Hyderabad

Centuries from Karan Pattnayak, Sk. Rehan Roshan, and others shone in the HCA B-Division league. The day's play featured several strong performances, including six five-wicket hauls and notable team wins

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit apprehended Paras Singla from North West Delhi in an import-export scam case involving fraudulent promises of business deals worth over Rs 1.11 crore.

Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected flood-prone areas across Hyderabad, reviewed nala diversions in Borabanda and Sunnam Cheruvu, suggested lake development in Gachibowli, and examined drainage work in Vanasthalipuram and Meerpet to enhance flood prevention and urban resilience

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched a WhatsApp-based complaint service called 'My GHMC on WhatsApp', enabling citizens to report issues such as overflowing bins, construction debris, and garbage dumped at risk-prone spots.

A technical glitch at HMWSSB disrupted water tanker deliveries and billing services across Hyderabad, forcing a shift to manual operations. Only 1,200 tanker trips were completed by Friday evening, leading to long queues and water shortages in several areas

KT Rama Rao congratulated lyricist Kasarla Shyam and the ‘Balagam’ team for winning the National Award for Best Lyrics. He called ‘Ooru Palleturu’ a soulful portrayal of rural life and a proud moment for the people of Telangana

Hyderabad police arrested a man for duping a victim of Rs 7.27 lakh through a fake trading platform and trafficking individuals to Cambodia for cyber fraud operations. He is linked to six cybercrime cases across multiple Indian States

A 15-year-old girl died by suicide after jumping from the 17th floor of her apartment in Hyderabad's KPHB. She was reportedly upset following a school parent-teacher meeting. Police have registered a case and are investigating

Hyderabad’s AIIMS Bibinagar has emerged as a crucial site for India’s first indigenous dengue vaccine, currently in phase III clinical trials. Led by ICMR and developed in partnership with Panacea Biotec, the single-shot tetravalent vaccine is in its final phase of enrollment.

The Anti-Corruption Bureau registered 22 cases in July 2025, including 13 trap cases and one disproportionate assets case. A total of 20 public servants were arrested and over Rs 7 lakh was seized, including from surprise checks at RTA and registration offices

A ration card distribution event at Banjara Bhavan in Hyderabad turned tense as Congress Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan clashed over ration card allocations. Sravan accused the Congress of creating false narratives and demanded official data release

Blood Donor Life Saver Foundation in Hyderabad raised Rs 85,300 in just two days to support a baby girl’s heart surgery. The infant, born with a congenital defect, is being treated at KIMS Hospital. The family still needs more funds

The new facial recognition attendance system (FRS), introduced for Telangana teachers on August 1, faced server issues and GPS errors, causing delays in marking attendance. The system aims to prevent proxy attendance and improve monitoring in real time.

Agilent Technologies and TIFR Hyderabad have joined hands to launch a research center supporting ARUMDA, a key national health initiative. The center will focus on nutrition, metabolism, and aging to help fight malnutrition and lifestyle diseases in India

A 35-year-old trader, Chandresh Jain from Trimulgherry, who went missing on Wednesday, was found dead in Durgam Cheruvu on Friday. Police suspect suicide due to emotional distress after his father’s death and financial issues. A case was registered.

Hyderabad Police, along with NGOs and government departments, rescued 1,247 children during Operation Muskaan XI in July. Of the rescued, 560 were from other states and 14 from Nepal. Police registered 55 FIRs and imposed fines over Rs 47 lakh

After the Supreme Court's nod on MLA disqualifications, BRS is now eyeing legal action against four MLCs who unofficially shifted allegiance to Congress. Party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao is said to have instructed legal teams to explore disqualification measures.

A woman from Fatehnagar was allegedly threatened with death by her ex-lover, Ravi Kumar, after her marriage was arranged with another man. The woman approached the Sanathnagar police, and the case is under investigation.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint against Saisree Engineers Pvt Ltd and its MD S Suryanarayana Raju for defrauding SBI of Rs 7.51 crore, laundering funds via layered transactions, and diverting payments from Bharat Coking Coal Ltd

The ED has attached assets worth Rs 18.14 crore linked to Capital Protection Force Pvt. Ltd. and its mastermind, Amardeep Kumar, in a probe into the Rs 792 crore Falcon invoice discounting scam. Further investigation continues.

A 40-year-old auto driver was arrested in Rajendranagar for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl. Alerted by bystanders, police swiftly responded. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody, and the child is receiving necessary medical and emotional support.

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board has launched a disconnection drive to recover Rs 6 crore in pending water bills. With 28 per cent of consumers defaulting, the SCB is cutting supply, urging settlements, and offering rebates to improve finances.

Despite rising attacks on forest personnel in Telangana, their long-pending demand for arms and the creation of forest stations remains unfulfilled. Officials cite past cases, including a brutal killing, and appeal for better protection measures and public awareness.

Lt Gen V Sreehari has taken over as the General Officer Commanding of Dakshin Bharat Area, covering southern India and two UTs. A decorated officer, he has commanded elite forces and served across critical operational theatres, including Siachen and the Northeast.