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Balapur police raided a brothel in Shaheen Nagar and arrested the organiser and two customers. Five women were rescued and moved to a rehabilitation home. The operation was conducted based on a tip-off by a team led by Inspector M. Sudhakar.

Gagan Narang and Anju Bobby George emphasized the importance of Policy, Programme, and Performance in Telangana’s new sports policy, advocating for grassroots development, infrastructure, and specialized coaching to nurture talent

Karan Yadav’s unbeaten 319\* steered Khalsa to 525/7 against Deccan Arsenals in the HCA B-Division league. Other notable performances included S. Loknath’s 126 for Imperial and several tight bowling displays

PJTAU awarded 844 degrees at its 55th convocation in Hyderabad. G Bhargavi received six gold medals and Arshiya Tabassum got four. Dr Mangi Lal Jat stressed the importance of food systems and multi-disciplinary research during his address

BRS MLC Dasoju Shravan accused Civil Supplies Commissioner DS Chouhan and Collector Dasari Harichandana of violating service rules to favour the Congress. He demanded disciplinary action, alleging irregularities in ration card distribution and political bias during a recent public event

The Cyberabad Women and Children Safety Wing booked 47 individuals for harassing women in a week-long operation. Alongside, 22 victim complaints were addressed, 54 awareness programmes held, and 24 marital disputes were counselled by the Family Counselling Centre

Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected the historic Kingsway Government School in Secunderabad after it was declared unsafe. Officials were directed to demolish the structure during holidays. Authorities are seeking temporary classrooms to prevent disruption to the academic year

BRS leader Balka Suman slammed SCCL for alleged negligence following a miner’s death in a Mandamarri mine collapse. He accused the company of ignoring safety protocols and criticised the State government for failing to prevent recurring incidents in the past 20 months

Cyberabad Police rescued 1,374 children under Operation Muskaan-XI during July 2025. Most were victims of child labour, begging or abandonment. While 1,321 were reunited with their families, 53 were sent to shelter homes. Police filed 316 cases

GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan inspected monsoon sanitation and anti-larvae drives in Alwal circle. He directed officials to intensify the efforts and advised residents to report garbage or waste via WhatsApp by sending photos to 81259 66586

A Hyderabad court directed police to register a criminal case against Minister Konda Surekha for allegedly making defamatory remarks against BRS leader K T Rama Rao. The directive follows a petition filed by KTR over comments related to a phone tapping case

Cyber slavery, or digital slavery, is emerging as a new form of human trafficking. Victims are lured with fake jobs and coerced into online scams. India has seen losses of Rs 500 crore in a year, officials say, highlighting global jurisdictional challenges

BRS leader G Jagadish Reddy accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of financial mismanagement and ignoring Telangana’s interests. He criticised excessive Delhi visits, farmers’ distress, and alleged conspiracy to defame Kaleshwaram. He also warned media against publishing unverified reports on BRS governance

Dr Pachipala Namrata, the main accused in the Hyderabad surrogacy scam case, is being questioned by the Gopalapuram police for the second day. A local court granted five-day police custody. She is accused of running a fake surrogacy racket

The Rachakonda police have issued prohibitory orders ahead of the NEET PG 2025 exam scheduled for Sunday. Gathering of four or more people within 200 metres of exam centres is banned. Violators will face legal action under the BNSS Act

Hyderabad police have launched a special operation to catch a gang stealing stray cattle in Secunderabad using a modified car. A case was registered after complaints, and special teams were formed. A similar gang was arrested last year for related thefts.

A Class VII girl in Balanagar, Hyderabad, was found wandering during school hours due to pressure from poor academic performance. Balanagar police counselled the student in the presence of her parents and informed the school management about the incident.

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad is planning a night safari and a bioluminescent park featuring glowing organisms and nocturnal animals. The project is in early stages, with plans being drawn and assistance taken from the Singapore Zoo.

Hyderabad’s strategic location and transport links are making it a preferred transit point for drug smugglers. Ganja from Andhra Pradesh is routed through the city via roads, railways, and buses, prompting tighter surveillance from excise and police departments.

Manisha, a 28-year-old constable posted at Meerpet police station, died by suicide after consuming poison. Her family alleges harassment by her husband. Police have registered a case and are probing the circumstances that led to the incident.