Hyderabad

The Telangana Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB) released the CBT marks for 2,322 nursing officer posts. Applicants can file objections online from August 26 to September 2 by uploading a single PDF with supporting documents.

Chandanagar police arrested two more suspects, Anish Kumar Singh and Prince Kumar Rajak, in the Khazana jewellery store dacoity case. Earlier, two others were held. Police said a six-member gang looted silver ornaments after shooting at a deputy manager

Widespread internet outages in Hyderabad, caused by the power department’s cable-cutting drive, disrupted UPI and card transactions, forcing many shops and restaurants to insist on cash payments. The disruption has sparked public outrage and financial losses across the city

Cyberabad police arrested two men for running a ₹850 crore Ponzi scheme that duped over 3,000 investors nationwide. The gang used AI tools, mule accounts, and Dubai-based channels to launder money, later investing in real estate, gold, and luxury cars

GHMC will conduct a special sanitation drive in Hyderabad from August 21 to 25, focusing on waste clearance and road repairs. Commissioner R.V. Karnan said over 8,300 potholes have been fixed, with works aimed at easing Ganesh Chaturthi traffic

For the second day, Hyderabad reeled under a massive internet and cable TV blackout after TGSPDCL staff indiscriminately cut wires from power poles. Over one lakh connections were disrupted, hitting work-from-home users, TV viewers, and UPI payment services across the city.

Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected Bathukamma Kunta on Wednesday to review ongoing lake development works. He instructed officials to complete pathways, tree plantation, and seating facilities before Dasara, while stressing the need for proper inlets and outlets at the lake.

Godrej Agrovet, in collaboration with ISK Japan, has launched Ashitaka, a new herbicide for maize crops. It targets grasses and broad-leaved weeds, helping farmers improve crop productivity by ensuring better soil nutrient use during critical maize growth stages

Design Democracy 2025 will be held from September 5 to 7 at HITEX, Hyderabad, featuring over 120 brands, 80+ speakers, and 15,000 visitors. The event will showcase furniture, lighting, art, and décor, celebrating innovation rooted in craft and culture.

Two floodgates of Osman Sagar were lifted on Wednesday, releasing 220 cusecs of water into the Musi river. HMWSSB officials, monitoring water levels, advised residents along the Musi to stay alert as water flow is likely to rise

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected several colonies in Hyderabad on Wednesday, reviewing sanitation drives and waste management measures. He instructed officials to prioritise cleanliness during the rainy season to prevent seasonal diseases and ordered strict monitoring of special sanitation programmes

The Sudha Reddy Foundation, in association with MEIL Foundation, announced the second edition of the Pink Power Run in Hyderabad. Scheduled for September 28, the event will feature Miss World 2025 and Miss Asia 2025, promoting inclusive breast cancer awareness

A farmer, Medaboina Ramesh (40), died of a snakebite in Chigurumamidi mandal, Karimnagar. In another incident, a woman, Cherla Renuka, was bitten while working in agricultural fields in Shankarapatnam mandal and is undergoing treatment in Karimnagar

The Cyberabad Cyber Crime wing arrested 13 persons in six fraud cases, including trading and part-time job scams. Police also secured refund orders in 132 cases, helping victims of 37 cases recover a total of Rs 53.47 lakh

Garbage piles across Hyderabad have raised health concerns after sanitation workers of Ramky Enviro Engineers went on strike. Though the strike has ended, heaps of waste remain in several colonies, prompting RWAs to issue advisories on disease prevention.

CMR Engineering College organised Orientation Day–2K25, welcoming over 2,000 first-year B.Tech students with their parents. The programme featured cultural events, presentations on academics, and an inspiring address by Student Tribe CEO Sricharan Lakkaraju on career readiness and adaptability

An 11-year-old Kendriya Vidyalaya student was brutally murdered in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, after being stabbed 21 times while alone at home. Police are probing angles of personal grudge and black magic, with suspects taken into custody for questioning

Farmers across Telangana, including Gadwal, Sircilla, Warangal and Mahabubabad, staged protests against urea shortages disrupting Kharif sowing. Road blockades, dharnas and scuffles were reported, with BRS leaders blaming the Congress government for mismanagement and farmers warning of major crop losses.

The CBI arrested the Project Director of NHAI Warangal PIU and a private person while accepting a Rs 60,000 bribe to allow a restaurant to operate near Gudur Toll Plaza on the Hyderabad–Warangal Highway. Searches were also conducted

Patruni Chidananda Sastry has made history as the first Telugu drag queen on Bigg Boss Telugu Agni Pariksha, the official pre-show of Season 9. Patruni called it a breakthrough for queer visibility and inclusivity in mainstream Telugu reality television

Hyderabad’s reservoirs have reached full capacity following bountiful rains, easing water scarcity fears. The HMWSSB issued flood alerts for Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, while officials assured that uninterrupted water supply would continue through summer for over 12 lakh consumers

Helping Hand Foundation (HHF), in collaboration with Basheer and Sarwar Babu Human Development Trust, has set up patient help desks at Koti Maternity Hospital. Trained health workers will assist in OPD registrations, ABHA IDs, and patient support, while HHF also repaired lifts.

The Telangana government issued a notification for liquor shop licences with a steep hike in application and licence fees, aiming to raise Rs 6,500 crore. Around 2,620 outlets will be allotted through lottery, with licences valid for two years

Centre for Sight Hospitals has partnered with fitness expert Milind Soman on World Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness on eye health. Doctors advised elders not to ignore early symptoms of vision problems, stressing that timely treatment can prevent avoidable blindness