Hyderabad

The Telangana High Court criticized the state for uploading the P.C. Ghose Commission report in the public domain and directed its removal. Former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Finance Minister Harish Rao challenged the report, with hearings adjourned for five weeks

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions in Dhoolpet from August 23 to 27 for smooth Ganesh idol sales and transport. Traffic restrictions will apply around Gandhi Statue, Boiguda Kaman, and Mangalhat. Heavy idol vehicles allowed only after 10 pm

Doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully removed a blade swallowed by a 36-year-old man without endoscopy. Using intravenous fluids and medication, the patient passed the blade safely. He was discharged in stable condition and referred for psychiatric counselling

Hyderabad Police’s EAGLE Force and Railways Police arrested four peddlers from Odisha and seized 91 kg of marijuana worth Rs. 22.75 lakh. The suspects had smuggled consignments over 20 times. A case under NDPS Act was registered, and efforts are on to nab the supplier

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials caught Vanasthalipuram Sub-Registrar S Rajesh Kumar on Friday for demanding Rs. 1 lakh and accepting a Rs. 70,000 bribe for property registration. The amount was recovered from an associate, and both were remanded in custody

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced restrictions from 4:30 am to 9 am on August 24 for the Hyderabad Runners Marathon. The run starts at People’s Plaza and ends at G M C Balayogi Stadium, with diversions on major routes

G Pulla Reddy Degree and PG College, Mehdipatnam, celebrated the graduation of its 2022–25 batch. Prof. N Kishan and Dr. M Satyanarayana Reddy addressed the students, stressing excellence, ethics and social responsibility. Outstanding achievers and student leaders were also honoured

Members of the Goud community staged a protest at Gun Park, Hyderabad, demanding 25 per cent reservations in liquor shop allocations. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress of betraying its poll promises and sought reopening of toddy shops

Hyderabad and Sangareddy may face drinking water shortages as Singur dam storage is limited to 16.5 TMCft following safety warnings. With a 13 TMCft deficit, officials seek alternative sources and Rs 16.5 crore for urgent repairs

A 26-year-old B.Tech student was caught red-handed attempting burglary in Kukatpally. Locals intercepted him, and he admitted to losing Rs 20 lakh due to betting. Police seized a mobile, knife, and bike and are investigating

The Intermediate Education department will roll out a Facial Recognition System in all 430 Government Junior Colleges from Saturday, replacing roll calls and biometrics. Covering 1.80 lakh students, the system alerts parents via SMS or WhatsApp if their child is absent

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has uncovered a new cyber fraud where victims receive fake ‘DoT-verified’ smartphones preloaded with malware that hijacks OTPs. A Hyderabad man lost Rs. 77 lakh in 24 hours. TGCSB has issued safety advisories

Anurag University and Rehab Technologies signed an MoU to establish a Start-ups Mentoring Centre and a Centre for Construction Chemicals and Research Studies. The collaboration will include research, certificate programmes, training, placements, summits, workshops, and higher education opportunities

Police have cracked the brutal murder of 12-year-old Sahasra in Kukatpally. A minor boy, reportedly attempting theft at her home, has been taken into custody. The girl suffered multiple stab wounds, including 10 deep wounds on her neck

Hyderabad Police’s Zonal Cyber Cells reported a 65 per cent rise in case disposals and refunded Rs 1.41 crore to cybercrime victims this year. Commissioner C V Anand lauded the teams’ efforts and urged faster coordination with banks and telecom firms

Garmin India and Apollo HealthAxis have integrated Garmin Health API into Apollo’s Total Health programme, enabling smartwatch-based tracking of chronic diseases in rural India. The study aims to improve health outcomes through continuous monitoring and biometric insights in underserved communities

Flying Flea, the City+ mobility brand endorsed by Royal Enfield, unveiled its first electric motorcycle, the classic-styled Flying Flea C6, in Hyderabad. The event included art, photography, discussions on mobility and culture, and continues with showcases till August 23.

A UK woman, Alexandria Fox, travelled to Hyderabad for bariatric surgery at KIMS Gachibowli. She weighed 102 kg before the procedure and is expected to reduce to around 70 kg, following the successful surgery performed by Dr Kesava Reddy Mannur.

An indigenously developed drone - Skyswift 56, by Marut Drones was granted DGCA certification, The drone is useful for security agencies as it can be launched within two minutes and packed into a backpack.

Raja Bahadur Venkatram Reddy, RBVRR birth anniversary, C.V. Anand Hyderabad Police, Kotwal of Hyderabad, Hyderabad social reforms, women’s education Nizam era, Raja Bahadur Venkatram Reddy legacy, RBVRR Educational Society Hyderabad, Hyderabad police awards, Raja Bahadur Venkatram Reddy 156th anniversary

Giottus is set to launch Perpetual Futures on August 20, with zero trading fees till September 30. The new product features no expiry date, minimum investment of Rs 100, and a user-friendly interface with real-time execution and strong risk management tools.

Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao was arrested at Moinabad while heading to the Secretariat to protest against the Congress government’s failure to address farmers’ grievances. BJP workers staged protests, while Union Minister Bandi Sanjay strongly condemned the arrest.

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested six members of a gang that duped a woman of over Rs 1 crore in a fake online investment scam. Fraudsters posed as NSE officials, used fake apps, and laundered money through multiple bank accounts

Around 20 passengers escaped with minor injuries after a private bus traveling from Visakhapatnam to Khammam overturned at Gattugudem in Dammapet mandal, Kothagudem district, on Friday morning. Police Sub-Inspector Sai Kishore Reddy inspected the accident site