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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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FTCCI is organising an open photography contest for World Photography Day, inviting entries that showcase Telangana’s culture, heritage, and landscapes. With cash prizes up to ₹10,000, the contest is free to enter and open to all photography enthusiasts.
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Cyberabad police are searching for six suspects who opened fire at a deputy manager and stole silver jewellery from a Chandanagar shop. Teams are conducting searches across multiple districts, but no arrests have been made so far
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The Telangana government will honour SSC and Intermediate 2025 toppers from government schools with Rs.10,000 each during Independence Day celebrations. Two boys and two girls from each category in every district will be selected and presented with awards and certificates
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BRS working president K T Rama Rao challenged Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and the Congress leadership to prove the implementation of the party’s Six Guarantees. He claimed none were delivered in nearly two years and promised a political backlash in villages
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A 25-year-old man, Mohd Moizuddin of Yakutpura, died after his motorcycle was hit by a car on Mehdipatnam Road, Hyderabad. He suffered serious injuries and died during treatment. Police have registered a case against the car driver
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Task Force (East) and Bowenpally police arrested Sahoo Sonu and B Ravi Teja in Old Bowenpally for drug peddling. Authorities seized 1.7 grams of hash oil and a mobile phone worth Rs 8.95 lakh. The duo has prior narcotics cases
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For Independence Day celebrations at Rani Mahal Lawns, Golconda Fort, the road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be closed from 6 am to 12 noon. Traffic will be diverted via Jamali Darwaza, Mothi Mahal X Road, GHMC Island, and Mothi Darwaza
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The SAT and TOEFL Olympiad 2025 will be held online on September 6–7 for Classes IX–XII students across all boards. Organised with ETS and College Board, it offers free practice tests with expert performance analysis for study-abroad aspirants
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A 21-year-old man from Jogulamba district was arrested in Hyderabad for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl he met on Instagram. Her pregnancy was found during a hospital visit, leading police to register a POCSO case and detain him
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Akan’s Independence Day event ‘Akan Aahvaanam’, with Blood Warriors Foundation, will feature art, music, workshops, traditional food, and awareness activities to support a Thalassemia-free India. All contributions aid patient support and prevention efforts
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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
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At the 1st Southasian Commemoration of The Doyens of Peace, 198 youths from eight countries shared visionary videos on South Asia’s future. Top videos were live-streamed, followed by a youth panel discussing peace, innovation, and non-violent solutions for regional progress
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KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad, successfully treated 13 patients, including three foreign nationals, for localized prostate cancer and enlargement using the Tulsa-Pro system — Southeast Asia’s first MRI-guided, incision-less day-care procedure launched by CMD Dr B Bhaskar Rao
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GHMC’s food safety wing inspected 25 Pista House restaurant outlets in Hyderabad, collecting 23 samples. Inspections revealed unhygienic kitchens, poor storage practices, uncovered dustbins, housefly infestations, and lack of proper temperature records in cold rooms
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The Hare Krishna Movement, Hyderabad, will celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami on August 15-16 with devotional events including Jhulan Seva, Abhishekam, Maha Mangala Arati, Nandotsavam, and Vyasa Puja at three centres across Telangana