Hyderabad

The ACB has registered a disproportionate assets case against revenue official Desani Srinivas Reddy and conducted searches at six locations. Officials identified assets with an official value of Rs. 6.87 crore, including flats, land, plots, vehicles, gold and cash.

The new one-way traffic loop around KBR Park has eased motorists’ movement but left pedestrians struggling with missing footpaths and inadequate crossing facilities. Cancer patients, attendants and commuters say continuous traffic has made walking and crossing roads increasingly difficult.

Madhapur police arrested Sanjush Lingamaneni, son of Janasena Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, for allegedly causing the death of 26-year-old Bharathi Mukhi in a road accident involving an Aston Martin near Inorbit Mall three days ago.

Telangana’s polytechnic education system is facing uncertainty following GO MS No. 97 proposing to move polytechnics from SBTET to the Young India Skills University. Students and staff have raised concerns over academics, fees, careers, cadre structure and ECET.

Telangana is likely to remain relatively dry through the first week of September, according to the IMD’s extended forecast. The State recorded a 34 per cent rainfall deficit in August till August 20, while cumulative monsoon rainfall is 13 per cent below normal.

Guidehouse has opened a new hub in Hyderabad, its fourth location in India, and plans to expand its workforce there from around 200 to 1,000 employees within 12 months, focusing on healthcare, financial services and technology-enabled managed services

A 36-year-old businessman has alleged that he was assaulted with iron rods and sticks and threatened by a group in Hyderabad. Police registered a zero FIR and later transferred the case to Jubilee Hills based on jurisdiction.

Tension prevailed in Kothur on Thursday after relatives of road accident victim Boggula Sai Goud protested with his body, alleging police failed to name the person responsible in the FIR. Police said the minor accused had been named on the accident day.

Traffic congestion continues near Raidurg Metro, with commuters seeking widening of the narrow stretch towards the station. TGIIC says utility shifting is required before work can begin. Meanwhile, road-widening works worth Rs 9 crore on three stretches are nearing completion.

Hyderabad police counselled 1,022 youngsters during a week-long Operation Chabutra in the Charminar zone. Police warned youngsters against unlawful activities and late-night roaming, while medical shop owners were cautioned against allowing establishments to facilitate late-night gatherings.

HMDA will conduct an e-auction of 35 residential plots at Bachupally Layout on September 2. Registration will begin on August 31. A pre-bid meeting was held on Thursday, with officials addressing bidders’ queries on plots and auction procedures.

HIMTEX 2026, the ninth edition of the Hyderabad International Machine Tool & Engineering Exhibition, opened at HITEX Exhibition Centre. The five-day event features around 300 exhibitors showcasing machine tools, robotics, engineering solutions and industrial automation to visitors from across India.

The University of Hyderabad will honour 25 Oggu Katha artists from across Telangana on August 23 for preserving the State’s folk heritage. The programme will also feature an English documentary on Oggu Katha, folk music and a Bathukamma workshop.

The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has dispatched pass certificates for students who cleared the March and May 2026 Intermediate examinations. The certificates feature 25 high-security measures and will be sent to junior colleges through district education officials.

Hyderabad’s historic Mir Alam Mandi near Charminar is getting a Rs 10.50-crore phased makeover. The project includes restoration of its heritage arch, modern sheds for nearly 300 vendors, improved drainage, waste management facilities and LED lighting, while minimising disruption to businesses.

AYUSH house surgeons and PG scholars in Telangana intensified their 17-day protest by storming the Commissionerate office in Secunderabad. Nearly 100 medicos sought talks with senior officials, demanding higher stipends and highlighting the disparity with Allopathy and other States.

Quantum Mutual Fund has launched the Quantum Flexi Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks. Its NFO opens on August 21 and closes September 4, with the fund set to reopen for continuous transactions on September 11.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected the new one-way traffic system around KBR Park on Thursday, riding a motorcycle in plain clothes. He reviewed traffic flow, interacted with personnel and said movement had improved after initial confusion among motorists.

The GHMC is gearing up for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities in Hyderabad, with idol immersion scheduled for September 25. The civic body will deploy cranes, boats, swimmers and emergency teams, while road repairs along procession routes will be completed by September 13

Malkajgiri police raided an alleged adulterated-spices unit in Medipally and seized 10.89 tonnes of turmeric, chilli, coriander and garam masala powders worth Rs 25 lakh. Police said sawdust was found in chilli powder and fake labels were used on products.

Researchers in Hyderabad have detected an amphibian-killing fungus across India’s major biodiversity hotspots. A nationwide survey of nearly 1,870 amphibians found low infection rates, while eDNA-based water surveillance could help authorities detect the fungus early and protect vulnerable frog populations.

NIMS will conduct the first phase of counselling for provisional admission to its Bachelor of Physiotherapy course on August 29 at 9 am. Eligible candidates must bring original certificates, counselling letter and fee. Applicants should check the NIMS website for updates.

T-Hub and Japan’s OKI have launched a programme to connect Indian deep-tech startups with global markets, focusing on water infrastructure and logistics sectors. Eight startups have been shortlisted under T-Hub’s PACE accelerator to work on industrial challenges and business opportunities in Japan.

BRSV staged a protest at Masab Tank Polytechnic College against the State government’s plan to merge polytechnic education with Young India Skill University. Police detained the protesters, while BRSV leaders alleged that G.O. No. 97 and the Shakti scheme would weaken polytechnic education.