Hyderabad

BRS MPs accused the Centre and Telangana government of supporting Andhra Pradesh's Godavari–Banakacherla project, risking Telangana’s water share. They also slammed the Congress for staging symbolic BC reservation protests, questioning the party’s sincerity and Cabinet representation of marginalised communities.

BRSV, the student wing of BRS, launched a QR code-based poster campaign targeting the Congress government over its failure to fulfil job promises. The campaign includes videos, manifestos, and speeches by Congress leaders, accusing them of betraying unemployed youth.

HMWSSB officials are closely monitoring inflows into the Osmansagar and Himayatsagar reservoirs. While Osmansagar remains below capacity, Himayatsagar is near full tank level with steady inflows. Residents in low-lying areas and along the Musi River have been asked to stay alert.

KTR extended National Handloom Day greetings to Telangana weavers, applauding their talent and resilience. he highlighted the state's efforts to uplift the handloom sector through welfare schemes and support initiatives.

South Central Railway has announced special trains between Secunderabad–Mysuru and Charlapalli–Kakinada Town to handle increased passenger traffic. The services will run in August and include AC, Sleeper, and General coaches for passenger convenience.

Narayana Health has developed India's first AI model that predicts heart failure using ECG images in near real-time, enabling earlier diagnosis and faster treatment—especially beneficial in rural and low-resource settings.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner C V Anand transferred 17 inspectors across different police stations in the city, assigning them new roles including DI, SHO, and postings in special branches and control cells.

A 30-year-old woman from Bandlaguda, Hyderabad, died by suicide following a quarrel with her husband. The woman, a mother of three, reportedly hanged herself after her husband left the house.

SK Rehaan Roshan (127 notout) and M Lokesh (105) for Imperial CC batted well in the HCA B-Division two-day league cricket championship

The 11th Telangana State junior athletics meet was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Hanamkonda

In celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day, Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust and Phoenix Foundation jointly organised a mega blood donation camp in Hyderabad, dedicated to the Indian Armed Forces. The event saw 800 donors and featured the presence of actor Chiranjeevi, Teja Sajja, and actress Samyuktha.

Kalyan Jewellers has unveiled a special Raksha Bandhan jewellery collection featuring bangles, jhumkas, bracelets, and elegant necklaces. The collection celebrates sibling love with timeless pieces designed for everyday wear and festive occasions

The HMWSSB has warned of a possible opening of floodgates at the Himayatsagar reservoir due to rising inflows from continuous rainfall in the catchment areas. Authorities, including revenue and police departments, have been advised to implement flood standard operating procedures (SoPs) and prepare for potential downstream impact.

The Telangana High Court has refused to allow the medical termination of a 28-week twin pregnancy carried by a minor, citing serious health risks. The petition was filed by the girl’s mother under the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2021. Based on a report from a medical board at Niloufer Hospital, the court determined that the procedure was inadvisable.

The JNTUH announced that BTech first-year classes for the 2025–26 academic year will begin on August 11, 2025. An Induction Program will also be launched the same day to introduce students to university life, academic guidelines, and student support systems.

The Police Training Centre in Medchal hosted a special refresher course on Artificial Intelligence and digital investigation tools. Conducted by expert Nikeelu Gunda, the training aimed to equip officers with tech skills to combat cybercrime and enhance public communication

Four men were arrested for the daylight murder of Mohd Mahboob in Jagathgirigutta over a financial dispute. Mahboob, a rowdy-sheeter with 13 cases, was stabbed to death by Syed Fazil and his associates following a dispute over Rs. 11 lakh

Singer-actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi teams up with director Seshu KMR for Vande Mataram, an original patriotic song set to release on August 15. The teaser, released on Tuesday, blends visuals and melody

Dr Rambabu Chegondi, Principal Scientist at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, has been awarded the CRSI Bronze Medal 2026 for his work in Asymmetric Catalysis. He will be honoured at the CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry, scheduled in February 2026 at Dibrugarh University

A three-year-old LKG student sustained a head injury at a private school in Saidabad after a teacher allegedly threw a tiffin box at him. The parents have filed a police complaint, and an investigation is ongoing

Osmania University police arrested eight students for abusing officials during a public drinking incident on campus. A scuffle broke out when police objected to the act near Tagore Auditorium. All were granted bail after being produced in court

Sunil Naik, 20, was caught with 14 kg of ganja at Secunderabad railway station. He had purchased the contraband from Odisha and returned to Hyderabad by Konark Express. A case has been booked under the NDPS Act

A Musheerabad resident was duped of Rs 35.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of a fake rental portal. Promised commissions and bonuses, he kept depositing funds until the scamsters demanded Rs 12 lakh more. Cybercrime police are investigating

Medipally police busted a prostitution racket run under the guise of a spa in Dwaraka Nagar and arrested a woman organiser and a client. Two women were rescued. The organiser had lured them with false promises of jobs and income