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Hyderabad’s Old City witnessed a grand conclusion to its Bonalu festivities as Mahankali ghatams were taken in a colourful procession from Hari Bowli to Nayapul. Thousands of devotees gathered along the route before the ghatams were ceremonially immersed in the Musi River.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has busted a Delhi-based call centre network allegedly targeting Telangana residents with fake loan offers. Police arrested 21 Telugu-speaking women telecallers and a bank account holder, while linking the network to 22 cybercrime cases.

A Class 10 student was allegedly assaulted by 12 fellow students at a school hostel in Dammaiguda. His parents allege he was attacked over ragging and that the school gave them a different account of his injuries. Police are investigating.

A 50-year-old man was killed after a speeding Mahindra Thar allegedly rammed into a motorcycle near the Kondapur RTO office in Madhapur. The victim, Ch. Srinivasulu, was travelling as a pillion rider, while the motorcycle rider sustained injuries.

A woman waiting for an autorickshaw near Hyderabad’s Charminar has alleged that a man approached her and made an unwelcome remark. She later shared a video and her account on Instagram, receiving appreciation online for confronting the man during the encounter.

Surgeons at AIG Hospitals have performed a complex skull-to-spine tumour surgery using augmented/mixed reality headsets and a robotic exoscope. The technology provided real-time 3D anatomical imaging and magnified views, helping surgeons navigate high-risk areas with greater visual clarity.

The EAGLE Force and LB Nagar police have busted an interstate ganja supply network and arrested three people while allegedly attempting to deliver six kg of ganja. Police have identified six consumers and are searching for four others linked to the network.

BostonSight and Hyderabad-based LVPEI have launched a prospective clinical trial to study the mental health effects of PROSE and scleral lenses. The multi-site study will assess patient outcomes and explore whether specialty lenses can improve quality of life and support earlier intervention.

Nearly three years after Hyderabad’s historic Murgi Chowk Market was demolished, traders are still waiting for the new complex. Delays in construction have displaced businesses, with some traders operating from temporary premises or roadsides while others have shut their shops.

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended price caps and standardised charges for treatments and diagnostics at private hospitals to protect families from high medical bills. It has also proposed Jan Aushadhi Kendras, insurance for the missing middle and expanded public healthcare infrastructure.

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Splatoon Raiders takes the popular Nintendo franchise in a fresh looter-shooter direction, combining ink-based combat, exploration and chaotic raids. While its story and checkpoint system could be stronger, creative gameplay, impressive Switch 2 features and fun mechanics make it worth playing.

The two-day Bonalu festival began in Hyderabad’s Old City on Sunday with thousands of devotees visiting temples. Women carried decorated Bonam pots, while Thottalu processions and Potharajus added colour to celebrations. Police made elaborate security arrangements for the festival.

Regency College of Culinary Arts & Hotel Management welcomed its 2026–2029 BHMCT and BCTCA batches and Diploma in Food Production students at a freshers’ party in Ibrahimpatnam. The event featured dance, music, bottle flairing and a ramp walk.

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad celebrated World Lion Day with animal keeper talks highlighting lion behaviour, feeding, vaccination and breeding. The zoo houses both Asiatic and African lions and also features a 45-acre safari established in 1974.

Pega announced new and expanded university partnerships under its University Academic Program, with VEMU Technical University joining as a new partner. The company plans to add 30 to 40 universities this year to strengthen skills in agentic AI and automation.

Cybercriminals have caused losses of Rs 102.02 crore to senior citizens in Hyderabad in 403 cases between January 2025 and July 2026. Police said trading and digital arrest scams were major threats, while warning elderly residents against fraudulent calls and online offers.

The EAGLE Force and Abdullapurmet police arrested a 30-year-old man and seized 200 ml of hashish oil worth around Rs 2.5 lakh at Hyderabad’s ORR. Police said he procured the drug from an Odisha supplier through Snapchat for sale in Hyderabad.

AGENTX 2026, a 24-hour national-level hackathon at Vasavi College of Engineering, brought together 40 teams to develop multi-agent AI solutions for campus needs. Team Kaal Netra emerged as the winner and received a first prize of Rs 25,000.

Former Cheriyal MLA Gorla Siddaiah died at 95 at his Hyderabad residence on Sunday. A Congress (I) leader, he won the 1978 Assembly election but lost in 1983. Siddaiah was also a witness to the 1948 Razakar attack on Bairanpally village.