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GHMC has launched new tech-driven services, including online tax payment, e-waste pickup, mosquito fogging requests, and asset mapping, via the MyGHMC app to make civic services faster, transparent, and citizen-friendly in Hyderabad

BRS working president KT Rama Rao will file a petition in the Supreme Court on Monday seeking disqualification of MLCs who joined Congress without resigning. The move follows the court’s directive to act on defected MLAs within three months

Over 900 students from 22 Hyderabad schools visited the National Institute of Nutrition’s Open Day under ICMR’s SHINE initiative, exploring exhibits, meeting scientists, and learning about health, nutrition, and innovation to inspire future scientific curiosity

Kapil Sibal has questioned the whereabouts of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned last month citing health reasons. Calling him a “‘laapataa’ vice president”, Sibal urged Home Minister Amit Shah to clarify his condition and location to address public concern

Jacqueline Fernandez says her fitness secret is tackling the hardest task first each day, starting with workouts. The actress, promoting mindfulness and meditation for mental health, was recently seen in Housefull 5 and will next appear in Welcome To The Jungle.

The romantic drama Marokkasari, starring Naresh Agastya and Sanjana Saradhi, has completed filming and entered post-production. Shot in scenic locations including Gurudongmar Lake, the film features music by Bharat Manchiraju and promises a heartwarming love story with stunning visuals

Indian Railways has launched a discounted ‘Round Trip Package’ for the 2025 festive season, offering a 20 per cent rebate on return fares. The scheme applies to confirmed tickets in both directions and aims to ease festival travel congestion

EducationUSA will host an education fair in Hyderabad on August 11 at ITC Kohinoor, offering students direct interaction with US university representatives. The fair will provide guidance on courses, scholarships, applications, and studying in the United States, with free advising services

Two years after its lavish restoration and inauguration, Hyderabad’s 400-year-old Gulzar Houz fountain has fallen into neglect, now littered with plastic waste. Once a heritage attraction, it suffers from poor maintenance and irregular illumination, driving away visitors and selfie-takers.

TGSRTC will operate special buses until August 11 to manage Raksha Bandhan rush, with fares in these services up to 1.5 times higher. Regular fares remain unchanged. Passengers are urged to choose safe RTC travel over private vehicles.

Mahesh Babu’s birthday post mentioning “#GlobeTrotter” has fuelled speculation that his upcoming S S Rajamouli film, currently known as SSMB29, may carry that title. A lavish action-adventure co-starring Priyanka Chopra, it’s set for a grand reveal in November 2025.

Ongoing stormwater drain works at Lakdikapul have narrowed major junctions, causing daily traffic chaos for over 3.5 lakh commuters. The Rs 1.3 crore project, aimed at preventing waterlogging, has progressed slowly, with GHMC promising completion within weeks.

Nehru Zoological Park will soon establish a Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory, the first of its kind in southern India, enabling rapid diagnosis, post-mortem analysis, and research on zoonotic diseases, reducing dependence on external labs for animal health care.

Jennifer Aniston says Selena Gomez has been an “angel” in helping her navigate social media since joining Instagram in 2019. The Friends star avoids doomscrolling, focuses on positivity, and cherishes time with her dogs, friends, and creative projects.

Arjun Kapoor celebrated Raksha Bandhan by sharing a heartfelt Instagram post featuring his six sisters, calling it “six times the drama” and love. The actor recently faced trolling online, continues his fitness journey, and has completed 13 years in Bollywood.

The Congress’ Janahita Padayatra, led by AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan, remains stalled with no clarity on its resumption. Internal disagreements and shifting leadership roles have added to the uncertainty, leaving party workers anxious over the programme’s future.

Director S S Rajamouli says SSMB29’s vast scope can’t be conveyed through pictures or press meets, promising a “never-before-seen” reveal in November 2025. The Mahesh Babu-led action-adventure, co-starring Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is slated for a 2027 release.

The IMD-Hyderabad has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with 30–40 kmph gusty winds across all six city zones on Saturday. Authorities warned of waterlogging, traffic congestion, and drainage blockages, advising residents to limit outdoor movement.

HMWSSB continued operating Himayat Sagar’s floodgates for a third day on Saturday as inflows reached 500 cusecs. Osman Sagar levels also rose, while GHMC reported Hussain Sagar’s inflows and outflows, alerting low-lying areas to possible waterlogging risks.

Tesla will open its second India showroom in Delhi’s Aerocity on August 11, following last month’s Mumbai launch. The flagship Model Y SUV, priced from ₹60 lakh, will be available, with deliveries starting in the third quarter of 2025.

Gujarat police arrested Sridhar from Hyderabad in Karimnagar on Friday night for allegedly kidnapping a boy, whom he claimed to have brought from Mumbai. The accused was taken to Gujarat, and the child was placed in a children’s home.

A two-day biodiversity survey began in Mancherial district to document its unique flora and fauna. Experts and forest officials are covering key habitats, with moth and butterfly surveys adding significance after rare species sightings in the Kawal landscape.

Mahesh Babu turned 50 on Saturday, receiving heartfelt wishes from Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, and other film industry members. Producers, directors, and production houses praised his charisma, humility, and humanitarian nature, calling him the pride of Telugu cinema.

Torrential rain in Delhi on Saturday caused severe waterlogging, traffic jams, and flight delays, disrupting Raksha Bandhan celebrations. Over 100 flights were delayed at IGI Airport, as the IMD issued a red alert for the region.