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The Hyderabad Foreign Post Office suspended all parcel shipments to the US after a new American order ended the duty-free exemption. Only letters and small gift items are allowed. Private couriers, however, continue to accept US-bound shipments

Two bikers were brutally assaulted in Bandlaguda after a clash with a car driver. The attack, caught on camera, showed men hitting the victims with a cricket bat. Police registered a case and are tracing the car and attackers

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy promised to fulfil pending demands of Osmania University, announcing a December meeting at Arts College without police presence. He stressed education over wealth distribution and assured funds for OU development, while backing Professor M Kodandaram

A private bus lost control and crashed into a culvert at Shapur Nagar in Jeedimetla after the driver reportedly fell asleep. The bus first hit a two-wheeler, leaving the rider with severe head injuries. Police registered a case.

With Milad un Nabi (Sept 5) and Ganesh immersions (Sept 6) coinciding, Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda police are deploying 30,000 personnel, holding peace committee meetings, and closely monitoring social media to ensure peaceful celebrations across the city.

Hyderabad’s markets are abuzz as citizens prepare for Milad un Nabi and the 11-day Ganesh festival. Traders, youth associations, and caterers are busy with decorations, traditional wear, and food orders, setting the stage for grand community celebrations.

Telangana has recorded 611.4 mm rainfall since June 1, about 15% above normal, according to TSDPS. Hyderabad received 34% excess rainfall, while Nagarkurnool led the state with 82% above normal, placing four districts in the ‘Large Excess’ category.

Professor Vipin Kumar Tripathi will be honoured with the Rahmath-e-Alam Peace Award 2025 by the All India Bazm-e-Rahmath-e-Alam for promoting communal harmony, religious tolerance, human rights, and raising awareness about the genocide in Gaza. The ceremony is on September 5 in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad Excise STF arrested three people, including a US citizen, and seized 33.3 grams of cocaine from a racket on Abid Road. Police are tracing the absconding suspect and the larger network behind the drug smuggling operation.

Jawaharnagar police arrested three youths allegedly addicted to gambling for a series of two-wheeler thefts. Thirteen stolen motorcycles were recovered, and the suspects, including a repeat offender, were remanded to judicial custody after intensified surveillance.

The 14th NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2025 drew 28,300 runners, featured elite international athletes, broke a course record, and raised Rs 1.4 crore for charity, marking a record turnout for India’s marathon season

A Santosh’s unbeaten century led Adilabad to a comfortable win in the HCA B-Division league, while Sacred Heart, Sungrace, Tarakarama, and Boys Town recorded emphatic victories in their respective matches

Mohammed Ali and Varuni Jaiswal clinched the men’s and women’s titles at the Telangana State-ranking table tennis tournament in Hyderabad, with Yashvasin and Arush Reddy also emerging victorious in the junior finals

Rakesh Agarwal was elected President and P N Venkatesh Secretary of the Telangana Tenni-koit Association at its annual general meeting in Hyderabad, with other key office-bearers also announced

Osmania Medical College staged a late comeback to edge Mamatha College 60-59 in the Hyderabad basketball league, while Mustangs registered a dominant 72-39 victory against VPG Mayors

The D Sripadarao Memorial All India Open Chess Championship (below ELO 1600) will be held in Hyderabad from August 29-31, offering ₹8 lakh prize money, with registrations closing on August 27

The School Education Department has announced 13-day Dasara holidays for schools in Telangana from September 21 to October 3. Classes will resume on October 4, with FA-2 exams before vacation and SA-1 exams scheduled from October 24 to 31.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao earned nationwide praise for endorsing Hyderabad as OpenAI’s first India base, despite being in the opposition. Netizens hailed his non-partisan approach, calling it a rare example of state-first leadership in Indian politics.

Nelson Business School, Hyderabad, held its 2025 convocation for 120 students across Diploma, BBA, MBA, and Doctorate courses. Former Chief Secretary Dr. S.K. Joshi urged graduates to embrace resilience, integrity, and contribute meaningfully amid global challenges and technological disruption.

Class 12 students from Moinabad launched Project Pari, raising Rs 1 lakh to support menstrual hygiene awareness with Learning Space Foundation. Sessions in Ranga Reddy schools encouraged open discussions, breaking taboos and involving boys and men in dialogue.