Hyderabad

During the annual Rangam ritual at the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad, oracle Swaranalatha warned of possible floods, fire accidents and loss of life in Telangana while also predicting abundant rainfall. She urged the temple management to install a Goddess idol without further delay.

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The Hyderabad Police have advised residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel following the IMD's forecast of heavy rainfall until Monday night. Motorists have been urged to avoid waterlogged roads, drive cautiously and follow official weather and traffic advisories.

Eisai has launched LEQEMBI (lecanemab) in India after receiving CDSCO approval, introducing the country's first disease-modifying therapy for early Alzheimer's disease. The treatment is indicated for patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia and aims to slow disease progression.

The Congress high command's approval of the Karnataka cabinet expansion has revived expectations of a Telangana cabinet expansion. Aspirants are intensifying lobbying efforts amid speculation over vacant berths, portfolio reshuffles and the possible induction of Assembly Speaker G Prasad Kumar

IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy have launched ANUGYAN, India's first industry-academia Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme. The three-month residential course will equip engineers and professionals with specialised skills to support the country's ambitious expansion of its civil nuclear energy sector.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao alleged that the Congress government harassed former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy and other party leaders. He also criticised the government over BC reservations, irrigation, and its decision to take over Hyderabad Metro Rail

The GHMC has relocated the bronze statue of former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao from a traffic island near the Indo American Cancer Hospital to the Japanese Garden to facilitate H-CITI infrastructure works around KBR Park. Another statue may also be shifted.

The three-day 'Safe Sports Telangana' workshop organised by SATS concluded in Hyderabad with stakeholders discussing athlete safety, inclusivity and welfare. The recommendations will be used to formulate Telangana Safe Sports Guidelines aimed at strengthening safeguarding standards across the State.

Hyderabad's 14-year-old martial artist Balabhadrapatruni Yashwwanth has secured his sixth international world record by delivering 170 single-hand punch strikes in 30 seconds. The Pallavi Model School student has also earned multiple national and international honours and continues to excel in martial arts

The ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal has banned USA player Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy from all cricket for eight years after finding him guilty of three Anti-Corruption Code breaches linked to the Abu Dhabi T10 2025 tournament in the UAE

BRS leader Gaddam Srinivas Yadav has urged Hyderabad Police to shut down a club in Abids, alleging that it is operating illegal gambling activities under political patronage. He sought a detailed inquiry, while the allegations against political leaders remain independently unverified.

Lovely Professional University joined the nationwide 100-week anti-drug campaign with over 5,000 students, NSS volunteers and faculty members taking the Nasha Mukti Pledge. The university also participated in a live virtual interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of nine selected institutions

Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.

Dundigal police have booked three minor boys under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting two fellow students at a State-run residential school in Bowrampet. The investigation is underway, with police recording statements and coordinating with child welfare authorities.

NIMS has completed 1,000 robotic surgeries within three years, with over 90 per cent of the procedures performed free under Aarogyasri and CMRF. The milestone covers urology, surgical gastroenterology and oncology, highlighting the institute's growing expertise in advanced robotic healthcare.

August and September 2026 promise one of the busiest gaming release schedules in recent years. From Beast of Reincarnation and Splatoon Raiders to Marvel Tōkon and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, players across every genre have plenty to look forward to.

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.

Hyderabad will host the second meetings of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the Expert Network on Asset Recovery on August 4 and 5. Delegates will discuss asset recovery, cross-border corruption, extradition cooperation and technology-driven ethical governance.

The FSSAI has alleged that several rum and whisky variants used artificial flavouring and misleading labelling instead of traditional ageing methods. The regulator flagged multiple brands after inspections in Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh and ordered corrective action while allowing conditional inventory clearance.

Four members of a family, including three children, sustained burn injuries after an LPG cylinder reportedly exploded while being replaced at their house in Srirangavaram, Yellampet, on Monday. The injured were shifted to hospital, while police began an investigation into the incident.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of failing to honour its promises on government jobs and the job calendar. He demanded answers from Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Rahul Gandhi while calling for a debate on unemployment.

A group of unemployed youth staged a flash protest at Hyderabad's Indira Park crossroads, demanding recruitment for 19,000 police vacancies and relaxation of the upper age limit. They alleged delays in notifications had left many aspirants ineligible and sought faster recruitment.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has registered a case after Star Hospitals alleged that sensitive patient records, employee details and confidential internal documents were published on an unauthorised website. Police are investigating the alleged breach under the BNS and Information Technology Act.