Hyderabad

Intense rains lashed Hyderabad on Thursday afternoon after a brief break, drenching eastern and north-eastern localities. Areas like LB Nagar, Uppal, Tarnaka and Marredpally witnessed heavy downpour, leading to traffic snarls on major stretches and waterlogged streets across Secunderabad

Several historic arches near Charminar in Hyderabad, built during the Asafjahi era, are crumbling due to neglect. Locals fear collapse as weeds grow, cracks widen, and plaster peels off. They are urging authorities to restore these fading heritage structures

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Chennai and Hyderabad in connection with an alleged Rs 200-crore Canara Bank fraud and benami assets case linked to Sasikala aide GRK Reddy of the Marg group. Sasikala has not been named in the CBI FIR

The Telangana government has transferred and posted 12 Additional SP-rank officers to new assignments across the State. The reshuffle includes postings in districts such as Khammam, Kamareddy, Gadwal, Sangareddy and Warangal, along with positions in CID, TGPA and Cyberabad

A man returning home from work died after being swept away in floodwater at Balkampet rail under bridge on Thursday night. The victim, Mohammad Sharfuddin of Bholakpur, is survived by his wife and daughter. Police registered a case

The body of Arjun (25), who was washed away in Afzalsagar floods on Sunday, was recovered from the Musi River near Choutuppal on Thursday. Rescue teams continue searching for his relative Ramu, who was also swept away.

BRS women leaders released three Bathukamma songs at Telangana Bhavan, criticising the Congress government. The event, attended by senior leaders, recalled KCR’s recognition of Bathukamma as a cultural symbol and stressed its role in uniting Telangana women across communities.

The IMD Hyderabad has forecast light to moderate rain or thunderstorms with gusty winds in Hyderabad on Thursday evening or night. Waterlogging, traffic congestion and slippery roads are likely. A similar weather forecast has also been issued for Friday

Heavy rainfall flooded the Balamrai pump house in Secunderabad Cantonment, disrupting water supply to nearly one lakh residents. SCB officials said supply would remain suspended for two days, with tankers deployed as restoration efforts continue. The pump house last failed in 2020.

Miryalguda MLA B. Laxma Reddy diverted ₹2 crore, originally set aside for his son’s wedding reception, to support farmers facing a urea shortage. He handed over the cheque to CM A. Revanth Reddy, seeking fertiliser distribution to one lakh farmers.

Three men were arrested in Hyderabad’s Rajendranagar for robbing a 28-year-old after luring him through the Grindr app. The accused forced the victim to transfer ₹10,000 to an e-wallet and snatched his mobile phone before being caught by police.

The Narsingi police arrested former Neknampur corporator K. Padmarao after he allegedly assaulted three residents during a heated Venkateshwar Colony Association meeting. A case was registered based on victims’ complaints, and further investigation is in progress.

Farmers in Mahabubnagar are protesting against urea shortages despite government claims of adequate supply. Many slept overnight at distribution centres to secure fertiliser, while others staged demonstrations demanding unrestricted supply amid growing frustration with the Congress government.

Dr. V. Gurunadha Rao, a physics and chemistry teacher from Mahabubabad, has been appointed as the Environmental Education Brand Ambassador of the National Green Corps, Telangana, for his 20 years of service in environmental awareness and conservation programmes across schools.

Unidentified burglars struck at a businessman’s house in Shastripuram, Mailardevpally, on Wednesday night and escaped with 47 tolas of gold, ₹11,000 cash, wristwatches and valuables. Police have collected fingerprints and are examining CCTV footage to trace the culprits.

Hyderabad witnessed heavy overnight rains with Musheerabad in Secunderabad recording 184.5 mm, the highest in the city. As many as 26 locations reported over 100 mm, leaving several areas waterlogged and officials monitoring the situation closely.

A retired deputy engineer from the Panchayat Raj Department, Ramesh (62), was found drowned in Turkayamjal Masab Cheruvu at Adibatla on Wednesday. He had gone missing a day earlier. Police registered a case after his wife identified the body.

Hyderabad police registered a case against filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma after former IPS officer Anjana Sinha alleged her identity was misused in the web series Dhahanam. She said her name and profile were used without consent. Police are investigating.

A 27-year-old man, identified as Mohd Shareef of Musheerabad, died after being swept away in heavy water flow at the Balkampet railway underbridge on Wednesday night. His body was retrieved by locals, and police have registered a case.

Ryan Group of Institutions, Rotary Club have partnered to conduct a plantation drive in Hyderabad. The initiative saw more than 900 fruit-bearing saplings planted by students and Rotarians at Kondapur and Kompally campuses

HMWSSB has fined a house owner in Banjara Hills Rs 5,000 for allowing his overhead water tank to overflow. An on-duty manager noticed the wastage, and acting on the orders of HMWSSB Managing Director, issued a notice and penalty to the resident for his negligence

The Defence Minister unveiled an 11-ft statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and inaugurated the redeveloped Picket Garden in Secunderabad. The event was met with a protest from former SCB members

Hyderabad Cricket Association will hold open trials for senior women and under-15 girls for upcoming BCCI tournaments. Registrations and selections will take place at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal

Outsourcing employees of HYDRAA held a protest at its Budha Bhavan head office over delayed salaries. While HYDRAA clarified that salaries were not cut, a temporary delay occurred due to pending matching grants from the GHMC. HYDRAA Commissioner met with the employees and assured them their full salaries would be paid