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Hyderabad's ambitious Rs 14,725-crore underground power cabling project has been delayed due to funding constraints and unresolved implementation issues. Officials say the government is prioritising the creation of a third DISCOM before taking up the large-scale infrastructure project.

The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain and strong surface winds across Telangana till July 11. Hyderabad and neighbouring districts are expected to continue experiencing pleasant weather, while thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds are likely in several districts.

Hyderabad marked World Zoonoses Day with awareness drives, seminars and free anti-rabies vaccination camps. Veterinary experts highlighted the importance of preventing zoonotic diseases, noting that nearly 60 per cent of human infectious diseases originate in animals and stressing timely vaccination of pets.

A minor fire, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, broke out in the property room on the third floor of Hyderabad's Nampally Criminal Court. Firefighters quickly controlled the blaze, and no injuries or casualties were reported

Hyderabad's artistic ice skater Padiga Tejesh won silver at the 21st National Ice Skating Championship in Dehradun and qualified for the Asian Ice Skating Championship in Indonesia. The Telangana skater was felicitated for his consistent national and international achievements

AIMIM has intensified its voter assistance campaign in Hyderabad by setting up help centres and conducting door-to-door outreach to help eligible voters complete the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Asaduddin Owaisi has also raised concerns over the SIR exercise.

Nara Lokesh urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to assist a Telugu family stranded at Hong Kong International Airport after they lost their passports while travelling from Hyderabad to Chicago

Balapur police have registered a case against a group of AIMIM workers following allegations by a Congress worker that he and other party activists were threatened during two election-related incidents in Wadi-e-Saleheen. Police have launched an investigation into the complaint.

The Telangana government has proposed the Core Urban Region (Integrated Governance) Bill, 2026 to replace the decades-old GHMC Act, 1955. Public feedback on the draft legislation has been invited until July 24 through online and written submissions

Four people died and over 20 were injured in two separate road accidents in Telangana's Nalgonda and Gadwal districts. Both crashes involved private buses travelling from Hindupur to Hyderabad, with several passengers sustaining critical injuries and receiving emergency medical treatment

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Hyderabad has run into confusion, with many Booth Level Officers remaining untraceable and lakhs of voters waiting for assistance. Voters have complained about delays, lack of guidance and difficulties in filling the prescribed forms.

The Telangana Pollution Control Board has issued a show-cause notice to Heritage Foods Limited in Shamirpet for allegedly discharging wastewater into a natural nala and causing air pollution. The company has also been directed to improve effluent treatment and wastewater management systems.

Road-widening works and demolition of encroachments by the CMC and HYDRAA have caused severe traffic congestion between Masjid Banda and Botanical Garden in Hyderabad. Authorities have removed illegal structures and advised commuters to use alternate routes as the works continue.

The Fourth Little Flower High School State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament commenced in Hyderabad on Saturday. Inaugurated by chief guest Brahmani Nara of Heritage Foods, the annual event features top state paddlers competing across diverse categories over the coming days

The rollout of E20 petrol has raised concerns among Hyderabad motorists, with many fearing corrosion and reduced mileage. While mechanics say it is too early to assess long-term effects, several motorists want the option to choose between different fuel blends.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Telangana's decision to implement the Centre's VB-G RAM G scheme despite opposition from several States, alleging that the State government has abandoned the Congress' national stand and embraced BJP policies.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded that the Congress government fill 20,000 police vacancies and enhance the upper age limit for aspirants. He accused the government of failing to honour its election promises and warned of a statewide agitation.

A degree student from Hyderabad lost Rs 23.03 lakh to a cyber fraudster who posed as his father's relative and threatened to kill his father over a fake accident claim. The student later approached the cybercrime police and an investigation is underway.

A 26-year-old newly married man drowned in an irrigation tank at Lingiguda village in Tiryani mandal while fishing with friends. Expert divers recovered the body and police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

Former BRS MP B Vinod Kumar accused the Congress government of ignoring warnings of an El Nino-induced drought and failing to utilise Godavari waters through the Kaleshwaram project, warning that the State could face a severe drinking water crisis next summer.