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Hyderabad has emerged as India's safest metropolitan city for driving, scoring 93 in the India Road Safety Report 2026. Based on millions of real-world trips, the study found disciplined driving in the city, while late-night driving remains the riskiest across India.

Overcast weather and intermittent rain continued across Hyderabad and Telangana over the past 24 hours. Nandigam in Rangareddy recorded the highest rainfall of 59.2 mm, while temperatures remained moderate, with Hyderabad's maximum reaching 30.8 degrees Celsius.

Former India Test captain Ajinkya Rahane has joined BBC Sport’s commentary panel for the 2026 season of The Hundred. Rahane is the only Indian voice on the star-studded broadcast team for the tournament’s sixth edition

Egg and chicken prices have surged across Telangana due to heavy bird mortality during summer, rising poultry feed costs, and strong export demand. Consumers, bakeries, and eateries are facing higher expenses, while the poultry industry expects prices to remain elevated until supply improves.

An opposition MP delegation will visit activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital to request he end his 25-day hunger strike. MPs pledged to raise student concerns over exam irregularities and education sector accountability in the Monsoon Session of Parliament

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in Manila and discussed advancing bilateral ties. He also held separate meetings with counterparts from the US, Russia, Australia and Singapore during the ASEAN framework discussions.

Australia and England will make history in 2027 by competing in the first-ever Mixed Disability Ashes series in the UK. Bringing together physical, intellectual, and hearing-impaired cricketers, the landmark tour expands one of world sport's greatest rivalries

Playback singer Arijit Singh and several prominent public figures have condemned the police crackdown on students protesting the NEET exam irregularities at Jantar Mantar. Singh criticized the use of force during the 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament in New Delhi

Three villages in Sangareddy district have successfully implemented community-led rainwater harvesting measures months before the government's initiative. The newly built ponds and soak pits have already begun storing rainwater, offering hope for groundwater recharge amid El Niño-induced drought concerns.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy alleged that a BJP-BRS conspiracy was slowing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Kodangal. He also criticised Booth Level Officers for poor progress and directed Congress workers to ensure complete voter enrolment by July 30.

BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao, working president KT Rama Rao and senior leader T Harish Rao paid tributes to poet and freedom fighter Dasarathi Krishnamacharyulu on his birth anniversary, recalling his role in the Telangana Armed Struggle and his enduring literary contribution.

Teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi says recent setbacks have not dented his confidence as he prepares for India's T20I series against Zimbabwe. The 15-year-old hopes to build on his memorable U-19 World Cup success at Harare by trusting his process and contributing to the team.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai said YouTube recorded over 1.7 billion unique viewers for World Cup-related videos, making it the platform’s most-watched tournament. Related content crossed 200 billion lifetime views, while creators and fans drove record digital engagement during the event

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted as Opposition parties demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak and police action against protesters. The government agreed to discuss the issue, while Speaker Om Birla urged debate, but protests continued, leading to adjournment

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan directed deployment of two trained kumki elephants in Parvathipuram Manyam district to address rising human-elephant conflicts along the Odisha border. The Forest Department will use them with technology-based measures, fencing and response teams for mitigation

The Uppal Special Operations Team arrested a 56-year-old man for allegedly selling banned oxytocin injections used to artificially enhance milk production in dairy animals. Five vials were seized during a raid at Maktha village, and Pocharam IT Corridor police are investigating.

Pilgrim movement on the Kedarnath trek route was suspended after a rain-triggered landslide near Gaurikund blocked the path with rocks and debris. Authorities halted devotees at safe locations, launched restoration work and kept disaster response teams on alert for safety operations

A heated argument erupted between “Alliance” contestants Bali and Kushal Tandon after accusations of provoking fights and past behaviour. The verbal clash intensified during a task, with personal remarks exchanged, while housemates intervened. The reality show streams on Prime Video 

Shreyas Iyer will look to register his first T20I victory as India's captain when the visitors take on Zimbabwe in the series opener at Harare. Youngsters Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and India's pace attack will seek to make an impact against a confident home side.

Suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Anantnag’s Lal Chowk area of Jammu and Kashmir, injuring a head constable on Wednesday. The officer was hospitalized, while security forces sealed the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stressed the need for joint operations among India’s armed forces, faster technology development and self-reliance in defence. Speaking at INS Malvan’s commissioning, he praised indigenous shipbuilding, maritime security efforts and urged aviation to follow the Navy’s model

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of misusing his Leader of Opposition privileges after his protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence over alleged NEET paper leak issues. BJP leaders alleged political motives, while Congress demanded accountability over police action against student protesters

Kerala Cabinet approved the launch of the ‘Sidharthan Distress App’ to prevent ragging and enable quick complaint reporting in educational institutions. Named after veterinary student J S Sidharthan, who died by suicide after alleged ragging, the initiative includes a proposed anti-ragging law

A 28-year-old migrant worker from Uttar Pradesh was killed and his friend critically injured after a speeding water tanker allegedly rammed their motorcycle near the Puppalaguda Toll Gate in Narsingi. Police are examining CCTV footage to determine the cause of the accident.