Hyderabad

Six persons, including four painters from Madhya Pradesh and two students, were seriously injured when a speeding car rammed into two vehicles at Kondapur in Ghatkesar on Monday night.

High Court advocate Omer Farooq highlighted the growing career opportunities in law while addressing youngsters at a career guidance session in Hyderabad. He stressed the importance of reading and analytical skills and discussed opportunities in courts, law firms and specialised fields.

The Telangana High Court questioned HYDRAA’s demolition of structures on private land in Kondapur, expressing concern over lack of notice, verification and due process. The court said government authorities were misleading the judiciary and ordered detailed counter-affidavits.

Several hostels and PG accommodations in Hyderabad’s IT corridor are allegedly operating with serious safety violations. Residents in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, Madhapur and Kondapur face blocked exits, missing fire extinguishers and alarms, overcrowded rooms and inadequate security.

A 24-year-old private employee, Kondurg Venkatesh, was killed after a lorry ran over him near Palamakula in Shamshabad on Monday evening. His friend Likki Karthik Reddy, who was riding pillion, suffered serious injuries in the accident.

A portion of the corridor ceiling at Hyderabad’s historic Government City College collapsed on Monday morning, raising concerns among students and staff. Charminar MLA Mir Zulfiqar Ali inspected the heritage building and called for a structural assessment and urgent restoration work.

Four South Central Railway players - Ritu Negi, Pinky Roy, Avan Lohchab and Sumit Sangwan - have been selected for India’s men’s and women’s kabaddi squads for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan

The Secunderabad Cantonment Board approved a corrigendum issued by the Ministry of Defence involving Rs 35.28 crore towards defence and cantonment land for elevated corridors on National Highway-44 and State Highway-01, with HMDA depositing the amount in an Escrow account.

Indian Olympic Association president Dr P.T. Usha has urged the Telangana Government to facilitate verification of the Telangana Olympic Association’s electoral college and, if necessary, an independent electoral process, citing concerns over governance, stakeholder confidence and sports development

Yashwanth and Manogna won the Under-20 boys’ and girls’ 100m titles respectively at the Hyderabad District Junior Athletics Championship. The meet featured competitions across Under-14, Under-16, Under-18 and Under-20 categories in track and field events

The Telangana Football Association will hold a meeting of A-Division Rahim League team managers on August 27 at its office at Lal Bahadur Stadium. TFA secretary G.P. Palguna urged all affiliated team managers to attend the meeting

Telangana junior rifle shooter Raiyan Faisal Yousufuddin won two gold medals and set a new State record at the Second Telangana Big Bore Shooting Championship. He scored 287/300 in the 300m Rifle Prone Junior Men Individual event

Hyderabad traffic police have announced route diversions around Darussalam ahead of a Milad-un-Nabi public meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening. Commuters have been advised to avoid affected routes, follow alternate roads and use only designated parking spaces near the venue

Raidurgam police arrested Syed Sajid, owner of the under-construction building that collapsed at Anjaiah Nagar, killing two workers and injuring two others. Contractor Khaja Moinuddin, who was also booked under BNS Section 105, remains absconding.

A Ranga Reddy court sentenced a 29-year-old man to life imprisonment for murdering a woman in Narsingi in 2021. Police said CCTV footage and call data records helped establish his movements before the woman was killed and her belongings stolen.

LaunchPadX, the National Innovation Hackathon 2026, was conducted at SNIST Hyderabad to promote innovation and entrepreneurial thinking among students. A total of 231 teams comprising 1,034 students participated, with the Rudra team from ACE Engineering College winning the competition

The KRMB's three-member committee deferred a decision on the utilisation of Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar waters, prioritising drinking water amid El Nino conditions. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh differed over water releases and Pothireddypadu utilisation, with another meeting scheduled on September 4

A sharp increase in sugar prices is putting pressure on sweet shops, bakeries and caterers in Hyderabad ahead of Raksha Bandhan and Milad-un-Nabi. While some businesses have raised prices, others are absorbing the higher costs to retain customers.

A 25-year-old man, Jaggeshetti Sai Teja, died after accidentally falling from the first floor of an under-construction building at an RK Construction site in Narsingi on Monday morning. Police registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident

The 15th Hyderabad Marathon will be held on August 29 and 30, with more than 32,000 runners expected across four categories. The event has secured the World Athletics Label and will highlight sustainability initiatives and charity fundraising.

Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy blamed officials for erroneously including genuine properties in the 22A prohibited list and assured that the errors would be corrected. He said nearly 98 per cent of genuine registrations among booked slots had been cleared

The Anti-Corruption Bureau caught an Alair Revenue Inspector and a Grama Palana Officer in a Rs 14,000 bribe case. The inspector allegedly demanded the money to issue a report facilitating land registration, with the amount recovered from the GPO.

The monsoon has become active over Telangana after a brief lull, bringing heavy rain to several districts. More showers are expected over the next week, with yellow alerts issued for some areas. Hyderabad experienced persistent drizzle and cloudy conditions.

The Oggu Katha Universe 2025 Honours at the University of Hyderabad celebrated Telangana’s folk heritage by honouring 25 artists. The event featured folk performances, a screening of the English documentary ‘Gods in the Voice’ and a Bathukamma workshop.