Hyderabad

A massive boulder shifted from a rocky outcrop and fell onto the Manchirevula service road on the outskirts of Hyderabad, causing significant traffic disruption on Thursday. The Cyberabad traffic police promptly responded and efforts are underway to clear the boulder and restore the traffic flow.

Two Hyderabad residents lost nearly Rs 20 lakh in separate online scams. One fell victim to a fake trading website after meeting a woman on a dating app, while another was cheated when seeking a paint distributor online. Cybercrime police are investigating

PJTSAU will conduct counselling for its BSc Agriculture dual degree with Western Sydney University on August 18 at Rajendranagar. Joint counselling for agriculture and allied courses under three state universities will follow from August 19 to 23

Two South Central Railway RPF officers, G Madhusudana Rao and K Rajagopala Reddy, have been awarded the President’s Police Medal for meritorious service on Independence Day 2025. Both officers have long, decorated careers in passenger safety and law enforcement.

Cyberabad AHTU busted an organised prostitution racket at a Madhapur hotel, rescuing nine women from India and abroad. Nine suspects, including the organiser and supervisor, were arrested. Police warned against fake job offers and urged guest verification by hotel owners.

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao condemned the arrest of party General Secretary R.S. Praveen Kumar and other leaders in Asifabad for supporting Dinda village Podu farmers. He demanded their immediate release and accused the Congress government of targeting tribal leaders.

The Singapore Telugu Samajam has invited BRS working president KT Rama Rao as chief guest for its golden jubilee celebrations on August 31 at Marina Bay Sands. The event aims to unite Telugus in Singapore and promote Telugu culture

Sports Expo India 2025 will be held at Hitex on August 22–23, featuring 60 exhibitors and the debut of eSportEx. The free-entry event expects up to 40,000 visitors with activities for all ages

BSNL has launched nationwide network-level protection against spam and smishing SMS for all mobile users. Malicious links are blocked in real time without affecting legitimate messages, using AI-powered filtering in partnership with Tanla, with protection enabled by default

After recent heavy rains filled Hyderabad’s lakes and tanks, anglers are flocking to spots like Jalpally and Umda Sagar for recreational fishing, with social media videos showing the lively scene despite cloudy skies and umbrellas in hand

Nine floodgates of Himayathsagar were lifted on Thursday, releasing surplus water and causing inundation at Puranapul. Officials say there is no immediate threat to nearby colonies but have prepared evacuation plans if the situation worsens

Heartfulness Academy will conduct its AI Mastery Bootcamp for Beginners from August 19–29, offering 16 hours of live sessions with AI expert Ansh Mehra and Revered Daaji. The paid course focuses on blending AI skills with creativity.

HNEW and Langer Houz police arrested two persons in Hyderabad, seizing 15 grams of cocaine. One accused had been sourcing drugs from Mumbai for five months, selling to local clients. Police are tracking the suppliers.

Madhuranagar police arrested Razak, a resident of Yellareddyguda, for allegedly possessing 75 grams of MDMA. Acting on a tip-off, police seized the drugs and are enquiring about his sources. Investigation into the case is currently on

BRS MLA T. Harish Rao condemned the arrest of party general secretary R.S. Praveen Kumar and others in Asifabad for resisting police action against protesting Podu farmers. He accused the Congress government of insensitivity towards tribal land rights struggles.

GHSPCA volunteers rescued eight defanged, dehydrated cobras from snake charmers displaying them in Adibatla, Hyderabad, nearly two weeks after Nagpanchami. The snakes are receiving treatment, with police and local volunteers assisting in the rescue operation

Heavy rains lashed Vijayawada, flooding several areas and killing a 51-year-old man who fell into an underground drainage. Authorities warned of more downpours across Andhra Pradesh due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal

A private school teacher in Borabanda, Hyderabad, has been booked for allegedly beating a student who failed to perform well in class. The boy was injured and taken to a hospital. Police registered a case and are investigating

SAFEPLAST 2025, India’s first dedicated conference on safety in aesthetic medicine, brought top experts together in Hyderabad to share protocols, prevention strategies, and innovations aimed at improving patient safety and reducing complications in cosmetic and plastic surgery

The ORR Exit 17 service road in Hyderabad was closed after heavy inflows from Himayatsagar caused flooding. Police advised motorists to use alternate routes as traffic diversions are in place until water levels return to normal.

Two weeks of steady rain have turned Hyderabad and Rangareddy’s monsoon deficit into a surplus. Hyderabad has recorded 492 mm against a normal of 363 mm, while Telangana’s overall seasonal rainfall has exceeded the norm, reaching 498 mm so far.

A decades-old building in Feelkhana, Begum Bazar, collapsed on Thursday following heavy rains. No casualties occurred as the structure had been vacated after GHMC issued notices. A cycle showroom previously operated there before being closed for safety reasons.

The National Dam Safety Authority has warned of serious structural damage to Singur Dam, ordering urgent repairs and reduced storage to 20 TMC. Officials cautioned that a breach could flood downstream areas, urging residents and farmers along the Manjeera River to stay alert.

Relentless rains over 24 hours have battered Telangana, killing two people, damaging infrastructure, and destroying crops. Several districts reported over 60 mm of rain, prompting a high alert. Rescue efforts and damage assessments are underway amid forecasts of more rainfall.