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A Hyderabad court sentenced 42-year-old Bihar native Rabindra Behara to five years’ rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 25,000 fine for selling ganja-laced chocolates. The Prohibition and Excise Department had registered a case against him in 2019.

Punjab National Bank inaugurated its new Hayathnagar branch in Hyderabad on Monday. The branch, inaugurated by Zonal Head Vandana Pandey, is the 78th branch under the Hyderabad Circle Office and was attended by senior bank officials, local residents and customers.

A 25-year-old Armed Reserve constable, Nibhash, allegedly died by suicide at his residence in Hyderabad’s Amberpet following a failed love affair. Police said he had messaged friends before the incident, prompting them to alert authorities. An investigation is underway

Hyderabad traffic police have announced diversions at several key junctions on Sunday for the Hyderabad Runners Marathon Run. Restrictions will be implemented on a need basis from 4.30 am to 9.30 am along major stretches connecting Necklace Road and Gachibowli

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan has directed officials to intensify measures against vector-borne diseases through stronger entomological surveillance, field inspections and mosquito-breeding site elimination. Osmania University entomology experts will provide technical inputs, while officials were asked to improve coordination

IPACON 2026, India’s largest congress dedicated to diabetic foot care and limb salvage, began in Hyderabad on Saturday. The two-day event brings together more than 400 healthcare professionals for 30 scientific sessions focused on advances, evidence-based practices and emerging technologies

The Telangana Golconda Masters 2026 will feature 132 golfers at the Hyderabad Golf Association from September 1 to 4. The 12th edition carries a Rs 1-crore prize purse and features leading Indian professionals and prominent international players

Mannan Agarwal and Shreeniti Chowdhury emerged champions in the boys’ and girls’ singles categories respectively at the Raja Narasimha Rao Memorial ITD Tennis Tournament in Hyderabad. Agarwal defeated Ranvir Singh, while Shreeniti upset Savitha Bhubaneswar in their respective finals

AIMIM MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig’s expulsion over a controversial video has triggered speculation after he reportedly complained to cybercrime police about blackmail involving a purported deepfake video. Neither the police nor AIMIM has disclosed details about the video.

Telangana faces gaps in seasonal illness prevention and reporting, with government hospitals lacking rapid molecular respiratory testing and free annual flu vaccines for vulnerable groups. Doctors warn that mild and moderate infections often go unrecorded, affecting the accuracy of government data.

The Indian Podiatry Association will conduct IPACON 2026 in Moinabad on August 29 and 30, bringing together more than 400 delegates for discussions on diabetic foot care and limb salvage, with hands-on workshops covering advanced wound-care techniques.

Munipally police nabbed a man in connection with the theft of copper wire worth Rs 1.13 crore from a goods vehicle near Budhera flyover. Police recovered 123 bags of copper wire using GPS tracking, while the prime accused and others remained absconding.

More than 400 trees have been felled at Bollarum for the SCB elevated corridor being constructed by HMDA from Gymkhana Grounds to near Shamirpet. Residents and commuters said the trees had provided shade for decades and changed the area’s character.

A case has been registered at the Hyderabad Cybercrime police station after MIM MLC Mirza Rehmat Baig complained of threatening calls. The callers allegedly demanded money and threatened to release morphed photographs and deepfake videos to cause embarrassment.

The 15th edition of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2026 will feature 45 elite runners, including 10 international and 35 Indian athletes. The event offers substantial prize money, course and national record bonuses, with extensive traffic and security arrangements in place

A house fire in Puppalaguda’s Tirumala Hills has triggered concerns over fire services’ response time after social media posts alleged a 55-minute delay. Gachibowli Fire Station SHO N Srikanth said the tender reached the location within 20 minutes.

Telangana has recorded a 15 percent rainfall deficit since June 1, with cumulative rainfall at 469.4 mm against the normal 551.6 mm. Sixteen districts are in the deficient category, while Greater Hyderabad has recorded a 20 percent deficit.

BRSLP deputy leader T Harish Rao condemned alleged police excesses in Suryapet, Mahabubabad and Nagarkurnool and urged Telangana DGP CV Anand to take action. He also criticised the Revanth Reddy government over cases against those protesting and questioning it.

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation has initiated steps to establish EV charging stations at Ibrahimpatnam and Midhani depots as part of its efforts to expand electric bus services. The RTC currently operates around 458 electric buses in the region.

IndiGo Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of IndiGo, has invested in Sarvam as part of its Series B funding round. The investment will support AI-led innovation across customer experience, employee productivity and operational workflows at IndiGo.