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At a luncheon hosted by Ravi Puli in Washington, D.C., incoming U.S. Consul General to Hyderabad Laura Williams pledged to strengthen U.S.–India ties through trust, technology, and regional engagement, especially in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Odisha.

Dr Sirisha, a doctor from Dammaiguda working in Ameerpet, went missing after an argument with her parents over helping a friend with a bank loan. She texted them saying she was upset and would return once things settled down.

HCL, in partnership with SRFI, launched the HCL India Squash Tour 2025-26, expanding to six cities with higher-tier events, equal prize money, and enhanced opportunities for Indian squash talent ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics

Chandana Potugari and Priyanka Rodricks won the women’s doubles title, defeating Patil and Nanajkar, while Laxmi Siri Dandu and Joell Nichole advanced to the singles final in a thrilling competition

Hindustan Zinc Limited launches Zinc Football Girls Academy in Udaipur, in collaboration with AIFF, aiming to empower young girls through football and education, with plans to expand over the next 12-18 months

Bodoland FC registered their first win in the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup with a 2-1 victory over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC. Goals from Gayary and Robinson secured the win

Swaran Reddy scored an unbeaten 216 as multiple players hit centuries in the HCA B-Division two-day league matches. Notable performers included Praneeth Kumar, Anshul Modi, Huzaifa Imran Khan, and others

India announced a 23-player squad for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers in Myanmar. Grouped with Indonesia, Turkmenistan, and Myanmar, the team aims for qualification to Thailand 2026

GHMC food safety officials inspected 27 retail and delivery establishments in Hyderabad after receiving complaints about poor hygiene. Violations were found, including lack of medical fitness certificates and unhygienic practices. Notices were issued, and inspections will continue further

A Hyderabad court granted five-day police custody of Dr P Namrata, arrested in a fake surrogacy scam. The case surfaced after a Rajasthan couple found the baby’s DNA did not match theirs. Police say vulnerable women were exploited as surrogates

Leaders of BJP, VHP, and Bajrang Dal met senior police officials in Hyderabad over the alleged demolition of Peddamma Thalli temple in Banjara Hills. They demanded action against police high-handedness. An inquiry has been promised by authorities

Pristine Eye Hospitals has launched an exclusive facility in Hyderabad to treat Dry Eye Disease and raise awareness on digital eye strain. Campaigns like ‘Link Break’ and ‘No More Screen Time’ aim to promote blinking breaks and early intervention

Rashtrapati Nilayam’s new garden, Nilayam Nikunj, will open to the public from August 1. Inaugurated by President Murmu, the six-acre green space features topiary, rose gardens, and a kids’ zone, promoting sustainability and wellness. Entry is free with prior registration

BRS MP and Hetero Group chairman B Partha Saradhi Reddy has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate Sindhu Hospital in Hyderabad. The not-for-profit hospital was built in memory of his late daughter Krishna Sindhuri, as a philanthropic initiative

Hydroponic ganja is fast emerging as a new high among Hyderabad’s drug users, prompting Indian cartels to place bulk orders from Thailand, where cultivation was decriminalised in 2022. Women are being increasingly used as couriers to smuggle the contraband into India.

The University of Hyderabad witnessed a record-breaking placement season for 2024–25, with 550 students placed across 180 companies. The highest package of Rs 46 lakh was offered to an MTech student, surpassing last year’s top offer of Rs 17.89 lakh.

The redevelopment of Malkajgiri Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is progressing swiftly, with 60 per cent of the work completed. The Rs 27.61 crore project will add modern facilities and amenities for passengers, including divyangjan-friendly infrastructure

A woman smuggling 40.2 kg of hydroponic ganja from Bangkok via Dubai was caught by NCB officials at RGI Airport, Shamshabad. The ganja is worth Rs 14 crore. Authorities are tracking her international and local links to bust the full network.

A 70-year-old woman was robbed of her gold chain by unidentified persons at KPHB on Thursday. The suspects, posing as lost strangers, approached her in a car and snatched the chain. Police have formed teams and are reviewing CCTV footage.

A 13-year-old girl studying in Class 8 was married off by her mother to a 40-year-old man in Nandigama mandal, Ranga Reddy district. The school principal alerted the authorities. The girl was rescued, and multiple people have been booked.