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Hussain Sagar reached brimful capacity on Friday morning following Thursday’s heavy rains, with inflows of 1,234 cusecs and outflows of 1,523 cusecs. GHMC officials are maintaining controlled releases as more rain is forecast for Hyderabad.

Heavy rains in Hyderabad on Thursday led to severe waterlogging and traffic snarls, with residents venting their anger on social media over GHMC’s inaction. Commuters reported being stuck for hours and demanded urgent measures to tackle recurring rain-related chaos.

Maduranagar police booked a consultancy manager for allegedly cheating a Moosapet woman of Rs 7.1 lakh by promising her an H-1B visa. The victim found the office shut on July 30 and lodged a complaint. Police are tracing the accused.

Cyberabad Cybercrime Police arrested 15 suspects in 11 cases between July 29 and August 4, busting a pan-India cybercriminal network. Most were linked to trading fraud, with others involved in gaming and business scams. Citizens are urged to stay alert.

In Puppalaguda, Manikonda, a 35-foot temple wall collapsed late Thursday night amid heavy rain, burying three houses under debris. No one was inside at the time, averting casualties. Officials are clearing the site and monitoring the area for risks.

Following Thursday’s torrential rain, Hyderabad is expected to receive more heavy showers on Friday. Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors, remain alert, and contact emergency helplines in case of flooding, traffic disruptions, or power outages.

Kabaddi stars Pawan Sehrawat and Vijay Malik, former teammates turned rivals, gear up for the PKL Season 12 opener on August 29. Both expressed confidence in their teams, promised an aggressive start, and paid tribute to retiring legend Pardeep Narwal.

HMWSSB officials opened the third floodgate of Himayatsagar reservoir at 10 am on Friday, releasing surplus water into the Musi River. Three gates, each lifted to one-foot height, are regulating an outflow of 1,044 cusecs against 4,000 cusecs inflow.

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The Cyberabad Traffic Police have urged Hyderabad residents to stay alert to changing weather conditions, with moderate to intense thunderstorms forecast from Friday evening to early Saturday morning. Rainfall between 25 mm and 45 mm is possible in some localities.

A domestic quarrel in Hyderabad’s Old Malakpet ended tragically when a man was allegedly pushed under a moving train by his brother-in-law at Malakpet railway station. Police arrested two suspects, including the victim’s in-law, in connection with the killing.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao criticised the Congress government for celebrating its BC reservation dharna without implementing Kamareddy Declaration promises. He accused the party of allocating no funds for BC welfare and spending more on publicity than delivery.

BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of betraying gig workers and private-sector drivers by scrapping the ₹5 lakh accident insurance scheme. He demanded its revival and warned of a large-scale agitation if pending claims are not cleared.

The Hyderabad Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several Telangana districts. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are expected across the State, with the IMD forecasting the conditions to persist until Thursday, August 14, 2025.

The Justice P.C. Ghose Commission, which faulted KCR over the Kaleshwaram project, is accused of violating Section 8(B) of the Commissions of Inquiry Act. Legal experts say the lapse breaches natural justice and could render the report legally unsustainable

Aadhi Pinisetty opens up about portraying Krishnama Naidu in Mayasabha, the discipline behind the role, and why discomfort, not comfort, fuels his artistic growth.

As 8 Vasanthalu completes 50 days, actor Ananthika Sanilkumar reflects on the film’s emotional impact, her personal journey, and the unwavering love that continues to pour in from the audience.

Southern India is playing a vital role in the expansion of the aluminium extrusion sector, with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh emerging as key contributors. Major industry players like Hindalco and Global Aluminium have active operations in the region.

Under ‘Operation Amanat’, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of South Central Railway (SCR) successfully recovered 21 lost mobile phones in July. Nine phones have already been returned to their owners. A total of 169 complaints were received across the SCR zone, leading to the blocking of 139 phones, with traceability detected in 52 cases.

Telangana's Kharif sowing in 2025 has reached 90 lakh acres, a significant increase from last year. However, paddy transplantation remains behind schedule with only 35 lakh acres covered out of a target of 66 lakh. Erratic rainfall and urea shortages have hindered paddy sowing, while crops like cotton and maize are progressing well.

Five Indian men pugilists secure spots in the semi-finals of the Under-19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, ensuring 12 medals, while India is also assured of 13 medals in the U22 category

The HCA B-Division two-day cricket league showcased impressive performances, with top bowlers like Jawad Khan and Ved Reddy, and centuries from Abdul Rafeay, Rishyanth, S. Shiven, and Aawez Ahmed