Hyderabad

IRCTC will launch the ‘Ambedkar Yatra with Panch Jyotirlinga Darshan’ Bharat Gaurav tourist train from Secunderabad on August 16. Covering key spiritual and historical sites, the 9-day tour includes travel, stay, and meals. Bookings are now open.

Many homeless people in Hyderabad are suffering due to heavy rain. With no proper shelter, they sleep on pavements, under flyovers or trees. They ask for help like raincoats, shelters, and basic needs from the government during the monsoon

Several educational institutions in low-lying areas declare holiday as a precautionary measure; commercial markets at Charminar, Gulzar Houz, Shehran wear a deserted look

Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills honoured bone cancer survivors on World Sarcoma Day. Survivors shared their recovery stories, doctors spoke on early detection and treatments, and experts raised awareness about bone cancer symptoms, surgeries, and rehabilitation

BRS MLC S Madhusudana Chari accused the Congress and BJP of long-standing betrayal of BCs by denying them reservations, resources, and representation. He demanded full implementation of the Kamareddy BC Declaration and warned of a backlash from BC communities.

BRS leader T Harish Rao criticised the Congress government for imposing prohibitory orders at libraries and universities, calling it a move to stifle dissent among Telangana’s unemployed youth. He demanded immediate job notifications and accused the government of failing its promises.

Ganesh idol immersion in Hyderabad will be held on September 6, coinciding with Anant Chaturdashi and marking the conclusion of the 10-day Vinayaka Chaturthi festival. Police and civic bodies will coordinate arrangements for a smooth and safe immersion process.

The Supreme Court adjourned the Kancha Gachibowli forest case to August 13, criticising Telangana for allegedly clearing forest land overnight. The CJI warned that bulldozing forests under the pretext of development cannot be justified and officials could face jail.

To improve patient comfort, the Chaganam Lalithamma-Bhaskar Rao Memorial Trust donated 30 cement benches worth Rs 3 lakh to NIMS Hospital in Hyderabad. The benches were officially handed over to hospital officials in a ceremony attended by faculty and Trust representatives.

The Cyberabad Police recovered 827 stolen or lost mobile phones worth nearly Rs 2 crore using the CEIR portal. The devices were returned to their owners during a special event. Citizens were urged to report lost phones through CEIR for faster recovery.

The two-time Olympics medallist and star Indian shuttler outslugs the sixth seed 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 to reach the round of 16

Several parts of Hyderabad faced traffic disruptions and waterlogging on Wednesday following heavy rainfall. Commuters struggled during peak morning hours. Disaster management teams were deployed across the city to drain flooded roads, and residents were advised to stay indoors.

BRS leader Patimeeda Jaganmohan Rao, inspired by KTR’s “Gift a Smile” initiative, has supported over 100 students and will now gift laptops and customised mopeds to differently abled persons. The distribution will take place on July 29 in KTR’s presence.

Venkatapuram in Mulugu district records a maximum of 255 mm rainfall; Hyderabad MET Department issues heavy to very heavy rainfall warning till Friday across Telangana

Five persons were injured, two of them critically, in a head-on collision between two cars on Rajiv Rahadhari at Gouraram village, Siddipet. One car lost control, hit a divider, and rammed into a vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

A TGRTC bus was partially burnt in a suspected arson attack at Tadakamalla village, Miryalaguda. The vehicle, parked overnight, was found ablaze early Wednesday. Police suspect foul play and are investigating the motive behind the incident.

Several areas in the erstwhile Karimnagar district received heavy rain, with the highest at 96.8 mm in Pellalingapur. A temporary road near Kistampet was washed away, while farmers welcomed the rainfall, which will aid in starting paddy plantation activities.

In response to a heavy rain alert for July 23, Cyberabad Police have advised companies to implement Work from Home measures. The move aims to reduce traffic congestion, maintain emergency services, and ensure public safety during potential weather disruptions.

A Class X student from Eppalapalli village, Veenavanka mandal, died by suicide after his parents refused to buy him a bike. He consumed pesticides on July 20 and succumbed to the poison while undergoing treatment at Karimnagar hospital on Tuesday.

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy named Shivanish tragically drowned after falling into a water sump at a residential building in Vijayanagar Colony, Mehdipatnam.

The surgical teams retrieved 2 kidneys, a liver and lungs (4 organs in all) and allocated them to patients based on Jeevandan organ donation guidelines.

According to historians, Sardar Mahal was built in the European style by Nizam VI Mir Mahboob Ali Khan in 1900. Though Mahboob Ali Khan, the then ruler of Hyderabad State, built the palace for one of his beloved consorts, Sardar Begum, she refused to inhabit this token of love as it did not live up to her expectations.

BRS leader RS Praveen Kumar alleged illegal phone tapping by CM Revanth Reddy, targeting Ministers, rivals and journalists. He demanded a judicial probe, accused the Centre of collusion, and called for a CBI inquiry under High Court supervision

T Harish Rao lashed out at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for delayed home guard salaries, accusing the Congress government of repeated failure since taking office. He demanded immediate payment and criticised the administration for ignoring employees' basic financial struggles