Hyderabad

BRS MLC Takkallapalli Ravinder Rao blamed the Congress government for Telangana’s sanitation crisis, citing garbage accumulation, disease outbreaks, and delayed local body elections. He warned of direct action if conditions fail to improve, accusing the government of neglecting people’s basic needs

BRS senior leader T Harish Rao accused both the Centre and Telangana government of mishandling the urea crisis, calling it a political drama. Citing Central data, he claimed there is no national shortage and blamed the Congress government’s negligence for farmers’ hardships

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Hyderabad will host ICN Deccan Uprising 2025, a two-day natural fitness event, on August 23–24 at SR Classic Convention Centre, Shamshabad. With over 400 athletes competing in bodybuilding, fitfashion, fitness modelling, and transformation challenges, the event will also feature actor Allu Sirish

Parents and relatives of a 10-year-old girl, allegedly killed by a juvenile, staged a protest at Kukatpally police station demanding strict punishment. They accused police of shielding the accused. Traffic was disrupted before reinforcements restored order

GNITS welcomed its new B Tech 2025–29 batch with an orientation programme at its Shaikpet campus, attended by over 900 students and parents. Actor Tanikella Bharani inspired the gathering with life lessons, while institute leaders shared GNITS’ vision for future-ready women engineers

Overflowing manholes across Hyderabad — including IAS Officers’ Colony, Jubilee Hills, Borabanda and Kalyan Nagar — have triggered foul odours and inconvenience for residents. The HMWSSB said daily sewage complaints touched 1,000 during recent rains, with backlog clearance now underway

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has ordered State honours for the last journey of CPI national leader and former MP Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy. His mortal remains will be kept at Makhdoom Bhavan for public tributes before being donated to Gandhi Medical College.

IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu reaffirmed the Congress government’s commitment to the River Musi rejuvenation project despite objections. Speaking at an urban planning conference, he said Telangana would emerge as a model in sustainability, stressing climate-resilient cities and intergenerational justice.

The Chandanagar police arrested two more suspects in the Khazana jewellery store heist, taking the total arrests to six. The gang had looted 10 kg of silver articles on August 12. Police urged jewellery shops to tighten security

Tracking interstate criminal gangs remains a major challenge for police as offenders flee Hyderabad after crimes. From the Afzalgunj travel agency shooting to jewellery and ATM heists, suspects often escape to Bihar, UP, MP, Chhattisgarh, or even Nepal, evading capture

Interstate gangs are increasingly targeting jewellery shops and ATMs on Hyderabad’s outskirts for quick getaways using highways and ORR routes. Recent cases in Chandanagar, Adibatla and Choutuppal highlight a trend, prompting police to urge traders to enhance security measures

The 5K Curtain Raiser of the 14th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon was held at Hitex with 8,000 runners. Organisers announced a record 28,000 registrations, including elite athletes. Inspiring stories and NGO participation highlighted the event ahead of the main race on August 24

Hyderabad Commissioner A.V. Ranganath said the demolition of Fatima Owaisi Educational Campus will be taken up after the final notification of Salkam Cheruvu and verification of FTLs. He also urged IMD-Hyderabad to improve real-time forecasting with updated technology.

A 15-year-old boy allegedly murdered a 10-year-old girl in Kukatpally after she caught him stealing a cricket bat from her house. Police said the juvenile stabbed her repeatedly with a knife. He was sent to a boys’ observation home

The Army College of Dental Sciences (ACDS), Secunderabad, in association with IACDE, hosted Kaleidoscope 4, a two-day national conference featuring lectures and presentations by eminent dental experts. Leaders praised ACDS students for their success in securing ICMR-Short Term Studentships

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Farmers across Telangana are facing severe urea shortages, with many waiting overnight at PACS centres. Women farmers too joined the queues, expressing anger at the government. The crisis sparked BRS protests, arrests, and rising tensions in several districts.

Narra Shekhar (27) died after falling under a sand-laden tractor in Metpally. His family gathered at the police station demanding action against illegal sand mining. The tragic incident occurred during sand transport from Atmakur to Bandalingapur.

BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao expressed grief over the demise of senior CPI leader and former Nalgonda MP Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy. He lauded the leader’s contributions to Telangana politics, the upliftment of the poor, and value-based politics.

A Class V student in Jagtial tried to commit suicide by running under a moving lorry to avoid staying in the school hostel. Alert locals rescued him, and the police counselled his father before returning the boy safely home.

Cyberabad police raided a Mailardevpally house, arresting four people gambling and seizing Rs. 19,000 in cash and two cars. The suspects and property were handed over to Mailardevpally police station for further investigation.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao welcomed OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and urged him to set up India operations in Hyderabad. Rao highlighted the city’s innovation ecosystem, AI initiatives, and global tech presence, positioning it as a hub for artificial intelligence.

Ten girls at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Shankarapatnam, Karimnagar were bitten by rats while asleep in the hostel. The injured were taken to the local PHC. Parents have raised concerns over hygiene and student safety.