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Heavy rains lashed Khammam and Mulugu districts, with Mangapet recording 18.5 cm. Streams overflowed, crops were damaged, and houses in Kamalapuram were inundated. Godavari’s water level rose at Bhadrachalam, while breaches and road flooding disrupted travel in Mahabubabad district

Residents of Devi Nagar, Malkajgiri, have faced severe waterlogging during every rainy season for five years. Despite GHMC and Water Board promises, homes remain flooded, disrupting daily life and creating health risks for children and the elderly

Unprecedented rainfall up to 236 mm hit Siddipet, Medak, and Sangareddy districts, flooding houses, breaching culverts, and cutting off several villages. Traffic was disrupted on highways and local roads, while officials set up control rooms as IMD warned of more rains

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of corruption after contractors staged a dharna at the Secretariat over pending bills. He alleged that commissions were being demanded for clearances and warned that people might be forced to confront the government

Police detained BRSV activists who tried to protest ahead of CM Revanth Reddy’s Osmania University visit. The student wing accused the Congress government of failing to deliver on promises of university funding, job recruitment, scholarships, and fee reimbursement arrears

At a Prajavani programme in the Collectorate, a youth tried to consume pesticide after officials failed to honour a job promise made to his family following his father’s death. Alert staff rushed him to hospital, preventing a tragedy

BRS leader K T Rama Rao accused the Congress government of incompetence and corruption, claiming it had driven Kaynes Technology’s Rs 2,800 crore investment and 2,000 jobs out of Telangana to Gujarat. He warned that more industries could exit unless corrective action is taken

Heavy rains and the opening of five crest gates at Singur have led to the Manjeera river flooding Edupayala temple in Medak. Darshan has been suspended, but rituals continue. Drone visuals of the river in spate have gone viral online

Students are being forced to attend classes in an over 55-year-old building that has already been identified as a dilapidated structure a year ago. On Sunday, a large portion of the ceiling came down in the corridor on the first floor of the college. As it was a holiday there was no mishap

A farmer and his son died after being electrocuted by an electric fence set up to keep wild boars away from crops in Siddipet’s Gangapur village. The tragic incident shocked locals, and police have registered a case for investigation

After criticism from former Minister T Harish Rao, the irrigation department started pumping water into Ranganayaka Sagar in Siddipet with one motor. Rao, however, demanded full-scale pumping at all stations to fill major reservoirs and support farmers

Games like Wuchang: Fallen Feathers show how poorly optimised launches remain a major issue. From bugs and glitches to heavy file sizes, unpolished releases waste power, time, and money. Better optimisation could improve play, reduce energy costs, and ensure sustainable gaming

A crocodile was spotted for the third time this monsoon in Hyderabad’s Musi River, resting on a rock near Langer Houz. Children alerted elders, who informed the police. Forest officials have been notified to handle the situation

BITS Pilani celebrated the achievements of 8,450 working professionals graduating under its Work Integrated Learning Programmes. About 1,050 attended in person, while over 7,400 joined virtually through Metaverse technology, including 122 graduates from 24 other countries.

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