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Customers of Muthoot Finance in Mancherial have alleged delays in the release of their pledged gold ornaments, claiming repeated visits to branches due to alleged server glitches. They warned of a protest if the issue is not resolved soon.

The World Health Organization has redesignated Hyderabad's L V Prasad Eye Institute as a Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Blindness until 2030. The institute will continue supporting global eye care programmes through research, training, public health expertise and technical guidance.

Customers across the erstwhile Adilabad district have complained of cash shortages at several banks, alleging withdrawal restrictions and malfunctioning ATMs. Bank officials attributed the issue to reduced cash flow, while assuring customers that steps would be taken to improve the situation.

BRS leader A. Rakesh Reddy accused the Telangana government of weakening the fee reimbursement scheme and neglecting education. He warned of a Gen-Z-led student movement, alleging delayed reimbursements, closure of institutions and inadequate support for students across the State.

India's crude oil imports remain largely insulated from Strait of Hormuz tensions due to diversified sourcing, a Kpler analyst said. However, prolonged regional instability could disrupt LPG and LNG supplies, increase freight and insurance costs, and put pressure on energy prices

Ben Stokes issued a tongue-in-cheek "Sack him..." response on X following reports that the ICC contacted the ECB over a dressing room retirement video filmed during the Trent Bridge Test, which technically bypassed anti-corruption filming protocols.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the construction of the 12.37-km underground Inderlok-Indraprastha Metro corridor. The Magenta Line extension will feature 10 stations, connect seven major routes, and significantly boost connectivity across key transit hubs and historical landmarks

The body of Rahul Sharma, a civil engineer from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, was recovered after a landslide at Kerala's Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel project. Sharma had been missing since July 7, while his family remained at the site awaiting rescue updates

The Supreme Court warned civic bodies in Delhi, Gurugram and Lucknow of personal liability for failing to act against unauthorised constructions. Citing recent fatal fire incidents, it directed stricter enforcement, ordered officials' personal appearance and warned of contempt proceedings for non-compliance

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the BJP over the India-Australia civil nuclear energy pact, claiming it became possible because of the 2008 US-India Nuclear Agreement that the BJP had opposed. His remarks followed the signing of multiple India-Australia strategic cooperation agreements

The Supreme Court ruled that an uncle-in-law cannot adopt his niece's husband as a ghardamad for inheritance unless such a tribal custom is proven. Setting aside three lower court rulings, it held that the burden of proving customary practices lies on the claimant

State-run BSNL has introduced commercial satellite phone packages priced at ₹1.34 lakh for off-grid industries. Procurement remains subject to strict Department of Telecommunications (DoT) security protocols, location logging, and encrypted data routing

The Telangana Chief Electoral Officer has instructed Booth Level Officers not to insist on physical enumeration forms from voters who have completed the SIR process online. The clarification follows complaints about duplicate submissions and confusion over acknowledgement messages.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against former West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose, his son Samudra Bose, IAS officer Jyotishman Chattopadhyay and two firms in the alleged ₹250-crore municipalities recruitment scam, accusing them of money laundering and recruitment irregularities

Four Karnataka police officers, including a DySP, secured relief in the 2020-21 Bitcoin case after the state Home Department denied prosecution sanctions. Consequently, the CID's Special Investigation Team filed a closure 'B' report in court

Hyderabad Police have warned voters against cyber fraudsters posing as election officials during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Citizens have been advised never to share OTPs or banking details and to report suspicious calls to the Cyber Crime Helpline.

Balapur police will move a court seeking custody of two men arrested for the alleged murder of Fahad Bin Abdul Rahman Balkhashar. Investigators suspect a financial dispute and are also examining a seized mobile phone for evidence related to the motive.

The CBI has filed 11 fresh charge sheets against 72 individuals in the multi-crore Mahadev App betting scandal. The filings target promoters Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal, along with panel operators accused of laundering money through mule accounts

Kota is set for a major infrastructure transformation with the proposed Atal Expressway, new highway links and improved connectivity to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The projects aim to attract industries, boost logistics, create jobs, strengthen tourism and establish Kota as an economic hub

Three people lost their lives in two separate road accidents in and around Hyderabad on Thursday. Two women were killed when a Bolero hit a roadside bus stop in Shamshabad, while a motorcyclist died after being run over by a TGSRTC bus in Saidabad.

Following a protest by ASHA workers serving as BLOs, only skeletal staff attended SIR duties in Secunderabad Cantonment. BLOs alleged three years of unpaid remuneration, while the ASHA union warned of a boycott if pending dues are not cleared by next Monday.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman welcomed AustralianSuper's additional AU$500 million investment in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, calling it a vote of confidence in India's growth. The announcement coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Australia visit and broader energy and investment cooperation

Fifteen-year-old Carnatic vocalist Sia Nagasri Jayakumar from California will perform a benefit concert, Sangeetha Seva Saadhana, at JNTU Auditorium in Hyderabad on July 11. The proceeds will support Saadhana Welfare Society and its work for intellectually challenged individuals.

Local political and community leaders are helping voters complete the Special Intensive Revision process in South Hyderabad by distributing and collecting SIR forms. The arrangement has eased the burden on Booth Level Officers facing challenges in tracing voters and verifying addresses.