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Cyberabad Police destroyed 1,858 kg of seized narcotics worth Rs 25.30 crore at GJ Multiclave, Edulapalli. The operation included 316 NDPS Act cases involving marijuana, heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, ketamine, LSD, and other drugs, following environmental safety norms

Telangana victims have lost nearly Rs 640 crore in 17,169 investment fraud cases this year. Cybercriminals use phishing, fake investment apps, and social media promotions to lure victims with promises of high returns, warning citizens to be cautious

GRP Secunderabad and RPF seized 37.5 kg of marijuana worth Rs 18.7 lakh and arrested two persons, including a minor boy, at Secunderabad railway station. The accused were transporting the contraband from Odisha to Mumbai. Key suppliers remain absconding

Hyderabad police traced cab driver Usman Ali, who fled with Rs 25 lakh while transporting City Union Bank cash, to a Mumbai hotel area. Surveillance cameras confirmed his presence. A special police team has been dispatched to nab the repeat offender.

Bowenpally police arrested a Narsingi couple for cheating two women of Rs 22.5 lakh in a real estate scam. They floated a fake venture, Skanda Sri Infra Developers, forged documents and threatened the victims when asked to register the plots

The Telangana government has turned to the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, once criticised by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, to supply drinking water to Hyderabad. The Rs 2,085 crore plan will draw Godavari water through Mallannasagar to meet the city’s growing demand

The Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration hosted SAKCON 2025 in Hyderabad, in collaboration with CAHO. The fourth edition of the student conference highlighted sustainability and green healthcare, attracting over 500 delegates and 100 research abstracts from across India.

The 3rd AHPI Leadership Summit opened in Hyderabad, uniting healthcare, policy, and industry leaders to discuss people-first leadership, financial sustainability, and strategic planning in the age of high-tech healthcare. The two-day event aims to place patients at the core of reforms.

NTPC Ramagundam has won the CII Excellent Energy Efficiency Plant Award 2025 for the fifth time, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, and operational reliability. The plant continues to set benchmarks for sustainable and innovative practices

A Telugu man who went missing from Hyderabad in 2006 was found alive in Bangladesh after 19 years. Ham radio operators and a social worker helped trace Chirra Prasada Rao, who had disappeared due to mental health issues, and reconnect him with his family in Andhra Pradesh.

Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoological Park welcomed six tiger cubs from two litters, including three white tigers, marking a major breeding success. The zoo also expects Himalayan Black Bear cubs soon, along with several other animal births recorded this year

The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation clarified that there is no increase in regular bus fares. Fare adjustments of up to 50 per cent apply only to special festival services to meet high demand during Bathukamma, Dasara and other festivals

BRS leader KT Rama Rao criticised CM Revanth Reddy for staying silent on Karnataka’s decision to raise the Almatti dam height, warning it threatens Telangana’s irrigation projects and farmers. He vowed legal and public protests to protect the State’s riparian rights

TGRERA has ordered VB City LLP in Jubilee Hills to follow GHMC fire safety guidelines after a resident reported a fire and poor safety systems. GHMC inspection found serious deficiencies, including missing fire extinguishers and low water pressure in the building

SBI Foundation has launched the SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship 2025 to support 23,230 meritorious students from Class 9 to postgraduate level. With Rs 90 crore set aside for FY26, students can receive up to Rs 20,00,000 per year

Hyderabad psychiatrist Dr Jyothirmayi Kotipalli has launched a three-part Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy programme to help individuals overcome fear of flying. The immersive sessions simulate an entire flight journey with real-time therapeutic guidance and coping strategies for anxiety management

Heavy rains on Thursday night caused severe flooding near the University of Hyderabad campus as clogged underground drainage pipes led to waterlogging. Commissioner A.V. Ranganath inspected the area and directed officials to clear the drains and deploy temporary relief measures.

Heavy rains have pushed Hussain Sagar’s water levels close to capacity, prompting GHMC officials to issue alerts for low-lying areas. The lake recorded inflows of 1,430 cusecs and outflows of 2,680 cusecs as IMD forecast more rainfall.

Hyderabad will see hot and humid weather on Friday, with the IMD predicting evening thunderstorms, gusty winds, and light to moderate rain. Independent forecasts also warn of intense heat during the day, followed by heavy showers in parts of the city.

Bhukya Balaji, 28, from Suryapet, died by suicide in Yousufguda after being abused and struck with a slipper over a Rs 1,000 debt. Police registered a case and are investigating.