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Hyderabad has seen relentless August downpours, causing severe flooding, traffic chaos, and public frustration. With three 100 mm rain events already this month, IMD warns of peak monsoon ahead, leaving residents anxious about safety and daily commutes

The Hyderabad Met department has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in Hyderabad and several Telangana districts from August 14–17, and a yellow alert from August 11–13. Light to moderate rain is expected statewide till August 17

HMRL is set to open India’s first fully automated puzzle parking system at Nampally, built with German Palis technology. The 15-floor complex offers 10 parking levels, commercial space, cinemas, and a city-viewing gallery, accommodating 250 cars and 200 two-wheelers

After TG EAPCET 2025 final phase allotment, 11,638 engineering seats remain vacant in Telangana, with private colleges worst affected. Computer Science courses saw high demand, while mechanical and civil branches lagged. Kosgi government college recorded just 28.2 per cent admissions

Regency College celebrated 30 years in hospitality education with Déjeuner Royal, a French-themed luncheon by BHMCT students under Chef Rohith Rajole. The eight-course menu, with wine pairings and butler service, highlighted French culinary traditions and India–France hospitality ties

Farmers in Karimnagar, already hit by poor rainfall, face unofficial power cuts, with supply reduced to 14–15 hours a day. Heavy reliance on borewells for paddy irrigation is causing voltage drops, motor burnouts, and increased financial strain

Forest officials accused Dimda villagers of encroaching on 2,635 acres of forest land despite owning revenue land. They offered land to genuine landless farmers and alleged political influence behind protests, saying reclaimed areas would help tiger conservation in the region

Cyberabad police booked 340 people during a special drunk driving check on Saturday night. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Twelve had BAC levels above 301 mg/100 ml. All have been directed to appear before the court

eAppSys unveiled its expanded Global Innovation Centre in Hyderabad, increasing capacity to 400 seats. The UK-based Oracle partner plans to grow its local workforce from 200 to 500 professionals, strengthening its capabilities in Oracle Cloud, AI, ERP, and enterprise transformation services

The Kaddam Narayana Reddy project in Nirmal, once a popular tourist spot, is struggling due to broken boats, unsafe boarding facilities, and poorly maintained cottages. Locals urge the government to restore services and revive the destination’s lost appeal

Resonance Educational Institutions has launched RESO-SMART, an AI-powered classroom learning platform, in partnership with Samsung-backed Taghive. The initiative will benefit over 20,000 students across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh with AI-driven quizzes, real-time analysis, and adaptive learning tools

Hyderabad police rescued four Bangladeshi women from a prostitution racket and arrested three organisers. Two accused, including a Bangladeshi woman who allegedly lured victims into India through illegal routes, are absconding. The victims were rescued following a police raid in Mehdipatnam

The erstwhile Adilabad district marked World Indigenous Peoples Day with rallies, tributes to tribal icons, and cultural performances. Officials urged preservation of traditions while pledging improved infrastructure and welfare for tribal communities across Adilabad, Asifabad, Mancherial, and Nirmal districts

On Rakhi Pournami, RTC driver GS Narayana’s sister Sarada met him at Ramayampet bus station as he couldn’t take leave. She tied a rakhi, shared sweets, and the touching moment drew admiration from passengers

BRS leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy accused Union Minister Bandi Sanjay of making baseless remarks against KCR and KTR, calling him unfit for the Cabinet. He criticised Sanjay’s lack of contributions to Telangana and warned of consequences if his rhetoric continued

GHMC has launched new tech-driven services, including online tax payment, e-waste pickup, mosquito fogging requests, and asset mapping, via the MyGHMC app to make civic services faster, transparent, and citizen-friendly in Hyderabad

Over 900 students from 22 Hyderabad schools visited the National Institute of Nutrition’s Open Day under ICMR’s SHINE initiative, exploring exhibits, meeting scientists, and learning about health, nutrition, and innovation to inspire future scientific curiosity

A 44-year-old woman from Devapur village in Mancherial district died by suicide reportedly due to financial distress. She consumed pesticide on August 6 and died during treatment on Thursday. Her husband's alcoholism had caused prolonged financial pressure on the family

Former Minister T Harish Rao accused Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of halting KLIP water lifting to benefit AP CM Chandrababu Naidu. He criticised the Congress government for pension cuts, poor hostel management, and politicising ACB raids to mask failures

Congress MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised Telangana CM Revanth Reddy for neglecting governance, showing arrogance, and favouring his constituency in fund allocations. He also raised concerns about Andhra-based contractors gaining undue influence and warned of a political backlash if ignored