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A walkathon was organised at Hyderabad’s Necklace Road to create awareness about citizen participation in Census 2027. Actress Amala Akkineni and GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan flagged off the event, while officials urged the public to cooperate in accurate and comprehensive census data collection.

The murder of Tanuja Ranjan in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills has intensified scrutiny of suspected organised domestic help gangs linked to Nepal. Investigators believe the crime may be part of a wider syndicate targeting affluent households across major Indian cities for theft, robbery, and murder.

The FSSAI has introduced strict standards for Hyderabadi Haleem, including minimum meat, protein and moisture requirements. The new regulations aim to standardise the iconic dish, with compliance deadlines extended until November 2026 following concerns raised by exporters and manufacturers.

During the ‘One Ward Every Day’ programme in Manikonda, residents raised concerns over waterlogging, slow nala works, drainage problems, and poor road infrastructure. CMC Commissioner G Srijana reviewed civic amenities and directed officials to prioritise and resolve the pending issues promptly.

Over 200 people, including environmentalists and NGO members, protested near Indo-American Hospital and KBR National Park against alleged green cover loss due to excavation works. The demonstration featured slogans, symbolic black attire and a participatory performance involving citizens of all ages.

Hyderabad Traffic Police caught 351 individuals during weekend drunk-driving checks, including 292 two-wheelers, 30 three-wheelers and 29 four-wheelers. Five drivers recorded very high alcohol levels. Cases have been registered, and all offenders have been directed to appear before court.

HCAH Rehab & Recovery Hospitals hosted the inaugural Recovery One Conference 2026 in Hyderabad, focusing on rehabilitation and reducing avoidable disability. Experts from across healthcare sectors discussed making recovery a core part of India’s healthcare system beyond emergency treatment and discharge.

L V Prasad Eye Institute organised the eighth edition of Whitathon in Hyderabad to spread awareness about retinoblastoma in children and raise funds for treatment. Around 2,000 participants joined the marathon event supporting free care and future eye cancer research initiatives.

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge in Bandlaguda organised a ‘Musi Dandi March’ to protest against land acquisition for the Gandhi Sarovar Project linked to the Musi Riverfront Development. Protesters raised concerns over displacement, environmental impact and residents’ rights during the demonstration.

A 24-year-old air-conditioning technician, Mohd Hussain alias Waseem, was beaten to death by a group of unidentified persons in Hyderabad’s Attapur on Saturday night. The attackers allegedly snatched his mobile phone before chasing and assaulting him with metal knuckles.

Six Sikh couples got married free of cost during a Samuhik Vivah Samagam at Gurudwara Baram Bala in Hyderabad’s Kishanbagh. The initiative supported economically struggling families, with religious leaders and hundreds of devotees attending the traditional mass wedding ceremony.

The Petbasheerabad police will record the victim’s statement in a POCSO case registered against Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay. The complaint alleges inappropriate behaviour during a New Year’s Eve party. Bandi Sanjay has denied the allegations.

A three-year-old girl, Priyansha, died after allegedly falling into a water sump near her house in Janwada village of Mokila on Sunday. Family members and local residents searched for the missing child before neighbours found her drowned in the sump.

A moving Mercedes-Benz car caught fire near Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Saturday night after smoke was noticed near Kothaguda. The driver stopped the vehicle and escaped safely before it was engulfed in flames

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) conducted a special e-waste collection drive across all circle offices to promote safe disposal of electronic waste. Residents deposited old devices while officials raised awareness on environmental and health impacts of improper e-waste handling.

RV Karnan has urged residents of the CURE region, covering GHMC, CMC and MMC areas, to complete Census self-enumeration by Sunday. The process can be done online via se.census.gov.in in 10–15 minutes using one SE ID per household.

Activists of Save KBR Park and NGOs will form a human chain near Indo-American Cancer Hospital protesting tree felling around Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park (KBR Park) for infrastructure works, demanding environmental impact assessment and public consultation from GHMC.

Hyderabad police have intensified efforts to trace the suspects involved in the murder of Tanuja Ranjan, wife of former IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray, at Jubilee Hills. Special teams have been sent to different States after the accused reportedly fled the city.

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Kalasagaram is hosting Vaggeyakara Uthsavam, a 12-hour Carnatic music festival in Hyderabad, as a tribute to Annamacharya on his 618th birth anniversary, featuring senior and young artistes along with a rare jalatarang performance.