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A 21-year-old man from Jogulamba district was arrested in Hyderabad for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl he met on Instagram. Her pregnancy was found during a hospital visit, leading police to register a POCSO case and detain him

Akan’s Independence Day event ‘Akan Aahvaanam’, with Blood Warriors Foundation, will feature art, music, workshops, traditional food, and awareness activities to support a Thalassemia-free India. All contributions aid patient support and prevention efforts

BITS Pilani has launched a six-month hybrid course, LEAD-Academics, to train senior academic administrators in leadership, innovation, and management. It combines residential sessions with online lectures, case studies, and discussions to prepare participants for higher academic leadership roles

Public pigeon feeding in Hyderabad, though seen as kindness, can cause severe lung diseases. Experts warn that droppings and feathers release harmful spores, leading to allergies, irreversible lung damage, and infections, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like children, elderly, and the immunocompromised

In Hyderabad, pigeon breeding is growing as a business, driven by social media and online sales. Fancy breeds like Fantail, Jacobin, and Indian Gola fetch high prices, with some pairs selling for up to Rs 10,000

For nearly 200 years, people in Hyderabad have gathered each morning to feed pigeons at historic Kabutar Khanas in Hussain Alam and Sultan Bazaar. These community-run pigeon houses shelter thousands of birds and preserve the city’s age-old tradition

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Hyderabad, has opened a new air-conditioned hospital block with advanced OPD services and teaching facilities. An exclusive Singareni Help Desk was also launched to assist Singareni Collieries employees and their families

Gopalapuram police have filed eight new cases against Universal Srushti Fertility Centers’ owner Dr A Namratha and associates, accused of running a Rs 40 lakh illegal surrogacy and child trafficking racket across multiple states, using fake DNA reports and forged documents

SOCIAL at Mindspace, Hitec City, is offering its popular Banarasi Patiala — sugarcane juice with a spirit of choice — for Rs 199 plus taxes on August 13 and 14. The drink is freshly pressed and served with a nostalgic twist

A three-year-old girl was killed after a sand-laden tractor trolley overturned while crossing a water-filled culvert in Medipally, Yacharam, on Monday evening. She suffered severe head injuries and died during treatment. Police have registered a case

Infighting in Siddipet and Gajwel Congress units has intensified, with leaders trading allegations and an SC/ST case filed. Ministers and the party leadership remain silent as local cadres fear damage ahead of upcoming local body polls

ACB arrested Peddapalli mandal surveyor Pendyala Sunil and private surveyor Rajender Reddy for allegedly taking a Rs 10,000 bribe to speed up a land survey request. Evidence included a voice recording and bank transfer details before their arrest

Two men in Mandamarri were arrested for posting child porn videos on Instagram and Facebook. Acting on an NCMEC tip-off, Telangana Cyber Security Wing booked them and warned of strict action against sharing obscene content online

BRS leader R S Praveen Kumar accused the Congress government of a Rs 600 crore food supply scam in Gurukul schools after GO 17 altered tender rules, allegedly sidelining small contractors in favour of politically connected firms. He demanded the GO’s repeal

Fifteen Teja Vidyalaya students from Kodad have been selected to witness Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort after excelling in a national Defence Ministry quiz. They were among 200 chosen from 2.15 lakh participants across India

Telangana’s Life Sciences Skilling Initiative, run with industry leaders, trained 140 students from 40 colleges, achieving 100 per cent placements. The pilot reached over 2,000 students in 45 days, combining technical and soft skills training from top companies and academic institutions

Unemployed youth tried to enter Gandhi Bhavan, demanding the Congress government release pending job notifications as promised. Police blocked entry and took some into custody, leading to traffic disruption. Protesters sought immediate release of Group I, II, and III recruitment notices

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan inspected the Nalgonda X Road–Owaisi Junction flyover project, urging faster construction and resolving land issues. The Rs 620 crore SRDP project aims to ease Hyderabad traffic, with completion targeted for March 2026. Drainage works in Dabirpura were also reviewed

The Met Department and Telangana Weatherman have forecast heavy to very heavy rains in Hyderabad and several districts until August 17, with extremely heavy rainfall likely on August 15–16. The low-pressure system’s impact is now expected between August 12–16

Lok Sabha data reveals Telangana’s assets grew faster than debt during the BRS decade, countering Congress claims of financial ruin. The current Congress government, however, has accrued Rs 2.17 lakh crore debt in under two years, raising fiscal concerns.