Hyderabad

The Telangana EAGLE Force arrested six persons and seized 1.189 kg of Alprazolam worth around Rs 25 lakh during a raid in Hyderabad. Police alleged the drug was supplied to toddy vendors to enhance intoxication and increase illegal profits

Hyderabad will host the second edition of the Legacy Fighting Championship on August 22 at Katedan Sports Complex. The MMA event will feature 24 fighters, including 12 international competitors, and aims to promote the sport while providing exposure to local athletes

Eight BRS leaders were booked after attempting to submit a representation seeking protection of eight acres of government land in Secunderabad Cantonment. The party demanded the Rs 800 crore land be used for constructing 6,000 Indiramma houses instead of a proposed shopping mall

The Telangana State Under-13 Chess Championship will be held at Puchalapalli Sundarayya Bhavan in Hyderabad from August 6 to 8. Eligible players born on or after January 1, 2013, can register by August 5 to compete for national championship berths

Chirag Yadav and Raghava Puttapu scored unbeaten centuries, while Ashish Srivastav claimed six wickets as the HCA A-Division two-day league witnessed several impressive performances. Multiple teams registered wins, while some matches ended in draws or were affected by rain

A Hyderabad court sentenced a man to six days' simple imprisonment for allegedly creating a public nuisance and threatening a family after a marriage proposal was called off in Falaknuma. Police said he also attempted to assault family members and threatened suicide.

An unidentified man died after being electrocuted near a roadside sugarcane juice shop in Hyderabad's Balanagar. Police said an electrical leakage from the shop caused the accident. Efforts are under way to identify the deceased and investigate the incident.

Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists and urged them to mentor future athletes after retirement. He praised the country's historic performances in boxing, judo and para-athletics while highlighting the government's continued investment in sports development

Telangana Cricket Association general secretary D Guruva Reddy alleged that the HCA constituted district committees without following the Bombay High Court's directions and the BCCI framework. He demanded suspension of the committees and sought immediate conciliation with the TCA under the BCCI's guidelines

BRS working president KT Rama Rao praised Hyderabad-origin Rahmath Pasha for saving around 20 lives during the Bondi attack in Australia. He said Australia's decision to grant Pasha permanent residency recognised his bravery and brought pride to the Telugu community

The Intermediate Education Department has signed an MoU with IndiGoReach and BharatCares to promote aviation careers among economically disadvantaged girl students. The initiative offers fully funded Commercial Pilot Licence training, mentorship and career guidance to help eligible candidates become commercial pilots.

The Madhapur police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act against the general secretary of the Telangana Basketball Association following a complaint alleging the sexual harassment of a teenage basketball player over the past two years. Investigation is underway.

A mega job mela will be held on August 7 at Khaja Mansion Function Hall in Hyderabad. Companies from sectors including IT, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, banking and education will conduct preliminary interviews. SSC-qualified candidates and above can attend the free recruitment drive.

The Telangana Health Department has approved a one-time relaxation of promotion rules, enabling 319 Associate Professors to become Professors in government medical colleges. The move aims to address faculty shortages caused by the rapid expansion of medical colleges and increased student intake.

South Central Railway detected more than 4,100 cases of ticketless and irregular travel during a special ticket-checking drive across three divisions on Monday. The operation covered 169 trains and generated over Rs 30.53 lakh in penalties, besides fines for littering, smoking and unauthorised hawking.

Teacher unions in Telangana have announced a series of protests from August 7, demanding the announcement of the PRC, more teaching staff, timely transfers and improvements in the school education sector. The agitation will culminate in a State-level Maha Dharna on August 29.

Government hospitals and Basthi Dawakhanas in Hyderabad are witnessing a surge in viral fevers, influenza-like illnesses and suspected dengue cases following persistent wet weather. Health experts have urged people to seek timely treatment, even as many dengue-like cases are testing negative.

Residents and rail users have urged South Central Railway to extend the platforms at Neredmet Railway Station, saying the upgrade will enable 24-coach express trains to halt there. They also sought integration of the project with the ongoing Road Under Bridge construction.

The Telangana government is planning to auction eligible government lands reclaimed by HYDRAA to boost revenue. Officials are scrutinising dispute-free parcels, while HMDA and TGIIC are expected to conduct phased auctions as part of the State's broader land monetisation strategy.

An eight-month-old baby from Kenya has recovered after undergoing a complex bidirectional Glenn procedure at Medicover Hospitals in Hyderabad. Born with multiple congenital heart defects, the infant is being discharged in stable condition after successful surgery that improved blood flow and oxygen supply.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has welcomed Emirates SkyCargo's dedicated Boeing 777 Freighter service connecting Taipei, Hyderabad and Dubai. The service will enhance cargo connectivity and support the movement of pharmaceuticals, electronics, semiconductors, perishables and other time-sensitive shipments.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao congratulated Azad Engineering and DRDO on manufacturing India's first indigenous 350-kg thrust-class expendable turbojet engine. He said the achievement strengthens India's defence self-reliance and reinforces Hyderabad's position as a global aerospace and precision engineering hub.

Researchers at the University of Hyderabad have received an Indian patent for Hyderacene, an indigenous dual-action material for rocket propellants. Combining binder and catalyst functions in one molecule, it improves combustion efficiency, stability and performance for aerospace and defence applications.

The iconic Malakpet TV Tower, commissioned in 1977, has witnessed the evolution of television broadcasting from analogue to digital mobile technology. As it nears its 50th anniversary, the landmark continues to evoke nostalgia among Hyderabadis who grew up watching Doordarshan.