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A 69-year-old trader from Vanasthalipuram, identified as G Brahmaiah, died by suicide after falling in front of a train between Malkajgiri and Cavalry Barracks. He was reportedly under severe financial stress. Government Railway Police have launched an investigation

The Hyderabad Public School Society congratulated alumnus Shailesh Jejurikar on being named President and CEO of Procter & Gamble, effective January 1, 2026. He will be the first India-born executive to lead the 187-year-old global consumer goods company.

Tribal women from Lagacherla village in Kodangal tied rakhis to BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao, thanking him for defending their rights during a land dispute, securing legal aid, and ensuring the withdrawal of the acquisition proposal.

IIT Madras has launched the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship to foster deep-tech start-ups through specialised degrees, industry collaboration, IP support, and funding mechanisms, building on its existing ecosystem of 475 start-ups valued at over ₹50,000 crore.

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan conducted inspections of waterlogged areas in Hyderabad after heavy rain and urged citizens to avoid flooded zones. Officials were directed to coordinate with DRF and Traffic Police for relief work and safety measures

Four South Central Railway employees escaped unhurt after a fire gutted a stationary coach at Kesamudram station in Telangana on Thursday. The coach, used by track machine staff, is suspected to have caught fire due to an electrical short circuit.

For over 80 years, Chattu Ram’s in Begum Bazaar has charmed Hyderabadis with its signature bun malai and heritage setting. The fourth-generation-run eatery continues traditional methods, vintage furniture, and milk-based treats that attract loyal customers daily.

The BJP accused Congress of diverting Rs 187 crore meant for Karnataka’s tribal welfare to fund election campaigns in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Citing ED findings, BJP posed 13 questions to Rahul Gandhi, sparking a political storm ahead of upcoming elections

Farmers in the district are facing severe delays in Kharif sowing due to urea shortage. Long queues were seen at PACS centres despite government claims of adequate supply. Farmers expressed anger over the delay and demanded immediate intervention to avoid disruption of agricultural operations.

MANUU–ITI Hyderabad is conducting second phase counselling for vacant seats in ITI trades. Last date to apply is August 18, with counselling scheduled for August 20 at Gachibowli campus. Application forms are available online and at the ITI office.

OpenAI’s GPT-5 upgrade brings smarter, faster, and more versatile AI tools to all ChatGPT users. From coding to creative writing and health insights, the unified system adapts to each query, while Pro users can unlock extended reasoning for complex tasks.

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.