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IRCTC has announced two Bharat Gaurav tourist trains from Secunderabad covering major pilgrimage destinations including Ayodhya, Kashi, Baidyanath Dham and Arunachalam. The 10-day packages include travel, accommodation, catering and onboard services, with departures scheduled for July 4 and July 20.
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Burglars allegedly broke into a locked house in Kismatpur while the occupants were away in Anantapur, stealing gold and silver ornaments and cash worth several lakhs. Rajendranagar police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the theft.
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Retired IAS officer L.V. Subrahmanyam urged young people to embrace traditional values alongside technological progress during the Golconda Vyapari Sankshema Sangham's silver jubilee celebrations. The event featured speeches on Indian culture, the release of a commemorative souvenir, and cultural performances.
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Dr Jagannath Nayak, Director of CHESS and a distinguished DRDO scientist, has been appointed Director General (Missiles & Strategic Systems). A veteran researcher, he has led the development of India's first Directed Energy Weapon system and advanced indigenous avionics and guidance technologies.
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President Droupadi Murmu presented the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) to Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney, Commandant of MCEME and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME, during the Defence Investiture Ceremony – Phase II at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 29.
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Thousands of Telangana intermediate students, particularly those in Telugu and Urdu medium, are attending classes without new textbooks more than a month into the academic year. Lecturers say syllabus revisions have worsened the situation, while the Telugu Akademi attributes delays to publication challenges.
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FIFA Heroes delivers fast-paced arcade football with colourful visuals, fantasy characters, and quick matchmaking. However, repetitive challenges, inconsistent controls, and slow progression reduce its long-term appeal, making it an enjoyable casual game but not a serious rival to EA FC.
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The 10th School Cinema International Film Festival (SCIFF) will be held from November 14 to 30, bringing children's films to schools across India. Entries are invited from filmmakers worldwide until August 15 for live-action, animation, and documentary films completed after January 1, 2024.
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A friendly polo match between a visiting United States team and the Roude Léiw Polo Club selection was held after the cancellation of the 8th International Luxembourg Polo Cup due to a heatwave. The United States side secured a narrow 6-5 victory.
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A motorist was injured in Jubilee Hills after allegedly colliding with a senior police official’s vehicle. Police said the driver, suspected to be a foreign national, was driving rashly when the accident occurred. The official was not in the vehicle at the time.
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Excise officials seized 13 defence liquor bottles during a surprise inspection on the AP Sampark Kranti Express at Kacheguda Railway Station. The bottles were found unclaimed, and a case has been registered against unknown persons for illegal transportation of liquor.
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A Fast Track Court in LB Nagar sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a POCSO case. The court also imposed a fine and compensation after convicting him for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor following a full trial.
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Godrej Pet Care has launched its dog food brand, Godrej Ninja, in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Developed and tested in India, the scientifically formulated product is designed to improve dogs' gut health and immunity while catering to the growing pet nutrition market.
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Firan Technology Group has inaugurated its first manufacturing facility in India at GMR Aerospace & Industrial Park in Hyderabad. The unit will produce advanced avionics and cockpit interface electronics, strengthening India's role in the global aerospace manufacturing and defence supply chain.
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A 23-year-old MA student from Narayanpet, declared brain dead after a road accident, has saved four lives through organ donation. His family donated his heart, liver and kidneys under the State-run Jeevandan programme, earning appreciation from Jeevandan Telangana.
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Cyber fraudsters are increasingly using social media platforms to recruit mule bank accounts by offering commissions. Hyderabad police have arrested over 200 account holders in five months and intensified surveillance and legal action against those involved in cyber fraud networks.
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The International Council for Innovators and Entrepreneurs has launched Explore2Expand Taiwan, a global delegation initiative scheduled from July 29 to August 2, 2026, to connect entrepreneurs, startups, investors and researchers with Taiwan's technology, innovation and academic ecosystem for international collaboration.
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A Hyderabad woman has alleged that she was cheated of nearly Rs 31.42 lakh by a consultancy that promised a UK Skilled Worker Visa and overseas employment. Jubilee Hills police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the alleged fraud.
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The Hindustani Gau Raksha Samiti has urged the Central government to impose a nationwide ban on cow slaughter, declare the cow the National Animal, protect all bovines, close beef-exporting companies, and strengthen communal harmony through constitutional and policy measures.
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The Telangana government has transferred 36 Deputy Superintendents of Police and assigned them new postings across various wings, including CID, ACB, Intelligence and Special Branch. The reshuffle covers multiple commissionerates and districts, including Cyberabad, Nizamabad, Khammam, Siddipet and Ramagundam.
