Hyderabad

The Telangana High Court directed Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences to treat a NEET-UG 2026 candidate as a local candidate after the State agreed that children of Central government employees should also be covered by the admission rule.

BRS leaders T Harish Rao, P Sabitha Indra Reddy and Talasani Srinivas Yadav were placed under house arrest in Hyderabad on Wednesday after announcing plans to visit Sanathnagar TIMS hospital. The BRS condemned the police action and alleged suppression of Opposition.

The Hyderabad Traffic Police registered 1,349 cases during a week-long special drive against motorists blocking free-left lanes and minors driving vehicles. The enforcement action, conducted from August 12 to 18, included 1,015 free-left violations and 334 minor-driving cases.

A 21-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by three friends following an argument over a financial matter after a drinking session in Bandlaguda Jagir. Police said an iron rod was used in the assault and efforts are on to nab the suspects.

BRS leader T Harish Rao was placed under house arrest in Kokapet on Wednesday ahead of his proposed visit to Sanathnagar TIMS hospital. Police said the move was preventive, amid a political dispute between the Congress and BRS over the project.

Champion shooter Dhanush Srikanth has been nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award after winning gold with a world record at the 2025 Deaflympics. The 24-year-old shooter is now preparing for the senior World Cup and targeting the 2028 Olympics

A 26-year-old woman, Bharathi Mukhi, was killed after being allegedly hit by a speeding car while crossing the road near Inorbit Mall in Madhapur on Monday night. Madhapur police registered a case based on a complaint

A Hyderabad court sentenced three men to rigorous life imprisonment for murdering 45-year-old Mohan Naidu in a 2010 murder-for-gain case in KPHB Colony. The court also imposed a fine of Rs.10,000 each after convicting them based on evidence

Yash Satwalekar and A Vignesh Reddy struck centuries as Sporting XI posted a formidable 424 for five against Deccan Wanderers on the opening day of the A-Division two-day league cricket championship in Hyderabad on Tuesday

Karnataka sprinter P Roopa Rao won gold in the women’s 100m and 200m events at the 13th leg of the Indian Athletics Series in Warangal. Maharashtra’s Ajay Khade emerged as the fastest male athlete after winning the 100m

India’s first World Happpiness Summit will be held in Bengaluru on September 24, bringing together Shilpa Shetty, Arjun Kapoor, Kiran Bedi and others to discuss purpose, relationships, inner peace, mental well-being and the meaning of happiness beyond conventional success

Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajasekhar Reddy demanded the removal of lands in his constituency from the 22A prohibited list, saying nearly 30,000 families were facing difficulties. BRS leader T Harish Rao also demanded Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy’s resignation

GHSPCA and People For Animals volunteers rescued five cobras from Shalibanda and Moghalpura during Naga Panchami. Two snakes were cleared for immediate release, two are under medical observation and another remains critical, highlighting growing public awareness about wildlife rescue

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the removal of former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy’s statue in Narsampet. He alleged political interference, demanded the release of detained BRS leaders and vowed to install the statue if the BRS returns to power

Telangana government employees and pensioners are preparing protests over pending demands, including effective implementation of the Employees Health Scheme, the second Pay Revision Commission report and release of Dearness Allowance dues. A Statewide protest is planned for August 27

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Telangana government of misusing Section 22A to target urban property owners. He alleged delays, harassment and bribery demands, while claiming distressed properties were being bought at low prices by middlemen and ruling-party benamis

Despite high water storage in the Krishna and Godavari basins, the Telangana government has ruled out broad-based water releases for agriculture. Officials were asked to consider usable storage, reliable inflows and drinking water needs before deciding on irrigation releases

The new one-way traffic system around KBR Park caused confusion, congestion and frustration among Hyderabad commuters on Tuesday. Long detours, barricades and unfamiliar diversions led to traffic snarls at key junctions, particularly during peak hours between 8 am and 11 am.

TGSRTC has revised the routes of four bus services operating through Jubilee Hills Check Post and KBR Park areas due to one-way traffic restrictions. The changes affect routes 127K, 222A, 47L and 10H, covering several key Hyderabad locations

Maanaveeya Development and Finance Ltd Hyderabad donated a 14-seater battery-operated vehicle and an EV Nexus two-wheeler to Nehru Zoological Park under its CSR activity. The vehicles will be used for internal transportation at the zoo, officials said

Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women's University is facing a financial crisis as Rs 100 crore allocated for operational expenses remains unreleased. The university is depending on Osmania University for salaries, while fee reimbursement arrears of Rs 15 crore remain pending

Telangana Postal Circle has launched Ganga Jal bottles sourced from Gangotri and special Rakhi Post Envelopes for the festive season. Ganga Jal will cost Rs 30, while Rakhi envelopes are priced at Rs 15 each across selected Post Offices

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught a GHMC Town Planning Supervisor allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe in Hyderabad. The officer had allegedly demanded the money to process a building permission file. She was produced before a special ACB court and remanded.

The EAGLE Force arrested six persons for allegedly operating a drug supply network between Odisha and Hyderabad and apprehended 100 consumers, including seven students. Officials said 80 consumers tested positive for drugs, while 38 were sent for de-addiction