Hyderabad

Digitisation under the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has reached 40.15 per cent across Hyderabad's 15 Assembly constituencies. Chandrayangutta leads the process, while Musheerabad trails. More than 2.35 lakh Absent, Shifted or Dead electors have also been identified.

The Crafts Council of Telangana will host the two-day 'Threads of Hope Bazaar' in Hyderabad on July 31 and August 1, bringing together 26 artisan groups affected by the Dastkar Nature Bazaar fire to help restore livelihoods through the sale of handcrafted products.

Three minor girls from migrant worker families in Hyderabad's Domalguda went missing after leaving home on Sunday. CCTV footage traced them to Kacheguda and Secunderabad railway stations. Police have formed special teams and alerted authorities in neighbouring districts and Chhattisgarh.

The proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026, aims to overhaul pharmacy education by introducing a mandatory National Exit Test, continuous accreditation of colleges and competency-based learning, while replacing the Pharmacy Council of India with a new regulatory commission.

The IMD has forecast scattered to moderate rainfall across Telangana between July 23 and 29, with overall rainfall likely to remain below normal. Strong winds are expected until July 24, while temperatures are forecast to stay near normal without heatwave conditions.

Trainee IPS officer Uday Krishna Reddy allegedly attempted suicide and was admitted to a private hospital in critical condition. The incident comes a day after an internal inquiry reportedly found merit in sexual harassment allegations levelled against him by a fellow trainee officer.

Burglars allegedly stole around 1 kg of gold jewellery from the office of Guru Krupa Exports in Hyderabad's Banjara Hills after breaking in through a washroom window. Police registered a case and are examining CCTV footage to identify and trace the suspects.

A 36-year-old construction company employee, T Venkata Rao, died by suicide at his rented residence in Hyderabad’s Dundigal. Police investigating the case recovered a pistol and three bullets from his room, raising questions about the weapon’s origin and circumstances

But one thing survived all of it. One thing that every central bank in the world is quietly accumulating — while publicly calling it irrelevant. That which cannot be manufactured.

A Ashwath and G Vedha Ashritha emerged as double gold medallists in the butterfly events at the Telangana State Sub-Junior and Junior Inter-District Swimming Championship. Ashwath won the boys’ 50m and 100m butterfly races, while Vedha dominated the girls’ events

Alireza Firouzja maintained a half-point lead over Arjun Erigaisi after all four Round 4 matches ended in draws at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026. More than 500 fans attended the event, where Viswanathan Anand made the ceremonial first move

The National Rifle Association of India has amended its Constitution to align with the National Sports Governance Act, 2025. The reforms introduce stronger governance measures, athlete welfare mechanisms and dispute resolution systems while reinforcing transparency and accountability in sports administration

Hundreds of devotees participated in the annual Jagannatha Ratha Yatra organised by the Hare Krishna Movement at Kokapet. The procession featured the ceremonial chariot of Jagannatha, Baladeva and Subhadra, accompanied by sankirtans, prasadam distribution and devotional programmes

Bernadette Szocs and Syndrela Das guided Dempo Goa Challengers to a thrilling 8-7 victory over PBG Pune Jaguars in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7. The win extended Goa's unbeaten run, while U Mumba TT clinched the Dream UTT Juniors title

Ahead of International Chess Day, Navyabharati Global School organised a simultaneous chess exhibition featuring FIDE-rated player Manoj Kumar Vittapu against 10 students. The initiative aimed to promote chess among schoolchildren and encourage strategic thinking and discipline in Nizamabad

The Telangana NRI community in Bahrain celebrated Bonalu with traditional rituals, Bonam offerings and Potharaju performances. The event, organised by the Telugu Kala Samiti, brought together Telangana families to pray for peace, prosperity and the preservation of their cultural heritage

Around 500 women received certificates after completing free tailoring and beautician training under the 'Gift a Smile' initiative organised by the Telangana Women's Association. BRS leaders highlighted the importance of skill development and women's economic empowerment during the programme

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed Congress leaders to avoid Gandhi Bhavan until August 3 and focus on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign in the districts. He warned that nominated posts would not be given to inactive leaders and stressed accountability of in‑charge ministers and MPs in supervising the exercise.

BRS leaders launched campaign vehicles in Jubilee Hills constituency to raise awareness about the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in Hyderabad. Former Minister Talasani Srinivas Yadav flagged off the vehicles, which will tour localities until August 3.

The Hyderabad District Basketball Association will organise the Sub-Junior and Youth League 2026 for boys and girls from July 20 at YMCA, Secunderabad. Around 350 players attended the coaching camp, with 18 teams selected across four competition categories

An IPS trainee at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing and assaulting a fellow woman trainee. The accused, Uday Krishna Reddy, is alleged to have sent abusive messages, intimidated her, and physically assaulted her.

The Telangana Recognised School Managements Association (TRSMA) has raised concerns over the confidentiality of financial data after the School Education Department directed private schools to submit annual administration reports and audited accounts.

The H-FAST team raided six food establishments in Hyderabad and Ranga Reddy, detecting violations including unhygienic conditions, reused cooking oil, artificial colours, expired products and poor sanitation. Six persons were apprehended and handed over to Food Safety Officers for further action.

Telangana's new Employees Health Scheme has been launched with digital health cards and a centralised portal, but private hospitals warn that low reimbursement rates and pending dues could lead to delays in treatment unless the government revises the pricing structure