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Hockey India has announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, with Harmanpreet Singh leading the side. Chief Coach Craig Fulton expressed confidence in the team's balance of experience and youth ahead of the tournament beginning on August 15.

Artificial Intelligence tools are helping Telangana officials detect duplicate and triplicate voter entries during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The ECI’s Photo Similar Entries and Demographic Similar Entries systems enable verification of suspicious records across constituencies and States.

Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy has signed a 10-year MoU with Sindhu Hospitals to provide structured clinical training for Pharm D students. The partnership will offer hands-on hospital exposure across various specialties, helping students gain practical healthcare experience.

CSIR-IICT and ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre have signed an MoU to jointly develop indigenous, environmentally sustainable blowing agent technology. The collaboration aims to support advanced space applications, reduce reliance on imported fluorochemicals, and strengthen India's capabilities in strategic materials research.

A newborn baby girl was found abandoned in a bag along the Outer Ring Road service road near Shamshabad on Tuesday. RGIA Police rescued the infant, shifted her to hospital and later to Shishu Vihar, and launched an investigation while appealing for public information.

Cyberabad Police have issued a weather alert and traffic advisory, urging companies and educational institutions to allow staggered early departures from 3.30 pm due to the forecast of heavy evening rain. The measure aims to reduce congestion and ensure safer travel.

Construction of three flyovers and one underpass at IIIT Junction and Khajaguda Junction in Cyberabad continues at a slow pace, causing inconvenience to commuters. Civic officials have directed the executing agency to speed up work, with completion targeted for May 2027.

Hyderabad Police have urged women facing harassment to approach the She Teams through multiple confidential complaint channels, including WhatsApp, phone, email, social media, and in person. Officials said prompt action is taken while protecting victims' identities and ensuring easier access to support.

Meerpet Police have detained three persons, including the prime suspect, in the murder of rowdy-sheeter Nandanavanam Suri. Investigators are probing an alleged Instagram Live session in which the suspect reportedly claimed responsibility. Police believe the killing stemmed from an old personal rivalry.

An RMC truck driver was booked for allegedly driving on the wrong side of Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road near Shamshabad after a motorist shared dashcam footage on X. RGIA Traffic Police traced the driver and initiated legal action while urging motorists to follow traffic rules.

Microsoft's Xbox division is undergoing sweeping restructuring, with thousands of layoffs and major studio changes affecting popular franchises like Doom and The Elder Scrolls Online. The move has sparked criticism, raising concerns about creativity, long-term growth, and the future of Xbox's gaming strategy.

Thousands of devotees attended the opening day of the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam in Hyderabad. However, VIP movement, security arrangements, and inadequate crowd management caused long queues and delayed darshan. The annual celebrations will continue with the Rathotsavam on Wednesday.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao met Zodhya founder Rohith and praised the Hyderabad startup's journey from T-Hub to global markets. He said the company is taking India-developed energy technology to international markets while helping industries improve energy efficiency.

Telangana DGP CV Anand reviewed police welfare initiatives, including the Arogya Bhadratha health scheme, scholarships, insurance and financial assistance programmes. He highlighted support provided to personnel and families and directed officials to digitise welfare services for greater transparency.

Hyderabad-based Raghu Vamsi Aerospace Group has raised $40 million in a funding round led by Norwest and Skegen Asset Management. The company will use the funds to expand manufacturing, develop a new campus, and strengthen aerospace, defence, and deep-tech businesses.

Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions and parking arrangements for the Balkampet Yellamma Kalyanotsavam and Rathotsavam. Several routes near the temple will be restricted on Tuesday and Wednesday, with motorists advised to use alternate roads and designated parking areas.

Bondada Engineering has secured an order from NTPC Renewable Energy to develop a 100 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System at Gujarat's Khavda Solar Park. The project, India's first large-scale VRFB system, will support renewable energy integration.

The Chilkur Balaji Temple will organise the traditional Varuna Japam at Osmansagar on July 21, with Vedic priests chanting sacred mantras in waist-deep water to invoke abundant monsoon rains, revive agriculture, and replenish rivers and reservoirs across Telangana.

Sparsh Hospice in Khajaguda has launched an eight-bed Neuro-Palliative Care Ward to provide specialised, affordable care for patients with advanced neurological disorders. The hospice has also sought CGHS empanelment to improve access to long-term palliative and nursing care.

A 28-year-old patient undergoing treatment at the Institute of Mental Health in Erragadda has gone missing. Hospital authorities alerted the police after failing to locate him. A case has been registered, and CCTV footage is being examined as the search continues.