- newTadepalli researcher to present AI paper at prestigious ICML 2026 conference
Tadepalli-born technology entrepreneur Venkata Sree Karthikeya Gattupalli will present his AI research at the AI4Law Workshop during ICML 2026 in Seoul. His specialised legal AI model aims to review lawyer invoices at over 90% lower cost than larger AI systems.
- 55 mins ago 3 Jul 26, 4:41pm - - newHyderabad’s 13-year-old martial artist Navjyot Singh Thakur enters Asian Book of World Records
Thirteen-year-old Hyderabad martial artist Navjyot Singh Thakur has entered the Asian Book of World Records by delivering 105 backfist punches in 10 seconds. Training under Grandmaster Hanshi Shaswat Kumar, she secured the milestone in the Teenage Female category
- 1 hour ago 3 Jul 26, 4:28pm - - newTelangana: Kharif sowing drops by over 10 lakh acres amid rainfall deficit, irrigation concerns
Telangana's Vanakalam sowing has slowed sharply, with cropped area declining by over 10 lakh acres compared with last year. Below-normal rainfall, lower reservoir storage, groundwater depletion, delayed Rythu Bharosa assistance and irrigation concerns have contributed to the sluggish agricultural season.
- 1 hour ago 3 Jul 26, 4:24pm - - newMadrasa teacher gets 20 years’ RI in POCSO case in Hyderabad
A special court for child offences sentenced a 22-year-old Madrasa teacher to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old boy in Balapur in 2022. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on the convict.
- 2 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 3:44pm - - newShe Teams nab 127 for harassing women in June
Hyderabad She Teams nabbed 127 persons for allegedly harassing women during June and secured convictions in 14 cases. The Women Safety Wing received 102 complaints, while courts awarded jail terms and fines in several cases. Women were urged to dial 112 for help.
- 2 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 3:35pm - - newTwo-year-old chess prodigy Aishi Gali sets world record with 100 chess puzzles
Two-year-old chess prodigy Aishi Gali solved 100 Pawn Promotion Checkmate chess puzzles in just 17 minutes and 1 second, surpassing her original target. The achievement has been verified and will be submitted to the World Book of Records, London, for recognition.
- 2 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 3:31pm - - newOne-month-old baby girl rescued in three days; five held for kidnapping in Hyderabad
A one-month-old baby girl allegedly kidnapped from her mother's lap near Lingampally Railway Station was rescued within three days by the Chandanagar police. Five suspects, including the alleged kidnappers, mediators, and intended buyer, were arrested before the infant could be taken away.
- 2 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 3:26pm - - new‘Tirri prank’ trend: E-rickshaw shutdown videos spark security concerns over battery apps
A viral social media trend dubbed the "tirri prank" has raised concerns after users remotely shut down e-rickshaws using battery-management apps. The Centre has reportedly ordered the removal of the apps following reports of misuse and potential security vulnerabilities.
- 2 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 3:20pm - - newCountry Club hosts Indo–Türkiye cultural evening to strengthen global ties
Country Club Hospitality & Holidays Ltd hosted an Indo–Türkiye Cultural & Hospitality Evening in Hyderabad, attended by Türkiye's Consul General. The event featured the 'Türk Moda' fashion show and highlighted cultural exchange, hospitality, and the company's growing international expansion initiatives.
- 2 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 3:20pm - - newBikeWo signs MoU to acquire 51% stake in PositiEV Mobility
BikeWo Green Tech Limited has signed an MoU to acquire a 51% stake in PositiEV Mobility. The proposed partnership aims to build an integrated EV mobility platform, while PositiEV founder Hiten Pal Saklani is expected to become BikeWo's CEO after necessary approvals.
- 2 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 3:15pm - - newCouple ends life on railway tracks in Ghatkesar
A couple from Warangal district, identified as Ravikumar and Sirisha, allegedly died by suicide by jumping in front of a speeding train near Ghatkesar railway station on Thursday night. The Secunderabad Railway Police are investigating suspected domestic issues
- 3 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 2:53pm - - newHyderabad on dengue alert as changing mosquito behaviour challenges traditional control measures
Health authorities have warned that dengue is becoming a year-round public health challenge in Telangana, driven by intermittent monsoon conditions, changing mosquito breeding patterns and a high number of asymptomatic infections that continue to fuel transmission across urban areas.
