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Several water kiosks set up by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board to provide free drinking water during summer are lying defunct across the city, with some being used as storage spaces by sanitation workers due to lack of maintenance.

A rare sighting of the endangered Indian Skimmer at Kistareddypeta Lake near Hyderabad has excited the city’s birding community. The solitary bird, spotted by cardiac surgeon Dr Nisarga, is believed to be the first verifiable record of the species in the area.

Two persons died in separate accidents in Hyderabad. A man was killed in a suspected hit-and-run while taking a U-turn near Shamshabad, while another man died after accidentally falling from the second floor of a building while erecting a banner.

A servant couple from Nepal allegedly stole valuables worth Rs 2 crore from a businessman’s house in Jubilee Hills on Saturday night. The couple, employed recently as housemaid and security guard, fled after breaking open a locker while the homeowners were asleep.

Members of Kotha Telangana Charitra Brundam discovered a quartz stone tool on a hill near Manchirevula Beerappa Gudi in Hyderabad. Experts identified it as an Upper Palaeolithic quartz point, suggesting prehistoric human activity in the region thousands of years ago.

Mild tension prevailed in Attapur after HYDRAA teams, assisted by police, removed a temporary tin-sheet boundary around 6,000 square yards of disputed land near a temple. Officials said the land belongs to the government, while some locals objected to the demolition.

SR University in Warangal hosted the National Level Project Expo 2K26-Pragathi, bringing together young innovators from 23 universities and colleges. Over 100 projects in robotics, AI, healthcare and smart systems were showcased by students from across South India.

Reconstruction of a decades-old bridge on the Hussain Sagar surplus nala near Ashok Nagar has triggered severe traffic congestion on the Ashok Nagar-Indira Park stretch in Hyderabad. The works are expected to continue for four months, affecting daily commuters.

Hyderabad Police warn LPG consumers of a new cyber fraud where malicious APK files are sent for fake KYC updates. The malware steals personal and banking information. Officials advise using only official platforms and reporting fraud via 1930 or the National Cyber Crime Portal.

A TGSRTC bus driver was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths at Karmanghat in Hyderabad after an argument. The injured driver was hospitalised, and police have registered a case and launched efforts to identify and apprehend the attackers.

EAGLE Force arrested a Nigerian national in Hyderabad for allegedly overstaying his visa for nearly eight years. The man, who had been living in Kondapur and doing minor film roles, was deported to Nigeria after legal formalities and FRRO clearance.

Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, organised a two-day national conference on maternal emergencies and neonatal critical care. Over 1,000 healthcare professionals attended the event, which focused on real-life clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary coordination in emergency maternal and newborn care.

Mosques across Hyderabad are witnessing a large turnout of devotees observing itikaaf during the last ten days of Ramzan. Muslims spend long hours in prayer and spiritual reflection, while mosques make special arrangements for those participating.

As summer temperatures rise in Hyderabad, several NGOs are distributing water bowls for birds and stray animals. Volunteers are encouraging citizens to place and refill bowls regularly, helping thousands of animals stay hydrated during the hottest months of the year.

Cambridge Isotope Laboratories and Chemtatva Chiral Solutions have announced a Rs 300 crore joint venture to set up advanced isotope manufacturing in Genome Valley, Telangana. The project is expected to create 250 high-skilled jobs and support pharmaceutical and semiconductor research.

A leadership and career development programme at GNITS in Hyderabad highlighted the city’s growth as a technology hub. Experts discussed the need to strengthen leadership development and encouraged students to focus on building meaningful careers and leadership skills.

Star Health Insurance said it covers over 24 lakh lives across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The company settled nearly 1.7 lakh claims worth Rs 1,150 crore in FY26 and has expanded outreach across 720 villages and towns.

The 25th R&D Showcase at IIIT Hyderabad began at its Gachibowli campus, featuring over 400 research posters, demos and prototypes from 29 centres. The event highlights technology innovations focused on security, privacy and transparency in emerging digital systems.

Former Andhra Pradesh DGP H J Dora passed away, drawing tributes from police officials and colleagues. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar remembered him as a distinguished officer whose leadership strengthened the force during a peak period of Naxal activity.

A BBC and Collective Newsroom study reveals that women’s participation in cricket across 14 Indian states has doubled since 2020, with 16 per cent of young women now playing the sport. Motivations for following women’s sports have shifted towards supporting national teams and individual athletes.