Hyderabad

The Telangana government has established TG SAFE by merging Food Safety and Drugs Control departments. Headed by Commissioner Avinash Mohanty, the six-wing authority will oversee licensing, inspections, testing, enforcement and modernisation of food safety and drug control administration across the State

A first-year MBBS student from Osmania Medical College, Dr K Bharadwaj Reddy, allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad. His death has left the medical community shocked, with JUDA raising concerns over mental health challenges and stress faced by medical students

Preparations for Milad-un-Nabi have gained momentum across Hyderabad, with blood donation camps, religious gatherings and welfare programmes planned at various locations. The Markazi Milad Juloos Committee is also making arrangements for the central procession scheduled for August 26.

Dalit Bandhu beneficiaries in Telangana are disappointed over the Congress government’s failure to fulfil its promise of increasing financial assistance from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 12 lakh. The previous BRS government scheme helped several beneficiaries establish income-generating ventures.

Film Nagar police have registered a case against 12 persons following an alleged attack on fruit vendor Sheikh Mubarak Ali and his brother. Police said the two groups had previously quarrelled three times over the same issue.

A woman was robbed of a gold chain weighing around three tolas by two unidentified motorcycle-borne persons in Medchal’s Girmapur area. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage and attempting to trace the motorcycle’s registration details

The protective framework of the Fifth Schedule and Regulation 1 of 1970 must be understood in the context of the historical exploitation, dispossession and displacement of tribal communities

A quarrel between two brothers over sharing funeral expenses escalated into violence at Champapet in Hyderabad, leading to the death of the elder sibling.

A 16-year-old intermediate student, Shravani, was killed when a speeding truck hit the scooter she was riding with her parents near Vandana Hotel under Ghatkesar police limits on Saturday.

Hyderabad police have arrested M Lakshmikanth Reddy for allegedly obtaining multiple Indian passports under different names using forged residence certificates. The case, registered after a complaint from the US Consulate General, revealed passports issued in two names linked to the same individual.

Hitesh Reddy of Hyderabad Polo & Riding Club won the Children-1 dressage category at the second HPRC Equestrian Challenge in Gandipet. Dhruva Potineni won Children-2, while Myra Alapati and Apeksha Matcha topped their respective Hacks categories

Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla hosted an ‘At Home’ reception at Lok Bhavan, Hyderabad, on Saturday as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, senior state leaders, judiciary representatives, and political figures across parties attended the event.

The ISKCON temple at Abids, Hyderabad, launched its four-day golden jubilee celebrations with a Sudarshana Homam on Saturday. A tribute performance dedicated to Srila Prabhupada, along with a drama and sand art presentation, captivated audiences at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally.

British cueists Kelly Fisher and Gareth Potts retained their titles at the $400,000 Apex Sports 3rd Heyball World Championships in Pune. Fisher beat Waratthanun Sukritthanes in a shootout, while Potts defeated Jordan Shepherd 7-4 in the final

The Dr Talimeren Ao Junior Girls’ National Football Championship 2026-27 will be held from September 10 to October 7. Anantapur will host Tier 1, while Tier 2 will take place in Narainpur, with 33 teams participating across both tiers

A wreath‑laying ceremony was conducted at Veerula Sainik Smarak, Secunderabad, as part of Independence Day celebrations. Officers, soldiers, and veterans participated with military precision, culminating in Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy paying tribute to fallen heroes.

An 84-year-old patient in Hyderabad has inspired doctors and nurses at STAR Hospitals by recalling her family’s sacrifice during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Seetharavamma recounted how she gave up her wedding ring for the National Defence Fund.

NRIs and Indian missions across the Gulf region celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting ceremonies, patriotic programmes and community events. The celebrations included Suryapath Tiranga, Vande Mataram, Har Ghar Tiranga and Bharat Ko Janiye initiatives

Students and alumni of NLSIU Bengaluru condemned the BCI’s action against outgoing NALSAR students following objections to the CJI attending their convocation. They demanded an unconditional apology and questioned the BCI’s authority to interfere with student enrolment

GRIET celebrated its 26th graduation day, conferring degrees on students and honouring academic achievers with gold medals. Experts highlighted the importance of continuous learning, innovation and emerging technologies like Generative AI and Agentic AI for graduates entering future careers

New-age crime comedy Baa Baa Black Sheep, directed by Guni Manikanti, is set to release on October 9 during the Dussehra season. Shot entirely in Meghalaya, the film has begun musical promotions with the release of Aaja Meri Jaani

Engineering teams of Cyberabad Municipal Corporation carried out pothole, road patch and open manhole repairs at several locations, including Suraram, Gajularamaram, Jeedimetla, Jagathgiri Gutta, NTR Nagar and Khajaguda, to improve road safety and ensure smoother traffic movement

The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation has identified 171 pothole or damaged-road spots and 24 locations for free-left turns to ease traffic congestion. Officials also identified 188 waterlogging points, with permanent solutions needed at 90 locations.

A Hyderabad-based manufacturing agency has made what it claims is India’s largest national flag, measuring 120x80 and weighing 100 kg. Stitched with polyester cloth from Surat, the flag was hoisted on a 420-ft pole in Karnataka’s Hospet.