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The Task Force (West) team in Hyderabad busted an interstate gang smuggling e-cigarettes and foreign cigarettes from Dubai. Six people were arrested and contraband worth Rs 25 lakh, including 6,800 cigarette packs and 360 e-cigarettes, was seized

The RPF Secunderabad division has arrested 82 people in 2025 under Operation Samraksha for stone pelting on trains. Officials said the offence threatens passenger safety, causes losses, and warned that offenders risk legal action and job disqualification

BRS working president K T Rama Rao slammed Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy over the fertiliser shortage, accusing the Congress government of humiliating farmers. Sharing a photo of a farmer asleep in a queue, KTR dubbed it an “Oscar for incompetence”

Tappachabutra police raided a house at Natrajnagar on Thursday and caught 16 persons gambling. Cash amounting to Rs 93,390 and a card box were seized. Police said organiser Irfan alias Dabra invited participants to play three-card games

A housewife, Aruna, died by suicide at her home in Kismatpur, Rajendranagar, after an argument with her husband Shekhar over his liquor consumption. Police said she consumed a poisonous substance mixed with alcohol. A case has been registered

A 35-year-old car driver, N Suresh, died by suicide at his home in Tappachabutra, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night. He was found hanging by relatives, who alerted police. A case has been registered, and investigation is underway to determine the cause

The Telangana High Court adjourned hearing on petitions by BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and ex-Minister T Harish Rao challenging the PC Ghose Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. Both leaders alleged reputational harm, while the state defended the panel’s findings

Facing revenue shortfalls, the Revanth Reddy government is pushing steep hikes in land values, liquor licenses, vehicle life tax, and bus fares to raise Rs 20,000–30,000 crore by December. Citizens face higher costs as Telangana attempts to bridge its fiscal gap

A severe urea shortage has left Telangana farmers in distress, forcing long queues, black-market purchases and protests across districts. In Mahabubabad, a paralysed farmer collapsed in line, highlighting the crisis that has triggered political tensions and accusations against the State government

With Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao retiring this month and DGP Jithender next month, speculation is rife over their successors. While IAS officers Jayesh Ranjan and Vikas Raj are among probables for CS, senior IPS officers are being considered for DGP

In Miyapur, Hyderabad, five members of a family, including a two-year-old child, were found dead under suspicious circumstances. Preliminary reports suggest possible poisoning. Police have registered a case and are investigating the exact cause of the tragedy

MLRIT, Dundigal, conducted its 21st Orientation Day for first-year B.Tech students, highlighting discipline, R25 regulations, teaching-learning practices, and campus recruitment opportunities. Leaders and faculty emphasized holistic education and career growth, with parents and students participating in the event

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