Hyderabad

Hyderabad police rescued four Bangladeshi women from a prostitution racket and arrested three organisers. Two accused, including a Bangladeshi woman who allegedly lured victims into India through illegal routes, are absconding. The victims were rescued following a police raid in Mehdipatnam

The Hyderabad Traffic Police issued traffic diversions for the War 2 pre-release event scheduled on August 10 at Yousufguda Battalion Police Lines. Commuters have been advised to avoid routes near Kotla Vijaya Bhasker Reddy Stadium to prevent delays.

BRS leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay of making baseless remarks against KCR and KTR, calling him unfit for the Cabinet. He criticised Sanjay’s lack of contributions to Telangana and warned of consequences if his rhetoric continued

GHMC has launched new tech-driven services, including online tax payment, e-waste pickup, mosquito fogging requests, and asset mapping, via the MyGHMC app to make civic services faster, transparent, and citizen-friendly in Hyderabad

Over 900 students from 22 Hyderabad schools visited the National Institute of Nutrition’s Open Day under ICMR’s SHINE initiative, exploring exhibits, meeting scientists, and learning about health, nutrition, and innovation to inspire future scientific curiosity

EducationUSA will host an education fair in Hyderabad on August 11 at ITC Kohinoor, offering students direct interaction with US university representatives. The fair will provide guidance on courses, scholarships, applications, and studying in the United States, with free advising services

Two years after its lavish restoration and inauguration, Hyderabad’s 400-year-old Gulzar Houz fountain has fallen into neglect, now littered with plastic waste. Once a heritage attraction, it suffers from poor maintenance and irregular illumination, driving away visitors and selfie-takers.

TGSRTC will operate special buses until August 11 to manage Raksha Bandhan rush, with fares in these services up to 1.5 times higher. Regular fares remain unchanged. Passengers are urged to choose safe RTC travel over private vehicles.

Ongoing stormwater drain works at Lakdikapul have narrowed major junctions, causing daily traffic chaos for over 3.5 lakh commuters. The Rs 1.3 crore project, aimed at preventing waterlogging, has progressed slowly, with GHMC promising completion within weeks.

Nehru Zoological Park will soon establish a Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory, the first of its kind in southern India, enabling rapid diagnosis, post-mortem analysis, and research on zoonotic diseases, reducing dependence on external labs for animal health care.

The Congress’ Janahita Padayatra, led by AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, remains stalled with no clarity on its resumption. Internal disagreements and shifting leadership roles have added to the uncertainty, leaving party workers anxious over the programme’s future.

The IMD-Hyderabad has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with 30–40 kmph gusty winds across all six city zones on Saturday. Authorities warned of waterlogging, traffic congestion, and drainage blockages, advising residents to limit outdoor movement.

HMWSSB continued operating Himayat Sagar’s floodgates for a third day on Saturday as inflows reached 500 cusecs. Osman Sagar levels also rose, while GHMC reported Hussain Sagar’s inflows and outflows, alerting low-lying areas to possible waterlogging risks.

Farmers in Rudrangi mandal, including women, were forced to wait until late night for urea supplies at the Rythu Seva Kendram. They alleged repeated delays over the past month and criticised the Congress government’s handling of fertiliser distribution.

Telangana Sports Minister V. Srihari urged transparency in admissions to sports schools and called for upgraded infrastructure, recruitment of coaches, and compulsory yoga and motivation classes during a high-level review meeting

Labour Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy and Hyderabad Incharge Minister Ponnam Prabhakar visited rain-affected Krishna Nagar, Yousufguda, and nearby areas. They assured residents that works to clear drains, reconstruct nalas, and prevent waterlogging will begin within a week

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy emphasised the urgent need to rejuvenate the 55-km River Musi stretch as the key to effective flood management in Greater Hyderabad, urging immediate infrastructure upgrades amid rising rainfall and flood risks

A tourist couple from Hyderabad was allegedly assaulted by local bike rental operators at the Panaji bus stand in Goa following a dispute over extra rental charges. The man sustained head injuries, while his pregnant wife suffered facial swelling. Police are investigating

Following severe flooding in Gachibowli after heavy rains on August 7, HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath visited Malkam Cheruvu to assess the situation. He identified inadequate drainage and recommended installing sluice gates to prevent future flooding.

Continuing its efforts to improve women's safety, the Cyberabad Women and Children Safety Wing arrested 33 individuals for harassing women in public during decoy operations conducted between August 3 and 8. The offenders were sent for mandatory behavioral counseling.

Hyderabad District Collector Harichandana Dasari inspected flood-affected Chaderghat following the release of surplus water from Himayatsagar reservoir into the Musi River due to heavy rainfall. Residents are urged to stay alert and report issues via helpline numbers

A drug abuse investigation at a private medical college in Hyderabad has exposed a student-led drug supply ring, with senior medicos allegedly introducing and supplying narcotics to their juniors. A raid by the Hyderabad Anti-Narcotics Bureau and EAGLE team in Medchal led to eight students testing positive for marijuana use.

A 25-year-old woman, Syeda Rabab Fathima, has been missing from Yakutpura since August 6. She was last seen at her mother’s house in Noorkhan Bazaar. Her phone is switched off, and Mirchowk police are investigating the case

India is set to celebrate Independence Day with ceremonies from the Red Fort to villages. The Centre has issued detailed plans, honouring everyday heroes and launching campaigns like tree plantations and cleanliness drives, ensuring nationwide participation in the festivities