Hyderabad

GHMC’s second Indie Puppy Adoption Mela at KBR Park saw 22 of 35 vaccinated and dewormed desi puppies adopted. The event, inaugurated by Commissioner RV Karnan, encourages adoption, compassion, and responsible care for indigenous dogs

BRS working president KT Rama Rao urged Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to take the 42% BC reservation bill to Delhi for approval. He criticized Congress for misleading BCs, highlighted BRS’s efforts, and called for strong, committed action on reservations.

A three-year-old boy, Indrala Rakshith, died in Jagtial after being attacked by dogs and falling into a drainage. Despite hospital treatment, he reportedly did not receive the anti-rabies vaccine. He later died at Niloufer Hospital, Hyderabad.

Actor Mahesh Babu missed his son Gautam’s 19th birthday for the first time and shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying his love would always accompany him. Meanwhile, Mahesh is working on S S Rajamouli’s upcoming action-adventure film, tentatively titled Globe Trotter.

After a brief sunny spell, overcast skies return to Hyderabad and Telangana. The IMD has issued a heavy rainfall warning for the next 48 hours due to a developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, affecting nearly all districts.

A 14-year-old student, Mohammed Rizwan, of Telangana Minorities Residential School for Boys, Yakutpura, died suddenly on Saturday night after collapsing in his room. Wardens rushed him to a hospital, where he was declared dead. Police have begun an investigation into the incident.

Telugu actor Chiranjeevi facilitated the eye donation of his late mother-in-law, Allu Kanakaratnam, hours after her passing at age 94. The thoughtful act, reflecting her earlier consent, has been widely praised online as a gesture of kindness and hope.

The Telangana government tabled the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project in the Assembly on Sunday, providing only digital copies to MLAs. BRS lawmakers objected, citing denial of hard copies as their party chief KCR did not attend as Leader of the Opposition.

UP Yoddhas opened their Pro Kabaddi League campaign with a 40-35 win over Telugu Titans in Visakhapatnam, as Gagan Gowda’s 14 points and Sumit’s defence proved decisive

Telangana Sports Minister Vakati Srihari presented cash incentives to athletes and para-athletes, launched the Guru Vandana insurance scheme for coaches, and honoured contributors to sports during National Sports Day celebrations in Hyderabad

The 12th Jaya Rao Memorial Inter-schools football tournament for Government Schools (Boys) will be held from September 3 to 5 at Bolarum High School Grounds, organised by former students of Valerian Grammar School

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan and Police Commissioner CV Anand conducted inspections ahead of Ganesh idol immersions, ensuring safety measures and precautions. This includes reviewing ponds, security arrangements, and advising organizers on precautions due to ongoing rains

JS Sriram and his team delivered a captivating Nama Sankeertana performance during Hyderabad's Ganesh Festival celebrations. Despite continuous rain, the two-hour devotional music filled the evening with energy, devotion, and artistry, leaving the audience fully engaged and moved

The GHMC will host the second edition of the Indie Puppy Adoption drive at Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park on August 31, between 7 am and 10 am. The drive offers healthy, vaccinated, and dewormed puppies for adoption at no cost.

MLRIT's ‘Prerna’ outreach programme at ZPHS Dundigal aimed to foster passion for science and technology among students. Highlights included talks by Dr Arun Kumar and Dr Balram Yelamasetti, with mementos awarded to competition winners, supported by NCSTC

Road closures have returned to Secunderabad Cantonment, causing major disruptions for commuters. Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of prior notice, urging the Local Military Authority to provide timelines for reopening affected roads, with plans for official representations

The Cyberabad She Teams caught 45 persons for harassing women during a special drive. They carried out 152 decoy operations, counselled families, rescued 15 persons from prostitution, and held awareness sessions on trafficking, cyber fraud, child marriages and women’s safety

With the start of Rabi al-Awwal, several blood donation camps are being organized across Hyderabad to support thalassemia patients. Religious leaders also urged people to observe Milad un Nabi peacefully, avoiding nuisance during processions and encouraging prayers and social service

An 18-month-old boy, Shreyansh, died after falling from the balcony of his family’s second-floor flat in Patel Nagar, Amberpet. Despite emergency care at a private hospital, he succumbed to injuries. Amberpet police are investigating the incident.

A portion of an old heritage building at Darulshifa in Hyderabad, once the MCH office, collapsed shortly after midnight on Friday. No casualties were reported. Officials and public representatives rushed to the spot, while historians recalled its civic legacy

Heavy rains disrupted train services in the Hyderabad Division of SCR as water overflowed on tracks in the Bhiknur–Talmadla section. Authorities diverted several long-distance trains and partially cancelled two services, advising passengers to check updates before travelling

The Jagathgirigutta Police arrested five men for allegedly stealing 22 motorcycles across Hyderabad, recovering bikes worth Rs 42 lakh. The gang, led by Sridhar, targeted vehicles in multiple areas and sold them to a receiver in Guntur.

Hyderabad Police conducted a cyber awareness programme for Army personnel at Bison Division, Secunderabad, on Saturday. The session highlighted cyber hygiene, online safety, and financial security practices. Around 200 Army officers and personnel participated, raising queries and sharing experiences during the event.

BRS members, led by KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, protested in the Telangana Legislative Assembly over the ongoing urea shortage affecting farmers during the Kharif season. BJP MLA T Raja Singh joined the protest, adding to the political drama