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Two persons posing as Hydraa employees were booked by Gachibowli police for threatening to demolish a house in Alkapur Township. They fled when questioned by the complainant. Hydraa clarified its role and asked citizens to report fake claims

The Bonalu festival began on Thursday at Golconda Fort’s Jagadambika temple with the first main puja of the Ashada month. Celebrations will continue until July 24 and spread to other temples including Ujjaini Mahankali and Akkana Madanna temples

Dr M Rajeev, a pulmonologist from Hyderabad and OMC graduate, has cleared the TS LAWCET-2025 with 1166 rank. Planning to blend legal knowledge with medicine, he aims to promote patient rights and contribute to better healthcare policies

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for the failure of Gate No. 9 at the Jurala project, citing negligence in maintenance. He warned of further risks and criticised the administration for repeated infrastructure failures under its rule

Hyderabad is buzzing with weekend events, including Bismil’s Sufi night, a Swiftie-themed fan party, workshops on knife painting and clay keychains, stand-up comedy acts, and Vilen’s soulful concert. Here’s your curated guide on where to go and what to do.

Two Malakpet residents were arrested for faking a robbery to mislead the police and steal Rs. 17 lakh. A chit fund employee and his friend staged an accident, but CCTV footage exposed the plot. The stolen cash was recovered

Government Railway Police in Hyderabad arrested a 32-year-old man for stealing 200 grams of gold from a passenger on the Lingampally–Kakinada Special Express. The accused was found behaving suspiciously at Lingampally station and later confessed to the theft.

BRS leader P Karthik Reddy warned of an indefinite hunger strike if Rythu Bharosa funds are not released for erstwhile Rangareddy farmers within a week, accusing the Congress government of political discrimination and stepmotherly treatment of the district’s farmers

Oil palm farmers in Telangana are reeling from falling prices after import duties were slashed, pushing rates down 10%. With no MSP, rising costs, poor saplings, and logistical issues, farmers warn they may abandon cultivation without immediate support

The newly built Kokapet trumpet flyover will become the 22nd interchange on Hyderabad’s ORR. Designed for seamless connectivity and controlled access, it aims to ease traffic between major hubs like Patancheru, Gachibowli, and Shamshabad. HMDA plans to inaugurate it soon.

Hyderabad's A-Division cricket league witnessed standout bowling spells from Saketh Reddy, Rakesh, Qureshi, and Mehrotra, along with centuries by Dharani Kumar and Mickil Jaiswal. Multiple matches were decided by dominant performances with one match awarded due to insufficient players

The Telangana Basketball Association will host the inaugural Telangana Pro Basketball League from July 3 to 6 in Hyderabad. Featuring six franchise teams, the league aims to boost grassroots talent and promote basketball across the State’s urban and rural areas

The Hyderabad football community paid rich tributes to D M K Afzal and Syed Mahmood Ali. The remembrance meet highlighted Afzal’s role in India’s 1962 Asian Games win and his legacy as a mentor, guided by coach S A Rahim.

Marredpally Cricket Club (MCC) will hold selections for the HCA two-day league on June 28 at Jaisimha Cricket Academy, Secunderabad. Players must carry their cricket kit, birth certificate, and valid Telangana Aadhar card

RT Boys FC defeated State Bank of India 5-0 in the TFA A-Division Rahim League at Sreenidhi Deccan Arena. Goals from M K Athul, Md Jabir, Shashank (2), and Mohit ensured a dominant win

Krishika Gautam stunned third seed Annaya Nobert of Sri Lanka, while Niesha Enja also advanced with a strong win in the ATF U-14 Category A Tennis Championship in Hyderabad. Several Indian players cruised through the second round in both draws

IS Sadan police arrested a car driver in Hyderabad for possessing 45 kg of ganja worth Rs 11.25 lakh. The contraband was allegedly brought from Odisha. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act; one suspect is absconding

Rachakonda police and Forest officials arrested a man for smuggling elephant tusks worth Rs 3 crore at Hayathnagar. He procured the tusks from Seshachalam forest with an accomplice, who is currently absconding. Both have past links to red sanders smuggling

Anagha Basu advanced in the men’s singles preliminary round of the Telangana Squash Open at Secunderabad Club. Aarav Sharma, Sriratna Muralimadhav, and other young talents impressed in various age groups across boys and girls categories

A 40-year-old man was booked under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually harassing his minor daughter in Bolarum, Hyderabad. The complaint was filed by the girl’s mother after the child disclosed the incident. Police have launched an investigation.