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Hyderabad celebrated the 79th Independence Day with flag hoisting, cultural events, and tributes. Cyberabad Police honoured seven officers with Uttam Seva Pathakam, stressing their role in law enforcement and national integrity.

A Pakistani national, settled in Hyderabad since 1998, was caught with a woman in a compromising position in Langar Houz. Police suspect he has lured and converted women under false pretences. An investigation into his background is in progress.

Sania Mirza and former Indian hockey stars mourned the passing of Dr Vece Paes, ex-Olympian and father of Leander Paes, recalling his dedication to athlete welfare and sports medicine

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Former Hyderabad Ranji cricketer Benjamin Thomas announced his retirement from first-class cricket. He thanked mentors, institutions, and the Hyderabad Cricket Association for their support across his long domestic career

Sreenidi Deccan FC has signed midfielder Abhijith K ahead of the 2025–26 season. The former Gokulam Kerala FC player brings experience and attacking flair, with 51 senior appearances across competitions

BRS MLA T Harish Rao has criticised the Telangana Congress government for raising life tax on two-wheelers, cars, and commercial vehicles. He called it a burden on the poor and middle class, warning it will raise costs for consumers

Enforcement Directorate Hyderabad has filed a prosecution complaint against former IFS officer Akula Kishan in a Rs 23.46 crore APWCFC scam under PMLA. The case involves fraudulent loans, forged agreements and diversion of funds for personal gain

BJP MP Raghunandan Rao criticised Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on the Election Commission and challenged him to resign from Rae Bareli for a bypoll using ballot papers. He questioned the Congress leader’s win margin and defended the use of EVMs in past elections

Government data shows MTPs in Telangana have tripled in two years, from 4,071 in 2022-23 to 16,059 in 2024-25. Doctors say cuts in maternal schemes like KCR Kits and KCR Nutrition may have contributed to the surge

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.

The Singapore Telugu Samajam has invited BRS working president KT Rama Rao as chief guest for its golden jubilee celebrations on August 31 at Marina Bay Sands. The event aims to unite Telugus in Singapore and promote Telugu culture

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

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

Heartfulness Academy will conduct its AI Mastery Bootcamp for Beginners from August 19–29, offering 16 hours of live sessions with AI expert Ansh Mehra and Revered Daaji. The paid course focuses on blending AI skills with creativity.

HNEW and Langer Houz police arrested two persons in Hyderabad, seizing 15 grams of cocaine. One accused had been sourcing drugs from Mumbai for five months, selling to local clients. Police are tracking the suppliers.

Madhuranagar police arrested Razak, a resident of Yellareddyguda, for allegedly possessing 75 grams of MDMA. Acting on a tip-off, police seized the drugs and are enquiring about his sources. Investigation into the case is currently on

Former Finance Minister T Harish Rao has warned of an economic red alert as Telangana records deflation for the second month in a row. He blamed reduced government spending, failed promises and policy errors for the State’s economic slowdown