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DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat urged Hyderabad's Missile Complex scientists to fast-track missile inductions and focus on hypersonic systems. A DRDL workshop reviewed systems like Akash and BrahMos, highlighting their performance in Operation Sindoor and future upgrades

The water level in Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar rose to 513.41 meters on Saturday after three days of heavy rain. Officials said there is no immediate overflow risk and are maintaining 18 vents for outflow while monitoring inflows and low-lying areas.

The Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force arrested three men from Andhra Pradesh for allegedly transporting 25 kg of ganja at Bandlaguda. The accused bought the contraband from Rajahmundry and planned to sell it in the city. A car was also seized.

Marri Laxman Reddy Institute of Technology (MLRIT) held its 16th Graduation Day, awarding degrees to 2,230 B.Tech students from the 2020–2024 and 2021–2025 batches. The event featured speeches emphasizing adaptability, continuous learning, and highlighted the institute’s strong global placement record.

A Telangana Housing Board officer died after a scuffle erupted during a property sealing drive in Mehdipatnam. Officials alleged that the lessee brought in bouncers to obstruct the operation. Police registered a case and are investigating the incident.

TGRERA fined Suvarnabhoomi Infra Developers and Maha Infra and Developers ₹5.97 lakh for submitting false information and directed them to complete the Suvarna Sampada-2 project within 60 days. Complainants alleged delays, negligence, and misuse of the site as a dumping yard.

Hyderabad saw overcast skies and light drizzles on Saturday after days of heavy rain. While rainfall intensity eased, Himayathsagar and Osmansagar continued receiving heavy inflows, bringing water levels close to Full Tank Level, prompting officials to monitor the situation closely.

Justice (Retd) Naveen Rao has been appointed to supervise the Hyderabad Cricket Association’s functioning for the 2025-2026 season, with all directions to be made in consultation with him

The AIFF is focusing on nationwide scouting for young talent, with over 200 players being evaluated for the under-14 squad. This initiative aims to shape the future of India’s national football team

Hyderabad remained overcast for the second consecutive day, with Himayatnagar receiving the highest rainfall of 15.6 mm. The average rainfall was 10.6 mm, double the usual. IMD forecasts more drizzle and gusty winds over the next two days.

The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) India National Championship 2025 will take place on September 5–6 at GMR Arena, Hyderabad. Top robotics teams will compete for a chance to represent India at the WRO International Championship in Singapore.

A speeding car crashed into a house at Dundigal on Friday, allegedly after the driver fell asleep. The hatchback rammed into the compound wall and was left hanging. No injuries were reported. Police used a crane to remove the vehicle.

Over 35 years since its formation, the Telangana State Council of Higher Education still operates from a rented university building. With unresolved infrastructure issues, the Council has requested government approval to relocate to the Hermitage Office Complex in Nampally.

An unidentified man, suspected to be a daily wage worker in his fifties, was found dead in a secluded area at Hanuman Nagar, Tarnaka. Osmania University police are investigating the case and trying to ascertain the identity of the deceased.

Cyberabad police arrested nine people, including two from Rajasthan, for operating mule bank accounts for cybercriminals. The gang worked under a handler named 'Jack' via Telegram, using SIM swaps, hotel bookings, and malicious apps to aid large-scale financial frauds.

Ahead of Nag Panchami on July 29, GHSPCA has urged citizens to refrain from harming snakes and report illegal snake charmers. With help from the Forest Department, the group has rescued over 5,200 snakes during the festival over the past two decades.

Koneru Humpy defeated China’s Lei Tingjie in a tense semifinal to set up an all-Indian final with Divya Deshmukh at the FIDE Women’s World Cup, assuring India of its first title

S Appoorwa and D N Shivadas emerged champions in the LIC South Central Zonal carrom selection trials in Rajamahendravaram, defeating P Nirmala and B Ajay Kumar respectively in straight-game finals

The Boxing Federation of India awarded ₹17.5 lakh to 17 medal-winning boxers from the World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan, recognising strong performances and building momentum toward the finals

The Powergrid Southern Region I Inter-regional Badminton Tournament was inaugurated in Hyderabad, with leaders urging participants to value focus, strategy, and sportsmanship as keys to both athletic and professional success