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A parked ambulance was severely damaged after a tree collapsed on it near Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad's Nampally on Tuesday midnight. No injuries were reported. GHMC's Monsoon Emergency Team and police cleared the tree and restored traffic movement.

A 23-year-old cab driver was arrested for allegedly raping an airline cabin crew member after diverting her vehicle to a secluded location while she was travelling to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for duty. Police tracked him using technical evidence and arrested him.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan accused the Congress government of ignoring early El Nino warnings and failing to prepare for a drought. He demanded an all-party Assembly discussion, immediate support for farmers, restoration of water supply and a white paper on Hyderabad's civic restructuring.

Hockey India has announced a 20-member squad for the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, with Harmanpreet Singh leading the side. Chief Coach Craig Fulton expressed confidence in the team's balance of experience and youth ahead of the tournament beginning on August 15.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned that growing public dissatisfaction could trigger a major youth and farmers' movement against the Congress government in Telangana. He accused the government of betraying election promises, neglecting farmers and politicising the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme.

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its promise of supplying irrigation water through the Devadula Lift Irrigation Scheme. He demanded immediate operation of all pumps, compensation for farmers and warned of statewide protests if action was delayed.

A two-wheeler rider sustained severe head injuries after crashing into a stationary garbage collection vehicle near Ali Cafe in Amberpet on Monday evening. Police shifted the injured rider to Osmania General Hospital for treatment. Further details are awaited.

Attapur police arrested six persons, including an alleged ganja peddler and a sub-peddler, and seized 8.410 kg of dry ganja worth Rs. 4.2 lakh. Police also recovered weighing machines, a sealing machine, mobile phones and a motorcycle used to transport the contraband.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao condemned the Delhi Police's use of force against peaceful protesters, calling it undemocratic. He urged the Centre to stop suppressing dissent, expressed solidarity with the protesters and appealed to them to remain safe.

Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said Telangana will prioritise drinking water over irrigation until June next year amid deficient rainfall. Farmers have been advised to avoid water-intensive crops, while the Kaleshwaram barrages will remain non-operational pending scientific clearance.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao met Zodhya founder Rohith and praised the Hyderabad startup's journey from T-Hub to global markets. He said the company is taking India-developed energy technology to international markets while helping industries improve energy efficiency.

BRS MLA K Sanjay alleged that Telangana's investment climate has worsened under the Congress government, claiming the State's Ease of Doing Business ranking slipped, industries moved out, and IT employment declined despite the renaming of TS-iPASS as TG-iPASS.

Telangana relied heavily on borrowings during the first quarter of 2026-27, with debt reaching 37.5 per cent of the annual Budget estimate. Revenue collections improved only marginally, while expenditure, interest payments and pensions continued to put pressure on the State's finances.

A 36-year-old construction company employee, T Venkata Rao, died by suicide at his rented residence in Hyderabad’s Dundigal. Police investigating the case recovered a pistol and three bullets from his room, raising questions about the weapon’s origin and circumstances

 A 17-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Hyderabad's Kalapather area after being lured out by a phone call. Police registered a murder case, launched an investigation, and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects 

Two separate fire incidents in Hyderabad, at a footwear godown in Shastripuram and an apartment in Mehdipatnam, were brought under control without casualties. Firefighters prevented the flames from spreading, while authorities launched investigations into the causes, including a suspected short circuit

The BRS alleged that police placed several of its leaders under house arrest despite the High Court permitting the Yuva Sangrama Sadassu in Hyderabad. The party termed the action unconstitutional and demanded the immediate release of the detained leaders.

The ICC has mourned the death of legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away days before turning 90. ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed him as cricket's greatest all-rounder and one of the game's finest ambassadors.

A 55-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl died during treatment after he was allegedly assaulted by the victim's relatives and local residents in Hyderabad's Kulsumpura. Police have registered a case and said those involved in the assault will face legal action.

The Telangana government has extended the operating hours of bars, clubs and microbreweries in the Hyderabad urban region for the FIFA World Cup third-place play-off and final. However, bar owners have sought clear communication of the order to local police.