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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

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