Hyderabad

Former India football captain Shabbir Ali has been invited as a guest of honour for the Durand Trophy flag-off and unveiling ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Hyderabad football legend described the invitation as a proud moment that revived memories of Indian football's golden era

DraperU India organised an invite-only workshop on "Building Influence Through Storytelling" at its Hyderabad campus. The event brought together founders, entrepreneurs and creators to learn storytelling, personal branding, content creation and community-building strategies from industry experts.

Telangana's Saanvi Shree put up a spirited fight before losing to top seed Vyomika Khandelwal in the girls' under-19 semifinals of the NMDC Telangana Open Squash Championship, as finalists across various junior, senior and masters categories were decided

Sringeri Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Mahaswamiji performed the Sankusthapana of a Vedapatashala at Orvakallu, planted sacred saplings and praised Joginipally Santosh Kumar's Green India Challenge for promoting afforestation, rewilding and ecological awareness rooted in Sanatana Dharma

Industry and public policy experts said Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are well positioned to drive India's AI-led growth through their strengths in technology, manufacturing, research and public sector innovation during a discussion on Prosus' white paper on artificial intelligence adoption

Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has sought disciplinary action against Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari after he held a review meeting with Endowments Department officials without informing her, triggering fresh political tensions within the Telangana Congress over administrative protocol and internal differences

Court proceedings revealed that the 2007 Hyderabad twin blasts and the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts were closely linked through the same Indian Mujahideen leadership, operatives, bomb-making methods and organisational network, strengthening the prosecution's case of a coordinated multi-state terror campaign

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MBBS students at Government Medical College, Medak, have urged authorities to improve hostel safety and hygiene, alleging frequent snake and scorpion sightings, recent scorpion sting incidents and poor mess conditions. They have sought immediate pest control measures and infrastructure repairs.

The GHMC District Election Officer held a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties and urged them to cooperate with the Special Intensive Revision 2026 exercise. Parties were asked to direct their Booth Level Agents to assist eligible voters in completing enumeration forms.

Internet and online service centres across Hyderabad are witnessing a surge in visitors as voters rush to submit SIR enumeration forms. Many are paying Rs 100–150 for online submissions, while some express concerns over costs, delays and uncertainty surrounding the process.

A grassroots football development initiative backed by Sports Village Europa and Silver Stone Sports Academy will be launched in Hyderabad. The programme will introduce European coaching methods, identify young talent and feature a proposed visit by Spanish youth footballer Arturo Garcia Perez.

Several voters in Telangana are facing difficulties linking their SIR 2026 enumeration forms with the 2002 electoral rolls due to Telugu-only records, spelling variations in English names and challenges in locating polling station details and serial numbers.

Concrete mixer operators and construction workers staged a protest outside the Khairatabad RTO office against hefty penalties imposed on their vehicles. The demonstration, held during a Telangana bandh, led to a brief confrontation with police before the protesters eventually dispersed.

KAARV IT Consultancy FZ-LLC unveiled KAARV Milestone 1.0 at the ICIE Deal Room in Dubai. The company said the initiative led to a USD 4 million investment commitment and strengthened its efforts to expand globally through strategic partnerships and innovation.

A Hyderabad businessman allegedly lost Rs 2.70 crore after fraudsters promised discounted Apple iPhones, electronic goods, gold and a franchise opportunity. The accused neither delivered the products nor refunded the money, prompting the victim to file a complaint with the CCS police.

A woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her lover, nearly seven months after reporting him missing. Police claim the victim's body was buried near the Maharashtra border, while the woman's alleged accomplice remains absconding.

Families of migrant workers who died in the Emirates Road crash in Dubai have begun receiving financial assistance under Dr Shamsheer Vayalil's Rs 2.6-crore humanitarian relief package. Each bereaved family is receiving Rs 26 lakh, with educational support for children also being planned.

Drug regulators have introduced stricter rules to eliminate duplicate and deceptively similar medicine brand names. The new First-to-Register policy and mandatory Sugam portal verification aim to prevent medication errors, improve patient safety and ensure unique brand names across the pharmaceutical industry.

The University of Hyderabad has invited online applications for admission to its undergraduate and integrated postgraduate programmes for the 2026–27 academic year. Admissions to 17 programmes, comprising 470 seats, will be based on CUET (UG) 2026 scores. Applications close on July 21.

flyadeal, the low-cost airline of the Saudia Group, has launched its inaugural daily service between Riyadh and Hyderabad, marking its entry into India. The new route strengthens Hyderabad's international connectivity and offers seamless onward travel to multiple destinations across Saudi Arabia.

Two unidentified men allegedly staged a fake fall to distract a passerby and stole his mobile phone worth around Rs 1 lakh in Saroornagar. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the suspects.

Contract healthcare workers staged a one-hour protest at Telangana government hospitals, demanding higher wages, timely salary payments and implementation of labour laws. Unions warned of a larger protest and possible strike if the government fails to address their long-pending grievances

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi has intensified its campaign against the Telangana government, focusing on farmers' issues, alleged irregularities and organisational rebuilding. Senior leaders are touring the state to strengthen grassroots support and prepare for sustained political mobilisation ahead of future elections