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The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Motor Vehicle Inspector Gurram Vivekananda Reddy of Armoor, Nizamabad, and his driver Nelli Thirupathi for accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe for official favours. The accused were produced before court, and further investigation is underway

Two senior members of CPI (Maoist), including State and Area Committee leaders, surrendered before the Rachakonda Commissioner of Police in Hyderabad. Telangana police termed it a major success and appealed to Maoists to return to villages and join the mainstream

Weeks of heavy rains have left Hyderabad’s roads severely damaged, with thousands of potholes and broken stretches disrupting traffic. GHMC has set an August 25 deadline to complete repairs before Ganesh Chaturthi, though officials admit delays may be inevitable.

Hyderabad’s housing market saw a 30% YoY dip in registrations in July 2025, with 6,128 units sold. Despite the decline, Knight Frank reported a 14% rise in average prices, driven by higher demand for premium homes worth Rs 1 crore and above.

A spotted deer stranded on a rocky island in Nallagandla Lake for two days returned safely to the Kancha Gachibowli forest. Forest officials avoided direct intervention, while locals noted frequent deer sightings following forest clearance in the area.

The Kautilya School of Public Policy will host The Kautilya Colloquy 2025 on September 13 in Hyderabad. With the theme “Navigating a VUCA World,” the event will feature panel discussions, paper presentations, and a policy sprint.

The Hyderabad water board extended the flood warning at Osman Sagar for the second day as heavy rains pushed water levels close to full capacity. Controlled outflows are being released from both Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar to prevent inundation in low-lying areas.

The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency (Hydraa) reclaimed 16,000 sq. yards of land worth over Rs 400 crore at Jubilee Enclave, Madhapur. Illegal encroachments on parks and roads were demolished, with reclaimed areas fenced and signboards installed.

The Telangana Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB) released the CBT marks for 2,322 nursing officer posts. Applicants can file objections online from August 26 to September 2 by uploading a single PDF with supporting documents.

Chandanagar police arrested two more suspects, Anish Kumar Singh and Prince Kumar Rajak, in the Khazana jewellery store dacoity case. Earlier, two others were held. Police said a six-member gang looted silver ornaments after shooting at a deputy manager

Widespread internet outages in Hyderabad, caused by the power department’s cable-cutting drive, disrupted UPI and card transactions, forcing many shops and restaurants to insist on cash payments. The disruption has sparked public outrage and financial losses across the city

For the second day, Hyderabad reeled under a massive internet and cable TV blackout after TGSPDCL staff indiscriminately cut wires from power poles. Over one lakh connections were disrupted, hitting work-from-home users, TV viewers, and UPI payment services across the city.

Design Democracy 2025 will be held from September 5 to 7 at HITEX, Hyderabad, featuring over 120 brands, 80+ speakers, and 15,000 visitors. The event will showcase furniture, lighting, art, and décor, celebrating innovation rooted in craft and culture.

Two floodgates of Osman Sagar were lifted on Wednesday, releasing 220 cusecs of water into the Musi river. HMWSSB officials, monitoring water levels, advised residents along the Musi to stay alert as water flow is likely to rise

The Cyberabad Cyber Crime wing arrested 13 persons in six fraud cases, including trading and part-time job scams. Police also secured refund orders in 132 cases, helping victims of 37 cases recover a total of Rs 53.47 lakh

CMR Engineering College organised Orientation Day–2K25, welcoming over 2,000 first-year B.Tech students with their parents. The programme featured cultural events, presentations on academics, and an inspiring address by Student Tribe CEO Sricharan Lakkaraju on career readiness and adaptability

An 11-year-old Kendriya Vidyalaya student was brutally murdered in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, after being stabbed 21 times while alone at home. Police are probing angles of personal grudge and black magic, with suspects taken into custody for questioning

BRS leader KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for Telangana’s fertiliser crisis, accusing Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of incompetence and negligence. He demanded a white paper on urea stocks, alleging diversion to black market, and contrasted the situation with the previous BRS rule

The CBI arrested the Project Director of NHAI Warangal PIU and a private person while accepting a Rs 60,000 bribe to allow a restaurant to operate near Gudur Toll Plaza on the Hyderabad–Warangal Highway. Searches were also conducted

Hyderabad’s reservoirs have reached full capacity following bountiful rains, easing water scarcity fears. The HMWSSB issued flood alerts for Osman Sagar and Himayat Sagar, while officials assured that uninterrupted water supply would continue through summer for over 12 lakh consumers