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India’s third-largest plastics expo, HIPLEX 2026, takes place from August 7 to 10 at HITEX, Hyderabad. The event’s Recycling Pavilion will highlight circular economy innovations, including converting 25 PET bottles into T-shirts, plastic roads, and eco-friendly houses

A local court in Hyderabad has sentenced a 16-year-old habitual offender to two years at the Government Special Home for Boys. The teenager was convicted in two burglary cases at railway officers' bungalows under the Lalaguda police station limits

Bank officials in Hyderabad's Somajiguda foiled an attempt by a Uttar Pradesh man, Jagat Singh, to deposit a fake Rs.55-crore cheque belonging to Micro Labs Ltd. A case was registered after forged signatures triggered an investigation by Punjagutta police

Gold and silver prices declined on Friday in domestic and international markets as a stronger US dollar and rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East dampened investor sentiment. Analysts said the near-term outlook for both precious metals remains weak.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao joined students protesting paper leaks at Indira Park, warning Prime Minister Narendra Modi that youth unrest has brought down governments globally. Demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, KTR accused the Centre of ignoring student grievances

The Union Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced upcoming legislation. The move follows nationwide protests demanding accountability for exam irregularities, education reforms, and justice for families affected by the NEET-UG paper leak

The Enforcement Directorate attached Gameskraft-linked assets worth Rs 1,906 crore in a money laundering case, alleging its online gaming platforms promoted addictive wagering, used BOTs against players, and generated illegal proceeds through commissions, dividends, and share buybacks from real-money gaming operations

  Explosions struck near a US military base in Iraq's Irbil after Washington completed another wave of airstrikes on Iran. The escalating conflict widened with Houthi threats, shipping disruptions, soaring oil prices, and growing tensions over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz 

A 19-year-old second-year B.Tech student of GITAM University, Hyderabad, has gone missing after failing to return to her hostel following an outing on Wednesday evening. Her parents lodged a missing complaint, and police have launched a search to trace her.

Heavy monsoon rains in Gujarat have forced the evacuation of over 38,600 people, with more than 5,500 rescued. Armed forces, Coast Guard, NDRF, and SDRF teams remain actively deployed across severely affected districts including Navsari, Valsad, and Banaskantha

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy of adopting double standards and avoiding protests against the Centre over the NEET-UG paper leak issue. He alleged the Chief Minister was attempting to divert attention by targeting the BRS leadership

The Supreme Court on Friday announced it will closely monitor NTA institutional reforms and directed the Centre to file a comprehensive affidavit by July 27 detailing measures to secure NEET-UG, including a potential transition to computer-based testing

West Indies coach Darren Sammy believes his side is heading in the right direction after its series win over Sri Lanka and is confident of making further progress against Pakistan. He also confirmed Shai Hope will keep wickets with Amir Jangoo still injured.

Following a dominant seven-wicket win in the series opener, Shreyas Iyer's India will aim to wrap up the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe in Harare on Saturday, relying on Mayank Yadav's pace and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive form

A 27-year-old software engineer allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the 10th floor of an apartment complex in Puppalaguda on Thursday. Police said preliminary inquiries indicate he had been suffering from depression. A case has been registered and an investigation is underway.

Opposition parties have rejected PM Narendra Modi's assurances of fast-track courts for paper leak cases, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation instead. Leaders from Congress, TMC, and SP called the fast-track court announcement a tactic to avoid political accountability

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy remains optimistic about a red-ball turnaround ahead of their two-match Test series against Pakistan. Sammy confirmed Shai Hope will keep wickets as Tarouba prepares to host its historic first men's Test match

The Supreme Court on Friday banned the unauthorized posting, sharing, or editing of audio-video recordings of judicial proceedings on social media. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant issued the interim order following concerns over video misuse and manipulation.

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has crossed Rs 100 crore at the Indian box office within a week of release, becoming the biggest Hollywood film of the year. Starring Matt Damon, the epic follows Odysseus's perilous journey home after the Trojan War

Mayank Yadav's childhood coach Devendra Sharma has praised the fast bowler's determination, disciplined rehabilitation and tactical improvements after his Player of the Match performance against Zimbabwe, saying the Delhi pacer is now focused on cementing his place and preparing for Test cricket.

The Supreme Court said it would closely monitor the Centre's efforts to prevent NEET paper leaks, stressing that ad hoc measures were inadequate. The government assured the court it was implementing reforms beyond the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations to strengthen the examination system

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan flagged off two trained Kumki elephants, Jayant and Abhimanyu, to Parvathipuram-Manyam district to help manage rising human-elephant conflict, protect farmers' crops and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts along the Odisha border.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has unveiled 10 new two-wheelers and reaffirmed its multi-technology strategy, combining ICE, electric mobility and alternative fuels. The company said sustainability must remain practical while strengthening its Make in India manufacturing and export plans

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed media reports claiming he refused an urgent hearing on a plea over the July 20 police action against students, clarifying that only a representation had been received and no petition had been formally filed