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The Telangana government has extended the operating hours of bars, clubs and microbreweries in the Hyderabad urban region for the FIFA World Cup third-place play-off and final. However, bar owners have sought clear communication of the order to local police.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for drawing Hyderabad's drinking water from Mallanna Sagar after calling the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme useless. He alleged the move exposed the government's contradictory stand on the irrigation project.

Samosa Smashers clinched the Fanna Babu Memorial WMNC Cricket League 4 title, defeating Allied Attackers by three runs in a thrilling six-over final at the HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. Burfi Blasters secured third place in the industry-led tournament

The BRS will hold its Yuva Sangrama Sadassu at Hyderabad's Saroornagar Stadium, with KT Rama Rao expected to address students and job aspirants. The party plans to target the Congress government over alleged unfulfilled promises on employment, recruitment and youth welfare.

The Telangana High Court permitted the BRS to hold its Yuva Sangrama Sadassu at Saroornagar Stadium on July 18. The party had approached the court after alleging police inaction on its application despite completing all required formalities.

Hyderabad-based healthtech startup Superclaims has developed an AI-powered platform that reduces health insurance claim adjudication from days to minutes. The startup says its technology processes over one lakh claims monthly, improves accuracy, cuts operational costs and helps insurers detect fraudulent claims.

The three-day World Mithai & Namkeen Convention (WMNC) 2026 commenced at Hyderabad's HITEX Exhibition Centre. Featuring over 300 stalls, the mega B2B event expects 30,000 visitors and focuses on procurement, shelf-life extension, and the mithai-bakery convergence

Mahindra University, in collaboration with Virginia Tech's School of Architecture, organised the MU Architecture Conclave 2026 in Hyderabad. The event brought together architects, academicians and policymakers to discuss the future of architectural education, innovation and human-centric design.

The 1M1B Foundation, Microsoft, MeitY Startup Hub and the Telangana government will establish India's first Green Skills and Applied AI Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad. The centre will focus on AI-driven green pharma, sustainable manufacturing and workforce development.

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2026 special phase admission schedule to fill vacant degree seats. Registrations will be open from July 20 to 26, with seat allotment on July 30 and reporting by August 1.

A 62-year-old retired Commercial Taxes Department employee allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the seventh floor of Mayur Kushal Complex on Abid Road in Hyderabad. Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances and reasons behind the incident.

The Women Safety Wing trained lecturers and assistant professors from government colleges and universities as Master Trainers under the 'Stand with Her' campaign. The initiative aims to promote gender sensitivity, challenge stereotypes and encourage bystander intervention across higher educational institutions in Telangana.

The GHMC Election Wing has identified 11.52 lakh electors as absent, shifted or dead during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Chandrayangutta recorded the highest number of ASD electors, while the final figures will be known after August 3.

Residents of Madhu Park Ridge Apartments met the SEIAA Chairman, seeking reconciliation of discrepancies in the Musi Riverfront Development Project's EIA and EMP reports. They warned of approaching the National Green Tribunal if environmental clearance is granted without resolving the issues.

A man identified as Mohd Shabaz was taken into custody after a minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in Hyderabad's Sanathnagar. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act following a complaint by the victim's mother and launched an investigation.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation will conduct a sacred waste collection drive at five major temples on July 18 to promote the scientific collection, recycling and eco-friendly disposal of religious offerings through authorised processing methods and sustainable waste management practices.

The Telangana government has released a contingency crop plan after acknowledging the likely impact of El Nino during the Vanakalam season. The advisory recommends alternative crops and revised cultivation practices to help farmers reduce weather-related losses caused by delayed and deficient rainfall.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government had lost public confidence by failing to fulfil its electoral promises. Reviewing preparations for the Yuva Sangrama Sabha, he urged party leaders to ensure the event's success despite possible disruptions.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao said the commissioning of Amara Raja's Customer Qualification Plant in Mahabubnagar was the result of the previous BRS government's efforts to make Telangana a major energy storage hub and attract large-scale investments.

Varahi Jewels has launched a four-day jewellery exhibition and sale at its Kavuri Hills showroom in Hyderabad to mark its third anniversary. The event features thousands of new designs, exclusive offers and a wide range of traditional and contemporary jewellery collections.