Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police have made elaborate security arrangements for Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu festival on July 13-14, deploying 2,500 personnel, CCTV surveillance, and special teams. DCP Reshmi Perumal said crowd control, theft prevention, and women’s safety are key focus areas

Nizam College students staged a protest on Friday after several eligible candidates were denied hostel accommodation. With the college mess also shut due to financial issues, ABVP demanded urgent action, citing administrative failure and a lack of accountability

With top HCA officials facing criminal cases, questions arise about a possible leadership change. The vice-president may initiate action as per the constitution, but clarity on the next steps remains elusive

The Police Commissioner participated in the Shikara Puja and Dhwajarohanam (flag hoisting) ceremonies at the temple on Friday.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has launched an intensive road maintenance drive, aiming to fix potholes, catch pits, and damaged medians at 7,500 locations across the city within a week, in a bid to improve traffic flow and ensure motorist safety

VVC Motors inaugurated a new 6,500 square feet Mahindra showroom in Old Bowenpally, Hyderabad. At the launch, Mahindra introduced its new XUV 3XO REVX. The dealership continues expanding with multiple outlets across Hyderabad and Telangana.

Oil and sugar boards showing calorie content in common food items will soon be installed in government offices, hospitals, airports and railway stations. The NIN-led initiative aims to raise public awareness on healthy eating and reduce lifestyle diseases

A 10-day Handicrafts Exhibition will be held at Uppal Mini Shilparamam from July 12–21, showcasing traditional crafts like Kondapalli dolls, Cheriyal paintings, and lacework by 50 artisans. Daily cultural performances will feature renowned local artists and student groups

Chinese Wok celebrates 10 successful years with over 240 stores in 35 cities. Marking the milestone, the brand launched a new emblem, anniversary campaign, special menu items, and expansion plans—especially in South India—under the theme “10 Woktastic Years”

A schoolboy was injured after a rashly driven school bus hit his bicycle near A S Rao Nagar on Friday. The boy, Chaitanya Gopishetty, fell and the bus tyre ran over his hand. Police have begun investigation

Acting on complaints of flooding, Hydraa removed encroachments along the Balkapur and IDL nalas in Hyderabad. The nalas, narrowed significantly due to illegal structures, had caused submergence in nearby areas. More structures are being cleared to prevent inundation

Number of individuals falling sick from adulterated toddy continued to increase and reached 34 at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences and 19 at Gandhi Hospital

Army recruitment rally at 1 EME Centre, Secunderabad from August 1 for sons/brothers of servicemen, ex-servicemen, and Agniveer candidates. Rally includes General Duty, Technical, Tradesmen, and Outstanding Sportsmen categories. Report at 6 am to join

BJP MLA Raja Singh’s resignation from the party was officially accepted by the central leadership. The move follows his discontent with party decisions and internal appointments. His exit may lead to a bye-election in Goshamahal along with Jubilee Hills

BRS leader Harish Rao accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of misleading the public on Krishna water sharing. He said Congress failed Telangana by agreeing to an unfair allocation and blamed the party for not securing the state’s rightful water share.

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao submitted documents to the Justice Ghose Commission regarding KLIS barrages and accused the state government of withholding key files. He claimed full cooperation but questioned the transparency and intentions of the current administration during the inquiry process.

BRS leaders have slammed the Congress-led Telangana government over its plan to implement 42% BC reservation in local polls through an ordinance. They alleged legal inconsistencies, betrayal of the Kamareddy Declaration, and a lack of sincere efforts to secure Presidential approval.

Woman and daughter die by suicide in Telangana’s Gouraram village

Encroachment threatens conservation at Kawal Tiger Reserve, with 2 lakh acres affected since 2015. Despite officials retrieving 50,000 acres, habitat disturbance deters tiger movement. The State notified Kumram Bheem corridor to protect migrating tigers and support long-term conservation efforts

BRS leader KT Rama Rao urged Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao to act on Bhadrachalam temple land encroachment. He accused the BJP of hypocrisy, questioning its silence on the issue due to political ties in Andhra Pradesh

An 18-year-old student, Vishanth, died after allegedly falling from a five-storey building in Pragathi Nagar, Bachupally. Police have registered a case and are investigating all possible angles.

The body of an unidentified man with his throat slit and stab wounds was found near Balapur lake in Chandrayangutta. Police suspect murder and are examining CCTV footage and investigating.

BRS MLA T Harish Rao paid tribute to engineer Nawab Ali Nawaz Jung Bahadur, crediting him for shaping Telangana’s irrigation system. He recalled the revival of Nizam Sagar under the BRS government and urged engineers to follow his legacy.