Hyderabad

A 23-year-old cab driver was arrested for allegedly raping an airline cabin crew member after diverting her vehicle to a secluded location while she was travelling to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for duty. Police tracked him using technical evidence and arrested him.

A Sports Authority of India delegation inspected major sports venues in Hyderabad to assess their readiness for the 2026 Khelo India Games. Officials appreciated the infrastructure while recommending minor repair and maintenance works before continuing inspections in other Telangana districts

SKLTSHU Vice Chancellor Dr Danda Raji Reddy urged Telangana farmers to prioritise vegetable cultivation and avoid paddy under borewells due to El Niño. He also advised reducing chemical fertiliser use and following the university's alternative crop plan for the season

VOICE-4 conducted its 'Parichay' module under the 'Her Voice' programme for 480 adolescent girls at MJPTBCWREIS, Shapur Nagar. The sessions focused on health, gender equality, child rights, life skills and leadership through interactive activities and discussions

The family of 40-year-old construction worker Gunji Srinu, who was declared brain dead after a road accident, donated his organs through the Jeevandan initiative. His kidneys, liver, heart, lungs and corneas helped save or improve the lives of seven patients

Osmania University will confer 631 PhD degrees and award 68 gold medals during its 85th annual convocation on September 8. Vice Chancellor Prof Kumar Molugaram invited Governor and Chancellor Shiv Pratap Shukla to attend the ceremony at Lok Bhavan

STAR Hospitals has launched the STAR Centre for Brain Health at its Banjara Hills and Nanakramguda facilities in Hyderabad. The dedicated Centre of Excellence will offer multidisciplinary neurological care, emergency services and specialised outpatient clinics for a wide range of brain and spine disorders

GM M Pranesh defeated World Champion D Gukesh for the second straight time, while GM Nihal Sarin overcame Arjun Erigaisi in the Chennai Grand Masters 2026. Alireza Firouzja moved into the sole lead with one round remaining in the prestigious classical chess tournament

The Hyderabad and Rangareddy district Under-13 selection tournaments for the Telangana State Inter-District Chess Championship will be held at the LB Stadium Yoga Hall from July 25 to 26. Eligible players born on or after January 1, 2013, can register by July 24

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said all nine pumping units of the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme will operate round the clock to maximise water lifting from the Godavari. He also defended the project and criticised the BRS over the Kaleshwaram issue

Sports Coaching Foundation will organise the annual Mohammed Habib Memorial Floodlit Football Tournament from July 27 at its premises in Masab Tank, Hyderabad. The tournament honours the memory of legendary Indian football captain and Hyderabad football icon Mohammed Habib

Former Minister V Srinivas Goud urged South Central Railway to address railway-related issues in Mahabubnagar, including constructing a Railway Under Bridge at New Moti Nagar, approving a permanent road and resolving the problem of stagnant drainage water near the railway bridge

The Indian Athletics Series Final will be held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on September 10, featuring the country's top-ranked athletes. Competitors will qualify based on national rankings, with prize money awarded to the top six finishers in each event

The Central government has said it has no plans to establish an Indian Institute of Management in Telangana, citing the state's strong higher education ecosystem. The response came in the Lok Sabha, despite the state's recent request for an IIM in Hyderabad

Karthik and Mulla Vasist starred as Secunderabad Stallions defeated Birla Blazers 78-54 in the Sub-Junior & Youth League. Karthik dominated the scoring, while Rishon Reuben fought a lone battle for Birla Blazers with an impressive individual performance

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promise of free housing under the Indiramma Housing Scheme. He demanded immediate construction of 6,000 houses in Secunderabad Cantonment and questioned the government's commitment to its election assurances

The 6th YAI Secunderabad Club GMR Sports Youth Open Regatta 2026 began at Hussain Sagar Lake under favourable sailing conditions. India's leading Optimist sailors, B Ravi Kumar and Shringhari Roy, topped their respective fleets after six races on the opening day

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 12 districts of Telangana for July 22, with 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm of rain likely. Light to moderate rainfall and strong winds are expected across the State throughout the week.

Representatives of the Sri Akkanna Madanna Mahankali Mandiram Haribowli Temple Committee met BRS working president KT Rama Rao in Hyderabad and invited him to attend the 78th annual Aashada Maasa Bonalu celebrations scheduled to be held at the temple on August 9

Three members of a Hyderabad family, including a woman and her two children, were killed in a road accident in California. The father and the couple's younger daughter survived and are undergoing treatment, while relatives have sought government assistance to travel to the US and repatriate the bodies

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy directed district election officers to speed up the digitisation of enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision, with special focus on urban Assembly constituencies, while ensuring proper verification of electors and ASD cases

Hrishikesh Simha, Aryan Krishna and Aniketh Reddy scored centuries as several matches in the HCA A and B-Division two-day league concluded on Tuesday. Rain washed out the second day's play in many fixtures, resulting in numerous drawn matches

The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for 12 Telangana districts on July 22, forecasting rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm. Light to moderate rains are expected to continue across the State during the week.

J Malleswara Rao of Vijayawada won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with 11 points from 12 rounds. Gopalkrishna Maheshwari finished second with 10 points, while Rajesh Rilwin secured third place with 9.5 points