- 4 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 1:44pm - - newHyderabad Metro commuters seek additional coaches as State takeover delays expansion plans
Demand for additional coaches on Hyderabad Metro trains is growing as overcrowding worsens. Civil society groups have urged the State government to expedite the Metro takeover and procure new coaches to ease congestion for nearly 4.5 lakh daily commuters.
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- newWoman found dead at Langar Houz lodge, police begin probe
A 26-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a lodge in Hyderabad's Langar Houz. While the man accompanying her claimed she died by suicide, her family alleged murder. Police have launched an investigation and are awaiting forensic and post-mortem findings
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- newHyderabad Cricket Association invites applications for umpires and scorers
The Hyderabad Cricket Association has invited applications from experienced umpires and scorers for the 2026-27 season. Eligible candidates with the required experience in corporate or other tournaments can submit their resumes by July 8 for consideration and interviews
- 17 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 12:32am - - newNatasha Chethan retains junior girls title at Heyball National Championships
Karnataka's Natasha Chethan successfully defended her junior girls' title at the second Heyball National Championships in Dehradun, defeating Tamil Nadu's Padmakshee C 5-1. The World Junior Championships bronze medallist dominated the final and strengthened her credentials ahead of the women's event
- 17 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 12:29am - - newVisakhapatnam seeks synthetic track to boost athletics talent in Coastal Andhra
Following the selection of Jyothi Yarraji and M Venkataram Reddy for the Asian Games, athletics officials have renewed their demand for a synthetic track in Visakhapatnam, saying it will help nurture talent, improve training facilities and enable the city to host national competitions
- 17 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 12:26am - - newKarimnagar Diamonds beat Ranga Reddy Risers by 58 runs in TG20 League
Rahul Radesh's 72 and HK Simha's 60 helped Karimnagar Diamonds post 230 for 5 before Narayana Teja and fellow bowlers restricted Ranga Reddy Risers to 172 for 9, sealing a convincing 58-run victory in the TG20 League
- 17 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 12:20am - - newBAI to implement new 3×15 scoring system across domestic badminton from July
The Badminton Association of India will introduce the BWF's new 3x15 scoring system across all domestic tournaments from July 2026, beginning with the All India Senior Ranking Tournament in Ernakulam, to help players adapt ahead of the international rollout in January 2027
- 17 hours ago 3 Jul 26, 12:13am - - newMusi Rejuvenation project gets cabinet nod
The Telangana cabinet has approved tenders for the Rs 7,345 crore Musi Rejuvenation project’s first phase, covering 21 km from Himayath Sagar to Bapu Ghat. Alongside, 147 posts have been sanctioned for execution and monitoring, with additional staff to be deputed if required.
- 18 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 11:19pm - - newBeforest’s Hyderabad Collective hosts Indonesia delegation on dryland farming
A senior academic delegation from Indonesia visited Beforest’s Hyderabad Collective to study dryland agriculture and permaculture practices. The team, comprising faculty from IPB University and the Indonesian Defence University, aims to adapt techniques learned in Hyderabad to similar ecosystems back home.
- 19 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 11:05pm - - newIndia’s first private orbital rocket Skyroot’s Vikram-1 set for debut flight between July 12 and August 4
Skyroot Aerospace has announced the launch window for the maiden test flight of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket, from Sriharikota between July 12 and August 4. The mission, named Aagaman, aims to capture in-flight performance data and marks a significant milestone for India’s private space sector.
- 19 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 10:37pm - - newOsmania University hosts international meet on AI in English teaching
Osmania University’s Department of English inaugurated a two-day international conference on Thursday focusing on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on English language teaching, multilingual education, and global employability.
- 19 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 10:25pm - - newCDFD-incubated Acubiosys harnesses AI for psoriasis, diabetic inflammation drugs
Hyderabad-based start-up Acubiosys, incubated at the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), has launched AI-driven, nanotechnology-enabled plant-based medicines for psoriasis and diabetic inflammation.
- 19 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 10:21pm - - newTelangana DSP booked in DA case; ACB raids 16 locations
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a disproportionate assets case against DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy and conducted searches at 16 locations across the state.
