Hyderabad

Rainbow Football Club defeated SCA-B 2-1 in the under-12 final of the Unity Cup football tournament at Bolarum. Dhruv scored both goals for the champions, while Vihaan scored the lone goal for SCA-B in the closely fought title clash

Heavy traffic congestion was reported between Madhapur and Hitec City as Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy attended the Rythu Bharosa programme at Shilpakala Vedika. Cyberabad Traffic Police deployed additional personnel and imposed temporary diversions to manage vehicle movement and ease congestion

Water levels in Singur dam have dropped sharply to 4.477 TMC, threatening the habitat of hundreds of mugger crocodiles. Officials warn of further decline due to poor inflows, even as emergency pumping continues to supply drinking water to Hyderabad.

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated a decentralised effluent treatment plant developed by CSIR-IICT in Hyderabad. Designed for textile clusters, the low-cost, nature-based system will benefit Siripuram’s weaving community and is expected to serve as a scalable model nationwide.

IRCTC has announced two Bharat Gaurav tourist trains from Secunderabad covering major pilgrimage destinations including Ayodhya, Kashi, Baidyanath Dham and Arunachalam. The 10-day packages include travel, accommodation, catering and onboard services, with departures scheduled for July 4 and July 20.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy urged Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal to establish a larger data centre and AI infrastructure campus in Telangana. Sunil Mittal said the company was considering Hyderabad as Airtel's second headquarters and would expand its operations.

Burglars allegedly broke into a locked house in Kismatpur while the occupants were away in Anantapur, stealing gold and silver ornaments and cash worth several lakhs. Rajendranagar police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the theft.

The Attapur police have nabbed two thieves for stealing a motorcycle from Shivarampally. Officials have identified the thieves as Mohd Shahnawaz and Mohd Moiz Mohiuddin. Two other suspects, Noor and Farhan, are absconding.

Retired IAS officer L.V. Subrahmanyam urged young people to embrace traditional values alongside technological progress during the Golconda Vyapari Sankshema Sangham's silver jubilee celebrations. The event featured speeches on Indian culture, the release of a commemorative souvenir, and cultural performances.

Dr Jagannath Nayak, Director of CHESS and a distinguished DRDO scientist, has been appointed Director General (Missiles & Strategic Systems). A veteran researcher, he has led the development of India's first Directed Energy Weapon system and advanced indigenous avionics and guidance technologies.

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) to Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney, Commandant of MCEME and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME, during the Defence Investiture Ceremony – Phase II at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 29.

Thousands of Telangana intermediate students, particularly those in Telugu and Urdu medium, are attending classes without new textbooks more than a month into the academic year. Lecturers say syllabus revisions have worsened the situation, while the Telugu Akademi attributes delays to publication challenges.

FIFA Heroes delivers fast-paced arcade football with colourful visuals, fantasy characters, and quick matchmaking. However, repetitive challenges, inconsistent controls, and slow progression reduce its long-term appeal, making it an enjoyable casual game but not a serious rival to EA FC.

The 10th School Cinema International Film Festival (SCIFF) will be held from November 14 to 30, bringing children's films to schools across India. Entries are invited from filmmakers worldwide until August 15 for live-action, animation, and documentary films completed after January 1, 2024.

Hyderabad's ice speed skater S Pranav Madav clinched three gold medals at the 21st National Ice Skating Championship in Dehradun, winning the 500m, 1,000m and 1,500m events and continuing his preparations for the 2030 Winter Olympics.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Rythu Bharosa Nidhula Pampini Karyakramam at Shilpakala Vedika on Tuesday evening. Around 5,000 farmers are expected to attend, with traffic congestion likely in parts of Madhapur.

Dr. Abid Moiz, physician and scholar, argues that Urdu must move beyond poetry to embrace science and modern knowledge. His latest books — Shayari Zariya-e-Izzat Nahin and Istilahaat: Bujhiye aur Banaiye — highlight Urdu’s potential to develop scientific terminology and reclaim its heritage as a language of scholarship.

Telangana has recorded normal rainfall in June despite deficits in 15 districts. Hyderabad’s rainfall is close to average, while Rangareddy district outperformed with 141.3 mm, the highest in Greater Hyderabad.

Dr. Vishal Akula, Head of Psychiatry at Government Medical College, Nizamabad, has been chosen for the prestigious Dr. Ketan Desai Aao Gaon Chalein Award by the Indian Medical Association for his contributions to rural healthcare, mental health services, and de-addiction initiatives.

Contract workers at the University of Hyderabad have launched an indefinite protest demanding equal pay, abolition of the contract system, and proper implementation of EPF and ESI benefits. They allege that new labour codes and contractor policies have worsened job security and working conditions.

A powerful explosion demolished a house in Bapunagar, Saroornagar, Hyderabad, on Tuesday. Though residents suspected a gas cylinder blast, the cylinder was intact, leaving the cause unclear. Police have begun an investigation.

Former Andhra Pradesh Special Chief Secretary P.V. Ramesh reported that his X account was hacked, with unauthorised posts appearing despite password changes. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have registered a case and begun investigation.

A family travelling on the Hyderabad–Warangal highway was chased and harassed by six youths on motorcycles. Dashcam footage shared by the victim’s sister went viral, prompting police to launch an investigation.

A 49-year-old woman was killed and her son injured after a drunk driver in a speeding Bolero rammed their motorcycle in Dundigal. Police have registered a case and are searching for the absconding driver.