI, a collective to empower and connect women entrepreneurs and innovators, was launched in Hyderabad by Dr Neelima Vemula and team. The initiative aims to build a supportive, purpose-driven sisterhood to uplift women across industries and redefine success together

Two persons staying in Vanasthalipuram were arrested for stealing idols and ornaments from temples in the Rachakonda area. Police recovered property worth Rs 5.36 lakh. The duo targeted five temples and sold the stolen items to a known receiver

The South Central Railway recorded its highest-ever revenue of Rs 5,219 crore in April–June 2025, driven by robust freight and passenger earnings. The zone also achieved record freight loading of 37.41 million tonnes and operated 865 special trains

Third Wave Coffee opened its 8th Hyderabad outlet in Madeenaguda, with another set for Himayat Nagar. The brand also launched 11 cafes in four cities in one day, bringing its total to 165 outlets, with plans to expand in Andhra and Telangana

TG RERA fined RR Constructions Rs 2.81 lakh for failing to register the Sree Vajra Residency project and not applying for an occupancy certificate. The builder was also directed to rectify construction issues and provide the OC to the allottees

A 16-year-old girl went missing from Secunderabad railway station while her family waited to board a train to Bihar. She was last seen leaving Platform No 5 in CCTV footage. Police registered a kidnap case and are searching for her

Capt SN Ahmed’s book Das Paisa Ka Postcard honours the era of handwritten letters. Released in Hyderabad, the nostalgic story will also be staged as a play, evoking memories of deep human connection through postcards in the 1960s.

A car driver from Balapur was caught by the Task Force and local police in Kanchanbagh for drug peddling. He was found with 7.5 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1.9 lakh. Police are searching for the main supplier from Hafeezbaba Nagar

Redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station is progressing swiftly. The RPF building is completed, while works on the air concourse, multi-level car parking, and foot over bridge are ongoing. Officials aim for minimal passenger disruption and completion by late 2025

Surya Prakash Gajjala, CEO of Archimedes Green Energy, has been elected Chairman of ISNT Hyderabad Chapter for 2025–26. A new team of experts from top scientific and industrial institutions also took charge at a formal event at NFC Campus

PETA India urged organisers of Bonalu and Muharram to use mechanical elephants instead of real ones in processions. The organisation has offered lifelike robotic elephants to prevent cruelty and avoid accidents caused by distressed captive elephants during festivals