- 20 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 9:40pm - - newCountry Club marks global expansion with Indo–Türkiye cultural event in Hyderabad
Country Club Hospitality & Holidays Ltd organised an Indo–Türkiye Cultural & Hospitality Evening in Hyderabad, attended by Türkiye’s Consul General Orhan Yalman Okan. The event featured a Turkish-themed fashion show and highlighted the company’s plans to expand internationally, with Türkiye positioned as a gateway to Europe.
- 21 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 8:54pm - - newNIN develops tool to assess diet diversity, micronutrient risk among schoolchildren
Researchers at the Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition have developed a dietary screening questionnaire to measure diet diversity and micronutrient adequacy among schoolchildren aged 6-10 years. The tool, validated against biomarkers and nutrient intake, uses a 13-food-group scoring system.
- 21 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 8:31pm - - newJoint Action Teams formed to tackle monsoon issues in Hyderabad’s CURE area
Joint Action Teams, CURE area, Hyderabad monsoon, CMC Commissioner G Srijana, GHMC monsoon preparedness, HYDRAA, IMD rainfall alerts, monsoon management Hyderabad, CMC Hyderabad, disaster management Telangana
- 21 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 8:22pm - - newIncuspaze picks Hyderabad as South India hub; eyes Rs 1,000 cr revenue
Incuspaze has raised Rs 150 crore in a funding round led by Bharat Value Fund to expand its presence in key markets, boost technology investments, and pursue acquisitions ahead of a planned public listing in FY29.
- 21 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 8:15pm - - newEx-IPS officer AK Khan’s son, others booked in cheating and assault case
Hyderabad police have registered a case against Mohsin Khan, son of former IPS officer AK Khan, following allegations of cheating, intimidation and assault made by film producer Venkata Anish Reddy. Police have booked Khan, Tabrez and others, and the investigation is underway.
- 21 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 8:08pm - - newHyderabad: Staff crunch in Food Safety wing hits inspections in GHMC, CMC and MMC
A severe shortage of Food Safety Officers is affecting inspections of eateries across GHMC, Cyberabad and Malkajgiri limits. Officials say over 4,500 sanctioned posts remain vacant, hampering monitoring of food safety and hygiene despite the rapid growth of restaurants and food businesses.
- 22 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 8:01pm - - newHyderabad: Plans to streamline and register Nepalese workers on cards
The Telangana Nepalese Welfare Association has urged the state government to approve a registration system for Nepali workers, citing accountability and crime concerns. The move follows consultations with police and highlights concerns over women workers’ access to households.
- 22 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 7:47pm - - newAndhra women detained at Hyderabad airport over forged visas to Muscat
Immigration authorities at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport detained 20 women from East Godavari district while they attempted to travel to Muscat on forged visas. The women alleged they were duped by a travel agent promising overseas jobs.
- 22 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 7:34pm - - newTension at Kanchanbagh police station after scribes manhandled during BRS leaders’ detention
Tension flared at Hyderabad’s Kanchanbagh Police Station on Thursday after journalists alleged police misbehaviour while covering the detention of BRS leaders. Reporters claimed they were forcibly evicted from the premises, prompting them to stage a sit-in protest outside the station and raise slogans against the police.
- 22 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 7:21pm - - newHyderabad techie and poet Sana Mahmood honoured with SIWAA 2026 Changemaker award
Hyderabad-based IT professional and Urdu poet Sana Mahmood has been honoured with the South India Women Achievement Award 2026 in the Changemaker category at a ceremony in Bengaluru.
- 23 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 6:56pm - - newHyderabad police intensify crackdown on adulterated ginger-garlic paste units
Hyderabad Police and H-FAST have intensified action against adulterated ginger-garlic paste manufacturers, uncovering units operating in unhygienic conditions and using inferior raw materials. Officials warned that consuming such products could lead to food poisoning, infections and other health complications.
- 23 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 6:54pm - - newH-FAST crackdown exposes sale of adulterated and spoiled meat in Hyderabad
A series of raids by Hyderabad's H-FAST has exposed rackets involving adulterated meat, stale seafood and illegally transported chicken waste. Officials have urged citizens to be cautious while purchasing meat products, warning that such practices pose serious public health risks.
