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A 28-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at her home in Balanagar on Saturday amid marital disputes and suspicions over her husband's alleged relationship with another woman. Police said the couple frequently argued over his drinking habit and other issues

The Coforge Public Library is launching a Reading Passport and Reading Journal for children on National Book Lovers Day to encourage stronger reading habits. The free resources will help children track their reading, reflect on books and celebrate milestones.

Hyderabad's Old City is gearing up for grand Bonalu celebrations on Sunday, with temples illuminated and elaborate arrangements in place. Thousands of devotees and several VIPs are expected, while around 2,000 policemen will be deployed to manage crowds and security.

The Telangana government began operating pumps of the Mahatma Gandhi Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme on Saturday after the BRS warned of protests over the delay in releasing irrigation water. Pumps at Yellur, Jonnalaboguda and Gudipalli Gattu were operated.

Ashmita Chaliha defeated compatriot Rakshitha Ramraj 21-13, 16-21, 21-13 in an all-Indian semifinal to reach the women's singles final of the Korea Masters Super 300. She will face China's Han Qianxi in the summit clash.

Two tile workers from Rajasthan were killed when their Tavera car crashed into a flyover pillar near the ORR service road at Gachibowli in Hyderabad early Saturday. Police suspect overspeeding caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the party will contest the upcoming GHMC elections without any alliance in Telangana. He also dismissed reports of internal differences and claimed that leaders from other parties were keen to join the BJP.

A protocol dispute disrupted a Bonalu cheque distribution programme in Secunderabad after Congress leaders began distributing cheques before MLA T Padma Rao Goud arrived. Heated arguments and slogan shouting between BRS and Congress workers ended after police intervened and both leaders distributed the cheques together.

The Telangana School Education Department has directed all private unaided schools to submit and publicly display their class-wise fee structure for 2026-27. Officials have also been asked to issue show-cause notices to schools that fail to comply with the instructions.

The Telangana School Education Department has proposed converting all 194 Model Schools into CBSE-affiliated institutions from the 2027-28 academic year. It has also suggested introducing pre-primary classes to improve enrolment and strengthen the schools' academic offerings.

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 49 people from 15 states in connection with 25 cybercrime cases during July and facilitated refunds of Rs 98.89 lakh. Trading fraud caused the highest losses, while cyber patrol teams also removed 128 fraudulent social media profiles.

Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force officials arrested a 47-year-old Nepalese national for allegedly murdering an unidentified man at Huppuguda Railway Station. Police said the accused attacked the victim with stones after suspecting him of stealing his bag.

Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences has invited applications for its Master's in Hospital Management programme for the 2026 academic year. Twenty seats are available exclusively for Telangana candidates. Online applications open on August 12, while hard copies must reach NIMS by August 29.

The Telangana High Court expressed concern over the alleged misuse of welfare schemes and the growing financial burden on the State exchequer. During a contempt hearing, Justice Nagesh Bheemapaka questioned the sustainability of welfare spending and called for accountability in identifying ineligible beneficiaries.

Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy directed Mines department officials not to harass genuine road contractors over mining permissions. During a review meeting, he also questioned steep penalties and urged action against officials linked to the circumstances surrounding a contractor's death.

IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said Telangana plans to introduce a Digital Assembly and Digital Council while expanding AI-driven governance. The government is also working on blockchain-based certificates, paperless administration and improved digital connectivity to strengthen citizen services.

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.