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Shivam and Mausam Suhag won their respective bouts at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, while Shubham suffered a 0:5 defeat to Kazakhstan’s Tortubek Adilet in the 60kg category

Telangana’s Ananya and Haryana’s Anandita lost 2–6, 4–6 to Maharashtra’s Akruthi and Ridhi in the doubles final of the AITA Under-18 Tennis Championship held in Jalandhar

After a three-day disruption caused by technical glitches in its data center, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) has resumed all its online services, including tanker bookings and billing.

Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy reaffirmed Telangana's opposition to Andhra Pradesh's proposed Banakacherla project, labeling it illegal and a breach of water-sharing agreements.

Plans to set up a 203-acre industrial park in Peddapalli have stalled after strong opposition from local farmers. Despite government efforts to promote industrial growth and interest from Coca-Cola, villagers have refused to part with their remaining land.

With leopard capture incidents rising in Telangana, the Forest Department is launching a pilot project to scientifically monitor released leopards using radio collars. This initiative marks a first for the state and aims to assess how well the animals adapt to new habitats, including tiger-inhabited zones.

In Peddapalli district, four peacocks were found dead under mysterious circumstances near the Pandavulagutta hillocks in Kalva Srirampur mandal. A shepherd discovered the carcasses near farmland and alerted local residents.

Hyderabad racers Rahil Pillarisetty and Mohammed Zubair delivered strong performances at the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship in Coimbatore, with multiple podium finishes and a lead in the championship standings

In the aftermath of a deadly explosion at a Sigachi Industries plant in Hyderabad that killed 54 people, NGO Scientists for People has escalated its advocacy by writing to key government officials in Gujarat and the Union Government.

A man identified as Abdul Talha from Shaheen Nagar suffered critical head injuries after allegedly jumping from a police vehicle in Attapur, Hyderabad, on Saturday night.

A 16-year-old student from Mancherial died by suicide in Hanamkonda, reportedly over academic pressure and being forced into an unwanted course. She left a note urging parents to consider children’s aspirations. College faces questions over protocol violations

BITS Pilani Hyderabad held its 12th convocation on Sunday, conferring over 1,200 degrees. Top academic honours were awarded, and Prof Ajay Kumar Sood called on graduates to harness interdisciplinary skills and technology for national development

As part of its green initiatives, the Nehru Zoological Park will soon launch an EV train that will join the popular toy train, which has been taking visitors, particularly the children, on joy rides for nearly 60 years.

South Korea's worst heat wave in decades has left 19 dead and over 3,100 ill from heat-related conditions. With power demand at historic highs due to air conditioning use, officials warn of continued extreme heat into August

A political controversy has erupted in Karnataka after Minister HC Mahadevappa claimed that Tipu Sultan laid the foundation for the KRS Dam. The statement drew immediate backlash from MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar and historians, who refuted the claim, calling it an attempt to distort history for political gain.

Siva Sivani Degree College hosted its 2025 convocation, celebrating the graduation of over 700 students from the 2022–2025 batch. Speakers urged students to pursue lifelong learning and contribute to building a progressive, inclusive India

In Telangana's Adilabad district, Sarpanch Gadge Meenakshi distributed booklets detailing the Congress government's unfulfilled pre-election promises to residents of Mukhra (K) village. She accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of misleading the public with false guarantees.

In response to significant administrative changes and software inconsistencies, the State Election Commission (SEC) of Telangana has initiated a complete overhaul of the voter list using the Te-Poll app. The update follows the merger of villages into municipalities and the creation of new mandals.

Pakistan on Sunday supported Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy during Iranian President Pezeshkian’s visit. Both nations signed 12 MoUs, pledged to boost trade to USD 10 billion, and agreed to enhance cooperation on terrorism, technology, and regional stability

At least 23 Palestinians were killed by Israeli gunfire while seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, according to hospitals and witnesses. The death toll from malnutrition also continues to rise as humanitarian access remains restricted and aid distribution turns deadly.

A proposed 25.6-km tunnel under Andhra Pradesh’s Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project has sparked widespread environmental and tribal rights concerns. The tunnel and its supporting infrastructure will impact over 16,000 hectares and endangering rare species like the Bengal tiger and Jerdon’s courser.

Violence flared in Syria overnight as clashes broke out between government forces and Druze militias in Sweida and with Kurdish-led SDF in Aleppo, threatening a fragile ceasefire. Israel also carried out raids near the Golan Heights, targeting weapons smugglers

Mathura Sridharan, an Indian-origin Deputy Solicitor General and U.S. citizen, has been appointed as Ohio’s 12th Solicitor General. Despite her stellar academic and legal background, her appointment drew xenophobic backlash online, with users wrongly questioning her citizenship and mocking her appearance.

More than 900 individuals have completed drug rehabilitation programs in Afghanistan’s western provinces and rejoined their families, officials said. The Taliban-led interim government has ramped up anti-narcotic operations, arresting traffickers and seizing large quantities of opium in recent raids.