- 23 hours ago 2 Jul 26, 6:31pm - - Nepali community in Hyderabad appeals against stereotyping after recent crimes
The Nepali community in Hyderabad has appealed to citizens not to stereotype all Nepali workers over the alleged involvement of a few individuals in recent crimes. The community has also offered to verify workers' credentials and sought insurance cover for security personnel.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 4:22pm - - Kacheguda railway station completes 110 years of heritage
Kacheguda Railway Station, one of Hyderabad's most iconic heritage landmarks, has completed 110 years of service. The station continues to blend historic architecture with modern facilities while serving around 50,000 passengers daily and housing a popular rail museum.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 4:09pm - - Hyderabad Police bust interstate ganja racket using Speed Post parcels
The Hyderabad Police have busted an interstate ganja supply racket that allegedly used Speed Post services to send cannabis consignments to customers in 21 cities and towns. A Jharkhand native has been arrested and investigations are underway to trace other accused.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 3:29pm - - Over 200 dialysis technicians, nurses attend nephrology CME in Hyderabad
More than 200 dialysis technicians and nursing professionals from across Telangana attended a Continuing Medical Education programme organised by DCDC Kidney Care and Gandhi Medical College to enhance clinical skills, dialysis management and patient safety through expert-led academic sessions.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 3:22pm - - India’s first private orbital rocket, Skyroot’s Vikram-1, to launch between July 12 and August 4
More than 200 dialysis technicians and nursing professionals from across Telangana attended a Continuing Medical Education programme organised by DCDC Kidney Care and Gandhi Medical College to enhance clinical skills, dialysis management and patient safety through expert-led academic sessions.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 3:20pm - - Hyderabad: Tensions escalate as police arrest Harish Rao, other BRS leaders amid Congress-BRS debate challenge
Political tensions escalated in Hyderabad as police arrested several BRS leaders, including T. Harish Rao, during a Congress-BRS confrontation over Telangana's debt and alleged Gurukul tender irregularities. Both sides accused each other of evading a proposed public debate at Gun Park.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 12:00pm - - Telangana government notifies 280 acres as Sardarnagar Forest Block in Shamshabad
The Telangana government has issued a Section 4 notification to declare the 280-acre Sardarnagar Proposed Reserve Forest in Rangareddy district as a Reserve Forest. The move revives a proposal pending for nearly 25 years and strengthens legal protection against encroachments.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 11:45am - - Tension grips Hyderabad ahead of Congress, BRS face-off over debt claims, tender row
A political confrontation between the Congress and the BRS intensified in Hyderabad after rival leaders challenged each other to public debates over Telangana's debt and residential school tenders. Heavy police deployment prevented clashes, while Harish Rao sustained minor injuries during the commotion.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 11:30am - - Badminton Asia Junior Championships: Dhyan Santosh upsets sixth seed Prempunpong; Tanvi Patri, Dev Ruparelia advance
India's Dhyan Santosh upset sixth seed Punnatat Prempunpong in straight games at the Badminton Asia Junior Championships. While Tanvi Patri and Dev Ruparelia secured opening-round victories, it was a mixed day overall for the Indian contingent in Yatsushiro
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 10:25am - - ACB raids Telangana DSP’s properties in disproportionate assets case
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau conducted simultaneous searches at the residence of DSP S. Bheem Reddy and around 20 linked locations in a disproportionate assets case. Officials are assessing the value of the movable and immovable properties recovered during the ongoing investigation.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 10:23am - - Beef allegedly mixed with goat meat, sold as mutton; Hyderabad police seizes 50 kg
The Hyderabad police's H-FAST team and Habeebnagar police seized around 50 kg of suspected adulterated meat from a Mallepally meat shop. Samples have been sent for laboratory analysis, while a case has been registered against the shop owner for alleged food adulteration.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 10:21am - - Three-year-old boy kidnapped from Secunderabad Railway Station; hunt on for suspect
A three-year-old boy was allegedly kidnapped from Secunderabad Railway Station after an unidentified man reportedly took him away while he slept beside his mother. Police have launched a search operation, formed special teams and are analysing CCTV footage to trace the suspect.
