Hyderabad

A woman’s body was found in Lingampally nala, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night. She was wearing gold ornaments, and a mobile phone was recovered. Police are investigating the case and using the phone to help establish her identity.

A car caught fire on Pathergatti Road in Hyderabad’s Old City on Wednesday night. The driver escaped safely, and fire officials quickly doused the flames. A short circuit is suspected as the cause. No casualties were reported.

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MLRIT, Dundigal, conducted its 21st Orientation Day for first-year B.Tech students, highlighting discipline, R25 regulations, teaching-learning practices, and campus recruitment opportunities. Leaders and faculty emphasized holistic education and career growth, with parents and students participating in the event

The Telangana High Court adjourned hearing on a PIL challenging the regularisation of Sada Bainamas to August 26. The government argued that the Telangana Bhu Bharati Act, 2025, now allows processing of over 9 lakh pending land applications

The Telangana High Court issued notices to Obulapuram Mining Company on the State’s appeal seeking a higher penalty in the illegal mining case involving Gali Janardhan Reddy. The government contends the Rs.2 lakh fine imposed earlier was grossly inadequate.

The Telangana High Court issued notices to GHMC and TGSPDCL on Airtel’s plea challenging the removal of its fibre cables from electricity poles. The Court observed the issue went beyond services to accountability for lives lost in the Ramanthapur tragedy

The Election Commission of India has released the special summary revision schedule for the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency bypoll, necessitated by the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath. Voter list revision begins August 28, with final rolls published September 25

A 25-year-old bike taxi driver, M. Tarun of RC Puram, died after his scooter collided with a garbage auto-rickshaw on the Nallagandla flyover in Chandanagar, Hyderabad. He died on the spot due to severe injuries. Police registered a case

BRS leader T Harish Rao condemned the lathi charge on farmers waiting for fertilisers in Mahabubabad, blaming CM Revanth Reddy and demanding an apology. He accused the Congress of betraying farmers by failing to supply urea and resorting to police action

The Telangana Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB) released the CBT marks for 2,322 nursing officer posts. Applicants can file objections online from August 26 to September 2 by uploading a single PDF with supporting documents.

Chandanagar police arrested two more suspects, Anish Kumar Singh and Prince Kumar Rajak, in the Khazana jewellery store dacoity case. Earlier, two others were held. Police said a six-member gang looted silver ornaments after shooting at a deputy manager

Widespread internet outages in Hyderabad, caused by the power department’s cable-cutting drive, disrupted UPI and card transactions, forcing many shops and restaurants to insist on cash payments. The disruption has sparked public outrage and financial losses across the city

Cyberabad police arrested two men for running a ₹850 crore Ponzi scheme that duped over 3,000 investors nationwide. The gang used AI tools, mule accounts, and Dubai-based channels to launder money, later investing in real estate, gold, and luxury cars

GHMC will conduct a special sanitation drive in Hyderabad from August 21 to 25, focusing on waste clearance and road repairs. Commissioner R.V. Karnan said over 8,300 potholes have been fixed, with works aimed at easing Ganesh Chaturthi traffic

For the second day, Hyderabad reeled under a massive internet and cable TV blackout after TGSPDCL staff indiscriminately cut wires from power poles. Over one lakh connections were disrupted, hitting work-from-home users, TV viewers, and UPI payment services across the city.

Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected Bathukamma Kunta on Wednesday to review ongoing lake development works. He instructed officials to complete pathways, tree plantation, and seating facilities before Dasara, while stressing the need for proper inlets and outlets at the lake.

Godrej Agrovet, in collaboration with ISK Japan, has launched Ashitaka, a new herbicide for maize crops. It targets grasses and broad-leaved weeds, helping farmers improve crop productivity by ensuring better soil nutrient use during critical maize growth stages

Design Democracy 2025 will be held from September 5 to 7 at HITEX, Hyderabad, featuring over 120 brands, 80+ speakers, and 15,000 visitors. The event will showcase furniture, lighting, art, and décor, celebrating innovation rooted in craft and culture.

Two floodgates of Osman Sagar were lifted on Wednesday, releasing 220 cusecs of water into the Musi river. HMWSSB officials, monitoring water levels, advised residents along the Musi to stay alert as water flow is likely to rise

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected several colonies in Hyderabad on Wednesday, reviewing sanitation drives and waste management measures. He instructed officials to prioritise cleanliness during the rainy season to prevent seasonal diseases and ordered strict monitoring of special sanitation programmes

The Sudha Reddy Foundation, in association with MEIL Foundation, announced the second edition of the Pink Power Run in Hyderabad. Scheduled for September 28, the event will feature Miss World 2025 and Miss Asia 2025, promoting inclusive breast cancer awareness

A farmer, Medaboina Ramesh (40), died of a snakebite in Chigurumamidi mandal, Karimnagar. In another incident, a woman, Cherla Renuka, was bitten while working in agricultural fields in Shankarapatnam mandal and is undergoing treatment in Karimnagar

The Cyberabad Cyber Crime wing arrested 13 persons in six fraud cases, including trading and part-time job scams. Police also secured refund orders in 132 cases, helping victims of 37 cases recover a total of Rs 53.47 lakh