Hyderabad

Hyderabad Collector Harichandana Dasari inspected the Musi River near Bapu Ghat in Langer Houze on Wednesday, directing teams to keep low-lying areas on constant alert amid heavy rains. Residents can contact the Collectorate Control Room for assistance

The Supreme Court has annulled the MLC appointments of Prof M Kodandaram and journalist Amer Ali Khan, declaring their tenure invalid. The two seats will remain vacant until the court delivers its final verdict on the pending petitions challenging their nominations

FTCCI is organising an open photography contest for World Photography Day, inviting entries that showcase Telangana’s culture, heritage, and landscapes. With cash prizes up to ₹10,000, the contest is free to enter and open to all photography enthusiasts.

Cyberabad police are searching for six suspects who opened fire at a deputy manager and stole silver jewellery from a Chandanagar shop. Teams are conducting searches across multiple districts, but no arrests have been made so far

Actress Manchu Lakshmi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad over her alleged role in promoting a betting app. She submitted bank statements during questioning, part of a wider probe involving 36 film personalities accused of endorsing betting platforms

The Telangana government will honour SSC and Intermediate 2025 toppers from government schools with Rs.10,000 each during Independence Day celebrations. Two boys and two girls from each category in every district will be selected and presented with awards and certificates

BRS working president K T Rama Rao challenged Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and the Congress leadership to prove the implementation of the party’s Six Guarantees. He claimed none were delivered in nearly two years and promised a political backlash in villages

A 25-year-old man, Mohd Moizuddin of Yakutpura, died after his motorcycle was hit by a car on Mehdipatnam Road, Hyderabad. He suffered serious injuries and died during treatment. Police have registered a case against the car driver

Task Force (East) and Bowenpally police arrested Sahoo Sonu and B Ravi Teja in Old Bowenpally for drug peddling. Authorities seized 1.7 grams of hash oil and a mobile phone worth Rs 8.95 lakh. The duo has prior narcotics cases

For Independence Day celebrations at Rani Mahal Lawns, Golconda Fort, the road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be closed from 6 am to 12 noon. Traffic will be diverted via Jamali Darwaza, Mothi Mahal X Road, GHMC Island, and Mothi Darwaza

An unidentified man, suspected to be a construction worker in his forties, was killed in a hit-and-run on Nagarjuna Sagar Highway in Ibrahimpatnam. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the vehicle and identify the victim

Osmania University will confer its 50th honorary doctorate on ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan at its 84th convocation on August 19. A record 1,261 PhD degrees and 121 gold medals will also be awarded during the ceremony

Hyderabad’s Malavika Anand will perform at Mahasabha-2025 in Virginia, USA, hosted by the Global Munnurkapu Association. The AIR-graded singer has over 650 concerts to her credit and has performed at Mysore Palace and the World Telugu Conference.

The SAT and TOEFL Olympiad 2025 will be held online on September 6–7 for Classes IX–XII students across all boards. Organised with ETS and College Board, it offers free practice tests with expert performance analysis for study-abroad aspirants

The Telangana Irrigation Department has resumed partial operations of the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, pumping water to select reservoirs. The move, following BRS leaders’ demands, will irrigate only 10% of the project’s 18.25 lakh acres across 13 districts.

IGNOU has opened admissions for its Certificate in Geriatric Health and Care (CGHC) for July 2025, offering training in elderly care, management, and entrepreneurship for qualified candidates and health sector workers. The fee is Rs 6,500 plus Rs 500 registration.

A 21-year-old man from Jogulamba district was arrested in Hyderabad for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl he met on Instagram. Her pregnancy was found during a hospital visit, leading police to register a POCSO case and detain him

Akan’s Independence Day event ‘Akan Aahvaanam’, with Blood Warriors Foundation, will feature art, music, workshops, traditional food, and awareness activities to support a Thalassemia-free India. All contributions aid patient support and prevention efforts

Hyderabad hospitals are witnessing a rise in viral fever cases due to prolonged cloudy weather. Patients with high fever, cough and body pains are crowding government facilities. Officials also warn about dengue and chikungunya, urging preventive measures

The WHO has issued a global alert on chikungunya resurgence, citing outbreaks in the Indian Ocean islands, Asia, and China. Telangana health officials warn of possible seasonal spikes, with 75 cases testing positive in the State till March 2025.

A 45-year-old Nampally woman died after a TSRTC bus hit her scooter at Chaderghat on Wednesday. Police said the victim sustained fatal head injuries in the crash. A case has been registered against the bus driver.

With heavy rains lashing Hyderabad, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan urged residents to stay indoors unless necessary. Monitoring the situation from the control room, he announced employee leave cancellations and issued safety, traffic, and complaint registration guidelines for citizens.

A 20-year-old engineering student from Nizamabad district was found dead in her hostel room at Narsingi, Hyderabad, on Tuesday night. Police suspect family issues may have contributed to the incident. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing.

Hyderabad’s premium housing market, led by properties priced at ₹1.5 crore and above, saw 8,205 units sold in H1 2025, accounting for 49% of total sales. Western suburbs dominate, while northern areas are emerging hotspots, JLL reports.