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Illegal drug sales continue in Hyderabad’s Mangar Basti despite repeated raids by police and enforcement agencies. Sources say the trade has declined but persists, with local gangs allegedly dealing in ganja, narcotic tablets, injections and cough syrups through concealed supply networks.

A Hyderabad woman's simple gesture of painting a janitor's nails during a workplace break has won hearts online. Shared by Soundarya Patil, the video highlights an affectionate bond between two women who communicate despite a language barrier.

Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner G Srijana suspended Town Planning Building Officer U. Santosh Kumar following the collapse of an unauthorised seven-storeyed building in Gachibowli that killed two migrant workers. Officials ordered inspections of illegal constructions and strict enforcement of building regulations

A minor stampede-like incident occurred during the pre-release event of Yash-starrer Toxic at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad. Overcrowding caused a floodlight pole and speaker boxes to fall, injuring several students, including two seriously, who were hospitalised

Olympic bronze medallist Casey Kaufhold will make her Archery Premier League debut as 12 international stars from 10 countries join Season 2 in Hyderabad. The league will feature 48 athletes across six franchises, including Olympic medallists and world champions

Central Gurudwara Sahib Gowliguda will celebrate its centenary year with a marathon in Hyderabad on August 23. Over 5,000 participants are expected for the 3K, 5K and family walkathon, followed by religious programmes including Akhand Path Sahib and Kirtan Darbar

Chiranjeevi's upcoming action entertainer directed by Bobby Kolli has been titled Kaaka. KVN Productions unveiled the title teaser on Saturday, revealing Chiranjeevi as Supervisor Satyam and confirming the film's January 13, 2027 Sankranthi release.

The Hyderabad CGST Zone busted a clandestine pan masala and tobacco manufacturing unit in Medchal-Malkajgiri district, detecting estimated tax and cess evasion of Rs 160 crore. Officials seized machinery, finished products, raw materials, vehicles and other incriminating documents.

Two workers were killed and nine others injured after a reactor blast triggered a fire at a pharma company in Pochampally mandal of Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district late Friday night, police said. Two injured workers suffered more than 50 per cent burns.

R Upender Reddy assumed charge as the new managing director of Hyderabad Growth Corridor Limited on Friday. He reviewed ongoing projects and key issues with senior officials, visited project sites and directed officials to ensure quality and timely completion.

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan has demanded cancellation of the PM Ekta Mall tender in Hyderabad and sought probes by the CBI, CAG and Lokpal. He alleged project expansion, increased costs, lack of approvals and irregularities benefiting private developers.

An FIR has been registered at Madhapur Police Station after a vehicle allegedly used the HMWSSB name and logo while offering sludge and septage cleaning services. The Water Board warned the public against unauthorised use of its official identity and urged caution.

Hyderabad witnessed festive fervour on Friday as women celebrated Varalakshmi Vratam with traditional rituals and devotion. Temples and flower markets saw heavy footfall, while rising demand for flowers pushed prices up. Households were decorated with flowers, silk and gold.

The Telangana BJP defended the Centre’s decision to deny political clearance for Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy’s proposed US visit, rejecting allegations of political motive. BJP State president N Ramchander Rao said the decision was based on regulations and procedural norms.

Pressure is mounting on Forest Minister Konda Surekha as around 20 Congress MLAs demanded action against her, Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and Chinna Reddy. The MLAs alleged that their comments against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and the government were damaging the party's image.

A 24-year-old woman from Andhra Pradesh died by suicide at a private hostel in KPHB, Hyderabad, on Friday. She had recently moved to the city in search of a job and was reportedly distressed after failing to secure suitable employment.

Cyber fraudsters posing as ACB officials allegedly duped a Hyderabad government engineer of Rs 10 lakh by threatening him with surprise raids over alleged corruption charges. The engineer transferred the money in instalments before approaching Cyberabad Cybercrime Police.

Doctors at KIMS Cuddles, Kondapur, successfully treated a 28-day-old infant with severe airway narrowing caused by Grade 2 subglottic stenosis. An endoscopic balloon dilatation procedure opened the airway, enabling the baby to breathe normally without requiring a tracheostomy

Hyderabad’s CSIR-CCMB researchers have uncovered a biological circuit that enables Cryptococcus neoformans to form giant Titan cells and evade immunity. The discovery links fungal metabolism, calcium signalling and calcineurin activation, potentially opening new approaches to combating cryptococcal disease

Pre-bookings for the traditional Onam Sadhya are now open at LULU Hypermarket, Kukatpally. Priced at Rs 525 per kit, the feast features more than 25 traditional Kerala dishes and can be reserved in advance for pickup or delivery.