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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay countered the ‘Marwadi Go Back’ rallies in Telangana, highlighting Marwaris’ positive contribution to the state’s economy. He warned of a potential ‘Rohingya Go Back’ movement and urged the public not to support politically motivated campaigns

Revanth Reddy, at the CREDAI Property Show, praised AP CM Chandrababu Naidu for developing HITEC City, criticised the delay in Metro expansion, and sought PM Modi’s help to restructure ₹2 lakh crore loans to ease the State’s debt crisis

Residents of Surya Nagar Colony, Shaikpet, celebrated the 79th Independence Day by inviting sanitation workers to hoist the national flag. The event featured sports, health check-ups, and a community breakfast, while also addressing recent abuse incidents against the workers

State Bank of India’s Hyderabad Local Head Office celebrated the 79th Independence Day and 60 years of SBI in Telangana. CGM S Radhakrishnan announced plans to grow market share by one percent in every district, urging collective leadership action

Hyderabad Traffic Police announced diversions on August 16 from 4 a.m. to 11 p.m. in the Abid Road area for the Lord Sri Krishna Janmashtami Mahotsava at ISKCON Temple. Alternative routes and parking at Exhibition Grounds, Nampally, are suggested for devotees.

Rachakonda police arrested a Bihar native, Shiv Kumar, for illegally possessing three country-made firearms and live ammunition at Charlapalli. He allegedly conspired with his absconding brother-in-law to sell weapons in Hyderabad. A case has been registered under the Arms Act

Two Hyderabad residents lost nearly Rs 20 lakh in separate online scams. One fell victim to a fake trading website after meeting a woman on a dating app, while another was cheated when seeking a paint distributor online. Cybercrime police are investigating

PJTSAU will conduct counselling for its BSc Agriculture dual degree with Western Sydney University on August 18 at Rajendranagar. Joint counselling for agriculture and allied courses under three state universities will follow from August 19 to 23

Two South Central Railway RPF officers, G Madhusudana Rao and K Rajagopala Reddy, have been awarded the President’s Police Medal for meritorious service on Independence Day 2025. Both officers have long, decorated careers in passenger safety and law enforcement.

Cyberabad AHTU busted an organised prostitution racket at a Madhapur hotel, rescuing nine women from India and abroad. Nine suspects, including the organiser and supervisor, were arrested. Police warned against fake job offers and urged guest verification by hotel owners.

Sports Expo India 2025 will be held at Hitex on August 22–23, featuring 60 exhibitors and the debut of eSportEx. The free-entry event expects up to 40,000 visitors with activities for all ages

Aditya Das and Ankolika Chakraborty of West Bengal claimed the Under-15 titles at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships. Aditya beat Maharashtra’s Nilay Pattekar 3-2, while Ankolika defeated Naisha Rewaskar 3-0 in the girls’ final at SAMA Indoor Stadium

BSNL has launched nationwide network-level protection against spam and smishing SMS for all mobile users. Malicious links are blocked in real time without affecting legitimate messages, using AI-powered filtering in partnership with Tanla, with protection enabled by default

After recent heavy rains filled Hyderabad’s lakes and tanks, anglers are flocking to spots like Jalpally and Umda Sagar for recreational fishing, with social media videos showing the lively scene despite cloudy skies and umbrellas in hand

Nine floodgates of Himayathsagar were lifted on Thursday, releasing surplus water and causing inundation at Puranapul. Officials say there is no immediate threat to nearby colonies but have prepared evacuation plans if the situation worsens

GHSPCA volunteers rescued eight defanged, dehydrated cobras from snake charmers displaying them in Adibatla, Hyderabad, nearly two weeks after Nagpanchami. The snakes are receiving treatment, with police and local volunteers assisting in the rescue operation

SAFEPLAST 2025, India’s first dedicated conference on safety in aesthetic medicine, brought top experts together in Hyderabad to share protocols, prevention strategies, and innovations aimed at improving patient safety and reducing complications in cosmetic and plastic surgery

The ORR Exit 17 service road in Hyderabad was closed after heavy inflows from Himayatsagar caused flooding. Police advised motorists to use alternate routes as traffic diversions are in place until water levels return to normal.

JNTU-Hyderabad has directed all constituent and affiliated colleges to defer examinations for the next three days following the IMD’s alert of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. Colleges have been asked to implement precautionary measures to ensure the safety of students and staff

The HMWSSB has decided to release surplus water from Manjeera barrage following floodwater release from the Singur project. Residents downstream are advised to take precautions. Authorities specifically warned cattle herders, shepherds, and fishermen against entering the river due to rising water levels