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Two Godavarikhani youths died on the spot in a hit-and-run accident near Appannapet, Peddapalli, while returning home on a bike after visiting a friend in hospital. Police have registered a case and launched a probe to trace the vehicle.

Police constable Kameri Haridas was dismissed from service after being arrested along with seven others for trafficking two tribal girls from KB Asifabad to Madhya Pradesh. He had earlier been suspended for a similar offence in 2019.

The Sensex and Nifty opened higher on Friday, extending their winning streak to four sessions, backed by foreign fund inflows and firm US cues. Gains in L&T, SBI, and Tata Motors lifted indices, while select financial stocks lagged.

The rupee appreciated by 23 paise to 85.49 against the US dollar on Friday, backed by strong FII inflows and buoyant equity markets. However, a rise in Brent crude prices and a stronger dollar index limited further appreciation.

One person was killed and two others critically injured after an auto-rickshaw crashed into a stationary truck in Indaram village, Mancherial district. The driver died on the spot. Preliminary police findings cite rash driving as the probable cause

Rohit Sharma praised Rishabh Pant’s fearless knock, spoke on Bumrah-Arshdeep’s strategy, and recalled India’s tense World Cup moments. He highlighted Australia’s World Cup legacy and revealed how India approached crucial matches, including the high-voltage clash against Pakistan.

A 19-year-old TSRDC student who attempted suicide by jumping off the hostel building died during treatment in Hyderabad. This marks the second such student death since April, raising serious concerns over student welfare at the institution.

Train services on the Kazipet–Balharshah route were disrupted after a cluster of an under-construction rail overbridge near Peddapalli was damaged. Several trains, including the Bhagyanagar Express, were halted. Repair works are underway to restore traffic.

Harjit Kaur, mother of jailed gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, and Karanvir Singh were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Batala, Punjab. The attack occurred on Qadian Road. Police have launched a probe into the motive and are searching for the culprits

Brad Pitt’s Los Angeles home was burglarized while he was away promoting his new film F1. Three unidentified suspects broke in and fled with valuables. Police are investigating the incident at the $5.5 million Los Feliz property bought in 2023

Japan executed Takahiro Shiraishi, the "Twitter killer," for murdering and dismembering nine people in 2017. His case shocked the nation. Amid growing debate over capital punishment, authorities defended the execution, citing continued public support and concerns over rising serious crime

The Monsoon Cup Polo Championship 2025 ended with Haryana Hurricanes defeating Telangana Thunder 11–9 in a thrilling final at Nasr Polo Academy. The event showcased top-tier teams and was attended by dignitaries, including Major General Ajay Misra and royalty

KRMB’s 20th special meeting today has come under fire for focusing solely on staff incentives, ignoring the intensifying Andhra Pradesh-Telangana Krishna water dispute. Critics urge the board to prioritise core responsibilities affecting lakhs, especially farmers, over internal pay matters

Hyderabadi sailors achieved historic success at the Langkawi Youth International Regatta, winning one gold and two silver medals. Competing against top Asian nations, they impressed in light winds. Telangana topped India’s medal tally, with nine overall medals across categories

Lakhs of devotees gathered in Puri for Lord Jagannath’s Ratha Yatra. Authorities deployed 10,000 security personnel, AI-enabled CCTV, and NSG snipers. The Odisha government and temple administration assured smooth conduct with new tech like an Integrated Command and Control Centre.

At the SCO Defence Ministers' meet in Qingdao, Rajnath Singh held constructive talks with China’s Admiral Don Jun, urging positive momentum in ties. India declined to endorse the joint declaration due to lack of consensus on terrorism concerns

The UN reports a surge in preventable diseases in Gaza due to water and fuel shortages, with over 19,000 diarrhea cases. Al Aqsa Hospital faced mass casualties. WHO delivered limited aid, while settler violence escalated in the West Bank

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Former Vemulawada MLA Chennamaneni Ramesh Babu’s name has been removed from the electoral rolls after the High Court ruled he was a German national. Revenue officials issued a Form-7 notice and pasted it at his residence in Vemulawada

The DEO of Medak has served notices to 19 staff members of KGBV school in Toopran, seeking clarification on alleged irregularities involving Rs 17 lakh. An inquiry into the financial mismanagement is currently in progress

Indian midfielder Sangita Basfore eyes the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, calling the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers a second chance after past regrets. India began strong with a 13-0 win over Mongolia and aims to qualify for Brazil

Crime briefs from Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana

Following a tip-off that he was lodged in the Adharwadi Jail in Kalyan, Maharashtra, a special team went there, and took him into custody and brought him back to Hyderabad.

New Zealand’s Derek DJ Forbes, a former All Blacks Sevens captain, is mentoring Hyderabad Heroes in the GMR Rugby Premier League and believes India’s rugby potential is growing rapidly with strong passion and effort