Hyderabad

The South Central Railway clarified that the issue at Arts College Railway Station subway, reported earlier as unsafe for pedestrians, has been resolved. The GHMC attended to storm water drainage works at the underpass following recent heavy rains

The Hyderabad Traffic Police has announced traffic diversions and parking arrangements in view of the Khairatabad Bada Ganesh installation. Restrictions will be in place from August 27 to September 6. Commuters are advised to use public transport and carpooling

The EAGLE Telangana Task Force busted a narcotics racket operating near Mahindra University, arresting four and seizing marijuana and OG weed. Linked to interstate and foreign suppliers, the racket exposed 50 students as consumers. Cyberabad Narcotics Police are investigating

Bandlaguda police arrested three persons, including a 17-year-old juvenile, for assaulting two bikers after a road accident near Savera Hotel. The suspects thrashed the victims with a plastic cricket bat. Police tracked them using video and CCTV footage

Hodd’s Cocktail Bar, Hyatt Hyderabad Gachibowli, is hosting an exclusive Bar Takeover by Red Bar, New Delhi. Led by celebrated mixologist Virender Singh, the event offers guests cocktails inspired by shades of red, blending storytelling with innovative mixology

In a fortnight-long drive, Rachakonda She Teams apprehended 152 persons, including 79 minors, for harassing women across metro trains, stations, bus stops, colleges and workplaces. Offenders underwent counselling, while police also conducted awareness programmes on child marriages

Telangana records nearly 300 dog bites a day, with 3.4 lakh cases in three years. Experts warn of untreated trauma, especially in children, making it a public health emergency.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will add 235 electric buses in Hyderabad by year-end, supported by new charging depots at Ranigunj and Hayathnagar. Officials say e-buses cut running costs to Rs 8/km compared to Rs 20/km for diesel buses.

A six-year-old boy, Mohd Umair, drowned in Sunnam Cheruvu at Adibatla on Monday while following his mother near the lake. Despite her attempts to save him, Umair slipped into the water and drowned. Police have begun an investigation.

A rift has surfaced in Telangana Congress as CM Revanth Reddy rejects promotion of traditional occupations, while TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud stresses their protection, exposing contradictions in the party’s welfare promises.

Advocates boycotted court duties in Hyderabad after lawyer Srikanth was allegedly attacked during proceedings. Lawyers demanded immediate implementation of the Advocate Protection Act, warning of a constitutional agitation if the government fails to act.

The Telangana STF busted a fake liquor label racket in Kushaiguda, arresting two associates of a jailed suspect. Officials seized 31,900 fake pouches, 5,000 duplicate excise labels, and printing equipment.

Prof M Ghanashyam Krishna of the University of Hyderabad has been elected Academician of the Asia Pacific Academy of Materials, recognised for his pioneering work in thin films, nanostructured materials, and sensors.

Ravinder (32) and his 13-year-old daughter Krupa died when a concrete mixer allegedly hit their bike from behind near Chevella. Police are investigating the incident.

Vritti Agarwal of St. Francis College bagged gold in 50m and 100m butterfly and 100m backstroke events, helping her college win the Osmania University inter-college women’s swimming championship ahead of Loyola Academy and Villa Marie College.

A cultural programme at the Government Degree College for Women, Golconda, celebrated Urdu through poetry, prose, and drama, rekindling appreciation for the language and its literary treasures among students and faculty.

After a brief break, rainfall returns to Telangana with light to moderate showers in Hyderabad and heavy downpours in districts, driven by a low pressure system over Odisha. IMD warns of thunderstorms in eastern districts.

A Telangana State Road Transport Corporation bus caught fire near Mehdipatnam bus stop. Quick action by the driver and passengers ensured everyone escaped safely. Fire department doused flames, though the front portion of the bus was badly damaged.

BRS leader Harish Rao lashed out at the Congress government after farmer Ravi Naik’s death in Mahabubnagar, calling it a result of collapsing agriculture, poor healthcare, and “murder by the State.”

Three students of Mahatma Jyothibha Phule Gurukul in Undavalli mandal were admitted to hospital after rat bites. An inspection revealed prior complaints about rat infestations had been ignored, leading to suspensions and memos for school staff.

Islamabad Ravi Naik (40), a cotton farmer from Erlapally, Jadcherla, died after consuming pesticide. His family alleges that negligence and bed shortages at multiple government hospitals delayed critical treatment.

A 12-year-old student of a tribal welfare Ashram school in Asifabad district died of fever while undergoing treatment at MGM Hospital, Warangal. This follows a previous student death in November at a similar institution, raising concerns over health and safety standards.

As Pro Kabaddi Season 12 begins in Visakhapatnam, Telugu Titans aim to end their title drought with a mix of youth and experience. While stars like Bharat Hooda and Shubham Shinde strengthen the squad, inexperience in cover positions remains a concern.

Historian Dr Dyavanapalli Satyanarayana has discovered a rare 1,600-year-old Chaturmukha Nandeeshwara Lingam at Phanigiri Kosagundla Narasima Swami Temple in Hyderabad. The sculpture, unique in India, is surrounded by four Nandis and links Shaiva traditions to an ancient Buddhist site