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A mega job mela will be held on August 19 at Simal Garden, Malakpet, from 8 am to 1 pm. Companies across pharma, healthcare, IT/ITES, education, and banking will conduct preliminary interviews. Entry is free, and SSC-qualified candidates can attend

Traffic congestion is rampant in Hyderabad’s Old City, particularly on Charminar–Chandrayangutta and Shamsheergunj–Kalapather roads. Citizens say alternative routes are available but underused due to haphazard parking and minimal police guidance, worsening travel times during peak hours

Osmania University has outrightly rejected the TGCHE recommendation of introducing BE Biotechnology and BA (Hons) Telugu programmes from the academic year 2025-26, citing a dearth of faculty, classrooms, hostels and infrastructure. The University accused the TGCHE of taking the top-down approach, undermining its autonomy

Crocodiles straying from the Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary into irrigation tanks and farmlands have left farmers in Sangareddy and Medak anxious. With frequent sightings and no monitoring system in place, the reptiles pose a recurring risk to rural communities

Over 1.4 lakh Ganesh pandals will immerse idols in Hyderabad this year. BGUS has set RTA-approved tariffs for vehicles, with trailers costing Rs 33,000 and smaller vehicles from Rs 1,000 upwards. Tokens and time slots will ensure smooth immersion on September 6

The Kumram Bheem irrigation project in Asifabad, meant to irrigate 45,500 acres, continues to rely on polythene covers after cracks developed in its bund. Repair work has been delayed for over a year, leaving farmers dependent on bore wells and streams

Health Minister Damodara Rajanarsimha reached Isojipet in Pulkal mandal by tractor to inspect a breach in the Singur left bank canal after road access was cut off. He ordered immediate restoration work and later reviewed inflows at Singur reservoir

A 40-year-old woman, Boinala Swetha of Gowlipura, died by suicide at Chatrinaka on Saturday night. She jumped from her building’s terrace and died on the spot. Police said family members cited depression due to family issues as the reason

BRS working president KT Rama Rao attended the wedding of Navitha, daughter of late activist Dhanaboyina Narsimlu, saying his presence was not political but a brotherly duty. He said the party’s bond with people is built on trust and family ties

In Sangareddy, Congress leader T Jagga Reddy lightened the mood when an eight-year-old boy asked him for donations for a Ganesh idol. Reddy joked about taking loans before assuring he would contribute before the idol’s immersion

Hyderabad will see moderate to heavy rain this week, while several Telangana districts face red alerts for very heavy rainfall. Adilabad saw up to 173 mm in 24 hours, and IMD warns of more intense spells in the coming days

A fisherman, Gangadhar from Kannapur village, was swept away in the Kaddam River following surplus water release from the Kaddam Narayana Reddy project. Despite warnings, he entered the river; rescue teams arrived too late, and his body was not recovered by evening

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned political double standards over dam safety, criticising silence on Polavaram’s second cofferdam collapse while Kaleshwaram faced intense scrutiny. He urged NDSA, Congress, and BJP to act consistently on national and Telangana projects

The Air Force Band, led by Warrant Officer B Ranga Rao, delivered a spectacular Independence Day performance at Bison Ground, Secunderabad. Patriotic songs, dynamic instrumentation, and energetic stage presence delighted dignitaries and the twin cities’ public during the 79th Independence Day celebrations

Following heavy inflows from rainfall and upstream Kaddam project releases, Sripada Yellampalli reservoir is releasing water. Authorities have issued safety alerts to residents, farmers, fishermen, and shepherds near Godavari River banks as the reservoir currently holds 15.55 tmc ft of water

Udai Omni Hospital, Hyderabad, launched the fully indigenous Misso robotic system for joint replacements, with plans to expand its use to hip, spine, and trauma surgeries. The hospital will also soon add a Cath Lab, AI diagnostics, and advanced rehab facilities

More than 200 bikers took part in Tiranga Torque 2025: Freedom on Wheels, celebrating Independence Day with flag hoisting, cultural programs, a patriotic quiz, road safety awareness, and music. The event brought together bikers, sponsors, and citizens in a spirited display of unity.

BRS leader S Niranjan Reddy hit out at the Congress government, warning of a 10–15 per cent crop yield loss in Telangana due to the urea crisis. He alleged black marketing, supply shortfalls, and government apathy, threatening protests if farmers’ needs remain unmet

The DDRF rescued six family members, including three women and a child, trapped in a flooded house in Gudihathnoor mandal of Adilabad. Heavy rains also flooded shops in Utnoor, displaced families in Indervelli, and stranded residents in low-lying areas of the town

With heavy rain forecast across Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy ordered officials to stay on high alert, deploy disaster teams, evacuate families from low-lying areas, monitor reservoirs, restrict risky traffic, and step up health and sanitation measures