Hyderabad

The GHMC has ordered closure of all slaughterhouses and retail beef shops in Hyderabad on August 15 and 16, citing Independence Day and Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Police Commissioners have been asked to support municipal teams in enforcing the directive.

A water tanker stuck in a road cave-in at Banjara Hills Road No. 1 was removed by crane. The incident disrupted traffic and alarmed residents, who urged GHMC to conduct regular inspections to ensure infrastructure safety in the area.

The Transport Department has expanded Sarathi online services across all Hyderabad RTOs, allowing licence renewals and address changes digitally. Vahan platform for vehicle registrations will be launched soon, enabling registrations at dealership level and reducing the need to visit RTOs.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of distorting the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram for political vendetta. They challenged the report's selective leaks, dismissed its legal standing, and demanded accountability for all involved in the project, not just BRS leaders.

Oxymorons, Hyderabad’s first cocktail lab, opens in Begumpet with an innovative blend of mixology and storytelling. Founded by hospitality veteran Rehan Guha, the bar offers experimental cocktails crafted using techniques like clarification, fermentation, and fat-washing

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has imposed penalties totalling nearly Rs 29 lakh on two Hyderabad-based builders for violating RERA provisions. The action follows complaints of construction defects, non-registration of projects, and failure to refund buyers

T Harish Rao slammed the Congress government for the public humiliation of senior BRS MLA P Sabitha Indra Reddy, demanding an apology from CM Revanth Reddy and action against police. He said Sabitha was targeted for questioning ration card delays.

The Government Medical College, Maheshwaram in Rangareddy district has invited applications for faculty and teaching positions on a temporary basis. The tenure will be up to March 31, 2026, and appointments will be under the control of Telangana’s DME.

BRS leader T Harish Rao paid tributes to Telangana ideologue Prof K Jayashankar on his birth anniversary, calling him the voice of 4.5 crore people. He urged people to follow Jayashankar’s ideals and recalled the BRS government's efforts to honour him.

The BRS moved an adjournment motion in the Rajya Sabha seeking a discussion on Andhra Pradesh’s Godavari–Banakacherla project, alleging it threatens Telangana’s water share. The party accused CM Revanth Reddy of remaining silent to please Andhra leaders.

A 27-year-old software employee from Narsingi was killed on Tuesday evening in a road accident near Aziz Nagar on the Hyderabad–Bijapur Highway after a speeding car hit his vehicle from behind, pushing it into a truck coming from the opposite direction.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao paid floral tributes to Prof. K. Jayashankar on his birth anniversary in Delhi, hailing him as the ideological beacon of the Telangana movement and urging supporters to uphold his principles amid current political challenges.

Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad over his role in promoting a betting app. The ED is probing the financial links of several celebrities after users suffered losses and suicides linked to app promotions.

Heavy rains over the past week have significantly increased water levels in Hyderabad’s twin reservoirs, Osmansagar and Himayatsagar. With inflows continuing from their catchment areas, officials are closely monitoring the reservoirs and preparing for possible overflow scenarios.

The ACB on Wednesday raided an ST Residential Hostel in Mohammadabad, Sangareddy, following corruption allegations. Hostel Welfare Officer Rekha was taken into custody. Officials said the search operation would continue until late afternoon. Further details are awaited.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad today in connection with a betting app promotion case. The ED has summoned 36 film personalities so far, including Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj.

Three members of a family suffered burn injuries after an LPG cylinder leak triggered a fire at their home in Yedakulapally village, Sangareddy district. The victims were shifted to Zaheerabad government hospital and are currently in stable condition.

M Suhas Preetham won silver in the 200m backstroke while Sri Nithya Sagi earned bronze in the 400m medley at the junior national swimming championship held in Ahmedabad

The Future Kids School defeated Suchitra Academy 42-18 in the girls league of the Keystone basketball championship, while Suchitra won in the boys category against Elate International School

Multiple centuries including those by C. Srinath, M S Anirudh, and C. Siddharth Rao lit up the HCA B-Division two-day league matches across Hyderabad on a competitive Tuesday

A protocol row at a ration card event in Balapur led to a clash between BRS and Congress leaders after MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy was denied a place on the dais. She alleged humiliation and warned the Congress against politicising official platforms

A goldsmith was murdered by his roommate in Musheerabad after repeated arguments. The victim, Shaik alias Hussain, died after being assaulted inside their home. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Mid-day meal workers across Telangana will begin a two-day hunger strike from August 6, demanding payment of long-pending bills, salary arrears up to July 2025, and a monthly salary increase to Rs. 10,000.

A road cave-in over a nala on Banjara Hills Road No. 1 led to a severe water shortage for 150 families in Maheshwari Towers. Residents blamed GHMC officials for failing to lift the tanker and resolve the supply disruption