Hyderabad

BRS leader Harish Rao strongly defended the Kaleshwaram project, saying it was approved by experts and central agencies. He accused the Congress government of spreading misinformation for political gains and vowed to counter all allegations with facts and records

Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing and Amberpet police arrested a drug peddler and seized 21 kg of poppy husk, drug processing tools, and a bike worth Rs 3.5 lakh. The suspect, a welder from Chengicherla, smuggled the husk from Rajasthan

KNRUHS has scheduled certificate verification for MBBS/BDS aspirants under the CAP quota on August 6 and 7, 2025. Students must attend in person in Hyderabad as per their NEET ranks. Absentees will lose CAP quota eligibility

EducationUSA will host eight education fairs across India from August 9–17, connecting Indian students with over 50 US universities. The Hyderabad event is on August 11. Experts will offer guidance on studying in the US, scholarships, and visa rules

Hyderabad police detained Dr Vidyulatha at RGIA while she attempted to flee to Visakhapatnam. She is accused of aiding the surrogacy scam linked to Universal Fertility Centre. The case has seen 12 arrests and 16 suspects so far.

The Telangana government-appointed expert panel on higher education fees has formed four sub-committees to examine legal, academic, infrastructure, and audit aspects. Reports are expected in 4–5 days to help frame a revised, legally sound fee structure for private professional colleges.

A 10,000-litre water tanker caused a major road cave-in at Banjara Hills' Naveen Nagar after the nala beneath collapsed. No injuries were reported, but traffic was disrupted and residents expressed anger over GHMC’s alleged negligence in maintaining infrastructure.

Six students from a private school in Chennur were injured when an auto-rickshaw allegedly driven by a minor overturned near Subbaraopalli village. The incident sparked outrage among parents, though no police complaint was filed as of Tuesday afternoon.

A gas cylinder blast caused a building to collapse in Medchal Town on Monday night, killing one person and injuring three others. The blast occurred at ex-MPTC Murali’s residence. Police are probing the cause of the explosion and collapse.

A man died and five others were injured when their car crashed into a tree near Ilapur village in Jagtial district on Tuesday. The victims were returning from a pilgrimage. Locals shifted the injured to Jagtial Government Hospital.

Hyderabad's EAGLE team busted an interstate drug racket, seizing 847 kg of marijuana worth Rs 4.2 crore and arresting two habitual offenders from Odisha. The drugs were hidden in 26 bags. A sword, SUV, and phones were also recovered.

Adilabad teacher Thodasam Kailash has been invited by the President of India to the ‘At Home’ reception on August 15. Known for singing in tribal languages using AI and authoring the Mahabharat in Gondi, Kailash was previously praised by PM Modi.

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Hyderabad and nearby districts, warning of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds. More rain is expected today after Monday’s downpour. People are advised to stay alert and follow safety guidelines.

A drunken fight between two cousins in Borabanda ended with one of them killing the other using a stone. The victim died in hospital. Police have registered a case and arrested the suspect.

The Justice PC Ghose Commission dismissed claims of water scarcity at Tummadihatti. It confirmed that Telangana’s decision to shift the barrage was based on CWC’s observations, not political motives

Several centurions, including Shrey Singh (143) and V. Sunil (159), lit up the HCA B-Division two-day league championship as Hyderabad hosted action-packed cricket fixtures across multiple venues

After a lengthy injury layoff, star outside hitter Guru Prasanth is set to return for Hyderabad Hawks in the Premier Volleyball League, aiming to lead his side to a maiden title

India's top shooters have begun training at a preparatory camp in Delhi ahead of the 16th Asian Shooting Championships, with a record 182-member squad representing the nation across disciplines

The Telangana government revised the Pranahita-Chevella project plan despite prior hydrology clearance, citing insufficient water at Tummadi Hatti and Central Water Commission warnings, leading to relocation of the barrage site

The PC Ghose Commission’s report on Kaleshwaram is being countered with facts, highlighting discrepancies in hydrology, DPR timing, project loans, and execution methods as used by former governments

Telangana skaters made history by winning India’s first show group gold at the Asian Roller Skating Championship in South Korea, contributing to India’s impressive tally of nine gold, six silver, and one bronze

The Ghose Commission blamed KCR and Harish Rao for procedural lapses in the Kaleshwaram project. However, fact checks highlight their leadership, discipline, and the timely completion of a massive irrigation initiative

Keystone International School clinched a 35-26 win over Suchitra Academy in the under-14 basketball league, with Rishik Patel and D Keystone leading the charge. Keystone girls also won convincingly