Hyderabad

The 11th Telangana State junior athletics meet was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Hanamkonda

In celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day, Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust and Phoenix Foundation jointly organised a mega blood donation camp in Hyderabad, dedicated to the Indian Armed Forces. The event saw 800 donors and featured the presence of actor Chiranjeevi, Teja Sajja, and actress Samyuktha.

Kalyan Jewellers has unveiled a special Raksha Bandhan jewellery collection featuring bangles, jhumkas, bracelets, and elegant necklaces. The collection celebrates sibling love with timeless pieces designed for everyday wear and festive occasions

The HMWSSB has warned of a possible opening of floodgates at the Himayatsagar reservoir due to rising inflows from continuous rainfall in the catchment areas. Authorities, including revenue and police departments, have been advised to implement flood standard operating procedures (SoPs) and prepare for potential downstream impact.

The Telangana High Court has refused to allow the medical termination of a 28-week twin pregnancy carried by a minor, citing serious health risks. The petition was filed by the girl’s mother under the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2021. Based on a report from a medical board at Niloufer Hospital, the court determined that the procedure was inadvisable.

The JNTUH announced that BTech first-year classes for the 2025–26 academic year will begin on August 11, 2025. An Induction Program will also be launched the same day to introduce students to university life, academic guidelines, and student support systems.

Four men were arrested for the daylight murder of Mohd Mahboob in Jagathgirigutta over a financial dispute. Mahboob, a rowdy-sheeter with 13 cases, was stabbed to death by Syed Fazil and his associates following a dispute over Rs. 11 lakh

Singer-actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi teams up with director Seshu KMR for Vande Mataram, an original patriotic song set to release on August 15. The teaser, released on Tuesday, blends visuals and melody

Dr Rambabu Chegondi, Principal Scientist at CSIR-IICT, Hyderabad, has been awarded the CRSI Bronze Medal 2026 for his work in Asymmetric Catalysis. He will be honoured at the CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry, scheduled in February 2026 at Dibrugarh University

A three-year-old LKG student sustained a head injury at a private school in Saidabad after a teacher allegedly threw a tiffin box at him. The parents have filed a police complaint, and an investigation is ongoing

Osmania University police arrested eight students for abusing officials during a public drinking incident on campus. A scuffle broke out when police objected to the act near Tagore Auditorium. All were granted bail after being produced in court

Sunil Naik, 20, was caught with 14 kg of ganja at Secunderabad railway station. He had purchased the contraband from Odisha and returned to Hyderabad by Konark Express. A case has been booked under the NDPS Act

A Musheerabad resident was duped of Rs 35.2 lakh by fraudsters posing as representatives of a fake rental portal. Promised commissions and bonuses, he kept depositing funds until the scamsters demanded Rs 12 lakh more. Cybercrime police are investigating

Medipally police busted a prostitution racket run under the guise of a spa in Dwaraka Nagar and arrested a woman organiser and a client. Two women were rescued. The organiser had lured them with false promises of jobs and income

Actor, author and cancer survivor Lisa Ray shared her inspiring life journey at an interactive session hosted by FICCI FLO Hyderabad. She spoke about battling illness, embracing self-healing, and the power of meditation in reclaiming resilience and peace

In two weeks, Rachakonda She Teams caught 187 people, including 107 minors, for harassing women. Offenders were caught at public places and counselled. Police also held awareness drives against child marriage and urged women to report harassment through official helplines

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy criticised CM Revanth Reddy for not acting against Andhra-based contractors accused of looting funds from the Kaleshwaram project. He warned of consequences for the Congress if government mistakes are ignored and called for urgent reforms.

The GHMC has ordered closure of all slaughterhouses and retail beef shops in Hyderabad on August 15 and 16, citing Independence Day and Sri Krishna Janmashtami. Police Commissioners have been asked to support municipal teams in enforcing the directive.

A water tanker stuck in a road cave-in at Banjara Hills Road No. 1 was removed by crane. The incident disrupted traffic and alarmed residents, who urged GHMC to conduct regular inspections to ensure infrastructure safety in the area.

The Transport Department has expanded Sarathi online services across all Hyderabad RTOs, allowing licence renewals and address changes digitally. Vahan platform for vehicle registrations will be launched soon, enabling registrations at dealership level and reducing the need to visit RTOs.

BRS leaders accused the Congress government of distorting the Ghose Commission report on Kaleshwaram for political vendetta. They challenged the report's selective leaks, dismissed its legal standing, and demanded accountability for all involved in the project, not just BRS leaders.

Oxymorons, Hyderabad’s first cocktail lab, opens in Begumpet with an innovative blend of mixology and storytelling. Founded by hospitality veteran Rehan Guha, the bar offers experimental cocktails crafted using techniques like clarification, fermentation, and fat-washing

The Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TGRERA) has imposed penalties totalling nearly Rs 29 lakh on two Hyderabad-based builders for violating RERA provisions. The action follows complaints of construction defects, non-registration of projects, and failure to refund buyers

T Harish Rao slammed the Congress government for the public humiliation of senior BRS MLA P Sabitha Indra Reddy, demanding an apology from CM Revanth Reddy and action against police. He said Sabitha was targeted for questioning ration card delays.