Hyderabad

Yashoda Hospitals, HITEC City, organised Kidney Symposium 2026, bringing together nephrologists, urologists and transplant specialists to discuss advances in kidney transplantation, post-transplant care and graft health. The symposium also highlighted the importance of organ donation awareness and long-term follow-up

Cygnet.One has launched an AI-powered GST Classification and Input Tax Credit Eligibility Engine to automate enterprise invoice processing. The system analyses transaction data, determines ITC eligibility, flags exceptions and generates structured GSTR-3B data with an audit-ready reasoning trail

More than 6,500 runners participated in the Hyderabad 5K and Inclusive Run at HITEX on Saturday as part of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026. The event featured 300 differently abled participants and promoted fitness, inclusion and barrier-free participation

Hyderabad woman Suhasini Reddy Kandimalla, who went missing following floods in Nepal, is safe and undergoing treatment at a hospital, her family said. Her brothers are returning to India and plan to travel to Nepal to locate her.

A 68-year-old man died after being accidentally knocked down by a car during a vehicle puja at Sri Peddamma Thalli Temple in Jubilee Hills. The man, who was visiting Hyderabad for medical examinations, died while undergoing treatment.

AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig’s expulsion over a controversial video has triggered speculation after he reportedly complained to cybercrime police about blackmail involving a purported deepfake video. Neither the police nor AIMIM has disclosed details about the video.

A techie from Australia with Hyderabad roots has gone missing after flash floods struck the Nepal-Tibet border region on August 26. Identified as K Suhasini Reddy, she had travelled to Nepal for a pilgrimage to Manasarovar.

The AIMIM has expelled Mirza Rahmath Baig from the party with immediate effect, citing an alleged video leak. The party’s Joint Secretary S.A. Hussain Anwar said Baig has been asked to resign from the Legislative Council, though no further details of the leak were disclosed.

Hyderabad police have arrested Arjun Sharma, a Chennai native, in Agra in connection with a financial cheating case and executed a pending non-bailable warrant linked to an alleged murder in Maryland, USA. Sharma, accused of killing his colleague Nikitha Godishala in 2024 and later fleeing to India, has been remanded to judicial custody in Tihar Jail following coordination with FBI and Interpol.

The vigilance wing of the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board seized 14 illegal mini pump sets during early morning raids in Khairatabad Zone. Officials said the use of motors to draw water from pipelines was disrupting supply.

The TGIIC has raised Rs 2,833.22 crore from two successive land auctions at Raidurg, underscoring Hyderabad’s growing appeal as a business hub. Plot P2 alone fetched Rs 1,447.22 crore at Rs 269 crore per acre, surpassing last week’s record bid for Plot P1.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation demolished 14 unauthorised buildings and issued notices to two others during an enforcement drive across three zones. Officials said six more structures would be taken up for demolition under prescribed procedures.

The Basheerbagh firing on August 28, 2000, began as a routine Opposition protest but quickly turned deadly, leaving three people dead. The incident not only marked a turning point in Telangana’s political history but also left lasting memories of violence and its human cost.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police has issued an advisory for NEET‑PG candidates as the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is set to take place on August 30. With major stretches in the region expected to be affected between 5 am and 11.30 am.

The South Central Railway realised Rs 1.28 crore in revenue during a three‑day intensive ticket‑checking drive across its zone from August 24 to 26. Nearly 14,000 passengers were found travelling without valid tickets, while others faced penalties for littering, smoking and unauthorised hawking.

Telangana has reported a 7.15 per cent rise in overall crime over the past three years, driven largely by organised crime, narcotics and traffic offences. While grave crimes, cybercrime and economic offences registered a decline, DGP CV Anand has directed officers to adopt data-driven strategies to counter emerging threats, with emphasis on organised networks and drug-related cases.

Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad is reporting a sharp rise in paediatric cases with flu-like symptoms, with nearly a hundred children admitted daily. Doctors attribute the surge to changing weather and high humidity, warning parents against self-medication.

The Indian Podiatry Association will conduct IPACON 2026 in Moinabad on August 29 and 30, bringing together more than 400 delegates for discussions on diabetic foot care and limb salvage, with hands-on workshops covering advanced wound-care techniques.

More than 400 trees have been felled at Bollarum for the SCB elevated corridor being constructed by HMDA from Gymkhana Grounds to near Shamirpet. Residents and commuters said the trees had provided shade for decades and changed the area’s character.

A case has been registered at the Hyderabad Cybercrime police station after MIM MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig complained of threatening calls. The callers allegedly demanded money and threatened to release morphed photographs and deepfake videos to cause embarrassment.

The 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026 will feature 45 elite runners, including 10 international and 35 Indian athletes. The event offers substantial prize money, course and national record bonuses, with extensive traffic and security arrangements in place

A house fire in Puppalaguda’s Tirumala Hills has triggered concerns over fire services’ response time after social media posts alleged a 55-minute delay. Gachibowli Fire Station SHO N Srikanth said the tender reached the location within 20 minutes.

Telangana has recorded a 15 percent rainfall deficit since June 1, with cumulative rainfall at 469.4 mm against the normal 551.6 mm. Sixteen districts are in the deficient category, while Greater Hyderabad has recorded a 20 percent deficit.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has initiated steps to establish EV charging stations at Ibrahimpatnam and Midhani depots as part of its efforts to expand electric bus services. The RTC currently operates around 458 electric buses in the region.