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A 45-year-old man, Bondla Bhaskar, was swept away in the Narinja stream at Pottipally, Jharasangam mandal, on Monday. He had gone to perform gana puja when he slipped into the water. His body was recovered after 48 hours

Hyderabad hospitals are witnessing a rise in viral fever cases due to prolonged cloudy weather. Patients with high fever, cough and body pains are crowding government facilities. Officials also warn about dengue and chikungunya, urging preventive measures

Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey joined Aussie tennis star Nick Kyrgios for a lighthearted tennis session in New York ahead of the 2025 US Open, mixing Hollywood charm with on-court fun in a warm-up that prioritised laughs over scores.

The WHO has issued a global alert on chikungunya resurgence, citing outbreaks in the Indian Ocean islands, Asia, and China. Telangana health officials warn of possible seasonal spikes, with 75 cases testing positive in the State till March 2025.

A BESCOM woman officer in Bengaluru was threatened with a knife, sexually harassed, and robbed in her PG room by an unidentified man. Police have launched a manhunt, amid recent similar crimes involving PG owners accused of sexually assaulting residents

A 45-year-old Nampally woman died after a TSRTC bus hit her scooter at Chaderghat on Wednesday. Police said the victim sustained fatal head injuries in the crash. A case has been registered against the bus driver.

With heavy rains lashing Hyderabad, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan urged residents to stay indoors unless necessary. Monitoring the situation from the control room, he announced employee leave cancellations and issued safety, traffic, and complaint registration guidelines for citizens.

A 20-year-old engineering student from Nizamabad district was found dead in her hostel room at Narsingi, Hyderabad, on Tuesday night. Police suspect family issues may have contributed to the incident. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing.

The AIFF has appointed Khalid Jamil as head coach of the Indian men’s football team on a two-year contract. His first assignment will be the CAFA Nations Cup later this month, followed by AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against Singapore.

Hyderabad’s premium housing market, led by properties priced at ₹1.5 crore and above, saw 8,205 units sold in H1 2025, accounting for 49% of total sales. Western suburbs dominate, while northern areas are emerging hotspots, JLL reports.

Tension flared in Nampally after rowdy sheeter Mohd Aleem vandalised a hotel, threatened the owner with a knife, and stole cash. The Nampally police have registered a case and are searching for the accused.

GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan inspected the Moosarambagh bridge on Wednesday as Musi River levels rose following heavy rain forecasts. He urged inter-departmental coordination, safety compliance, and swift response measures to protect residents and complete key infrastructure works on time.

South Korea’s jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol’s wife, Kim Keon Hee, has been arrested over alleged bribery, stock manipulation, and political meddling. She and Yoon are the first former presidential couple jailed simultaneously, amid multiple special prosecutor probes into their conduct

The Indian Olympic Association unanimously approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, proposing an inclusive edition with all medal-winning and traditional sports. Ahmedabad is the frontrunner host city, with Delhi and Bhubaneswar also in contention after Canada’s withdrawal

BRS leader T. Harish Rao has urged immediate activation of Kaleshwaram project pumps to fill key reservoirs amid scant rainfall. He warned that delays could worsen the irrigation crisis for farmers and called on the Congress government to prioritise water management.

A hidden family murder in Karnataka’s Santebasavanahalli surfaced after a father’s death, revealing he allegedly killed his son in 2022 over financial disputes and buried him in a percolation pit. Police exhumed skeletal remains and launched further investigations.

Tripura Power Generation Ltd signed a Rs 1,119.30 crore contract with Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd to set up a 120 MW combined cycle gas turbine plant at Rokhia, Sepahijala. Funded by ADB, the eco-friendly project aims to boost power self-reliance

A free-ranging female cheetah, Jwala, strayed from Kuno National Park into Rajasthan’s Sawaimadhopur district and was safely rescued under challenging conditions. Returned to KNP, she joins 26 cheetahs in the park, part of India’s ongoing cheetah reintroduction project from Namibia and South Africa

Heavy rains lashed the erstwhile Karimnagar district, with Pochampalli recording 119.5 mm in 24 hours. Road connectivity was disrupted, and officials were instructed to take precautionary measures as rain alerts remain in place for the next three days.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged party leaders and cadres to step up flood relief in Telangana’s worst-hit districts, criticising the Congress government’s response and calling for immediate supply of essentials, medical aid, and rescue support to affected families.

The Supreme Court has given the Telangana government six weeks to submit a restoration plan for the deforested Kancha Gachibowli area in Hyderabad, stressing that development must be balanced with environmental conservation and warning against unchecked destruction of forests.

Siddipet farmers have queued for days to get limited urea supplies, prompting T. Harish Rao to accuse the State and Centre of creating an artificial shortage. He alleged attempts to push nano-urea and divert stocks ahead of elections.

The Supreme Court cancelled Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar’s bail in the 2021 murder of wrestler Sagar Dhankar at Chhatrasal Stadium, ordering him to surrender within a week. The decision overturns Delhi High Court’s order, following an appeal by Dhankar’s father

Hyderabad is set to receive extremely heavy rainfall on Wednesday, especially in northern areas like Medchal, Patancheru, and Gachibowli, with over 15 cm expected. Hydraa has warned that rain intensity will peak from Wednesday afternoon.