Hyderabad

Telugu actor Vijay Deverakonda appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad over his role in promoting a betting app. The ED is probing the financial links of several celebrities after users suffered losses and suicides linked to app promotions.

Heavy rains over the past week have significantly increased water levels in Hyderabad’s twin reservoirs, Osmansagar and Himayatsagar. With inflows continuing from their catchment areas, officials are closely monitoring the reservoirs and preparing for possible overflow scenarios.

The ACB on Wednesday raided an ST Residential Hostel in Mohammadabad, Sangareddy, following corruption allegations. Hostel Welfare Officer Rekha was taken into custody. Officials said the search operation would continue until late afternoon. Further details are awaited.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda is expected to appear before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad today in connection with a betting app promotion case. The ED has summoned 36 film personalities so far, including Rana Daggubati and Prakash Raj.

Three members of a family suffered burn injuries after an LPG cylinder leak triggered a fire at their home in Yedakulapally village, Sangareddy district. The victims were shifted to Zaheerabad government hospital and are currently in stable condition.

M Suhas Preetham won silver in the 200m backstroke while Sri Nithya Sagi earned bronze in the 400m medley at the junior national swimming championship held in Ahmedabad

The Future Kids School defeated Suchitra Academy 42-18 in the girls league of the Keystone basketball championship, while Suchitra won in the boys category against Elate International School

Multiple centuries including those by C. Srinath, M S Anirudh, and C. Siddharth Rao lit up the HCA B-Division two-day league matches across Hyderabad on a competitive Tuesday

A protocol row at a ration card event in Balapur led to a clash between BRS and Congress leaders after MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy was denied a place on the dais. She alleged humiliation and warned the Congress against politicising official platforms

A goldsmith was murdered by his roommate in Musheerabad after repeated arguments. The victim, Shaik alias Hussain, died after being assaulted inside their home. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

Mid-day meal workers across Telangana will begin a two-day hunger strike from August 6, demanding payment of long-pending bills, salary arrears up to July 2025, and a monthly salary increase to Rs. 10,000.

A road cave-in over a nala on Banjara Hills Road No. 1 led to a severe water shortage for 150 families in Maheshwari Towers. Residents blamed GHMC officials for failing to lift the tanker and resolve the supply disruption

Revanth Reddy and senior Congress leaders are in Delhi to demand Presidential assent for the BC quota Bill. The party plans a Jantar Mantar protest Wednesday, followed by a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday

BRS working president KT Rama Rao lashed out at Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over reports that the Congress government might discontinue Hyderabad's free drinking water scheme. KTR warned that any rollback would face strong opposition.

Turning a critical constitutional issue into a stage for political optics undermines democratic spirit — and sends a troubling message about government’s priorities

The ACB has warned government employees about fraudsters posing as ACB officials and making extortion calls. A complaint has been filed and staff have been asked to report such incidents to the ACB helpline 1064 or the nearest police station

A 25-year-old car driver from Santoshnagar, Hyderabad, who was attacked by his friends following a petty quarrel on July 10, died on Tuesday while undergoing treatment. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident

Heavy rains hit the western parts of Hyderabad on Tuesday, with Serilingampally recording the city’s highest rainfall at 30.5 mm. While early rains were localized, by evening, showers extended across most city suburbs. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain across Telangana.

T Harish Rao slammed the Congress government’s criticism of the Kaleshwaram project, calling it a conspiracy to tarnish BRS and KCR. He said the BRS would restore Medigadda if voted back and accused Revanth Reddy of political vendetta

The Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) celebrated its 82nd Foundation Day at its Hyderabad campus, highlighting its legacy and contributions to scientific research, technology transfer, and India's pharmaceutical advancements.

Mohd Mahbub (35), a history-sheeter with 13 cases against him, was stabbed to death by three unidentified persons near Goodwill Hotel in Yellammabanda on Tuesday. Police have registered a case and formed special teams to track down the killers

HMWSSB has announced a temporary disruption in drinking water supply on Wednesday, August 6, due to critical junction works on two main pipelines from Lingampally to the Sanathnagar reservoir. The maintenance activity, scheduled from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., will affect water supply in several localities

For over a century, Wahid Watch Company in Laad Bazaar has maintained the iconic clocks of Charminar. Brought from London in 1889, the clocks are still wound by hand every two days, thanks to generations of dedicated Hyderabad watchmakers

IRM India and Mahindra University have collaborated to launch South India’s first global Centre for Enterprise Risk Management. The Centre aims to foster risk leadership through research, qualifications, and training with world-class physical and digital infrastructure in Hyderabad