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The GHMC District Election Officer held a meeting with representatives of recognised political parties and urged them to cooperate with the Special Intensive Revision 2026 exercise. Parties were asked to direct their Booth Level Agents to assist eligible voters in completing enumeration forms.
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Internet and online service centres across Hyderabad are witnessing a surge in visitors as voters rush to submit SIR enumeration forms. Many are paying Rs 100–150 for online submissions, while some express concerns over costs, delays and uncertainty surrounding the process.
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Several voters in Telangana are facing difficulties linking their SIR 2026 enumeration forms with the 2002 electoral rolls due to Telugu-only records, spelling variations in English names and challenges in locating polling station details and serial numbers.
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Concrete mixer operators and construction workers staged a protest outside the Khairatabad RTO office against hefty penalties imposed on their vehicles. The demonstration, held during a Telangana bandh, led to a brief confrontation with police before the protesters eventually dispersed.
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KAARV IT Consultancy FZ-LLC unveiled KAARV Milestone 1.0 at the ICIE Deal Room in Dubai. The company said the initiative led to a USD 4 million investment commitment and strengthened its efforts to expand globally through strategic partnerships and innovation.
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A Hyderabad businessman allegedly lost Rs 2.70 crore after fraudsters promised discounted Apple iPhones, electronic goods, gold and a franchise opportunity. The accused neither delivered the products nor refunded the money, prompting the victim to file a complaint with the CCS police.
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A woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband with the help of her lover, nearly seven months after reporting him missing. Police claim the victim's body was buried near the Maharashtra border, while the woman's alleged accomplice remains absconding.
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Families of migrant workers who died in the Emirates Road crash in Dubai have begun receiving financial assistance under Dr Shamsheer Vayalil's Rs 2.6-crore humanitarian relief package. Each bereaved family is receiving Rs 26 lakh, with educational support for children also being planned.
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Drug regulators have introduced stricter rules to eliminate duplicate and deceptively similar medicine brand names. The new First-to-Register policy and mandatory Sugam portal verification aim to prevent medication errors, improve patient safety and ensure unique brand names across the pharmaceutical industry.
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The University of Hyderabad has invited online applications for admission to its undergraduate and integrated postgraduate programmes for the 2026–27 academic year. Admissions to 17 programmes, comprising 470 seats, will be based on CUET (UG) 2026 scores. Applications close on July 21.
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flyadeal, the low-cost airline of the Saudia Group, has launched its inaugural daily service between Riyadh and Hyderabad, marking its entry into India. The new route strengthens Hyderabad's international connectivity and offers seamless onward travel to multiple destinations across Saudi Arabia.
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Two unidentified men allegedly staged a fake fall to distract a passerby and stole his mobile phone worth around Rs 1 lakh in Saroornagar. The incident was captured on CCTV, and police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the suspects.
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A decades-old tree was uprooted by strong winds outside a private school in Secunderabad, narrowly missing children waiting after school. Several vehicles were damaged, while residents criticised the GHMC's response despite TGSPDCL officials acting swiftly to prevent power-related hazards.
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Sanjay Dutt visited Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute in Hyderabad, where he interacted with patients, met doctors and shared his own cancer recovery journey. Nandamuri Balakrishna felicitated the actor during the visit.
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A retired BSNL employee from LB Nagar lost Rs 4.19 lakh after cyber fraudsters posing as Hyderabad Water Board officials tricked him through a fake WhatsApp message about an overdue bill and water meter KYC verification. Police have launched an investigation.
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Hyderabad and neighbouring districts continue to experience pleasant weather with overcast skies and light showers. The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain across Telangana and issued alerts for strong surface winds and thunderstorms in several districts.
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The Nampally Criminal Court adjourned the hearing in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case to July 29 after several accused failed to appear. Allu Arjun attended the proceedings virtually from Mumbai. Police have charge-sheeted 23 accused in connection with the incident.
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The Medipally police have booked a woman for allegedly obtaining a Rs 10 lakh personal loan from the State Bank of India using forged salary slips and fabricated documents. The alleged fraud surfaced after the loan account turned into a Non-Performing Asset following repayment defaults.
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The Government Railway Police and the EAGLE team arrested two men and a juvenile at Secunderabad railway station after seizing 41.131 kg of ganja worth Rs 20.5 lakh. Police said the contraband was being transported from Odisha to Nagpur via Hyderabad.
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The Union Health Ministry has introduced portable AI-powered X-ray devices under a pilot project in Telangana to improve tuberculosis detection. The technology provides instant chest X-ray analysis, helps identify missed TB cases, and enables health workers to monitor treatment progress in remote communities.