Hyderabad

Cyberabad police arrested seven youths for smoking banned hookah at an MRG farmhouse in Gandiguda, Shamshabad. Acting on a tip-off, police seized more than six hookah bottles. Locals report increasing such incidents, including drug use, in farmhouses

Heavy floodwaters from Himayatsagar caused garbage and plastic waste to accumulate at Hyderabad’s Moosarambagh bridge, obstructing the Musi River’s flow and affecting nearby low-lying areas. HYDRAA, along with DRF, MET, and GHMC, launched a cleanup operation using heavy machinery, successfully restoring the river flow.

Residents of Surya Nagar Colony, Shaikpet, celebrated the 79th Independence Day by inviting sanitation workers to hoist the national flag. The event featured sports, health check-ups, and a community breakfast, while also addressing recent abuse incidents against the workers

Cyberabad police have intensified their probe into the Chandanagar Khazana Jewellers robbery, tracking suspects to Bidar and Pune. Evidence suggests a Bihar-based gang rented a house in Jagadgirigutta and planned the heist while working at a local glass unit

State Bank of India’s Hyderabad Local Head Office celebrated the 79th Independence Day and 60 years of SBI in Telangana. CGM S Radhakrishnan announced plans to grow market share by one percent in every district, urging collective leadership action

The Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society has set up a 24/7 Integrated Health Monitoring Command and Control Centre in Hyderabad, featuring a dedicated helpline, medical teams, food safety surveillance, and a mobile app connecting all 205 minority residential schools.

Burglars broke into the house of a retired employee in Chikkadpally and escaped with 36 tolas of gold, cash, and gadgets. The crime occurred while the family was away. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage.

KNRUHS has scheduled the Mop Up phase of web-based counselling for vacant MDS seats under MQ-1 and MQ-2 (NRI) quotas in Telangana’s private dental colleges. Eligible candidates can exercise web options online from August 15 to 16, 2025.

Telangana has seen a sharp and concerning rise in Medical Terminations of Pregnancy (MTPs), with numbers tripling in two years, reaching 16,059 in 2024-25. Experts link the surge to curtailed maternal welfare schemes, raising public health concerns

Hyderabad police have arrested eight people, including a mother-son duo, for running an illegal surrogacy and human egg trading racket linked to multiple fertility centres. ₹6.4 lakh in cash, donor records, and medical supplies were seized during the operation

Hyderabad celebrated the 79th Independence Day with flag hoisting, cultural events, and tributes. Cyberabad Police honoured seven officers with Uttam Seva Pathakam, stressing their role in law enforcement and national integrity.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused the previous BRS government of leaving Telangana with ₹8.21 lakh crore debt, claiming the Congress has cleared Rs 2.20 lakh crore in 20 months. He pledged to finish irrigation projects, secure the state’s water rights, and strengthen welfare.

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of reversing Telangana’s decade-long growth under KCR, citing urea shortages and industry exits. Speaking at Independence Day celebrations, he warned against weakening the state’s self-rule and called for unity.

Cyberabad Police raided SK Retreat farmhouse in Moinabad, where 51 foreign nationals attended an illegal birthday party. Authorities seized 90 liquor bottles, checked travel documents, and booked organisers for violations under excise laws and conducting an event without permission

A Pakistani national, settled in Hyderabad since 1998, was caught with a woman in a compromising position in Langar Houz. Police suspect he has lured and converted women under false pretences. An investigation into his background is in progress.

Inflows into Himayatsagar and Osman Sagar reservoirs in Hyderabad have declined, providing relief to residents along the Musi river. HMWSSB has shut eight floodgates, while inundation at Moosarambagh and Puranapul bridges led to traffic diversions

Former Hyderabad Ranji cricketer Benjamin Thomas announced his retirement from first-class cricket. He thanked mentors, institutions, and the Hyderabad Cricket Association for their support across his long domestic career

Sreenidi Deccan FC has signed midfielder Abhijith K ahead of the 2025–26 season. The former Gokulam Kerala FC player brings experience and attacking flair, with 51 senior appearances across competitions

Vincent Keymer won the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters chess title with a round to spare, becoming the first sole champion. His performance also elevated him into the world’s top 10 rankings

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions on August 16 from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the Abid Road area for the Lord Sri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsava at ISKCON Temple. Alternative routes and parking at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally, are suggested for devotees.

Telangana claims discrimination after the Advanced System in Package (ASIP) semiconductor project was approved for Andhra Pradesh, despite the State having the required ecosystem. Similar past incidents, including Micron’s relocation to Gujarat, highlight concerns over lost investment and employment opportunities

The Hyderabad Traffic Police issued a traffic advisory ahead of the ‘At Home’ reception hosted by the Governor of Telangana at Raj Bhavan on Friday evening. The police have urged citizens to avoid the area and take alternative routes during the event.

Hyderabad was spared from the extremely heavy rains forecast on Thursday, providing relief to residents. Schools reported low attendance, IT offices were quiet, and traffic was minimal, though authorities remain on high alert in low-lying areas near the Musi river

Enforcement Directorate Hyderabad has filed a prosecution complaint against former IFS officer Akula Kishan in a Rs 23.46 crore APWCFC scam under PMLA. The case involves fraudulent loans, forged agreements and diversion of funds for personal gain