Hyderabad

Hyderabad is witnessing a string of unusual wildlife sightings this monsoon. After hosting elephant Lakshmi for Bonalu, the city is now buzzing over a leopard spotted in Gandipet and a crocodile slithering into Kishanbagh, with snake sightings also on the rise

BRS working president KT Rama Rao paid tributes to Jnanpith awardee Singireddy Narayana Reddy (Sinare) on his birth anniversary, calling him a literary luminary whose poetry, lyrics, and service to Telugu enriched generations. He also recalled Sinare’s role as a Rajya Sabha MP

Vijay Kiran Agastya has been elected Chairman of ICAI's Southern India Regional Council for 2025–26. A former Deloitte VP and now EdTech founder, he leads a team with strong Hyderabad representation—marking a milestone for ICAI-SIRC’s leadership

To reduce environmental damage during Ganesh Chaturthi, CPCB and TGPCB have issued revised guidelines mandating eco-friendly clay idols and organic colours. Authorities must create artificial immersion ponds, while citizens and vendors are urged to support sustainable celebrations and proper waste disposal

An 80-year-old man from Tolichowki lost Rs 19.9 lakh in an online stock trading scam after clicking a fake link embedded in a bogus article. The scam involved false promises of high returns. Cybercrime police are investigating the incident

The iconic 69-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol is taking shape rapidly, with over 60 per cent clay work completed. Crafted by artisans from Tamil Nadu and Odisha, this year’s eco-friendly idol follows the theme "Sri Vishwashanthi Maha Shakthi Ganapathy" for Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27

Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested three men from Maharashtra for defrauding a local resident of Rs 44 lakh in a fake investment scam. The accused posed as trading advisors and routed funds through multiple accounts, with international links traced to Dubai

A mega job mela will be held on Saturday, August 2, from 7 AM to 2 PM at Red Rose Palace Function Hall, Nampally. Companies from pharma, IT, banking, education, and more will recruit candidates. Free entry; SSC qualification required

A mysterious aircraft spotted near Hyderabad’s T-Hub has caught the attention of Reddit users. Theories range from an abandoned aeroplane-themed restaurant to influencer content zones. While unverified, the aircraft continues to spark speculation and humour among tech corridor employees

To eliminate the practice of hiring fake patients, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has mandated that all teaching hospitals register patients under ABHA-ID. The move aims to ensure clinical record authenticity and links future MBBS and PG seat approvals to verified patient data

A car wreaked havoc near Taj Krishna Hotel in Banjara Hills, crashing into a median. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating possible drunk driving. The incident, which caused traffic congestion, occurred when the car went out of control

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen is set to compete in the inaugural World Boxing Championships in Liverpool this September. Returning to the 51 kg category post-Olympics, she is focusing on strength, endurance, and mindset to claim her third title.

DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pralay missile twice on July 28 and 29 off Odisha coast. The tests validated minimum and maximum range performance, confirming system precision and reliability. Key DRDO labs, armed forces, and industry partners witnessed the trials

Air India Express has announced its ‘Payday Sale,’ offering up to 15% off fares network-wide until August 1. Logged-in members get early access. Xpress Lite fares also include fee waivers, cabin baggage perks, and discounted check-in baggage rates

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, has received the ACI Accessibility Accreditation – Level 1, marking a key step toward enhanced inclusivity, accessibility, and dignified travel for passengers with disabilities and reduced mobility

Hydraa officials removed illegal encroachments from a park site in Moosapet and from the Musi riverbed near Chaderghat. Encroachers had stalled park work and misused riverbank land for sheds and parking. Authorities acted following citizen complaints.

A woman died in Manikonda on Tuesday after a rashly driven HMWSSB water tanker hit her scooter. The victim, Shalini, was returning home after dropping her children at school. Locals have raised concerns about poor road safety in the area

Two commuters narrowly escaped with minor injuries after a massive tamarind tree fell on their vehicles on the Medak–Siddipet road near Akkannapet village. The accident damaged the vehicles and caused a major traffic jam before police cleared the route.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy walked out of Begumpet airport after Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy arrived an hour late for their scheduled helicopter trip to Nagarjuna Sagar. The incident reignites tensions between the two senior ministers.

The Nagarjuna Sagar Dam has reached 98% of its full capacity, prompting water release through 15 gates to manage heavy upstream inflows. The reservoir supports irrigation in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is currently generating 815.6 MW of hydroelectric power.

Singareni CMD N Balaram has set a national record by planting 20,000 saplings across SCCL locations since 2019. Marking his birthday, he planted 225 more at the GK Opencast mine. SCCL aims to plant 40,000 additional saplings this year.

A 26-year-old woman from Shamshabad has accused a Karnataka man of raping and cheating her after promising marriage. The RGIA police have booked the suspect, who also allegedly threatened to leak private photos and videos if she reported the incident.

A 21-year-old woman from Kothur was strangled to death by her younger brother after an argument when he caught her speaking on the phone with her boyfriend on Monday.

Ramakant and Rizwan continued to lead their respective categories in the Youth Open Regatta at Hussain Sagar, with improving conditions helping younger sailors complete their scheduled races successfully