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The Delhi High Court sought a response from Himayani Puri on an activist’s plea challenging a gag order over social media posts linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. The court will hear both sides together, as she alleges a malicious defamation campaign

The Hyderabad Water Board seized 17 illegal motors during inspections in Secunderabad as part of a crackdown on unauthorised water extraction. Officials warned of fines and legal action against repeat offenders and urged consumers to report supply issues through official channels.

India confirmed 22 seafarers aboard two foreign-flagged ships targeted in the Strait of Hormuz are safe. Authorities are coordinating evacuations, monitoring the situation, and assisting nationals as tensions persist, while maritime operations and port activities in India remain unaffected

The Election Commission suspended all polling staff at a booth in West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur after they allegedly left it unattended during voting hours. A reserve team was deployed, and an inquiry ordered while polling continued in the constituency

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu announced that Telangana is focusing on developing dedicated industrial parks for precision engineering to strengthen the “Made in Telangana” brand globally. Hyderabad, once known for defence research and public sector units, has evolved into a hub for private sector advanced manufacturing.

The Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court that West Bengal authorities obstructed its probe into a ₹2,700-crore coal scam, alleging CM Mamata Banerjee’s involvement. It sought a CBI inquiry, while the court questioned the maintainability of the plea under Article 32

Chennai Super Kings have signed fast bowler Akash Madhwal as a replacement for injured Ayush Mhatre for the remainder of IPL 2026. Mhatre was ruled out after a hamstring injury, while Madhwal brings prior IPL experience

Young Sporting FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Susai FC in the TFA C-Division football league championship at Gymkhana Ground. Syed Uzair Quadri scored the decisive goal in the 27th minute

A report shows women made up nearly one in three hires in CY2025, with strong presence in entry-level and BFSI GCC roles. However, leadership hiring declined, and significant gender gaps persist in advanced tech and core engineering fields across India

Hyderabad witnessed a sudden spell of thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms on Thursday, bringing temporary relief from the scorching summer heat. Several areas, including Secunderabad, faced traffic disruptions as rain and hail lasted nearly an hour.

GHMC has launched an e-waste management initiative allowing doorstep pickup and drop-off through QR code systems. Citizens can recycle electronics via authorised companies and receive reward points. The programme also includes 30 drop boxes across Hyderabad retail outlets.

Telangana Civil Supplies officials confirmed that fuel stocks in the State are sufficient and exceed demand. Daily supply data showed higher petrol and diesel distribution, ensuring stable availability across Telangana with no shortage reported.

India’s men’s and women’s badminton teams will begin their Thomas and Uber Cup Finals 2026 campaigns in Denmark. The men face Canada first, while the women take on hosts Denmark, with a challenging group stage schedule ahead

The desiltation of the Kaddam Narayana Reddy irrigation project in Nirmal has not begun even a year after agreement, affecting farmers. Delay in land identification for processing units has stalled work, raising concerns over irrigation for tail-end fields.

Bandlaguda police arrested five juveniles involved in motorcycle thefts across Hyderabad and Karnataka. Three stolen bikes were recovered. The group allegedly operated as a gang and confessed during interrogation following a complaint lodged at the police station.

BRS district president and MLC Tata Madhusudhan launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, claiming the High Court verdict on the PC Ghose Commission report exposed its alleged conspiracies against former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Following a RTC driver’s suicide attempt in Warangal, the JAC blamed the Telangana government and RTC management, alleging neglect of employee demands. It announced a multi-day protest plan and urged the Chief Minister’s intervention to resolve the ongoing strike.

US President Donald Trump ordered the US Navy to target Iranian small boats allegedly mining the Strait of Hormuz and intensify mine-clearing operations. The directive escalates military tensions in the critical global oil route amid ongoing US-Iran maritime conflict

A decades-old dumping yard on the Godavari riverbanks in Bhadrachalam has been cleared, paving the way for a green zone. The administration has planted 10,000 saplings and removed plastic waste to improve environmental and public health

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, campaigning in West Bengal, asserted BJP would form the government with a full majority and claimed it would eliminate infiltration. He also accused CM Mamata Banerjee of dynastic politics and urged voters to support BJP in upcoming phases

TPCC Working President T Jagga Reddy criticised political parties, including his own Congress, for altering their stance on public issues after coming to power. Speaking in Sangareddy, he said that whether it is Congress, BJP, or BRS, parties must remain consistent in their positions.

BRS leader Talasani Srinivas Yadav accused the Congress government of attempting to privatise TGSRTC and ignoring workers’ demands. He urged immediate action on pending issues, criticised private electric buses, and asked RTC employees to continue their agitation

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy said the High Court verdict on the PC Ghose Commission report exposed the state government’s conspiracy. He criticised Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over delay in repairing Meddigadda barrage and failure to implement poll promises

The TGSRTC strike has severely disrupted bus services across Telangana for the second day, affecting lakhs of commuters. With thousands of buses off the roads, the corporation is losing nearly Rs 15 crore daily while passengers face higher private transport costs.