Hyderabad

An elephant named Lakshmi has been arranged to lead the Bibi ka Alam procession in Hyderabad on Sunday, 10th Muharram. After facing wildlife clearance issues with an elephant from Delhi, Lakshmi was selected for the prestigious role

In three days, the stock has lost 22.63 per cent on the BSE. On July 2, the stock dropped 7.34 per cent to settle at Rs 42.69 apiece on BSE while it it tanked 7.57 per cent to Rs 42.56 a share on NSE

DEWI, a collective to empower and connect women entrepreneurs and innovators, was launched in Hyderabad by Dr Neelima Vemula and team. The initiative aims to build a supportive, purpose-driven sisterhood to uplift women across industries and redefine success together

Two persons staying in Vanasthalipuram were arrested for stealing idols and ornaments from temples in the Rachakonda area. Police recovered property worth Rs 5.36 lakh. The duo targeted five temples and sold the stolen items to a known receiver

The South Central Railway recorded its highest-ever revenue of Rs 5,219 crore in April–June 2025, driven by robust freight and passenger earnings. The zone also achieved record freight loading of 37.41 million tonnes and operated 865 special trains

Third Wave Coffee opened its 8th Hyderabad outlet in Madeenaguda, with another set for Himayat Nagar. The brand also launched 11 cafes in four cities in one day, bringing its total to 165 outlets, with plans to expand in Andhra and Telangana

TG RERA fined RR Constructions Rs 2.81 lakh for failing to register the Sree Vajra Residency project and not applying for an occupancy certificate. The builder was also directed to rectify construction issues and provide the OC to the allottees

A 16-year-old girl went missing from Secunderabad railway station while her family waited to board a train to Bihar. She was last seen leaving Platform No 5 in CCTV footage. Police registered a kidnap case and are searching for her

Capt SN Ahmed’s book Das Paisa Ka Postcard honours the era of handwritten letters. Released in Hyderabad, the nostalgic story will also be staged as a play, evoking memories of deep human connection through postcards in the 1960s.

A car driver from Balapur was caught by the Task Force and local police in Kanchanbagh for drug peddling. He was found with 7.5 kg of marijuana worth Rs 1.9 lakh. Police are searching for the main supplier from Hafeezbaba Nagar

Redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station is progressing swiftly. The RPF building is completed, while works on the air concourse, multi-level car parking, and foot over bridge are ongoing. Officials aim for minimal passenger disruption and completion by late 2025

Surya Prakash Gajjala, CEO of Archimedes Green Energy, has been elected Chairman of ISNT Hyderabad Chapter for 2025–26. A new team of experts from top scientific and industrial institutions also took charge at a formal event at NFC Campus

PETA India urged organisers of Bonalu and Muharram to use mechanical elephants instead of real ones in processions. The organisation has offered lifelike robotic elephants to prevent cruelty and avoid accidents caused by distressed captive elephants during festivals

IIIT Hyderabad’s TechForward Seminar Series completed a year, featuring monthly talks on emerging tech themes like AI, robotics, and quantum computing. It collaborated with top companies, offering industry insights and publishing monthly dispatches as technology trend guides

A speeding car went out of control and plunged into the Katta Maisamma Cheruvu at Suraram near Hyderabad on Wednesday. No injuries were reported. The passengers fled after the incident. Police suspect rash driving or drunk driving caused the mishap

Kukatpally police solved the murder of rowdy sheeter Syed Shahed and arrested three suspects. The trio, former associates of the victim, killed him over local rivalry during a liquor party near Dev Istana Homes in Prakash Nagar on June 29

KT Rama Rao accused Congress leaders of grabbing compensatory lands meant for farmers who gave up land for Hyderabad Green Pharma City. He criticised CM Revanth Reddy for breaking promises and alleged lands were being sold below market value to Congress leaders

Conflicting statements from Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the CMO have created confusion over whether the Rs.1 crore ex gratia to Sigachi accident victims will come from the State government, the company, or both

Sigachi Industries announced Rs.1 crore ex gratia to families of the 40 deceased in the Pashamylaram blast and assured medical support to 33 injured. The company denied media reports of a reactor explosion and suspended operations for 90 days.

Hyderabad-based RR Constructions has been fined ₹2.81 lakh by TG RERA for failing to register its Adikmet project. The builder must apply for an Occupancy Certificate and resolve several structural and quality complaints within 30 days.

A man identified as Mukesh Kumar died by suicide in Himayat Sagar, Hyderabad. He had a history of theft and burglary cases and was reportedly frustrated over his life. Rajendranagar police are investigating the incident.

BRS MLC K Kavitha urged Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao to ensure Presidential assent for BC reservation bills passed by the State Legislature. The bills propose 42% quotas for BCs in education, jobs, and local bodies.

Two days after the Sigachi Chloro Chemicals blast in Sangareddy, confusion persists over the number of workers present and missing, while families wait in distress amid slow rescue operations and the absence of district officials from the scene.

Residents of Mukhra (K) village in Adilabad protested against the Congress by displaying anti-government boards and sending selfies to Rahul Gandhi, accusing the party of failing to fulfil six major poll promises even after 18 months in power.