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With 15 FTAs in force and a few under negotiation, India’s trade success will depend not just on signing agreements, but also on how it leverages them to drive growth, competitiveness, and global integration

The Telangana High Court strongly questioned a Madhuranagar Sub-Inspector over allegations of forcibly dragging a retired police officer from his home. The court sought a report from the Commissioner of Police and posted the matter for further hearing on July 15

The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill is the latest move to centralise control over India's legacy institutions

The Telangana High Court declined to stay the proposed sale of nearly 300 acres in Kukatpally but ruled that any sale, construction or development would be subject to the final outcome of the writ petition alleging irregularities in land transactions

The Telangana High Court directed the State to file its response in the bail plea of Bandi Sai Bhageerath, who is accused in a POCSO case, and adjourned the matter to Friday. Bhageerath remains in judicial remand after surrendering on June 25

The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force and Mangalhat Police arrested four persons after busting an alleged racket that preserved stale fish and prawns using chemicals. Around 262 kg of seafood and other materials worth Rs 90,000 were seized during the raid

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana and Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh inspected the area around Sarath City Capital Mall to review measures aimed at improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety, parking management and commuter convenience through coordinated infrastructure improvements

The Centre has directed Meta not to roll out WhatsApp's proposed username feature until consultations are completed, citing concerns over impersonation, phishing and cyber fraud. The government has also sought a detailed explanation within three days, while WhatsApp defended the feature's safeguards

The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force arrested two persons for allegedly selling expired medicines at pharmacies in Punjagutta. During a surprise inspection, officials seized medicines found to be unfit for human consumption, saying they posed a serious risk to public health

The Food Safety Wing of the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation imposed a Rs 25,000 penalty on MasterChef Restaurant at Uppal Cross Road after an inspection revealed multiple hygiene and food safety violations, including poor pest control, improper food storage and unhygienic conditions

Raja Koduri-founded OXMIQ Labs has secured 35 million dollars in Series A funding, taking its total capital raised to 60 million dollars. The investment will help expand OxCore, the company's licensable GPU architecture designed for custom AI silicon and efficient AI infrastructure

Sportslet, founded by Davis Cupper and Asian Games medallist J Vishnu Vardhan, has opened its first physical store in Hyderabad and launched BadmintonOutlet.in. Former All England champion P Gopichand inaugurated the facility at Film Nagar in Jubilee Hills

Khammam cyber crime police arrested two persons from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in connection with an online investment fraud in which a local employee lost around Rs 94 lakh. Police traced Rs 13 lakh to the accused's bank accounts and remanded them to judicial custody

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of mismanaging SCCL through alleged irregularities in contracts, coal production, power projects and recruitment. He demanded a special Assembly session, an independent probe and immediate elections in Singareni while backing workers' concerns

CGST & Customs, Hyderabad Zone, celebrated GST Day to mark nine years of the Goods and Services Tax. Telangana High Court Chief Justice Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh attended the event, where speakers highlighted GST's role in improving transparency, compliance and ease of doing business

The ₹300-crore Malayalam superhero blockbuster Lokah - Chapter 1 - Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, has been officially selected for the prestigious BIFAN 2026 and the 23rd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart

The Telangana government is considering an AI-enabled intelligent traffic management system to integrate Hyderabad's traffic signals and reduce congestion. The proposal was discussed with technology firms Analog and MEIL, which showcased solutions for real-time traffic regulation and smart urban infrastructure.

Preity Zinta opened up about her intense dislike for being stereotyped as "bubbly," noting that the label overshadows her multifaceted personality. The actress is currently preparing for her major theatrical comeback in the upcoming period drama Lahore 1947.

A highly decomposed body was found on Pahadishareef Road on Hyderabad's outskirts on Wednesday. Police suspect it could be that of a missing Bandlaguda resident and are probing the possibility that he was lured to the spot and murdered.

State Bank of India celebrated its 71st Bank Day in Hyderabad with community outreach initiatives, including the donation of utility vehicles to educational institutions and the felicitation of medical professionals and auditors for their contributions to society and the banking sector.

The Telugu translation of Padma Shri awardee Mamang Dai's The Black Hill, titled Mishmi Kondalu and translated by KVVS Murthy, was launched at Bhadrachalam. The event coincided with Murthy's retirement after 37 years of service as a teacher

Osmania University College of Arts and Social Sciences has announced its first-ever cultural and academic festival, OJAS 2K26, to be held from July 7 to 9, featuring competitions, performances and participation from more than 30 colleges.

Director Venkatesh Maha’s psychological drama Rao Bahadur, starring Satya Dev and presented by Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainment, has secured a U/A certificate from the CBFC. Global advance ticket bookings are now live ahead of its July 3 release

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed Telangana government departments to strengthen revenue mobilisation, prevent leakages and prepare a realistic budget focused on pending projects. He also stressed land acquisition, asset monetisation and greater use of AI to improve governance and fund utilisation