Hyderabad

RPF personnel in Secunderabad are intensifying preparations for Independence Day with parade rehearsals, march-past drills and dog squad demonstrations at the RRC Ground. The South Central Railway celebrations also feature patriotic performances by the RPF band at railway stations

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Mancherial district for allegedly murdering his father and burning his body after a dispute over his marriage. Police said he smothered his father at a mango farm, later filed a false missing complaint and confessed during interrogation

Anti-Corruption Bureau officials took DSP Sankireddy Bheem Reddy into custody from Chanchalguda Central Jail for two days of questioning in a disproportionate assets case. Investigators are probing alleged benami holdings, property acquisitions, investments and assets worth over Rs.200 crore

The Election Commission has approved rationalisation of polling stations in Telangana, increasing the total from 35,985 to 36,353 across 33 districts. Nalgonda district recorded the highest addition with 49 new stations, followed by Hyderabad with 32, while several constituencies saw location changes, nomenclature updates, and mergers.

Hyderabad Traffic Police has issued an advisory ahead of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s visit to Komaram Bheem Adivasi Bhavan on Thursday. Moderate congestion is expected on Road No. 10, Banjara Hills with diversions suggested for motorists.

Two suspects linked to the sensational Afzalgunj shooting at Roshan Travels and the Bidar ATM robbery have been arrested in Bihar by Karnataka police. The duo, accused of looting Rs 93 lakh and killing a security guard, was traced and brought to Karnataka for further investigation.

The Telangana High Court on Wednesday castigated HYDRAA for demolishing a compound wall at Malkajgiri despite subsisting court orders protecting the landowners’ possession. Justice NV Shravan Kumar questioned whether the agency was running a parallel government and initiated suo motu contempt proceedings against HYDRAA Commissioner AV Ranganath.

The Cyberabad Traffic Police have asked IT companies to overhaul employee transport systems to tackle worsening congestion along the IT corridors. At a stakeholder meeting chaired by Joint Commissioner Sunpreet Singh, measures such as carpooling, centralised corporate buses, and staggered office timings were recommended to ease peak‑hour traffic.

Cambridge International Education has announced the results of its June 2026 exam series, with 368,000 students worldwide receiving AS & A Level results. India recorded over 40,000 entries, marking an 11 per cent rise from last year and a 15 per cent growth in AS & A Level entries.

The GHMC repaired 105 potholes and cleared over 170 metric tonnes of waste in Hyderabad on the second day of its special monsoon drive. The civic body also installed bins at shops, pruned tree branches, and conducted awareness programmes in schools.

Four Asian elephants at Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park were taken out for a 5-km walk as part of World Elephant Day celebrations, delighting visitors with a rare close-up view. The animals were also treated to specially prepared jumbo cakes.

The Election Commission of India has ruled that Family Register Certificates issued after July 25, 2026, under the new MeeSeva mechanism, will not be valid for verification in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Telangana.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao demanded an impartial probe into the death of weaver Vengala Venkatesham and sought justice for his family. He questioned the police action, urged a transparent investigation and assured financial and educational support to Venkatesham’s daughter

Former Minister and BRS MLA G Jagadish Reddy accused the Congress government of failing to protect Telangana’s water interests. He alleged diversion of Krishna River water through Pothireddypadu and demanded that water diversion be stopped until Nagarjuna Sagar project was filled

The SOT LB Nagar team and Nagole police busted an Odisha-Hyderabad drug supply chain and arrested two inter-state drug peddlers. Police seized 23 kg of marijuana worth Rs 11.51 lakh from two vehicles near Nagole X Road on Tuesday night

Around 190 videos were received for the 2nd Southasian Commemoration of Doyens of Peace. Artists and youth from Bhutan, India and Pakistan used Digital Stages to showcase culture, while an eBook featuring videos and contributions from Southasians was released

Gachibowli Police and the Eagle Team nabbed former University of Hyderabad student Biswajit Kalita alias Biswa in a drug supply case. Police seized 5 grams of marijuana from him and are investigating the source of the ganja and possible involvement of others

ITC Kohenur will host special culinary experiences at Golconda Pavilion this Independence Day weekend. The offerings include a South Indian brunch and Swad of India, featuring regional delicacies, traditional recipes and flavours from across the country in a festive setting

BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday launched AI Hub Switzerland in Hyderabad, positioning it as a global platform to help users, businesses and policymakers navigate artificial intelligence adoption. The hybrid platform offers tool comparisons, compliance frameworks and real‑world case studies.

Shriram Finance Limited has launched Shri Sampark to support the growth of Telangana’s garments and textile industry. The initiative brought together business experts, officials and representatives of more than 100 companies to discuss growth strategies, capital access and sustainable business opportunities

Sports Coaching Foundation in Masab Tank will organise the Md Habib Memorial Junior Football Tournament from August 17. The tournament will be held for Under-12 and Under-14 players. Interested players can register by contacting the SCF team on the given number

TJS chief and MLC Prof. M Kodandaram faced protests from unemployed youth at Somajiguda Press Club in Hyderabad. The protesters questioned him over government job recruitment, the upper age limit and the Congress government's promise of two lakh jobs

The World at Jubilee Hills has launched a musical tribute to India’s unity in diversity, combining more than 50 sounds from across the country into a melody based on Jana Gana Mana. The campaign took nearly 100 days to complete.

Rains returned to Hyderabad on Wednesday afternoon after a brief break, with central parts of the city receiving relatively heavy rainfall. The weather department forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers at isolated places, with a yellow warning for several districts.