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HYDRAA Commissioner A V Ranganath has ordered identification and demolition of unsafe buildings in Anjaiah Nagar, Gachibowli, following the collapse of a seven-storey building that killed two workers. Officials said several structures were illegally extended beyond their approved limits.
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GTA VI leaks by the anonymous group Cyberleek have exposed gameplay and map details ahead of Rockstar’s planned reveal. While the group claims to champion gamer rights, its cryptocurrency activities have raised questions about its motives as Take-Two pursues legal action.
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A two-year-old girl from Bhongir has become seizure-free after undergoing advanced epilepsy surgery at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad. Doctors identified a small lesion in the brain as the likely cause after medicines failed to control her frequent seizures.
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The Hyderabad CGST Zone busted a clandestine pan masala and tobacco manufacturing unit in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, detecting estimated tax and cess evasion of Rs 160 crore. Officials seized machinery, finished products, raw materials, vehicles and other incriminating documents.
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Hyderabad witnessed festive fervour on Friday as women celebrated Varalakshmi Vratam with traditional rituals and devotion. Temples and flower markets saw heavy footfall, while rising demand for flowers pushed prices up. Households were decorated with flowers, silk and gold.
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Cyber fraudsters posing as ACB officials allegedly duped a Hyderabad government engineer of Rs 10 lakh by threatening him with surprise raids over alleged corruption charges. The engineer transferred the money in instalments before approaching Cyberabad Cybercrime Police.
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Two Hyderabad residents were allegedly cheated of more than Rs 1.58 crore in separate cyber fraud cases involving fake stock market trading and investment schemes. The fraudsters promised huge returns, showed fake profits and demanded additional payments to allow withdrawals.
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Madhapur police arrested Sanjush Lingamaneni, son of Janasena Rajya Sabha MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, for allegedly causing the death of 26-year-old Bharathi Mukhi in a road accident involving an Aston Martin near Inorbit Mall three days ago.
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Telangana is likely to remain relatively dry through the first week of September, according to the IMD’s extended forecast. The State recorded a 34 per cent rainfall deficit in August till August 20, while cumulative monsoon rainfall is 13 per cent below normal.
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A 36-year-old businessman has alleged that he was assaulted with iron rods and sticks and threatened by a group in Hyderabad. Police registered a zero FIR and later transferred the case to Jubilee Hills based on jurisdiction.
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Traffic congestion continues near Raidurg Metro, with commuters seeking widening of the narrow stretch towards the station. TGIIC says utility shifting is required before work can begin. Meanwhile, road-widening works worth Rs 9 crore on three stretches are nearing completion.
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The University of Hyderabad will honour 25 Oggu Katha artists from across Telangana on August 23 for preserving the State’s folk heritage. The programme will also feature an English documentary on Oggu Katha, folk music and a Bathukamma workshop.
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The Telangana Board of Intermediate Education has dispatched pass certificates for students who cleared the March and May 2026 Intermediate examinations. The certificates feature 25 high-security measures and will be sent to junior colleges through district education officials.
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Hyderabad’s historic Mir Alam Mandi near Charminar is getting a Rs 10.50-crore phased makeover. The project includes restoration of its heritage arch, modern sheds for nearly 300 vendors, improved drainage, waste management facilities and LED lighting, while minimising disruption to businesses.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao has extended support to the statewide agitation by polytechnic students against GO MS No 97. He demanded that the Congress government withdraw the order and criticised alleged police action against students during peaceful protests.
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AYUSH house surgeons and PG scholars in Telangana intensified their 17-day protest by storming the Commissionerate office in Secunderabad. Nearly 100 medicos sought talks with senior officials, demanding higher stipends and highlighting the disparity with Allopathy and other States.
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Quantum Mutual Fund has launched the Quantum Flexi Cap Fund, an open-ended equity scheme investing across large-, mid- and small-cap stocks. Its NFO opens on August 21 and closes September 4, with the fund set to reopen for continuous transactions on September 11.
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Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected the new one-way traffic system around KBR Park on Thursday, riding a motorcycle in plain clothes. He reviewed traffic flow, interacted with personnel and said movement had improved after initial confusion among motorists.
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Malkajgiri police raided an alleged adulterated-spices unit in Medipally and seized 10.89 tonnes of turmeric, chilli, coriander and garam masala powders worth Rs 25 lakh. Police said sawdust was found in chilli powder and fake labels were used on products.
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Researchers in Hyderabad have detected an amphibian-killing fungus across India’s major biodiversity hotspots. A nationwide survey of nearly 1,870 amphibians found low infection rates, while eDNA-based water surveillance could help authorities detect the fungus early and protect vulnerable frog populations.
