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The gaming industry's continued shift towards digital distribution has reignited concerns over ownership, game preservation and accessibility. Many gamers argue that eliminating physical discs would reduce consumer choice, weaken the second-hand market and fundamentally change the console gaming experience.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government of worsening Telangana's agrarian crisis by refusing to utilise the Kaleshwaram project despite adequate Godavari water. He alleged political vendetta, highlighted farmers' distress and reaffirmed the BRS's commitment to hamali workers' welfare.

As Hyderabad's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls gathers momentum, many voters claim Booth Level Officers have not yet visited their homes. Residents are approaching local leaders and BLOs directly for enumeration forms, while political parties continue trading allegations over the process.

Booth-Level Officers involved in Telangana's Special Intensive Revision exercise have reported several issues, including incorrect voter details, invalid corrections, improper photographs, language barriers and delays during house visits, making the electoral roll revision process more time-consuming and challenging.

A 29-year-old vehicle washing service centre owner was allegedly stabbed to death in Balapur after an ongoing dispute with two acquaintances. Police said the suspects called him outside before attacking him. A manhunt has been launched to arrest the absconding accused.

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy met Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha and Health Principal Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu, seeking faster completion of healthcare projects, additional doctors, and infrastructure upgrades, including a CT scan machine and development works at Malkajgiri Area Hospital.

A Sub-Inspector posted at Borabanda police station has been suspended after his wife complained to senior police officials about his alleged extramarital relationship with a woman constable. The action followed an internal inquiry and earlier counselling by senior officers.

Nearly 13 years after pavement cobbler P Ashok was shot dead while sleeping in Hyderabad's Leelanagar, police have neither identified the killer nor established a motive despite an extensive investigation involving multiple teams, forensic analysis, and the questioning of nearly 250 people.

Researchers from CSIR-IICT and CSIR-CCMB have found that the dengue virus is genetically evolving and may influence mosquito behaviour, potentially making conventional fogging and anti-larval measures less effective while increasing the risk of dengue transmission in Hyderabad.

With less than three weeks left for the Special Intensive Revision deadline, many Hyderabad voters say Booth Level Officers have not visited their homes. Residents are instead travelling to polling stations to collect enumeration forms, raising concerns about completing the process on time.

The Hyderabad Task Force arrested three persons for allegedly using the same vehicle registration number on three different Honda Activa scooters. Police said the duplicate number plate was used to evade traffic enforcement, loan repayment, and financial recovery proceedings.

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.

Water supply will be disrupted for 24 hours in several parts of Hyderabad from July 6 due to maintenance works at the Allabanda reservoir. HMWSSB will carry out valve replacement to fix leakages and has urged residents to conserve water.

A 38-year-old nurse was allegedly murdered by her husband in Uppal following disputes over suspected infidelity. Police said the accused attacked her with a blunt object and fled the spot. A manhunt is underway while investigation continues from all angles.

Hyderabad’s H-FAST has registered 185 cases and seized 121.87 tonnes of adulterated food in 100 days. The crackdown covered multiple zones and food categories, including meat, dairy, fruits and packaged items, with 247 cases referred for regulatory action.

Cyberabad Police destroyed 833.118 kg of seized narcotics worth Rs 5.02 crore, linked to 101 NDPS Act cases. The contraband, including marijuana, MDMA, alprazolam and hashish oil, was incinerated under official supervision following environmental pollution control norms.

The Secunderabad Task Force and Musheerabad police arrested six persons for allegedly running an illegal steroid and muscle-enhancing drug racket. Banned injections and bodybuilding supplements worth Rs 6.5 lakh were seized, while two suspected suppliers from other states remain absconding.

A 20-year-old BTech student of IIIT Hyderabad died by suicide on the institute's Gachibowli campus after an apparent fall from a building. Police have registered a case, ruled out foul play at this stage and launched an investigation into the incident.

The Intermediate Education Department, in collaboration with RDSDE, will organise the Apprenticeship-cum-Job Mela 2026 at five junior colleges across Telangana from July 6 to 14. Eligible vocational students and freshers can attend interviews, receive career guidance and apply for apprenticeship opportunities.

A two-day international conference at Osmania University explored the role of Artificial Intelligence in English language teaching and research. The event featured 88 paper presentations from scholars across nine states and highlighted AI-assisted learning, digital pedagogy, literature and global employability.