Hyderabad

Meerpet police arrested eight people for gambling at a house in Badangpet’s RMR Colony and seized ₹4.54 lakh. The organiser, B Sai Babu, allegedly invited participants and took commissions. A case has been registered against the accused.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao credited the commissioning of the Sitarama Lift Irrigation Scheme and Yadadri Power Plant to K. Chandrashekhar Rao’s vision. He praised both projects as outcomes of long-term planning and leadership beyond short-term politics.

No casualties were reported in the incident. The staff suspected that a short circuit could have resulted in the fire mishap. The loss due to the fire accident has not yet been ascertained.

Top BRS leaders including KCR and KTR paid rich tributes to veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, calling his demise a major loss for Telugu cinema and public life. They remembered his versatile legacy and service as an MLA with deep respect.

Legendary Telugu actor Kota Srinivasa Rao, known for his versatile roles and immense contribution to Indian cinema, passed away at 83 in Hyderabad, leaving behind a rich legacy of over 750 films.

In the ninth edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, save for Greater Hyderabad, no other urban local bodies in Telangana secured awards

Terms decision to provide 42 per cent reservations for BCs in local body elections ‘historic’; accuses BJP of lacking genuine concern for backward communities

Daljit Singh, HCA vice-president, has been appointed in-charge president after an emergency council meeting, following legal troubles involving top office-bearers. The council may soon convene a special general body meeting

According to reliable sources, the PDS mafia is paying protection money to rowdy sheeters every month alongside mamools (bribes) to patrolling teams.

Pedestrians in Hyderabad are facing growing risks due to reckless driving, wrong-side riders, and footpaths taken over by hawkers. With traffic rules rarely followed, residents say walking on city roads is becoming increasingly unsafe and stressful

The recognition positions Secunderabad Cantonment as a model for other urban local bodies striving for excellence in urban sanitation, according to the statement.

Hydraa undertakes desilting and anti-encroachment operations in Hyderabad’s nalas to prevent monsoon flooding. Encroachments near Khairatabad and Kukatpally have been removed, and accumulated waste cleared using long-arm JCBs as part of citywide infrastructure improvement efforts

Chief Justice of India BR Gavai calls the Constitution “invaluable” for maintaining India’s unity over 75 years. Speaking at Osmania University, he highlights Ambedkar’s vision, especially Article 32, as vital to safeguarding fundamental rights and preserving national integrity

An unidentified youth dies by suicide after jumping in front of a speeding train between Secunderabad and Lalaguda in Hyderabad. The railway police are working with local stations to trace his identity through recent missing person complaints

Nirvi performed each chess opening trap with perfect clarity and speed, seamlessly moving between more than 50 different chess setups, a press release said.

Telangana is facing a rainfall deficit in 10 districts, with paddy sowing at just 8.02% of the normal area. Though maize and cotton show better progress, the Kharif season remains uncertain with limited rainfall forecast in the coming weeks

Despite a Central advisory prohibiting mandatory collection of mobile numbers, Hyderabad retailers continue to insist on them during billing. Consumers face unsolicited promotions and privacy breaches, while the Telangana Consumer Affairs Department has yet to implement the advisory effectively.

TG EdCET 2025 admissions for two-year BEd programs start July 21. Certificate verification for special quotas is from July 23–26. Web options are open August 4–6, with seat allotment on August 9. Classes begin tentatively on August 18

Two men were arrested in Hyderabad's Tolichowki for illegal possession of deer meat and horns. Police seized the items and handed them to forest officials. Authorities are investigating possible wildlife trade and violations of the Wildlife Protection Act

Union Bank of India held a Suraksha Saturation and Awareness Camp at Munchintala, Rangareddy, with over 300 attendees. Sanction letters worth Rs. 50 crore were distributed, and 15 stalls showcased financial products under a nationwide financial inclusion campaign

More Indian students are choosing US universities for green degrees in sustainability, renewable energy, and environmental policy. These programs offer global skills and hands-on learning, helping students lead India’s green transition and tackle climate change challenges with practical, real-world solutions

Sanjay Kumar Srivastava has taken charge as General Manager, South Central Railway. A 1988 IRSE officer, he previously served at CORE and RDSO and has contributed to key innovations in civil engineering and advanced rail technologies

A four-year-old boy accidentally drowned in an uncovered sump while playing near his home in Hafeezpet, Miyapur. The child’s body was discovered by his parents and rushed to hospital, where he was declared dead. Police have begun an investigation.

Hyderabad’s Banjara Hills Police recovered 67 lost or stolen mobile phones using the CEIR portal and returned them to their owners. Citizens are urged to report lost devices through CEIR to prevent misuse and ensure faster recovery.