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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.

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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

In a major political development in Huzurabad, several former sarpanches and Congress leaders quit the party and joined BRS in the presence of KTR and MLA Kaushik Reddy. They accused Congress of neglecting grassroots workers and hailed KCR’s leadership.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for the fertiliser crisis, accusing it of incompetence. He contrasted the situation with KCR’s tenure, recalling measures like special trains and lorries to ensure timely supply, and warned of Congress’ downfall.

Tension gripped the Telangana Secretariat as BJP leaders attempted to storm the premises under their “Save Hyderabad” campaign. The protest, citing electrocution deaths, poor civic infrastructure, and law-and-order lapses, led to house arrests of corporators and preventive detention of leaders.

Student activists and local traders intensified protests against Marwadi traders in Telangana, staging demonstrations in Habsiguda and Ibrahimpatnam. While OU JAC activists were detained for protesting outside a jewellery shop, traders organised a large-scale rally, with shops voluntarily shutting in support of the bandh.

A parking dispute in Secunderabad’s Monda Market has escalated into an anti-Marwadi campaign, with OU students calling for a State-wide bandh. Police detained several student activists, including OU JAC chairman, as political leaders condemned the campaign and backed the Marwadi community.

Over 360 private hospitals in Telangana have threatened to withdraw Aarogyasri services over unpaid dues of ₹1,300–₹1,400 crore. Hospital networks demand timely payments, revised packages, and a grievance redressal system, warning that delays are crippling small and mid-sized hospitals.

Naad Bhed Dance Studio celebrates its 10th anniversary with Katha 2025, a Kathak dance drama on Odisha poet-devotee Bhakta Salabega. Conceived by Guru Archana Misra, the performance will be staged at Ravindra Bharathi on August 23.

Flood intensity in Telangana has eased with declining inflows into the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Bhadrachalam recorded 47.5 ft water level, below the second warning mark, while major projects including Yellampalli, Medigadda, Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reported falling inflows.

Mild tension erupted in Hyderabad as BJP leaders and supporters attempted to lay siege to the Telangana Secretariat under the “Save Hyderabad” banner. Police deployed heavy security, detained several protestors, and placed key BJP leaders under house arrest to prevent escalation

The Telangana High Court directed the State government to remove the P.C. Ghose Commission’s Kaleshwaram project report from public platforms, observing it was premature before Assembly debate. The court heard pleas by K. Chandrashekhar Rao and T. Harish Rao, posting the case for five weeks later.

In Vanasthalipuram, Hyderabad, two 17-year-old intermediate students died by suicide within 24 hours. A boy ended his life after failing exams, followed by his close friend. Authorities urge timely counselling for students facing academic stress and emotional distress.