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BRS leader K T Rama Rao welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel two MLC appointments under the Governor’s quota, calling it a blow to BJP and Congress. He accused both parties of misusing constitutional institutions and undermining democracy

Actress Manchu Lakshmi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad over her alleged role in promoting a betting app. She submitted bank statements during questioning, part of a wider probe involving 36 film personalities accused of endorsing betting platforms

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

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

PSPB Academy’s Sahil Rawat and West Bengal’s Syndrela Das clinched the Under-17 Youth Boys and Girls singles titles at the first UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships in Vadodara, with Sahil winning easily and Syndrela staging a spirited comeback in her semifinal

An unidentified man, suspected to be a construction worker in his forties, was killed in a hit-and-run on Nagarjuna Sagar Highway in Ibrahimpatnam. Police are reviewing CCTV footage to trace the vehicle and identify the victim

Osmania University will confer its 50th honorary doctorate on ISRO Chairman Dr V Narayanan at its 84th convocation on August 19. A record 1,261 PhD degrees and 121 gold medals will also be awarded during the ceremony

Heavy rains flooded multiple areas in Hyderabad’s old city on Wednesday, affecting homes, roads and markets. Authorities advised residents in low-lying and vulnerable buildings to stay alert and relocate to safer places if required.

Hyderabad’s Malavika Anand will perform at Mahasabha-2025 in Virginia, USA, hosted by the Global Munnurkapu Association. The AIR-graded singer has over 650 concerts to her credit and has performed at Mysore Palace and the World Telugu Conference.

IGNOU has opened admissions for its Certificate in Geriatric Health and Care (CGHC) for July 2025, offering training in elderly care, management, and entrepreneurship for qualified candidates and health sector workers. The fee is Rs 6,500 plus Rs 500 registration.

Heavy rains over the last 48 hours have flooded several districts in Telangana, disrupting daily life. Mancherial and Kumram Bheem Asifabad recorded the highest rainfall. Officials warn of possible flash floods with more heavy rain forecast in coming days

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

The WHO has issued a global alert on chikungunya resurgence, citing outbreaks in the Indian Ocean islands, Asia, and China. Telangana health officials warn of possible seasonal spikes, with 75 cases testing positive in the State till March 2025.

A 20-year-old engineering student from Nizamabad district was found dead in her hostel room at Narsingi, Hyderabad, on Tuesday night. Police suspect family issues may have contributed to the incident. A case has been registered and investigation is ongoing.

Hyderabad’s premium housing market, led by properties priced at ₹1.5 crore and above, saw 8,205 units sold in H1 2025, accounting for 49% of total sales. Western suburbs dominate, while northern areas are emerging hotspots, JLL reports.

GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan inspected the Moosarambagh bridge on Wednesday as Musi River levels rose following heavy rain forecasts. He urged inter-departmental coordination, safety compliance, and swift response measures to protect residents and complete key infrastructure works on time.

Following heavy rains, GHMC has warned Hyderabad residents about 358 unsafe structures. The civic body is monitoring buildings, cellar excavations, and retaining wall works, while cancelling leave for Town Planning officials to ensure urgent action on high-risk properties.

Heavy to extremely heavy rains have battered several Telangana districts since Tuesday night due to a low-pressure area near Andhra Pradesh. Mancherial, Asifabad, Mulugu, and Jayashankar Bhupalapally saw significant downpours, with Kannepalli in Mancherial recording 233.5 mm.

Ambati Rayudu and Aakash Chopra recall memorable sledging moments involving Brian Lara, Matthew Hayden, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, sharing humorous insights into cricket’s on-field banter and unspoken dressing room rules

Eighth seed Ritvik Gupta stunned top seed Sarthak Arya in the youth boys under-17 pre-quarterfinals at the UTT Nationals, while top girls’ seeds Syndrela Das and Divyanshi Bhowmick advanced