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A 25-year-old bike taxi driver, M. Tarun of RC Puram, died after his scooter collided with a garbage auto-rickshaw on the Nallagandla flyover in Chandanagar, Hyderabad. He died on the spot due to severe injuries. Police registered a case

Food safety officials raided sweet shops in Karimnagar, finding unhygienic conditions, unsafe storage, and excessive use of artificial colours. Contaminated milk and sweets were destroyed during inspections at Anand Sweets and Maharaja Sweets, raising concerns about food safety in the festive season

Farmers in Boppapur, Rajanna-Sircilla, blocked a urea-laden lorry after officials diverted part of its load to another village. Police intervened to move the stock, while political tensions flared between BRS leaders and Agriculture Market Committee representatives

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BRS leader T Harish Rao condemned the lathi charge on farmers waiting for fertilisers in Mahabubabad, blaming CM Revanth Reddy and demanding an apology. He accused the Congress of betraying farmers by failing to supply urea and resorting to police action

The Telangana Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB) released the CBT marks for 2,322 nursing officer posts. Applicants can file objections online from August 26 to September 2 by uploading a single PDF with supporting documents.

Farmers in Mahabubabad and Warangal were seen pleading at officials’ and police officers’ feet for urea amid severe shortages during the Kharif season. Viral videos of the incidents sparked outrage, as State and Central governments continued blaming each other

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.