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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.

Versuni India concluded the OneChef Biryani Premier League with a grand finale where Hyderabadi biryani was voted India's Favourite Biryani. Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar and actor Tejaswi Madiwada attended the event, which celebrated India's diverse regional biryani traditions.

Hyderabad's first underground supercar showcase, REDLINE 2026, featured nearly 60 luxury vehicles worth over Rs 120 crore. Organised by 17-year-old Sneha Jalan and a team of teenagers, the event attracted more than 1,000 automobile enthusiasts with supercars, drifting demonstrations and entertainment.

Residents of Barkas, Errakunta and Shaheennagar have urged civic authorities to address the growing stray cattle menace on Srisailam Highway. They blame open garbage dumps for attracting the animals and warn that the situation poses a serious risk to commuters and the cattle.

Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, has introduced the advanced Pulse Field Ablation technology using the Medtronic PulseSelect system to treat complex heart rhythm disorders. The innovative, non-thermal procedure was successfully performed on two patients, offering safer treatment with fewer complications and quicker recovery.

Amid concerns over the impact of El Niño and declining reservoir levels, horticulture experts have advised Telangana farmers to shift to less water-intensive crops such as vegetables, cereals, oilseeds and pulses and adopt integrated farming systems to improve profitability.

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.

Deficit rainfall linked to El Niño and delays in restoring the Medigadda barrage have heightened water availability concerns in Telangana. More than 10 TMC of Godavari water has flowed downstream since June 1, while experts say timely repairs could have enabled storage for drinking water and irrigation

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.