Hyderabad

Ayansh defeated R Vedanth 5-1 to win the boys under-14 title in the TPL Ranking Tennis Tournament in Hyderabad. Mohd Razziq, Monith Sai, B Pradyumna and Upadhriti also emerged winners in their respective age-group finals

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao has urged Rahul Gandhi to direct Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to withdraw his alleged remarks on engineering students and issue an unconditional apology, warning that silence would amount to political endorsement of the comments.

The Pahadishareef police have registered a case following a complaint by the Telangana Wakf Board alleging illegal encroachment and sale of Wakf land belonging to Dargah Hazrath Baba Sharfuddin at Mamidipally. Police have begun an investigation into the allegations

Residents and members of the Medchal Metro Sadhana Yatra organised a padayatra demanding the announcement of the JBS-Medchal Metro corridor under Hyderabad Metro Phase II, saying the project is vital to meet the growing transport needs of northern Hyderabad

Telangana has utilised nearly 45 per cent of its annual market borrowing target within the first four months of 2026-27, with July recording the highest borrowing since State formation, raising concerns among financial experts over the pace of debt accumulation

The IMD has forecast normal to above-normal rainfall across Telangana during August despite an expected national rainfall deficit under strengthening El Nino conditions. Fresh low-pressure systems over the Bay of Bengal are likely to revive monsoon activity across the State during the second week of August

A NITI Aayog report has highlighted significant learning gaps among Telangana school students across foundational, preparatory and middle stages. The State scored below the national average in several language, mathematics, science and social science competencies, raising concerns over existing learning improvement initiatives

A four-year-old girl died after falling from a motorcycle and coming under the rear wheels of a lorry at Balanagar in Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon. Police shifted the body to the mortuary and are registering a case into the incident

Political debate has intensified over whether the Telangana government will introduce the Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Bill and the CURE Bill during the monsoon session, with both proposals facing objections from political parties, experts and various sections of society

Chef Preethi brings over 15 years of culinary experience, during which she has catered for VIPs and celebrities, launched successful cloud kitchen ventures, and hosted popular pop-up dining experiences across Chennai and Malaysia.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao offered prayers at the Ujjaini Mahankali temple during Bonalu celebrations in Secunderabad. He recalled the BRS government's decision to declare Bonalu a State festival and prayed for good rainfall and the prosperity of farmers

The Cyberabad Traffic Police booked 333 motorists during a weekend drunken driving enforcement drive. Two-wheeler riders accounted for most violations, while 21 offenders recorded exceptionally high blood alcohol levels. Police reiterated strict legal action for alcohol-related fatal road accidents.

Former minister T. Harish Rao has offered to sponsor the MBBS education of Siddipet student Akhila after she qualified in NEET. Rao, who has supported the family's education and housing needs for four years, assured continued assistance for her medical studies.

The popular Lashkar Bonalu festival commenced at the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad on Sunday, drawing thousands of devotees, especially women. Long queues, traditional Potharaju and Shivasattulu performances, and visits by dignitaries marked the vibrant celebrations.

Mazzo at Marriott Executive Apartments Hyderabad will host a Tamil Food Pop-up from August 3 to 9, curated by MasterChef India Tamil finalist Chef Preethi Raghunandan. The festival will feature authentic regional dishes showcasing the rich culinary heritage and flavours of Tamil Nadu.

Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad has launched Vayu, a rooftop resto-bar offering regional Indian cuisine, signature cocktails and a vibrant social atmosphere. Inspired by India's landscapes and culinary traditions, the venue aims to become a new destination for experiential dining in the city.

A 30-year-old woman from Maharashtra died after suffering an electric shock while washing clothes at her sister's house in Hyderabad's Bhawani Nagar. Despite receiving treatment at a private hospital and later Osmania General Hospital, she succumbed. Police registered a case

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation organised Project ‘Udvasana’ to collect and respectfully dispose of sacred waste such as old idols and religious items. Over one tonne of material was gathered from temples across Uppal, Malkajgiri, and LB Nagar zones.

Hyderabad's Monda Market police busted an inter-state motorcycle theft gang, arresting two suspects and recovering nine stolen bikes, while one accused remains absconding.

Telangana police transferred Hyderabad Cybercrime DCP V Aravind Babu amid controversy over FIRs against Meta India head Arun Srinivas and accounts accused of circulating morphed content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation conducted a sterilisation and anti-rabies vaccination drive for stray dogs in Quthbullapur, covering multiple localities. The initiative aimed at public health, humane stray dog management, and safer neighbourhoods, with commissioner G. Srijana sharing updates on X.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao congratulated Hyderabad startup TakeMe2Space after its PowerBank-50 satellite battery pack became the first Indian-made battery to earn "flight heritage" by flying aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 mission. The innovation was nurtured at T-Works Hyderabad.

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) removed 313 encroachments across 15 stretches under its ‘Walk Free’ initiative, reclaiming nearly 18 km of roads and footpaths in Serilingampally, Kukatpally, and Qutubullapur zones.

Teachers from government and local body schools have given the Telangana government until August 31 to resolve pending issues, including PRC and DA benefits. They warned of statewide protests, including a siege of the Secretariat and Assembly, if their demands remain unmet