Hyderabad

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After a dry day, Hyderabad witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall on Friday night across several areas, especially in the Medchal-Malkajgiri district. Due to public holiday, the vehicular traffic on roads was light, and waterlogging had minimal impact.

Nearly 13,000 diploma seats in Telangana polytechnics went vacant in 2025-26 due to a steep tuition fee hike and capped reimbursement. Private colleges saw the sharpest drop, while mismanagement of the admission process further affected enrollment

In Hyderabad, a rising number of women are being arrested for smuggling hydroponic ganja, lured by the promise of big money from drug cartels. In two separate incidents at RGI Airport in the past fortnight, women were caught carrying large quantities of the substance, having traveled through international routes such as Dubai and Bangkok.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay countered the ‘Marwadi Go Back’ rallies in Telangana, highlighting Marwaris’ positive contribution to the state’s economy. He warned of a potential ‘Rohingya Go Back’ movement and urged the public not to support politically motivated campaigns

Cyberabad police have reportedly arrested suspects in the Chandanagar Khazana Jewellers robbery, believed to be a Bihar gang. The accused had rented a house in Jagadgirigutta and conducted reconnaissance before the heist. CCTV footage of vehicles helped trace them

A Pakistani national was taken into custody by Langar Houz police in Hyderabad on charges of fraud, financial harassment, and forced religious conversion. He allegedly concealed his identity using fake documents to marry an Indian woman, Keerthi, and later subjected her to abuse, coercion, and financial exploitation.

Revanth Reddy, at the CREDAI Property Show, praised AP CM Chandrababu Naidu for developing HITEC City, criticised the delay in Metro expansion, and sought PM Modi’s help to restructure ₹2 lakh crore loans to ease the State’s debt crisis

Cyberabad police arrested seven youths for smoking banned hookah at an MRG farmhouse in Gandiguda, Shamshabad. Acting on a tip-off, police seized more than six hookah bottles. Locals report increasing such incidents, including drug use, in farmhouses

Heavy floodwaters from Himayatsagar caused garbage and plastic waste to accumulate at Hyderabad’s Moosarambagh bridge, obstructing the Musi River’s flow and affecting nearby low-lying areas. HYDRAA, along with DRF, MET, and GHMC, launched a cleanup operation using heavy machinery, successfully restoring the river flow.

Residents of Surya Nagar Colony, Shaikpet, celebrated the 79th Independence Day by inviting sanitation workers to hoist the national flag. The event featured sports, health check-ups, and a community breakfast, while also addressing recent abuse incidents against the workers

Cyberabad police have intensified their probe into the Chandanagar Khazana Jewellers robbery, tracking suspects to Bidar and Pune. Evidence suggests a Bihar-based gang rented a house in Jagadgirigutta and planned the heist while working at a local glass unit

State Bank of India’s Hyderabad Local Head Office celebrated the 79th Independence Day and 60 years of SBI in Telangana. CGM S Radhakrishnan announced plans to grow market share by one percent in every district, urging collective leadership action

The Telangana Minorities Residential Educational Institutions Society has set up a 24/7 Integrated Health Monitoring Command and Control Centre in Hyderabad, featuring a dedicated helpline, medical teams, food safety surveillance, and a mobile app connecting all 205 minority residential schools.

Burglars broke into the house of a retired employee in Chikkadpally and escaped with 36 tolas of gold, cash, and gadgets. The crime occurred while the family was away. Police have registered a case and are examining CCTV footage.

KNRUHS has scheduled the Mop Up phase of web-based counselling for vacant MDS seats under MQ-1 and MQ-2 (NRI) quotas in Telangana’s private dental colleges. Eligible candidates can exercise web options online from August 15 to 16, 2025.

Telangana has seen a sharp and concerning rise in Medical Terminations of Pregnancy (MTPs), with numbers tripling in two years, reaching 16,059 in 2024-25. Experts link the surge to curtailed maternal welfare schemes, raising public health concerns

Hyderabad police have arrested eight people, including a mother-son duo, for running an illegal surrogacy and human egg trading racket linked to multiple fertility centres. ₹6.4 lakh in cash, donor records, and medical supplies were seized during the operation

Hyderabad celebrated the 79th Independence Day with flag hoisting, cultural events, and tributes. Cyberabad Police honoured seven officers with Uttam Seva Pathakam, stressing their role in law enforcement and national integrity.

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy accused the previous BRS government of leaving Telangana with ₹8.21 lakh crore debt, claiming the Congress has cleared Rs 2.20 lakh crore in 20 months. He pledged to finish irrigation projects, secure the state’s water rights, and strengthen welfare.

BRS working president K. T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of reversing Telangana’s decade-long growth under KCR, citing urea shortages and industry exits. Speaking at Independence Day celebrations, he warned against weakening the state’s self-rule and called for unity.

Cyberabad Police raided SK Retreat farmhouse in Moinabad, where 51 foreign nationals attended an illegal birthday party. Authorities seized 90 liquor bottles, checked travel documents, and booked organisers for violations under excise laws and conducting an event without permission

A Pakistani national, settled in Hyderabad since 1998, was caught with a woman in a compromising position in Langar Houz. Police suspect he has lured and converted women under false pretences. An investigation into his background is in progress.