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The Telangana High Court issued notices to GHMC and TGSPDCL on Airtel’s plea challenging the removal of its fibre cables from electricity poles. The Court observed the issue went beyond services to accountability for lives lost in the Ramanthapur tragedy

The Election Commission of India has released the special summary revision schedule for the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency bypoll, necessitated by the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath. Voter list revision begins August 28, with final rolls published September 25

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

An 11-year-old Kendriya Vidyalaya student was brutally murdered in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, after being stabbed 21 times while alone at home. Police are probing angles of personal grudge and black magic, with suspects taken into custody for questioning

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for Telangana’s fertiliser crisis, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of incompetence and negligence. He demanded a white paper on urea stocks, alleging diversion to black market, and contrasted the situation with the previous BRS rule

Patruni Chidananda Sastry has made history as the first Telugu drag queen on Bigg Boss Telugu Agni Pariksha, the official pre-show of Season 9. Patruni called it a breakthrough for queer visibility and inclusivity in mainstream Telugu reality television

Hyderabad’s reservoirs have reached full capacity following bountiful rains, easing water scarcity fears. The HMWSSB issued flood alerts for Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, while officials assured that uninterrupted water supply would continue through summer for over 12 lakh consumers

Centre for Sight Hospitals has partnered with fitness expert Milind Soman on World Senior Citizens Day to raise awareness on eye health. Doctors advised elders not to ignore early symptoms of vision problems, stressing that timely treatment can prevent avoidable blindness

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy praised N Chandrababu Naidu’s role in making Hyderabad an IT hub but avoided mentioning K Chandrashekhar Rao, under whose tenure the city saw major infrastructure growth. He also promised new projects including Musi Riverfront development

Two construction workers were killed and another critically injured after their bike hit the sidewall of Punjagutta flyover in Hyderabad on Tuesday night. Police suspect drunken driving. The victims, residents of Balamrai, were rushed to Osmania Hospital, where two succumbed

The Jagathgirigutta police arrested Mamidi Suresh for allegedly snatching a gold chain from 23-year-old Alwal Mounika in Adityanagar, Hyderabad. The police recovered the stolen property and registered a case following the victim’s complaint

KT Rama Rao criticised the Modi government for hollow GST announcements and high fuel taxes, calling for real economic reforms. He demanded GST exemption for handloom products, lower taxes on essentials, and genuine steps to control inflation ahead of the GST Council meeting

Thousands of Hyderabad residents faced internet and cable TV disruption after TGSPDCL removed dangling and low-hanging wires for safety following a fatal electrocution during a Janmashtami procession. IT professionals and students expressed frustration over the sudden loss of connectivity