Hyderabad

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying gig workers and private-sector drivers by scrapping the ₹5 lakh accident insurance scheme. He demanded its revival and warned of a large-scale agitation if pending claims are not cleared.

The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several Telangana districts. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected across the State, with the IMD forecasting the conditions to persist until Thursday, August 14, 2025.

The Justice P.C. Ghose Commission, which faulted KCR over the Kaleshwaram project, is accused of violating Section 8(B) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act. Legal experts say the lapse breaches natural justice and could render the report legally unsustainable

Under ‘Operation Amanat’, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of South Central Railway (SCR) successfully recovered 21 lost mobile phones in July. Nine phones have already been returned to their owners. A total of 169 complaints were received across the SCR zone, leading to the blocking of 139 phones, with traceability detected in 52 cases.

The HCA B-Division two-day cricket league showcased impressive performances, with top bowlers like Jawad Khan and Ved Reddy, and centuries from Abdul Rafeay, Rishyanth, S. Shiven, and Aawez Ahmed

A sudden cloudburst-like downpour in Hyderabad on Thursday evening, with Gachibowli recording 12.35 cm rainfall in just a few hours, threw city life out of gear. Traffic snarls, waterlogging, and hours-long jams disrupted commutes across major roads and IT corridors

The Telangana Football Association has shortlisted 27 players for the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy selection trials, which will be held from August 18 to 20 at the GMC Balayogi Stadium in Hyderabad

Indus International and Suchitra Academy triumphed in the Keystone Schools League basketball championship, with standout performances from Shruti Aribidi, Geetha Maadhurya, and Manjari Shah securing their teams’ victories

Due to continuous rains in upstream regions, floodwaters have entered Hyderabad’s Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs. As a preventive measure, one of Himayat Sagar’s floodgates was opened to release 339 cusecs of surplus water into the Musi River.

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao sharply criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for causing chaos through rumors surrounding the Mahalakshmi scheme. Referring to a fistfight that broke out among women at a Nizamabad post office over the scheme’s benefits, Rama Rao slammed the Congress government for delivering chaos instead of promised support.

A powerful thunderstorm on Thursday evening dumped over 100 mm of rain in several parts of Hyderabad, crippling traffic and flooding roads. Core areas like Ameerpet, Punjagutta, and Gachibowli were hit hardest as rush hour came to a grinding halt

A resident of Papireddy Colony, Santosh Kumar fell in front of a train heading from Chandanagar towards Hafizpet; passengers alerted the railway police, who took up investigation

Following heavy rains in Hyderabad, the HMWSSB announced that one floodgate of Himayatsagar reservoir will be opened at 10 pm on Thursday. Officials and the public have been advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions

Laura E. Williams has taken charge as the new U.S. Consul General in Hyderabad. She succeeds Jennifer Larson and aims to build on the growing collaboration and people-to-people ties between the two nations.

A woman from Andhra Pradesh working in Hyderabad filed a complaint against her boyfriend, accusing him of rape and cheating after promising marriage. She became pregnant after divorcing her husband, following pressure from the accused. A Zero FIR was filed

Loyola Academy Degree & PG College held its Investiture Ceremony to formally induct student council leaders. Central GST Commissioner Sadhu Narasimha Reddy encouraged students to uphold institutional values and pursue innovation, excellence, and community service as future leaders

The Telangana MA&UD department approved GHMC’s proposal to prepare a comprehensive stormwater master plan for the Telangana Core Urban Region. The plan will address flooding, drainage issues, and sustainable water flow using GIS and hydrological modelling technologies

A local court in Hyderabad sentenced Bharath Kumar to three years of rigorous imprisonment and fined him Rs 10,000 for molesting a 17-year-old girl at Madannapet in 2021. Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand lauded the investigation team's efforts

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for neglecting governance, showing arrogance, and favouring his constituency in fund allocations. He also raised concerns about Andhra-based contractors gaining undue influence and warned of a political backlash if ignored

A man from Secunderabad was booked for harassing his wife by posting obscene photos and abusive comments about her on Instagram. Married just three months ago, the woman attempted suicide due to the harassment. Police have filed a case and begun investigation

From September 1, India Post will merge registered post with speed post to improve efficiency and adapt to digital trends. Telangana Postal Circle confirms the move, following a three-month review and largely positive customer feedback across post offices

HYLENR, a clean energy startup using Low Energy Nuclear Reactions (LENR), has raised $3 million in Pre-Series A funding to speed up commercialisation of its heat energy systems. The round was led by Valour Capital and Chhattisgarh Investments

A Yousufguda resident lost Rs. 1.95 lakh after downloading a fake ‘PM Kisan’ app from a WhatsApp message. The malicious APK file compromised his phone and banking information. Hyderabad Cybercrime police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Bhaskar Reddy Vemireddy, senior advocate at the Telangana High Court, has been appointed as a Judicial Member of the GST Appellate Tribunal. With over three decades of experience in tax law, he joins the tribunal as part of a national-level appointment