Hyderabad

A special court for child offences sentenced a 22-year-old Madrasa teacher to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in Balapur in 2022. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict.

Hyderabad She Teams nabbed 127 persons for allegedly harassing women during June and secured convictions in 14 cases. The Women Safety Wing received 102 complaints, while courts awarded jail terms and fines in several cases. Women were urged to dial 112 for help.

Two-year-old chess prodigy Aishi Gali solved 100 Pawn Promotion Checkmate chess puzzles in just 17 minutes and 1 second, surpassing her original target. The achievement has been verified and will be submitted to the World Book of Records, London, for recognition.

A one-month-old baby girl allegedly kidnapped from her mother's lap near Lingampally Railway Station was rescued within three days by the Chandanagar police. Five suspects, including the alleged kidnappers, mediators, and intended buyer, were arrested before the infant could be taken away.

A viral social media trend dubbed the "tirri prank" has raised concerns after users remotely shut down e-rickshaws using battery-management apps. The Centre has reportedly ordered the removal of the apps following reports of misuse and potential security vulnerabilities.

Country Club Hospitality & Holidays Ltd hosted an Indo–Türkiye Cultural & Hospitality Evening in Hyderabad, attended by Türkiye's Consul General. The event featured the 'Türk Moda' fashion show and highlighted cultural exchange, hospitality, and the company's growing international expansion initiatives.

BikeWo Green Tech Limited has signed an MoU to acquire a 51% stake in PositiEV Mobility. The proposed partnership aims to build an integrated EV mobility platform, while PositiEV founder Hiten Pal Saklani is expected to become BikeWo's CEO after necessary approvals.

A couple from Warangal district, identified as Ravikumar and Sirisha, allegedly died by suicide by jumping in front of a speeding train near Ghatkesar railway station on Thursday night. The Secunderabad Railway Police are investigating suspected domestic issues

Health authorities have warned that dengue is becoming a year-round public health challenge in Telangana, driven by intermittent monsoon conditions, changing mosquito breeding patterns and a high number of asymptomatic infections that continue to fuel transmission across urban areas.

Demand for additional coaches on Hyderabad Metro trains is growing as overcrowding worsens. Civil society groups have urged the State government to expedite the Metro takeover and procure new coaches to ease congestion for nearly 4.5 lakh daily commuters.

A 26-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a lodge in Hyderabad's Langar Houz. While the man accompanying her claimed she died by suicide, her family alleged murder. Police have launched an investigation and are awaiting forensic and post-mortem findings

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has invited applications from experienced umpires and scorers for the 2026-27 season. Eligible candidates with the required experience in corporate or other tournaments can submit their resumes by July 8 for consideration and interviews

Karnataka's Natasha Chethan successfully defended her junior girls' title at the second Heyball National Championships in Dehradun, defeating Tamil Nadu's Padmakshee C 5-1. The World Junior Championships bronze medallist dominated the final and strengthened her credentials ahead of the women's event

Following the selection of Jyothi Yarraji and M Venkataram Reddy for the Asian Games, athletics officials have renewed their demand for a synthetic track in Visakhapatnam, saying it will help nurture talent, improve training facilities and enable the city to host national competitions

Rahul Radesh's 72 and HK Simha's 60 helped Karimnagar Diamonds post 230 for 5 before Narayana Teja and fellow bowlers restricted Ranga Reddy Risers to 172 for 9, sealing a convincing 58-run victory in the TG20 League

The Badminton Association of India will introduce the BWF's new 3x15 scoring system across all domestic tournaments from July 2026, beginning with the All India Senior Ranking Tournament in Ernakulam, to help players adapt ahead of the international rollout in January 2027

The Telangana cabinet has approved tenders for the Rs 7,345 crore Musi Rejuvenation project’s first phase, covering 21 km from Himayath Sagar to Bapu Ghat. Alongside, 147 posts have been sanctioned for execution and monitoring, with additional staff to be deputed if required.

A senior academic delegation from Indonesia visited Beforest’s Hyderabad Collective to study dryland agriculture and permaculture practices. The team, comprising faculty from IPB University and the Indonesian Defence University, aims to adapt techniques learned in Hyderabad to similar ecosystems back home.

Skyroot Aerospace has announced the launch window for the maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, from Sriharikota between July 12 and August 4. The mission, named Aagaman, aims to capture in-flight performance data and marks a significant milestone for India’s private space sector.

Osmania University’s Department of English inaugurated a two-day international conference on Thursday focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on English language teaching, multilingual education, and global employability.

Hyderabad-based start-up Acubiosys, incubated at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), has launched AI-driven, nanotechnology-enabled plant-based medicines for psoriasis and diabetic inflammation.

The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a disproportionate assets case against DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy and conducted searches at 16 locations across the state.

Country Club Hospitality & Holidays Ltd organised an Indo–Türkiye Cultural & Hospitality Evening in Hyderabad, attended by Türkiye’s Consul General Orhan Yalman Okan. The event featured a Turkish-themed fashion show and highlighted the company’s plans to expand internationally, with Türkiye positioned as a gateway to Europe.