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A businessman who came into the spotlight after placing a record Rs 51 lakh bid for the Ganesh Laddu at My Home Bhooja has been booked by the Cyberabad EOW in an alleged Rs 3.45 crore investment fraud involving promised monthly returns.

Cyberabad Police Commissioner M Ramesh has ordered the closure of liquor outlets from 10 am to 10 pm on August 9 in connection with the Bonalu festival. Bars attached to star hotels and registered clubs have been exempted from the order.

Hyderabad has been ranked among the world's fastest-growing data centre markets in the Knight Frank Global Data Centre Atlas 2026. The city ranks 27th globally in operational capacity and 19th in development pipeline, with capacity expected to nearly double by 2027.

The search for 70-year-old Balaiah, who was swept away in a storm water drain in Miyapur on July 28, entered its 10th day. Multiple rescue agencies continue the operation, while his family has appealed to authorities not to stop the search.

The Hyderabad H-Fast team and Task Force officials seized nearly 60 kg of rotten meat during a surprise inspection at the Kacheguda slaughterhouse. Police booked the godown owner for violating food safety norms and destroyed the seized meat to prevent consumption.

The Election Commission has urged eligible electors to submit their duly filled Enumeration Forms under the Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls by August 10. Voters can submit forms through BLOs, collection centres, ERO offices or online via the ECI portal.

The Telangana government has extended the HILT application deadline till October 31 after receiving only 193 applications covering about 450 acres. Industries continue to cite relocation costs, DIF-related concerns and inadequate relocation infrastructure, resulting in a much lower response than expected.

Telangana has secured the top rank in India for cybercrime performance in a nationwide PMO review. The State was recognised for its implementation of key I4C initiatives, including e-Zero FIR, S4C, cybercrime portals, public awareness and grievance redressal mechanisms.

An Osmania University Senior Assistant died while undergoing treatment after reportedly falling from a moving train at Secunderabad Railway Station. The 54-year-old, a resident of Warangal, sustained grievous injuries in the incident. The Government Railway Police are investigating.

Vyas Model School defeated Sai Model School 4-3 in the senior boys' kho kho event as the 26th Annual YMCA Kargil Victory Sports Festival got underway in Hyderabad. Several schools also registered wins in kabaddi and volleyball on the opening day

Telangana's kharif cropped area has reached 96.74 lakh acres, or 73 per cent of the normal acreage, following improved monsoon activity. However, reservoir storage remains significantly lower than last year, raising concerns over irrigation availability and crop sustainability.

The Telangana government will distribute fresh laminated Public Distribution System ration cards to 1.05 crore existing beneficiaries from August 15. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will launch the programme in Sangareddy, while distribution will take place simultaneously across all Assembly constituencies.

The NHAI has extended the tender deadline for the northern stretch of the Regional Ring Road till August 20, marking the sixth extension. Pending Central approvals continue to delay the project, while the State government seeks simultaneous execution of both northern and southern sections.

Mumbai has entered the world's top 15 data centre markets by operational capacity, while Hyderabad has emerged as one of the fastest-growing hubs, according to Knight Frank. The report highlights India's expanding digital infrastructure, driven by cloud adoption, AI and sustained investments.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress and BJP of compromising Telangana's interests and failing to protect its water, financial and employment rights. Addressing Prof K Jayashankar's birth anniversary event, he called for renewed efforts to safeguard Telangana's identity and self-rule.

Hundreds of ANMs and Multipurpose Health Assistants staged a protest outside the Health Commissioner's office in Hyderabad, demanding recruitment to fill vacancies, reduced workload, job security and improved working conditions, alleging excessive administrative pressure and unrealistic performance targets

Hyderabad-based startup Giggle & Guard provides trained caregivers for weddings, family functions and corporate events, allowing parents to enjoy celebrations while children are engaged in supervised activities. The service emphasises safety, background verification and age-appropriate childcare

Telangana has recorded a 10 per cent increase in cropped area despite the El Niño impact, according to PJTAU. The university said pulses and oilseed cultivation has increased, attributing the growth to crop diversification campaigns encouraging farmers to adopt alternative cropping patterns.

BRS Parliamentary Party leader Vaddiraju Ravichandra urged the Centre to establish a permanent Supreme Court bench in Hyderabad during a Rajya Sabha debate. While supporting an increase in Supreme Court judges, he said the move would improve access to justice for southern States.

BRS leader T Jeevan Reddy accused the Congress government of underutilising the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme despite adequate Godavari water availability. He urged immediate operation of the Kannepalli pump house and defended the previous BRS government's decision to shift the barrage site to Medigadda.