Hyderabad

The Government Railway Police, Secunderabad, arrested a woman for smuggling 3 kg of ganja from Odisha to Hyderabad. She was lured by an accomplice, Gopal Singh, who paid her Rs 5,000 per trip. Police are searching for the absconding accused

HCA president A Jagan Mohan Rao was arrested by the Telangana CID after a vigilance probe confirmed he used pressure tactics over complimentary IPL tickets and corporate boxes. The action followed complaints from SRH and a directive from CM Revanth Reddy

Ghatkesar police have arrested a woman, her daughter, and her daughter’s partner for murdering her husband, a security guard. The man was strangled at home, and his body dumped in Edulabad lake. A false missing complaint was filed to mislead police

Alprazolam, a powerful sedative, is suspected to be the main chemical used in the adulteration of toddy in Hyderabad. Forensic reports from past cases also identified this drug, which delivers a stronger intoxicating effect. It is a prescription-only Schedule H1 drug

Three of 20 patients admitted to NIMS after consuming adulterated toddy are in critical condition. One is on dialysis, and another is scheduled for the procedure. All were admitted with severe dehydration and treated with fluid resuscitation. Nine women are among the patients

A 55-year-old daily wage labourer, Shaik Mohammed, was murdered by his wife Naseema Begum in Vattepally, Hyderabad, after repeated harassment. Police say he often came home drunk and picked fights. The case came to light on Wednesday and is under investigation

Care Hospitals, Hitec City, launched the AI-powered Stryker Mako Robotic System for joint replacement surgeries. It offers high precision, faster recovery, and personalised planning for knee and hip replacements using advanced AI and real-time robotic guidance

Cyberabad police arrested entrepreneur Surya Annamaneni for operating a transnational drug network using digital payments and courier services. Cocaine and ecstasy were seized. Several Hyderabad pubs, professionals, and international peddlers are under investigation as the probe deepens

A six-year-old girl kidnapped from a toddy compound in Shamshabad was rescued by police from Vikarabad. The kidnapper, identified as Ranganpuram Rajini, allegedly abducted the girl to raise her as her own. She was arrested and remanded

Lakes in southern part of Hyderabad, including those in Jalpally, Mamidpally, Bandlaguda, and Nadergul, are being encroached by the land mafia. Despite repeated alerts from irrigation officials, illegal dumping and plotting continue, threatening the city’s shrinking water bodies

India Post’s Telangana circle has launched APT 2.0 to offer digital payments and real-time tracking across post offices. Customers can now pay via UPI by scanning QR codes and access improved delivery services, especially in urban and rural areas

The drug-maker is recalling India-produced Metoprolol Succinate extended-release tablets in 100 count and 500 count bottles in US

TG RERA imposed a penalty of Rs 6.17 lakh on a real estate agent from Khammam for failing to register under RERA. It also ordered Aaditri Housing to complete the project and register a flat bought by a complainant

Telangana, once a frontrunner in digitising land records, has seen a significant decline in performance under MIS 4.0, slipping to 77.98% coverage. While most states completed the task, Telangana cited data transition delays and awaits Centre’s final updates.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of prioritising luxury over students’ welfare by neglecting Mid-Day Meals in schools. He cited extravagant spending on official events and questioned the Chief Minister’s silence on deaths in Gurukul institutions.

Fifteen residents of Kukatpally were hospitalised at NIMS after consuming suspected adulterated toddy. While one person is on ventilator support, others are stable. Health and excise officials have launched an investigation and assured treatment and support to the affected families.

The Delhi High Court was informed that objectionable content in Udaipur Files has been cut, following a plea seeking its ban. The film, based on the Udaipur murder case, has raised concerns over potential communal unrest and hate speech

Keerthy Suresh reveals how much she enjoyed working on Uppu Kappurambu, a satire set in a South Indian village. The film, now streaming on Prime Video, earned critical acclaim for its humour, storytelling and Keerthy’s refreshingly different role as village chief Apoorva.

The RPF Cyber Cell of South Central Railway recovered 25 mobile phones in June 2025, acting on 140 complaints received via Rail Madad. By leveraging CEIR technology, they blocked 123 devices and traced 41, with 14 already returned to owners.

BRS leader Gangula Kamalakar alleged a Rs 1,000 crore scam in the Civil Supplies department involving irregular paddy tendering and fund diversion. He announced plans to approach the ED and accused the Congress government of inaction and collusion with BJP leaders.

Filmmaker Guru Dutt demolished his Pali Hill bungalow on his birthday, calling it a source of sorrow instead of sanctuary. Haunted by depression and a troubled marriage, the house symbolized emotional turmoil. Dutt died a year later in 1964

Forest officials arrested a man in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district for brutally killing two protected Russell’s Vipers and unlawfully trapping a hare. The arrest followed swift intervention by PETA India and Sanghamitra Animal Foundation. A non-bailable wildlife case was registered.

He criticised the Congress government for its neglect of the education sector in just 20 months and its inability to ensure even mid-day meals to students as per the menu

Thieves used a gas cutter to break into an HDFC Bank ATM centre in Jeedimetla’s Markandeya Nagar and stole the cash box, damaging one of two vending machines. Police have launched an investigation and are reviewing CCTV footage.