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Widespread rainfall lashed Telangana in the past 24 hours due to a low-pressure area over Odisha, with Medak and Kamareddy recording the highest downpours. Tekmal in Medak received 183.3 mm of rain. The IMD has forecast very heavy rainfall in several northern and central Telangana districts on Thursday, with heavy rain expected in Hyderabad and surrounding regions as well.

Heavy rains since Wednesday have severely impacted normal life in Kamareddy district, Telangana. Overflowing streams, including Boggugudise, led to flooding and damage to railway tracks, prompting suspension of train services. Vehicular movement was halted on NH-44, while residents from inundated colonies were rescued by police.

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised the Telangana government for its inadequate response to the severe floods affecting multiple districts. With hundreds of villages marooned and vital infrastructure damaged, he called for immediate deployment of NDRF and SDRF units, setting up relief camps, and urgent repair of roads and communication lines.

India’s Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will return to the iconic Letzigrund Stadium in Zurich to contest the men’s javelin final at the Diamond League Final 2025. The 27-year-old, who won his first and only Diamond League trophy here in 2022, is aiming to reclaim the title.

Four persons are feared missing after being swept away by an overflowing stream in Nagapur village, Havelighanpur mandal of Medak district. Rescue teams were not available in the vicinity.

A Hyderabadi woman allegedly drowned her three children in a bathtub before attempting suicide in Saudi Arabia’s Al Khobar. Her husband alerted police after discovering the incident. Family cited mental health struggles and disputes. Saudi police are investigating the case.

Heavy rains in upstream areas led to sharp inflows into Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar on Wednesday. HMWSSB officials opened gates of both reservoirs, releasing surplus water into the Musi River while monitoring the situation closely.

BRS leader and former MLA Sunke Ravishankar received a threat call while at Karimnagar Two Town police station to complain about an earlier attack on party activist Nalla Sathish. The incident comes after Sathish posted comments against MLA Medipally Satyam.

Medak and Sangareddy districts faced severe disruption as heavy rains caused streams to overflow, washing away roads and submerging low-lying areas. Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations were affected, while authorities issued high alert amid predictions of continued rainfall.

Haryana Steelers’ star raider Naveen Kumar expressed excitement about joining the champion side. Reflecting on past victories, rigorous training, mentorship under Manpreet Singh, and key rivals like Mohammadreza Shadloui, he is determined to help Haryana Steelers claim the PKL title again.

During Khairatabad Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, a pregnant woman went into labor while waiting in line. Fellow devotees assisted her in a nearby community hall, ensuring the safe delivery of her baby. Telangana Governor performed the ‘Toli Pooja’ at the pandal.

Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from the IPL, concluding a remarkable career with 187 wickets in 221 matches across five franchises. The Chennai-based off-spinner, who retired from international cricket in January, expressed gratitude to BCCI, franchises, and fans.

Mahindra University condemned the use, possession, or distribution of narcotics after a city-wide investigation linked students to an interstate drug racket. The University reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy, pledged support to police, and promised strengthened awareness programs on substance abuse.

Incessant rains since Tuesday night left parts of Hyderabad, including BHEL colonies, without electricity on Vinayaka Chaturthi. Residents struggled to carry out festive rituals, while the electricity department faced criticism for failing to maintain uninterrupted power during the celebrations.

Ananya Panday describes her 2022 film “Gehraiyaan” as a transformative experience that deepened her emotional range. She will next appear in ‘Chand Mera Dil’ and ‘Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri’, alongside Kartik, Jackie Shroff, and Neena Gupta.

Dialysis patients at Vikarabad Government General Hospital suffered after a three-hour power outage with no generator backup, halting treatment. Heavy rains disrupted electricity, traffic, and agriculture across the district, while nearly 70 sheep were killed in a road accident during the downpour.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has placed all departments on high alert after heavy rains lashed Telangana, including Hyderabad. He directed round-the-clock monitoring, evacuation of vulnerable residents, strict precautions near Ganesh pandals, and preventive steps by irrigation, sanitation, and health teams.

Anushka Kumari, just 14, has already scored ten goals in seven internationals and netted a stunning hat-trick against Bhutan in the SAFF U17 Women’s Championship. From Jharkhand to the national stage, she dreams of taking India to the World Cup.

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi while threatening “very strong tariffs” over the Ukraine war and claimed he averted a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. India, however, has denied Trump’s mediation, insisting the ceasefire was initiated through military channels.

A suspected LPG gas leak triggered a powerful blast in Hyderabad’s Jagadgirigutta on Wednesday, leaving five members of a family, including two children, seriously injured. The house was destroyed in the explosion, sparking panic among residents. Investigation is underway.

Incessant overnight rainfall lashed Hyderabad’s western suburbs, with the University of Hyderabad recording 45.3 mm. The downpour disrupted Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities, affecting idol sales, pandal setups, and festive markets across the city. Several areas reported rainfall above 30 mm.

‘One medical college per district’ by the previous BRS government has turned health from a matter of luck into a matter of design

A landslide at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district killed 30 pilgrims and injured 14, while floods in Jammu and Kashmir submerge low-lying areas. Authorities suspend Yatra, block roads, and launch urgent rescue and relief operations.