Hyderabad

BRS general secretary RS Praveen Kumar urged the Election Commission to act against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over allegations of duplicate voter registration in two Assembly constituencies. He sought a probe, disclosure of records and stringent action if any violation is established

The University of Hyderabad has launched two online certificate courses through its Centre for Digital Learning, Training & Resources and announced plans to introduce more undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. A new video recording studio was also inaugurated to strengthen digital learning initiatives.

Hyderabad startup Replate is helping bakeries reduce food waste by selling unsold food through discounted "surprise bags". The initiative benefits customers, helps businesses recover costs and has already prevented more than 300 kg of edible food from ending up in landfills.

Hyderabad Police and GHMC officials inspected roads around KBR Park to review preparations for the proposed one-way traffic system. Authorities ordered road widening, faster completion of civil works, improved lane markings, and pelican signals to reduce congestion and enhance pedestrian safety.

The Hyderabad City Marathon will return on August 29 and 30 with more than 32,000 runners expected across four race categories. The event features a Rs 45 lakh prize purse, an Inclusive Run for persons with disabilities and aims to raise Rs 3 crore for charity.

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced transforms Ubisoft's pirate classic with enhanced visuals, expanded storytelling, refined combat and improved naval warfare. The remake successfully modernises Edward Kenway's adventure while retaining the charm that made the original one of the franchise's finest entries.

The Vaishali Nagar Railway Underpass will remain closed for 20 days from July 16 for road widening and storm water drain works. Cyberabad Traffic Police have announced diversion routes and advised commuters to plan their travel in advance.

India's first Chhota Bheem Cafe has opened in Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills, offering a family-friendly dining and entertainment experience centred on healthy food, play and learning. The venture plans to expand across major Tier-I cities with franchise-led growth and create over 500 jobs.

The IMD has forecast hot and humid conditions in parts of Telangana over the next 24 hours, with strong surface winds of up to 40 kmph likely across the State. Tirumalagiri Sagar in Nalgonda recorded the highest temperature at 38.6°C.

The Congress government has resumed the Narlapur pump house wet run and intensified operations under the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme, signalling greater reliance on irrigation infrastructure developed during the BRS regime as Telangana grapples with a worsening rainfall deficit.

A car driver allegedly ran over a man during a heated argument in Sangareddy’s Kandi mandal, killing him while being taken to hospital. Police said the accused was arrested after the incident, which followed a dispute involving the victim and his son

Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudarshan Reddy urged voters to promptly submit their SIR enumeration forms to Booth Level Officers, stating that names will be included in the draft electoral roll only after the completed forms are received.

Nagarkurnool District Election Officer Hemant Keshav Patel said there is no voter registration in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's name in the district, rejecting reports of dual enrolment. The clarification comes amid controversy over entries in electoral rolls during the SIR exercise.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of delaying the Employees Health Scheme despite collecting premiums from employees and pensioners. He demanded immediate issuance of health cards, refund of deductions and implementation of pending employee welfare promises.

With only nine days left for Telangana's Special Intensive Revision enumeration drive, only 49.28 per cent of voters have submitted and digitised their forms. Medchal-Malkajgiri, Hyderabad and Rangareddy recorded the lowest response, raising concerns over timely completion of the exercise.

A 32-year-old man from Warangal district was hacked to death in Hyderabad's Madhapur. Police suspect the murder may be linked to a long-standing personal dispute stemming from a failed relationship, though the motive is yet to be established.

A 28-year-old fruit vendor from Uttar Pradesh was arrested in Hyderabad's KPHB for allegedly raping a minor girl. Police said the accused allegedly lured the Class VII student into her house, assaulted her and threatened her, leading to his arrest under the POCSO Act.

A major fire broke out at a plastic materials warehouse in Hyderabad's Meerpet shortly after midnight on Tuesday, spreading to an adjacent warehouse and causing extensive property damage. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after several hours, with no casualties or injuries reported.

Shubman Gill's fluent 80 and Axar Patel's unbeaten half-century and four wickets helped India beat England by six wickets in the first ODI at Edgbaston. India chased 259 comfortably to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

A 21-year-old dental student from Secunderabad was killed and her friend seriously injured after their car overturned on the Outer Ring Road near Tukkuguda. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao, KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao expressed grief over the demise of veteran politician and Kapu movement leader Mudragada Padmanabham, describing his passing as a major loss to Telugu politics, social movements and public life

The Telangana government has amended the RFP conditions for a Rs 1,341.60 crore streetlight maintenance project covering GHMC, CMC and MMC limits. The revised norms extend LED replacement timelines, relax bidder eligibility criteria and reduce the solvency certificate requirement

At 94, Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao continues to redefine Indian cinema through innovation and genre-defying storytelling

Sayali Wani produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Manika Batra on Golden Point after saving three successive tie points, helping UP Prometheans register their first victory of Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 with an exciting 8-7 win over Ahmedabad APL Pipers