Hyderabad

Hyderabad Police have warned women against fake ‘rent-a-boyfriend’ advertisements circulating on social media. Scammers allegedly use fabricated profiles to extract money and personal information through booking fees, security deposits and advance payments, posing financial and safety risks

Hyderabad commuters continue to face severe traffic problems due to waterlogging, potholes and damaged roads across the city. Civic bodies have identified nearly 1,000 waterlogging hotspots, while the GHMC has announced a 10-day pothole-filling and repair drive

The Mullaperiyar dam dispute has returned to focus after Tamil Nadu's reported plan to raise the water level to 152 feet. Kerala residents have raised safety concerns, while the long-running dispute continues to involve water rights, structural safety and legal issues

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao will visit Nallabelli village on Sunday to console the family of former MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy. He has announced Rs 2.25 crore financial assistance for the family and assured continued support for the children

Representatives of minority organisations and community leaders demanded the withdrawal of G.O.Ms.No.20 and restoration of Telangana Urdu Academy land. At a round-table conference, they also sought implementation of minority assurances and announced plans for a State-wide campaign.

A fire broke out in a building cellar in Banjara Hills early Saturday, prompting a nearly six-hour rescue and firefighting operation. Eleven people were rescued, while six fire tenders and around 50 firefighters battled thick smoke and flames.

The redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station has reached about 65 per cent completion under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The Rs 714.73-crore project includes an air concourse, skywalks, parking facilities, elevators, escalators and modern passenger amenities.

Hindi Maha Vidyalaya organised an orientation programme for newly admitted first-year UG students on Friday. Principal Dr Bala Kumar and faculty members explained college rules, academics, examinations, NCC, NSS, sports, student activities and other programmes to help newcomers understand campus life.

The Coforge Public Library is launching a Reading Passport and Reading Journal for children on National Book Lovers Day to encourage stronger reading habits. The free resources will help children track their reading, reflect on books and celebrate milestones.

Hyderabad's Old City is gearing up for grand Bonalu celebrations on Sunday, with temples illuminated and elaborate arrangements in place. Thousands of devotees and several VIPs are expected, while around 2,000 policemen will be deployed to manage crowds and security.

Two tile workers from Rajasthan were killed when their Tavera car crashed into a flyover pillar near the ORR service road at Gachibowli in Hyderabad early Saturday. Police suspect overspeeding caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

A Hyderabad police inspector, U Srinivasulu Reddy, has been booked for rape, culpable homicide, and other charges after a woman accused him of sexual exploitation, blackmail, and forcing her to undergo an abortion. He has been suspended by Commissioner VC Sajjanar.

EROS Universe has launched AI Creator Audition, a four-city talent hunt to discover AI-native writers and directors. Participants will compete in a six-hour challenge to produce AI-generated microfilms, with winners offered contracts and opportunities. The programme begins in Mumbai on August 7 and concludes in Chennai on September 12.

Students who secured top ranks in TG EAPCET 2024 and joined JNTU-Hyderabad College of Engineering, Kukatpally, are being denied full fee reimbursement. Despite eligibility, they are sanctioned only Rs. 35,000 per year instead of the full tuition fee, forcing them to bear the remaining cost.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank alleged that thousands of Indiramma sarees meant for distribution to women in Secunderabad Cantonment have remained locked in godowns for nine months, accusing the Congress government of wasting public money. He demanded immediate distribution by local MLA N. Sri Ganesh.

The Intermediate Education department in Telangana has uncovered fake educational certificates submitted by 37 government junior lecturers during their job regularisation in 2023. Following verification with universities, show-cause notices have been issued, with disciplinary and criminal action likely under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

A special Kunkumarchana ritual was performed at Sri Gandimaisamma Temple in Asif Nagar on the last Friday of Ashada Masam, with large participation from women devotees. The temple committee is preparing for the upcoming Bonalu festival, expecting a heavy turnout of worshippers.

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation will conduct ‘Project Udvasana’, a drive to collect sacred waste materials such as old idols and pictures, on August 8 across temples in Malkajgiri, Uppal, and LB Nagar zones. Citizens can deposit items at designated temples, while volunteers can register online.

The GHMC will launch a 10-day monsoon drive from August 11 to 21 across Hyderabad’s 150 wards, focusing on clearing legacy waste, desilting drains, repairing potholes, installing rainwater harvesting systems, and conducting anti-larval operations to curb dengue.

A 22-year-old man, Niranjan Pradhan, was arrested by EAGLE Force and Railway Police in Hyderabad for transporting 18.5 kg of marijuana worth Rs 9.26 lakh on the Konark Express.

The Central Bank of India’s Hyderabad Region organised an MSME Outreach Campaign at Balanagar, generating business worth Rs 150 crore. The event focused on expanding MSME financing, sanctioning loans, issuing in-principle approvals, and disbursing funds, with senior officials in attendance.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the party will contest the upcoming GHMC elections without any alliance in Telangana. He also dismissed reports of internal differences and claimed that leaders from other parties were keen to join the BJP.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Picket in Hyderabad hosted an anti-drug awareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign, featuring expert talks, police guidance, medical perspectives, and student engagement activities to promote vigilance against substance abuse.

A protocol dispute disrupted a Bonalu cheque distribution programme in Secunderabad after Congress leaders began distributing cheques before MLA T Padma Rao Goud arrived. Heated arguments and slogan shouting between BRS and Congress workers ended after police intervened and both leaders distributed the cheques together.