Hyderabad News Digest
Hyderabad's tax revenue engine powers Telangana's economy, while the city grapples with crime, infrastructure challenges, and a backlog of 2.2 lakh pending court cases amid judicial shortages.
Hyderabad Today
Revenge killing: 3 held for auto driver murder
Police arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of an auto driver in Hyderabad, with revenge cited as the motive.
EAGLE Force seizes 12 kg ganja shipment
Law enforcement intercepted a drug trafficking operation, catching two individuals transporting 12 kilograms of ganja destined for Hyderabad.
Hyderabad west drives Telangana's tax revenue
Western Hyderabad has emerged as the primary tax revenue generator for Telangana state, anchoring the region's fiscal performance.
High court battles 2.2 lakh pending cases
Telangana High Court faces severe case backlog of 2.2 lakh pending matters, exacerbated by a shortage of judges impacting judicial delivery.
AI-led taxpayer monitoring in Telangana
Telangana has implemented artificial intelligence systems to monitor and track taxpayer compliance, modernizing revenue administration.
KRMB halts Srisailam water releases
Krishna River Management Board directed Telangana to stop water releases from Srisailam, likely due to inter-state water-sharing protocols.
HC orders R&R assessment for Mallannasagar oustees
High Court directed the state to evaluate rehabilitation and resettlement benefits for people displaced by the Mallannasagar project.
E-cigarette sales busted in two stores
EAGLE Force raided and shut down illegal e-cigarette sales operations at two retail locations in Hyderabad.
Apollyon Dynamics sets speed record with Ahuti Mk II
Hyderabad-based defence-tech startup Apollyon Dynamics achieved a certified top speed of 498 km/h with its electric multirotor interceptor, entering the India Book of Records.
Mailardevpally Police arrest in Rs 24.49 lakh burglary
Police arrested a former worker in connection with a burglary case involving Rs 24.49 lakh in stolen goods.
JNTU students clash during Teej celebrations
Eight students were detained after a clash erupted during Teej festival celebrations at JNTU Hyderabad campus.
Telangana to celebrate Teachers' Day outside Hyderabad
For the first time, Telangana will hold its Teachers' Day celebrations at a venue outside Hyderabad, marking a shift in state-level event planning.
India News
India working with Moscow, Kyiv to end war
India's External Affairs Minister stated that the country is actively engaging with both Russia and Ukraine to facilitate peace negotiations and end the conflict.
Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah on J&K statehood
Omar Abdullah held discussions with Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the early restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood status.
India secures 70% crude oil imports outside Hormuz
The Petroleum Ministry reported that India has secured 70 percent of its crude oil imports from sources outside the Strait of Hormuz, reducing strategic vulnerability.
RBI holds repo rate; projects 6.9% GDP growth
The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged and projected India's real GDP growth for the current fiscal year at 6.9 percent.
PM Modi appeals for economic self-reliance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made seven key appeals urging India to pursue economic self-reliance and reduce dependence on external markets.
ISRO launches first imaging satellite
The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched its first imaging satellite into orbit, advancing India's space capabilities.
Bengaluru woman assaulted over loan repayment; 4 arrested
Four individuals were arrested after a Bengaluru woman was stripped, assaulted, and filmed over a loan dispute, with charges filed under SC/ST and POCSO acts.
Air India pilot sacked after failing drug test
An Air India pilot operating the Phuket route was terminated after testing positive for a psychoactive substance during a drug screening.
Waterlogging at Delhi International Airport after heavy rain
Heavy rainfall caused significant waterlogging at Delhi's international airport, disrupting operations and highlighting drainage infrastructure challenges.
Influencer detained for violence at CJP protest
An influencer who bragged about assaulting a student's father during a Chief Justice protest was detained, with SC/ST and POCSO acts invoked.
Karnataka man caught hiding in pond to evade arrest
A wanted criminal with 16 pending cases in Karnataka was apprehended while attempting to hide in a pond to escape police.
Expired items, bed bug powder found in Bengaluru PG raids
Raids at 64 paying guest accommodations in Bengaluru uncovered expired food items and pest control powder stored alongside food, raising health and safety concerns.
India-Japan historic T20I set for Sano
India and Japan are set to play a historic Twenty20 International cricket match in Sano, marking a significant bilateral sporting event.
India's June quarter GDP print draws controversy
India's GDP figures for the June quarter have sparked debate and controversy over methodology and economic growth assessment.