Hyderabad

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan and Police Commissioner CV Anand conducted inspections ahead of Ganesh idol immersions, ensuring safety measures and precautions. This includes reviewing ponds, security arrangements, and advising organizers on precautions due to ongoing rains

JS Sriram and his team delivered a captivating Nama Sankeertana performance during Hyderabad's Ganesh Festival celebrations. Despite continuous rain, the two-hour devotional music filled the evening with energy, devotion, and artistry, leaving the audience fully engaged and moved

The GHMC will host the second edition of the Indie Puppy Adoption drive at Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park on August 31, between 7 am and 10 am. The drive offers healthy, vaccinated, and dewormed puppies for adoption at no cost.

MLRIT's ‘Prerna’ outreach programme at ZPHS Dundigal aimed to foster passion for science and technology among students. Highlights included talks by Dr Arun Kumar and Dr Balram Yelamasetti, with mementos awarded to competition winners, supported by NCSTC

Road closures have returned to Secunderabad Cantonment, causing major disruptions for commuters. Residents have expressed frustration over the lack of prior notice, urging the Local Military Authority to provide timelines for reopening affected roads, with plans for official representations

The Cyberabad She Teams caught 45 persons for harassing women during a special drive. They carried out 152 decoy operations, counselled families, rescued 15 persons from prostitution, and held awareness sessions on trafficking, cyber fraud, child marriages and women’s safety

With the start of Rabi al-Awwal, several blood donation camps are being organized across Hyderabad to support thalassemia patients. Religious leaders also urged people to observe Milad un Nabi peacefully, avoiding nuisance during processions and encouraging prayers and social service

An 18-month-old boy, Shreyansh, died after falling from the balcony of his family’s second-floor flat in Patel Nagar, Amberpet. Despite emergency care at a private hospital, he succumbed to injuries. Amberpet police are investigating the incident.

A portion of an old heritage building at Darulshifa in Hyderabad, once the MCH office, collapsed shortly after midnight on Friday. No casualties were reported. Officials and public representatives rushed to the spot, while historians recalled its civic legacy

Heavy rains disrupted train services in the Hyderabad Division of SCR as water overflowed on tracks in the Bhiknur–Talmadla section. Authorities diverted several long-distance trains and partially cancelled two services, advising passengers to check updates before travelling

The Jagathgirigutta Police arrested five men for allegedly stealing 22 motorcycles across Hyderabad, recovering bikes worth Rs 42 lakh. The gang, led by Sridhar, targeted vehicles in multiple areas and sold them to a receiver in Guntur.

Hyderabad Police conducted a cyber awareness programme for Army personnel at Bison Division, Secunderabad, on Saturday. The session highlighted cyber hygiene, online safety, and financial security practices. Around 200 Army officers and personnel participated, raising queries and sharing experiences during the event.

BRS members, led by KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao, protested in the Telangana Legislative Assembly over the ongoing urea shortage affecting farmers during the Kharif season. BJP MLA T Raja Singh joined the protest, adding to the political drama

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The Dr. Pritam Singh Foundation and IILM University hosted a Round Table on “Human at Core: AI, Ethics, and the Future” in Hyderabad. Leaders and academics discussed leveraging AI for inclusive growth while maintaining ethics, inclusivity, and human-centric technology.

The Telangana Assembly adjourned to Sunday morning after passing a condolence motion for the late Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath. Legislators across parties paid tributes, highlighting his work for both affluent and marginalised communities in Hyderabad.

In KPHB, Hyderabad, a woman allegedly killed her husband by slitting his throat and later attempted suicide due to financial problems. Locals intervened and rushed her to hospital. Her condition remains critical, and police are investigating the case.

A government teacher, Mididoddi Kavita (40), reportedly distressed over her inability to conceive, died by suicide in Kagaznagar, Asifabad. Kavita, also a poet and dancer, had served across the district. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Ahead of the Assembly session, BRS staged a protest highlighting Telangana’s urea shortage, urging the Congress government to resign. KT Rama Rao criticized the administration’s failures, called for extended Assembly debates on agriculture, irrigation, student issues, and farmers’ hardships.

Hyderabad police and Rapid Action Force carried out a security familiarization march in Santoshnagar ahead of Ganesh festival and Milad-un-Nabi. Authorities urged residents not to spread unverified posts and to report suspicious activities on Dial 100 for community safety.

Hyderabad’s GHMC Food Safety wing inspected 18 vegetable and fruit markets during a weekly drive, engaging 455 vendors. Officials highlighted hygiene practices, grading standards, FSSAI registration, and proper waste disposal to ensure safer food supply in the city.

Hyderabad’s Dr J Rama Laxman, a senior sports officer with TSWREIS, received the Orange World Record Certificate for “Best Sports Administrator” on National Sports Day. Known for nurturing young talent, he has mentored athletes to success at state, national and international levels

Sardar Patel Stadium dominated the National Sports Day invitation basketball tournament in Khammam, winning titles across boys, girls and senior categories. Pavilion Ground Basketball Club and St. Joseph’s were among other participants, but SP Stadium emerged as the most successful team

Ultraviolette launches its second Experience Centre in Hyderabad, offering customers test rides, sales, service, and accessories for the F77 MACH2 and F77 SuperStreet. The facility delivers an immersive electric motorcycle experience with a 323 km range on a single charge