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Telangana’s farmers face an acute urea shortage amid disputes between State and central governments. Delayed paddy transplantation, long queues, and black-market activity threaten 10–15% crop losses, fuelling unrest and raising concerns over food security and farmer livelihoods

Two Hyderabad residents lost nearly Rs 20 lakh in separate online scams. One fell victim to a fake trading website after meeting a woman on a dating app, while another was cheated when seeking a paint distributor online. Cybercrime police are investigating

Delayed fingerling releases in Mancherial and Asifabad districts threaten fishermen’s livelihoods. Only 13 per cent of target seedlings have been released so far due to payment delays, impacting thousands of families dependent on fish cultivation for income

Cyberabad AHTU busted an organised prostitution racket at a Madhapur hotel, rescuing nine women from India and abroad. Nine suspects, including the organiser and supervisor, were arrested. Police warned against fake job offers and urged guest verification by hotel owners.

BRS State General Secretary Dr RS Praveen Kumar and party cadres were arrested in Kagaznagar. Protesters staged a sit-in at Koutala police station and burnt a government effigy, condemning the arrest and police action against ‘podu’ farmers demanding land titles

Sports Expo India 2025 will be held at Hitex on August 22–23, featuring 60 exhibitors and the debut of eSportEx. The free-entry event expects up to 40,000 visitors with activities for all ages

BSNL has launched nationwide network-level protection against spam and smishing SMS for all mobile users. Malicious links are blocked in real time without affecting legitimate messages, using AI-powered filtering in partnership with Tanla, with protection enabled by default

After recent heavy rains filled Hyderabad’s lakes and tanks, anglers are flocking to spots like Jalpally and Umda Sagar for recreational fishing, with social media videos showing the lively scene despite cloudy skies and umbrellas in hand

GHSPCA volunteers rescued eight defanged, dehydrated cobras from snake charmers displaying them in Adibatla, Hyderabad, nearly two weeks after Nagpanchami. The snakes are receiving treatment, with police and local volunteers assisting in the rescue operation

SAFEPLAST 2025, India’s first dedicated conference on safety in aesthetic medicine, brought top experts together in Hyderabad to share protocols, prevention strategies, and innovations aimed at improving patient safety and reducing complications in cosmetic and plastic surgery

The ORR Exit 17 service road in Hyderabad was closed after heavy inflows from Himayatsagar caused flooding. Police advised motorists to use alternate routes as traffic diversions are in place until water levels return to normal.

Telangana police will deploy tourist police at major destinations including Ramappa, Yadagirigutta, and Bhadrachalam to ensure visitor safety. In the first phase, 80 personnel will be allocated, with the full system in place by September 27

The Supreme Court has annulled the MLC appointments of Prof M Kodandaram and journalist Amer Ali Khan, declaring their tenure invalid. The two seats will remain vacant until the court delivers its final verdict on the pending petitions challenging their nominations

Cyberabad police are searching for six suspects who opened fire at a deputy manager and stole silver jewellery from a Chandanagar shop. Teams are conducting searches across multiple districts, but no arrests have been made so far

The Telangana government will honour SSC and Intermediate 2025 toppers from government schools with Rs.10,000 each during Independence Day celebrations. Two boys and two girls from each category in every district will be selected and presented with awards and certificates

Police arrested Jawade Krishna, his brother, and three associates for cheating around 300 people with fake job offers in microfinance, Anganwadi centres, and hospitals. Authorities seized Rs 9 lakh, gold, luxury items, and vehicles; two suspects remain absconding

BRS working president K T Rama Rao challenged Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka and the Congress leadership to prove the implementation of the party’s Six Guarantees. He claimed none were delivered in nearly two years and promised a political backlash in villages

Task Force (East) and Bowenpally police arrested Sahoo Sonu and B Ravi Teja in Old Bowenpally for drug peddling. Authorities seized 1.7 grams of hash oil and a mobile phone worth Rs 8.95 lakh. The duo has prior narcotics cases

For Independence Day celebrations at Rani Mahal Lawns, Golconda Fort, the road from Ramdevguda to Golconda Fort will be closed from 6 am to 12 noon. Traffic will be diverted via Jamali Darwaza, Mothi Mahal X Road, GHMC Island, and Mothi Darwaza

The SAT and TOEFL Olympiad 2025 will be held online on September 6–7 for Classes IX–XII students across all boards. Organised with ETS and College Board, it offers free practice tests with expert performance analysis for study-abroad aspirants