Hyderabad

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

Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) are being blamed for rising lifestyle diseases like obesity, diabetes and hypertension. Experts warn they are high in fat, sugar and salt, and low in nutrition. Instant and fast foods also fall under this unhealthy category

LV Prasad Eye Institute has become a top global center for corneal neurotization, a rare surgery that restores eye sensation in patients with nerve damage. With 40 plus successful cases, LVPEI is now among the world’s most advanced in this field

A 64-year-old man from Tolichowki lost Rs 1.4 lakh after calling a fake customer care number he found online while trying to report a missing grocery item. Cybercrime police said the fraudster posed as support staff and stole money from his account

A mega job mela will be held on August 11 at Roop Garden Function Hall, PVNR Expressway Pillar No 61. Companies from pharma, healthcare, IT, education and more sectors will take part. SSC pass candidates can attend. Entry is free

Two men from West Bengal were caught with 66 grams of brown sugar by the Prohibition and Excise Department at Khajaguda. The duo had recently arrived in Hyderabad with the narcotics. A case has been registered against them