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Ongoing stormwater drain works near Model House in Punjagutta have caused severe traffic congestion, delaying commuters for weeks. GHMC officials said the project is nearing completion but progress has slowed due to heavy rains, with the remaining work expected to finish soon.

Delhi Police arrested 44 people, including three proclaimed offenders, in 34 criminal cases during a 72-hour operation in northwest Delhi. Police also traced five missing persons, recovered stolen property and cracked burglary, robbery, cyber fraud and gambling-related cases

Raashii Khanna has revealed that Rajinikanth gifted her the book Living with the Himalayan Masters during the shoot of Dharman. The actress said the book inspired self-reflection and shared how it changed her perspective on spirituality and human connection

Dr Tessy Thomas, popularly known as the "Missile Woman of India", will deliver the 26th Annual Memorial Oration at the Dr K V Rao Scientific Society's Annual Day celebrations at the University of Hyderabad on August 1, highlighting science, innovation and research.

Fatima Sana Shaikh delighted fans by sharing behind-the-scenes photographs with her Teen Kauwe co-stars Bobby Deol and Sidhant Gupta. The actress gave a glimpse of their camaraderie while also building anticipation for the upcoming Prime Video spy thriller.

The Telangana government has renamed the Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences (TIMS), Sanathnagar, as Dr Marri Channa Reddy Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences. The new name will be used for official, administrative and public purposes to honour the former Chief Minister.

Indian boxer Preeti Pawar advanced to the Commonwealth Games women's 54kg final after outclassing Zambia's Catherine Mwape 5-0 in Glasgow. The Asian Games bronze medallist will now face Canada's Scarlett Delgado in the gold-medal bout

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nearly 19 years, calling it an emotional homecoming. Her visit for an anti-fundamentalism literary event has reignited discussions on free speech, secularism and the state's changing political landscape

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the Miyapur stormwater drain incident in which an elderly man was swept away. It has sought detailed reports from civic agencies on safety measures, rescue efforts and steps to prevent similar incidents.

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has thanked audiences for supporting Main Vaapas Aaunga, which has completed 50 days in theatres. The Diljit Dosanjh-starrer has earned Rs 99.21 crore worldwide, driven by positive reviews and strong word of mouth despite a slow opening

GMR Hyderabad International Airport has secured the highest Level 5 Accreditation under the ACI World Airport Customer Experience Accreditation Programme, joining an elite group of global airports recognised for integrating customer experience into strategy, operations, innovation and stakeholder collaboration.

The Supreme Court refused to cancel Abdul Malik's bail in the Banbhoolpura violence case, observing that personal liberty depends on the prosecution's case rather than cryptic bail orders. It also questioned the invocation of the UAPA and criticised delays in concluding the trial

The 211-year-old Ujjaini Mahakali temple in Secunderabad is making elaborate arrangements for Lashkar Bonalu on August 2. Thousands of devotees are expected to participate, while temple authorities have planned dedicated queue lines and smooth crowd management for the celebrations.

Indian forwards Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra have highlighted the importance of consistency, teamwork, chemistry and mental preparation ahead of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, where India will begin its campaign against Wales on August 15

Heavy inflows into the Hirakud Dam triggered increased water release into the Mahanadi, affecting over seven lakh people across 20 Odisha districts. Authorities evacuated 1.9 lakh residents, deployed rescue teams and intensified relief efforts as floodwaters inundated low-lying areas

Heavy rains across Telangana and upstream catchments have sharply increased inflows into major reservoirs on the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Heavy inflows pushed the Godavari to 48 ft at Bhadrachalam by Friday evening, forcing authorities to issue a second warning and release 11.44 lakh cusecs downstream. Floods cut off NH‑163 and several roads in Mulugu, isolating villages.

India's Unnati Hooda advanced to the Taipei Open women's singles semifinals after defeating compatriot Devika Sihag 23-21, 21-16 in an all-Indian quarterfinal. The 18-year-old will next face the winner between Chiu Pin-chian and Nguyen Thuy Linh

Hyderabad CCS has registered a cheating case against six persons for allegedly duping at least 27 job aspirants of ₹5.05 crore by promising UK Tier-2 work visas and jobs in London. The accused allegedly threatened victims when confronted over the fraud.

Pro-Kannada organisations announced a Karnataka bandh on August 13 to protest the CWMA's directive to release 3,500 cusecs of Cauvery water daily to Tamil Nadu for 15 days, claiming the state faces water scarcity and farmers would be adversely affected

Jasprit Bumrah has been cleared by the BCCI Centre of Excellence to play India's two-Test series against Sri Lanka after recovering from an impact injury. His return boosts India's hopes as the team chases crucial World Test Championship points

Indian Railways has introduced an online excess luggage booking facility that allows passengers with confirmed tickets to book and pay for additional baggage while reserving tickets. The service eliminates separate parcel office visits and is available for eligible travel classes only

The Delhi High Court refused to fix a timeline for concluding the Shraddha Walkar murder trial, observing that proceedings were being held daily. It also requested authorities to expedite examination of overseas witnesses, while noting that testimonies of 157 witnesses had been completed

Hyderabad is hosting a range of Friendship Day events, from block-printing and DIY craft workshops to painting sessions and a lively music night. The city offers experiences for creative enthusiasts, partygoers and solo visitors looking to meet like-minded people.

Actress Abhirami has joined the cast of Sudigali Sudheer's upcoming Telugu comedy entertainer Joker. The makers announced that she will portray Gayatri Devi in the film, which also stars Aysha and Murali Sharma and is directed by Suneel Puppala