Hyderabad

Cyber fraudsters posing as ACB officials allegedly duped a Hyderabad government engineer of Rs 10 lakh by threatening him with surprise raids over alleged corruption charges. The engineer transferred the money in instalments before approaching Cyberabad Cybercrime Police.

The Army Welfare Placement Organisation conducted a job drive at Secunderabad Military Station for Veer Naris, ex-servicemen dependents, serving soldiers’ families and graduates. Twenty-six companies interviewed 497 candidates, with 218 shortlisted for final selection across various private and multinational firms

Two Hyderabad residents were allegedly cheated of more than Rs 1.58 crore in separate cyber fraud cases involving fake stock market trading and investment schemes. The fraudsters promised huge returns, showed fake profits and demanded additional payments to allow withdrawals.

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday carried out searches at seven locations in Hyderabad and Kadapa in connection with its money laundering probe linked to the 2019 murder of former minister and MP Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy.

Pink Gulabb – The Heritage Edit, a curated exhibition celebrating India’s heritage weaves, traditional art and craftsmanship, is being held in Hyderabad for the first time. The two-day showcase at CCT Space features the country’s rich craft traditions.

Doctors at KIMS Cuddles, Kondapur, successfully treated a 28-day-old infant with severe airway narrowing caused by Grade 2 subglottic stenosis. An endoscopic balloon dilatation procedure opened the airway, enabling the baby to breathe normally without requiring a tracheostomy

Hyderabad’s CSIR-CCMB researchers have uncovered a biological circuit that enables Cryptococcus neoformans to form giant Titan cells and evade immunity. The discovery links fungal metabolism, calcium signalling and calcineurin activation, potentially opening new approaches to combating cryptococcal disease

Pre-bookings for the traditional Onam Sadhya are now open at LULU Hypermarket, Kukatpally. Priced at Rs 525 per kit, the feast features more than 25 traditional Kerala dishes and can be reserved in advance for pickup or delivery.

Bring A Smile Foundation will conduct a collection drive across seven Hyderabad locations on August 22, inviting residents to donate reusable clothes, books, toys, utensils, footwear and household items for distribution among underprivileged communities.

Pulse Pharmaceuticals has received DCGI approval for its Aqueol nanocarrier technology for Vitamin D3 delivery. The Hyderabad-based company says clinical studies showed 50-60 per cent higher serum vitamin D levels compared with conventional formulations.

Marriott Executive Apartments Hyderabad will host an Onam Sadhya at Mazzo and Altair this August. Curated by head chef Suresh Rajan Pillai, the traditional Kerala feast will feature curries, vegetable dishes, accompaniments, pickles and payasams.

Hyderabad is experiencing sultry weather as high morning humidity gives way to sharp afternoon declines amid temperatures of 32-33°C. The IMD expects similar conditions through August 27, with partly cloudy skies and chances of light rain and thundershowers.

Hyderabad-based Lil Star is offering baby snacks made with familiar ingredients in playful formats. Founded by former toddler teacher Namrata Singhania, the brand focuses on transparent labels and simpler ingredients, with products designed around children’s developmental readiness.

Hyderabad veteran athlete Bikash Karar has been selected to represent India at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Daegu from August 22 to September 3. He will compete in the 200m, 400m and 400m hurdles in the 50-plus category

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has cancelled his scheduled US visit after the Ministry of External Affairs denied political clearance. He will return to Hyderabad from London, while officials have been instructed to proceed with planned US engagements and agreements

An underground structure was reportedly discovered near the Qutb Shahi tombs at Golconda during excavation work on Thursday. The discovery has revived speculation about historic secret passages, while the ASI is expected to inspect the site and determine its origin

Chandrayangutta police detained a man after his 12-year-old daughter allegedly alerted Dial 112 following an attempted sexual assault. The girl reportedly told police that her father had been sexually assaulting her over a period of time

The Telangana High Court questioned the State government's financial priorities while hearing a plea challenging Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes. The Court sought details of Telangana's debt, scheme funding and unpaid dues, while retaining its interim stay on disbursements

The Telangana High Court declined to stay the government auction of lands in Raidurgam, Ranga Reddy district, amid a dispute over 11.12 acres. The court directed authorities to file a detailed counter-affidavit and adjourned the hearing to August 27

Despite the High Court’s landmark judgement, landowners in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh continue to face harassment and denial of property rights due to the persistent misuse of Section 22-A of the Registration Act, 1908

The EFLU administration has suspended 14 students following violent clashes between NSUI and ABVP members on August 14. An enquiry committee of four senior professors will probe the incident, while the EFLU Students Union has demanded an independent inquiry

Army Public School Bolarum students Kalepu Yashvardhan and Anirudh Rengarajan won the TCS InQuizitive 2026 Hyderabad edition. The quiz saw 249 teams from 28 schools compete, with participants benefiting from real-time AI-powered performance analytics across diverse subjects.

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation plans to implement ‘free left’ lanes at six stretches to ease traffic congestion. Commissioner Vinay Krishna Reddy inspected key junctions and directed officials to assess traffic movement, remove obstructions and relocate utility poles where necessary.

Employee associations have objected to Ministers blaming officials for Telangana’s Category 22-A land list controversy. They questioned how the issue surfaced across districts and sought accountability for administrative decisions, after Ministers admitted errors and promised an inquiry into prohibited properties.