Hyderabad

Reddy, breathed his last on Friday night due to old age-related ailments while undergoing treatment at a private hospital

The HMDA will distribute 1 lakh free eco-friendly Ganesh idols, eight inches tall, to citizens and NGOs across Hyderabad from August 24–26. The initiative promotes environmentally safe materials during Ganesh Chaturthi at 34 designated city locations

PKL Season 12 starts August 29 with 108 matches, introducing Golden Raid tie-breakers, simplified points, and play-ins in playoffs, ensuring decisive results, intensified competition, and more thrilling kabaddi action for fans

Arete Hospitals, Gachibowli, in collaboration with Epigeneres, has launched the HrC Test, a non-invasive blood test that detects cancer risk up to 18 months before conventional imaging. The hospital is the first in Hyderabad to offer this early screening

The Osmania University inter-college men’s carrom championship will be held on August 29 and 30, hosted by IIMC Khairtabad as part of National Sports Day celebrations in Hyderabad

The Asia Jewels Show 2025, Hyderabad, will be held from August 29–31 at Hotel Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills. Actors Payal Rajput and Varshini Sounderajan attended the date announcement event. Over 50 top jewellery brands will display exclusive collections

The Congress-led Telangana government has reportedly endorsed the Inchampalli project for diverting Godavari waters to the Cauvery basin, marking a shift from the previous BRS stance. Experts warn it could threaten Medigadda barrage and jeopardize Telangana’s irrigation and drinking water needs

The Telangana High Court expressed strong displeasure over electrocution deaths in Ramanthapur, questioning civic and power authorities’ accountability. Justice Bheemapaka directed TGSPDCL to remove unauthorised cables and ordered the Centre and State to present a plan to prevent such hazards

Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya of the Telangana High Court accepted apologies from N. Peddi Raju and two advocates in a suo-motu contempt case initiated by the Supreme Court. The judge directed them to place the matter before the apex court, disposing it at her end

The Telangana High Court criticized the state for uploading the P.C. Ghose Commission report in the public domain and directed its removal. Former CM K. Chandrashekhar Rao and Finance Minister Harish Rao challenged the report, with hearings adjourned for five weeks

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions in Dhoolpet from August 23 to 27 for smooth Ganesh idol sales and transport. Traffic restrictions will apply around Gandhi Statue, Boiguda Kaman, and Mangalhat. Heavy idol vehicles allowed only after 10 pm

Doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully removed a blade swallowed by a 36-year-old man without endoscopy. Using intravenous fluids and medication, the patient passed the blade safely. He was discharged in stable condition and referred for psychiatric counselling

Hyderabad Police’s EAGLE Force and Railways Police arrested four peddlers from Odisha and seized 91 kg of marijuana worth Rs. 22.75 lakh. The suspects had smuggled consignments over 20 times. A case under NDPS Act was registered, and efforts are on to nab the supplier

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials caught Vanasthalipuram Sub-Registrar S Rajesh Kumar on Friday for demanding Rs. 1 lakh and accepting a Rs. 70,000 bribe for property registration. The amount was recovered from an associate, and both were remanded in custody

The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced restrictions from 4:30 am to 9 am on August 24 for the Hyderabad Runners Marathon. The run starts at People’s Plaza and ends at G M C Balayogi Stadium, with diversions on major routes

G Pulla Reddy Degree and PG College, Mehdipatnam, celebrated the graduation of its 2022–25 batch. Prof. N Kishan and Dr. M Satyanarayana Reddy addressed the students, stressing excellence, ethics and social responsibility. Outstanding achievers and student leaders were also honoured

Members of the Goud community staged a protest at Gun Park, Hyderabad, demanding 25 per cent reservations in liquor shop allocations. Former Minister V Srinivas Goud accused the Congress of betraying its poll promises and sought reopening of toddy shops

Hyderabad and Sangareddy may face drinking water shortages as Singur dam storage is limited to 16.5 TMCft following safety warnings. With a 13 TMCft deficit, officials seek alternative sources and Rs 16.5 crore for urgent repairs

A 26-year-old B.Tech student was caught red-handed attempting burglary in Kukatpally. Locals intercepted him, and he admitted to losing Rs 20 lakh due to betting. Police seized a mobile, knife, and bike and are investigating

The Intermediate Education department will roll out a Facial Recognition System in all 430 Government Junior Colleges from Saturday, replacing roll calls and biometrics. Covering 1.80 lakh students, the system alerts parents via SMS or WhatsApp if their child is absent

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has uncovered a new cyber fraud where victims receive fake ‘DoT-verified’ smartphones preloaded with malware that hijacks OTPs. A Hyderabad man lost Rs. 77 lakh in 24 hours. TGCSB has issued safety advisories

Anurag University and Rehab Technologies signed an MoU to establish a Start-ups Mentoring Centre and a Centre for Construction Chemicals and Research Studies. The collaboration will include research, certificate programmes, training, placements, summits, workshops, and higher education opportunities

Police have cracked the brutal murder of 12-year-old Sahasra in Kukatpally. A minor boy, reportedly attempting theft at her home, has been taken into custody. The girl suffered multiple stab wounds, including 10 deep wounds on her neck

Hyderabad Police’s Zonal Cyber Cells reported a 65 per cent rise in case disposals and refunded Rs 1.41 crore to cybercrime victims this year. Commissioner C V Anand lauded the teams’ efforts and urged faster coordination with banks and telecom firms