Hyderabad

The Telangana government has begun restructuring loans raised by irrigation corporations and is exploring new revenue sources to reduce financial pressure. Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said refinancing loans could save nearly Rs 250 crore annually without burdening farmers

BNI Hyderabad has become the first BNI region globally to launch two new chapters simultaneously. The launch of BNI Alpha and BNI Affinity brought together 102 founding members and 80 visitors, with the chapters exchanging over 500 referrals before the event.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for his remarks against K Chandrashekhar Rao, alleging they were intended to divert attention from governance failures. He also accused the Congress government of failing on employment, investments and other key public issues

Muslims across Hyderabad offered Salat al-Istisqa prayers at several locations on Sunday, seeking rainfall amid dry conditions and water scarcity. Congregations were held at Dargah Ujale Shah and Abbas Stadium, while another prayer gathering has been announced at Masab Tank.

Hyderabad-based Sambhuti Learning and Prosical Language Technologies have signed an MoU to integrate TARA, an IIT Bombay-developed AI-powered oral reading fluency assessment technology, into VidyaBuddhi. The partnership aims to help teachers monitor reading skills, identify learning gaps and provide targeted interventions.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University has invited applications for Civil Services examination coaching for minority communities, SCs, STs and women. The university has also opened admissions to a part-time M.Tech programme in Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML).

A 22-year-old man was found dead at his residence in Tirumalagiri, Secunderabad, on Sunday. Police suspect that financial losses linked to his alleged addiction to a gaming application may have contributed to his death. An investigation is underway.

P V Sindhu ended her title drought by winning the Japan Open, defeating reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi on her home court. The victory marks a significant comeback for the double Olympic medallist ahead of next month's World Championships in Delhi

Telangana voters who discover mistakes in their SIR enumeration forms can seek corrections through the prescribed Election Commission procedure. They may submit Form 8 with supporting documents after scrutiny, while BLOs advise electors to verify all details carefully before submitting original forms.

Hyderabad BLOs are facing difficulties distributing enumeration forms as many voters have shifted homes without updating their electoral addresses. Landlords are refusing forms meant for former tenants, while over 11.52 lakh voters across 15 Assembly constituencies have been marked absent, shifted or dead.

Ahead of International Chess Day, coaches say Andhra Pradesh continues to produce outstanding chess talent, with several Grandmasters, International Masters and Woman International Masters emerging from the State. Visakhapatnam, in particular, has become a major centre for chess training and development

Heavy police deployment continued in Bahadurguda village after clashes between farmers and officials over the proposed takeover of 650 acres for a bullet train project. The BRS backed the protesting farmers, while officials completed fencing the identified land

NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index ranks Telangana 13th despite recognising TS-iPASS as a national best practice in industrial approvals. The report highlights the State's strong regulatory framework but shows it trailing several major States in overall investment competitiveness

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy alleged that original Congress leaders in Telangana are being sidelined and harassed by turncoats. He urged the party leadership to protect loyal workers, claiming turncoat leaders were discriminating against long-time Congress members in appointments and organisational matters.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said India needs Mahatma Gandhi's values of harmony and mutual respect while stressing the importance of supporting artists and writers. Speaking at the Cartoonist Sekhar Memorial Awards 2026, he assured support for expanding the annual event.

Hyderabad City Police registered 563 NDPS cases and seized narcotics worth Rs 22.17 crore between June 2025 and June 2026. The anti-drug drive targeted supply networks, strengthened screening of drug users and expanded rehabilitation efforts with support from multiple agencies

 A 17-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Hyderabad's Kalapather area after being lured out by a phone call. Police registered a murder case, launched an investigation, and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects 

Two separate fire incidents in Hyderabad, at a footwear godown in Shastripuram and an apartment in Mehdipatnam, were brought under control without casualties. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading, while authorities launched investigations into the causes, including a suspected short circuit

Just a few kilometres from Ramappa, Ganapuram Kota Gullu, one of Telangana's least-known archaeological treasures, preserves Kakatiya grandeur and the fading echoes of a worldview that embraced both the sacred and the sensual

Samyukta Karthikeyan of Ranga Reddy emerged the standout performer at the Telangana State Sub-Junior and Junior Inter-District Swimming Championship, clinching three gold medals in the 50m breaststroke, 50m freestyle and 100m freestyle events at the GMC Balayogi Sports Complex

KG Reddy College of Engineering & Technology (KGRCET), Hyderabad, celebrated its 15th Graduation Day with students, faculty, alumni, and guests in attendance. Chief guest Sunil Sathyavolu of Microsoft Solutions urged graduates to focus on leadership, adaptability, ethics, and continuous learning.

Hyderabad Traffic Police booked two persons after a video of a woman sitting on the roof of a moving car near RGI Airport went viral. The vehicle was found to have an unauthorised open-top modification, prompting police to register a case.

The CSI MLRIT Student Chapter, in collaboration with CSI Hyderabad Chapter, inaugurated CSI AI Day 2026 with a conclave on responsible and enterprise AI at MLRIT, Hyderabad.

An IIT-Hyderabad gold medallist created a touching moment at the institute’s convocation by displaying a poster wishing his mother a happy birthday before receiving his medal. Panaganti Gunashekhar Reddy, who lost his father last year, moved the audience and dignitaries with the gesture.