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Hitesh Gulia and Sakshi entered the semifinals at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, securing podium finishes and boosting India’s medal tally, with more boxers still in the fray

BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao was admitted to Yashoda Hospital in Somajiguda on Thursday after running a slight temperature.

GITAM University, Hyderabad signed an MoU with the Indian Army to offer free seats to children of army personnel and promote collaboration in defence-related research. Areas include UAVs, materials tech, and AI-ML. Experts will be exchanged for joint studies

Mental health experts warn that excessive phone use, or 'phubbing', is eroding emotional connection among couples. Cases in Hyderabad show partners walking out due to neglect. Over time, this behaviour creates emotional distance, resentment, and even thoughts of separation

Rachakonda police booked 46 cases and arrested 52 people during raids on food adulteration units. Items like fake ghee, paneer, and ginger garlic paste were seized. Authorities also found counterfeit packaging and banned synthetic colours being used

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi for not raising Telangana’s issues in Parliament during his term as Leader of the Opposition. He accused Gandhi of ignoring key concerns like the Banakacherla project and unfulfilled reorganisation promises

A dark, potholed 4-km stretch between Barkas and Pahadishareef, crucial for airport-bound traffic, has become a danger zone due to non-functional streetlights and poor road conditions. Locals urge authorities to expedite long-pending upgrades and prevent daily accidents.

Paradise Food Court has launched a unique kebab festival themed on NH44, India’s longest highway, celebrating kebab varieties from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The fest features regional flavours from states along the route and is available at outlets across cities

Rachakonda Police booked 46 cases and arrested 52 individuals in a special drive against food adulteration. Raids led to seizures of adulterated ghee, paneer, ginger-garlic paste, and fake immunity tablets worth ₹10 lakh. Many lacked licenses or used counterfeit branding.

The Paigah Palace in Begumpet, once a popular Tollywood shooting location, now faces a steep decline in film activity. The HMDA continues spending nearly ₹1 crore annually on upkeep while rental revenues have fallen sharply, prompting calls for alternative use.

Unidentified burglars broke into Swapna’s house in Rajendranagar’s Krishnanagar Colony on Wednesday, escaping with 21 tolas of gold and Rs 1 lakh in cash. The family discovered the theft upon returning from a birthday celebration. Police have registered a case and launched investigations.

A fire broke out at a house in Sanathnagar’s Raja Nagar area after a refrigerator reportedly exploded early Thursday. No injuries were reported. Fire and DRF teams rushed to the scene. Officials suspect a compressor blast triggered the fire.

Telangana CID arrested Kondagorri Murali Krishna for trafficking poor people from Tamil Nadu under the guise of jobs and conducting illegal kidney transplants in Hyderabad. Donors were paid Rs 4 to Rs 5 lakh while agents got Rs 10 lakh per case

Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi launched a floating trash collector machine to remove water hyacinth from Banjara Lake. GHMC also deployed a drone to spray larvicide as part of anti-larva operations, which are being carried out four times in every city ward

Within a month of setting up Zonal Cyber Cells, Hyderabad Police helped refund Rs 79.6 lakh to victims in 429 cybercrime cases. So far this year, over 9,900 complaints were filed, 468 FIRs registered, and 6,698 petitions resolved

Three persons, including a woman, were arrested for the murder of a young electrician in Kondapalli village, Asifabad. The crime was allegedly over an affair. Police seized weapons and are verifying call records of three more suspects

DEWI, a collective to empower and connect women entrepreneurs and innovators, was launched in Hyderabad by Dr Neelima Vemula and team. The initiative aims to build a supportive, purpose-driven sisterhood to uplift women across industries and redefine success together

Two persons staying in Vanasthalipuram were arrested for stealing idols and ornaments from temples in the Rachakonda area. Police recovered property worth Rs 5.36 lakh. The duo targeted five temples and sold the stolen items to a known receiver

The South Central Railway recorded its highest-ever revenue of Rs 5,219 crore in April–June 2025, driven by robust freight and passenger earnings. The zone also achieved record freight loading of 37.41 million tonnes and operated 865 special trains

A 16-year-old girl went missing from Secunderabad railway station while her family waited to board a train to Bihar. She was last seen leaving Platform No 5 in CCTV footage. Police registered a kidnap case and are searching for her