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Chandanagar police arrested two more suspects, Anish Kumar Singh and Prince Kumar Rajak, in the Khazana jewellery store dacoity case. Earlier, two others were held. Police said a six-member gang looted silver ornaments after shooting at a deputy manager

Widespread internet outages in Hyderabad, caused by the power department’s cable-cutting drive, disrupted UPI and card transactions, forcing many shops and restaurants to insist on cash payments. The disruption has sparked public outrage and financial losses across the city

BRS leader Sunke Ravishankar alleged that Telangana Gurukuls were facing neglect under the Congress government, citing incidents of food poisoning, poor maintenance, and lack of facilities. He urged immediate intervention to prevent students from moving to private schools.

Cyberabad police arrested two men for running a ₹850 crore Ponzi scheme that duped over 3,000 investors nationwide. The gang used AI tools, mule accounts, and Dubai-based channels to launder money, later investing in real estate, gold, and luxury cars

GHMC will conduct a special sanitation drive in Hyderabad from August 21 to 25, focusing on waste clearance and road repairs. Commissioner R.V. Karnan said over 8,300 potholes have been fixed, with works aimed at easing Ganesh Chaturthi traffic

Heavy rainfall has swelled the Godavari and Krishna rivers, putting Telangana on high alert. Reservoirs including Medigadda, SRSP, Yellampalli, and Srisailam are releasing massive inflows. Bhadrachalam crossed the first warning level, while Sircilla villages remain cut off amid flood disruption

For the second day, Hyderabad reeled under a massive internet and cable TV blackout after TGSPDCL staff indiscriminately cut wires from power poles. Over one lakh connections were disrupted, hitting work-from-home users, TV viewers, and UPI payment services across the city.

Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected Bathukamma Kunta on Wednesday to review ongoing lake development works. He instructed officials to complete pathways, tree plantation, and seating facilities before Dasara, while stressing the need for proper inlets and outlets at the lake.

Godrej Agrovet, in collaboration with ISK Japan, has launched Ashitaka, a new herbicide for maize crops. It targets grasses and broad-leaved weeds, helping farmers improve crop productivity by ensuring better soil nutrient use during critical maize growth stages

Design Democracy 2025 will be held from September 5 to 7 at HITEX, Hyderabad, featuring over 120 brands, 80+ speakers, and 15,000 visitors. The event will showcase furniture, lighting, art, and décor, celebrating innovation rooted in craft and culture.

Two floodgates of Osman Sagar were lifted on Wednesday, releasing 220 cusecs of water into the Musi river. HMWSSB officials, monitoring water levels, advised residents along the Musi to stay alert as water flow is likely to rise

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected several colonies in Hyderabad on Wednesday, reviewing sanitation drives and waste management measures. He instructed officials to prioritise cleanliness during the rainy season to prevent seasonal diseases and ordered strict monitoring of special sanitation programmes

Khammam police raided five fertiliser shops forcing farmers to buy products to access urea and sought licence cancellation. Meanwhile, Mahabubabad witnessed farmer protests and chaos at PACS centres, with long queues, missing Aadhaar cards, and limited stock sparking widespread anger

The Sudha Reddy Foundation, in association with MEIL Foundation, announced the second edition of the Pink Power Run in Hyderabad. Scheduled for September 28, the event will feature Miss World 2025 and Miss Asia 2025, promoting inclusive breast cancer awareness

A farmer, Medaboina Ramesh (40), died of a snakebite in Chigurumamidi mandal, Karimnagar. In another incident, a woman, Cherla Renuka, was bitten while working in agricultural fields in Shankarapatnam mandal and is undergoing treatment in Karimnagar

The Cyberabad Cyber Crime wing arrested 13 persons in six fraud cases, including trading and part-time job scams. Police also secured refund orders in 132 cases, helping victims of 37 cases recover a total of Rs 53.47 lakh

Garbage piles across Hyderabad have raised health concerns after sanitation workers of Ramky Enviro Engineers went on strike. Though the strike has ended, heaps of waste remain in several colonies, prompting RWAs to issue advisories on disease prevention.

CMR Engineering College organised Orientation Day–2K25, welcoming over 2,000 first-year B.Tech students with their parents. The programme featured cultural events, presentations on academics, and an inspiring address by Student Tribe CEO Sricharan Lakkaraju on career readiness and adaptability

The Lok Sabha passed the Online Gaming Bill, 2025, banning online games played with money, including betting, gambling, and fantasy sports. Once cleared by Parliament, violators face up to three years in jail or a fine of Rs 1 crore

Two Andhra women who died in Bahrain in 2020 were cremated nearly five years later after their families failed to claim their remains. Authorities and a social worker ensured their last rites were performed with consent from their families.

An 11-year-old Kendriya Vidyalaya student was brutally murdered in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, after being stabbed 21 times while alone at home. Police are probing angles of personal grudge and black magic, with suspects taken into custody for questioning

Tata as one of Apple’s key partners is expected to handle nearly half of India’s iPhone output within the next two years

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for Telangana’s fertiliser crisis, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of incompetence and negligence. He demanded a white paper on urea stocks, alleging diversion to black market, and contrasted the situation with the previous BRS rule

The government estimates that 45 crore Indians lose nearly Rs 20,000 crore annually in online real money gaming. A new bill seeks to ban such platforms, promote eSports and social gaming, and penalise illegal operators, sparking pushback from industry bodies