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A wall collapse at Sriram Spinning Mill in Kallakal, Medak, left one worker dead and another injured on Saturday. The deceased, Tammireddy Bal Reddy, died instantly. Police have registered a case and are investigating the cause of the incident

The Hyderabad Traffic Police issued traffic diversions for the War 2 pre-release event scheduled on August 10 at Yousufguda Battalion Police Lines. Commuters have been advised to avoid routes near Kotla Vijaya Bhasker Reddy Stadium to prevent delays.

The Congress government in Telangana is exploring legal options, including moving the Supreme Court, to defer local body polls beyond the High Court's September deadline, citing delay in BC reservations and unfavourable political conditions. Opposition has criticised the move

Patna Pirates, three-time PKL champions, aim for a record fourth title in Season 12 under new head coach Anup Kumar. With a strong defence but key player exits, the team faces challenges and opportunities ahead of the new season

TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud announced that the Janahita Padayatra will resume after August 23. Dismissing rumours of a rift with CM Revanth Reddy, he claimed a BC leader would be Telangana’s next CM and defended the padayatra’s popularity

Two years after its lavish restoration and inauguration, Hyderabad’s 400-year-old Gulzar Houz fountain has fallen into neglect, now littered with plastic waste. Once a heritage attraction, it suffers from poor maintenance and irregular illumination, driving away visitors and selfie-takers.

TGSRTC will operate special buses until August 11 to manage Raksha Bandhan rush, with fares in these services up to 1.5 times higher. Regular fares remain unchanged. Passengers are urged to choose safe RTC travel over private vehicles.

Ongoing stormwater drain works at Lakdikapul have narrowed major junctions, causing daily traffic chaos for over 3.5 lakh commuters. The Rs 1.3 crore project, aimed at preventing waterlogging, has progressed slowly, with GHMC promising completion within weeks.

Nehru Zoological Park will soon establish a Biosafety Level-3 (BSL-3) laboratory, the first of its kind in southern India, enabling rapid diagnosis, post-mortem analysis, and research on zoonotic diseases, reducing dependence on external labs for animal health care.

The IMD-Hyderabad has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with 30–40 kmph gusty winds across all six city zones on Saturday. Authorities warned of waterlogging, traffic congestion, and drainage blockages, advising residents to limit outdoor movement.

The Telangana Football Association handed over ₹1 lakh to referee Syed Ameer Ali Sajid for medical treatment after a road accident. Public donations are encouraged via PhonePe for further support

Telangana Sports Minister V. Srihari urged transparency in admissions to sports schools and called for upgraded infrastructure, recruitment of coaches, and compulsory yoga and motivation classes during a high-level review meeting

The UBS Athletics Kids Cup encourages fitness and sports values in children aged 7 to 15. Hyderabad hosted a training session with 300 school representatives to expand the initiative's reach

Former international kho kho player Sarangapani passed away in Warangal at 35 after prolonged illness. He reportedly received no government support, and local associations had to fund his last rites

City College Old Boys will host a one-day knock-out 5x5 basketball tournament on August 15 at City College Ground. Entries close August 13 with no spot entries allowed

Ten Indian boxers, including seven women, entered the finals of the under-19 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, following dominant semi-final wins. India is also assured of 13 U22 category medals

A 25-year-old woman, Syeda Rabab Fathima, has been missing from Yakutpura since August 6. She was last seen at her mother’s house in Noorkhan Bazaar. Her phone is switched off, and Mirchowk police are investigating the case

Prolonged heavy rains have disrupted daily life in Hyderabad, flooding roads, stalling traffic, and affecting businesses. Many commuters missed long-distance trains due to severe jams. Citizens are now urging the government to extend metro timings to reduce monsoon-time inconvenience

KPHB police arrested K Shiva (41), a burglar from Andhra Pradesh, for his role in several house burglary cases in Hyderabad. Authorities recovered gold and silver ornaments linked to three thefts. He had spent the stolen money lavishly and is now in custody

Launch Girls and the Telangana Commissionerate of Collegiate Education have partnered to launch the Girl Boss Future Ready programme in 148 government degree colleges, aiming to empower thousands of young women with entrepreneurial skills and work-readiness for a successful transition into careers