- 1 day ago 2 Jul 26, 8:05am - - Himateja Kodimela powers Anvita Khammam Aces to 34-run win over Nalgonda Knights
Skipper Himateja Kodimela struck an unbeaten 80 and G Sai Krishna Reddy added a fluent fifty as Anvita Khammam Aces posted 211 for 2 before defeating Anurag Nalgonda Knights by 34 runs to climb back into the TG20 League playoff spots
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 11:54pm - - Telangana High Court questions SI over alleged manhandling of retired police officer
The Telangana High Court strongly questioned a Madhuranagar Sub-Inspector over allegations of forcibly dragging a retired police officer from his home. The court sought a report from the Commissioner of Police and posted the matter for further hearing on July 15
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 11:39pm - - Telangana High Court refuses to stay proposed sale of 300 acres in Kukatpally
The Telangana High Court declined to stay the proposed sale of nearly 300 acres in Kukatpally but ruled that any sale, construction or development would be subject to the final outcome of the writ petition alleging irregularities in land transactions
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 11:15pm - - Telangana High Court seeks State response in Bandi Sai Bhageerath bail plea
The Telangana High Court directed the State to file its response in the bail plea of Bandi Sai Bhageerath, who is accused in a POCSO case, and adjourned the matter to Friday. Bhageerath remains in judicial remand after surrendering on June 25
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 11:03pm - - Hyderabad Task Force busts stale seafood racket, arrests four
The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force and Mangalhat Police arrested four persons after busting an alleged racket that preserved stale fish and prawns using chemicals. Around 262 kg of seafood and other materials worth Rs 90,000 were seized during the raid
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 10:57pm - - Cyberabad officials inspect Sarath City Capital Mall to ease traffic congestion
Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G Srijana and Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh inspected the area around Sarath City Capital Mall to review measures aimed at improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety, parking management and commuter convenience through coordinated infrastructure improvements
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 10:44pm - - Hyderabad Task Force arrests two for selling expired medicines in Punjagutta
The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force arrested two persons for allegedly selling expired medicines at pharmacies in Punjagutta. During a surprise inspection, officials seized medicines found to be unfit for human consumption, saying they posed a serious risk to public health
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 10:23pm - - MMC imposes a penalty of Rs 25,000 against restaurant, for violations of food safety norms
The Food Safety Wing of the Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation imposed a Rs 25,000 penalty on MasterChef Restaurant at Uppal Cross Road after an inspection revealed multiple hygiene and food safety violations, including poor pest control, improper food storage and unhygienic conditions
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 10:10pm - - OXMIQ Labs raises 35 million dollars in Series A funding
Raja Koduri-founded OXMIQ Labs has secured 35 million dollars in Series A funding, taking its total capital raised to 60 million dollars. The investment will help expand OxCore, the company's licensable GPU architecture designed for custom AI silicon and efficient AI infrastructure
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 9:54pm - - Sportslet opens first physical store in Hyderabad, launches BadmintonOutlet.in
Sportslet, founded by Davis Cupper and Asian Games medallist J Vishnu Vardhan, has opened its first physical store in Hyderabad and launched BadmintonOutlet.in. Former All England champion P Gopichand inaugurated the facility at Film Nagar in Jubilee Hills
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 9:38pm - - Harish Rao demands debate on multi-crore Singareni irregularities in Assembly
BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Telangana government of mismanaging SCCL through alleged irregularities in contracts, coal production, power projects and recruitment. He demanded a special Assembly session, an independent probe and immediate elections in Singareni while backing workers' concerns
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 9:12pm - - GST Day celebrated in Hyderabad to mark nine years of tax reform
CGST & Customs, Hyderabad Zone, celebrated GST Day to mark nine years of the Goods and Services Tax. Telangana High Court Chief Justice Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh attended the event, where speakers highlighted GST's role in improving transparency, compliance and ease of doing business
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 9:09pm - - Telangana to examine AI-based traffic management system for Hyderabad
The Telangana government is considering an AI-enabled intelligent traffic management system to integrate Hyderabad's traffic signals and reduce congestion. The proposal was discussed with technology firms Analog and MEIL, which showcased solutions for real-time traffic regulation and smart urban infrastructure.
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 8:40pm - - Highly decomposed body found on Pahadishareef Road in Hyderabad
A highly decomposed body was found on Pahadishareef Road on Hyderabad's outskirts on Wednesday. Police suspect it could be that of a missing Bandlaguda resident and are probing the possibility that he was lured to the spot and murdered.
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 8:33pm - - SBI Hyderabad Circle celebrates 71st Bank Day with community initiatives
State Bank of India celebrated its 71st Bank Day in Hyderabad with community outreach initiatives, including the donation of utility vehicles to educational institutions and the felicitation of medical professionals and auditors for their contributions to society and the banking sector.
- 2 days ago 1 Jul 26, 8:30pm -