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Hyderabad: Two juveniles among four arrested for brutal killing in Jubilee Hills

Raidurgam police arrested four suspects, including two juveniles, for the murder of 24-year-old CCTV technician Saurabh Kumar. After a failed robbery near Jubilee Hills, the attackers tracked and brutally assaulted him near FDDI College. The case is under investigation Hyderabad: The Raidurgam Police arrested four persons, including two juveniles, on Monday for the murder of Saurabh Kumar (24), a CCTV technician who was fatally assaulted and robbed earlier this month. According to police, the suspects – Mohd Rehaan (19), Mohd Ibrahim Ahmed (19), and two juveniles were roaming in Hitec City, Gachibowli and Raidurgam on bikes with the intention to commit robbery. They intercepted Saurabh Kumar near Jubilee Hills after offering him a lift and attempted to snatch his mobile phone. When their…

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Hyderabad: Transgender protest turns violent at Borabanda, three injured

At Borabanda, a group of transgender persons protesting against a rival group set themselves on fire, injuring three. Police at the scene also suffered burns while rescuing them. The injured were taken to Gandhi Hospital, and an investigation is underway Hyderabad: Mild tension prevailed at Borabanda when a group of transgender persons, as part of a protest against their rival group, doused themselves with petrol and set themselves ablaze. As per reports, three persons suffered injuries and were immediately shifted to Gandhi Hospital. The incident occurred when the transgender persons were staging a protest against another group, alleging harassment and false cases against them. It is learnt that police personnel who were present there rushed to their rescue and, in the process,…

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Hyderabad: Gold chain snatched from woman in Nacharam

A woman named Lakshmi was walking in Karthikeya Nagar when two men on a motorcycle snatched her 3-tola gold chain and escaped. She raised an alarm, but the suspects fled. Nacharam police are checking CCTV footage to identify them Hyderabad: A chain snatcher targeted a woman and escaped with her gold chain at Nacharam on Monday. The woman, Lakshmi (40), was walking on the road in Karthikeya Nagar, when two unidentified persons, who came on a motorcycle, snatched away her gold chain weighing 3 tolas. Police said by the time she realised what had happened and raised an alarm, the offender escaped into the bylanes. The Nacharam police are investigating. They are examining the footage from the surveillance cameras in the…

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Hyderabad: Care Hospitals saves 49-year-old man in cardiogenic shock

A 49-year-old Hyderabad man arrived at Care Hospitals in severe heart failure and cardiogenic shock. Doctors found a major blockage and a clot, placed a stent to restore blood flow, and stabilised him. He recovered well and was discharged in five days Hyderabad: Heart specialists at Care Hospitals, Malakpet, on Monday announced successful treatment of a 49-year-old male patient, who was brought to the hospital in cardiogenic shock, as his heart was not pumping enough blood. The patient, a resident of Hyderabad, had also suffered a cardiac arrest and was initially treated at a local hospital where CPR was administered, followed by ventilator support and thrombolysis. Care Hospital cardiologists said that at the time of admission, the patient’s blood pressure was…

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Hyderabad: CV Anand clarifies emoji reply controversy involving Balakrishna

C.V. Anand clarified that an old emoji reply on his social media, which sparked controversy among Nandamuri Balakrishna fans and critics, was posted by a handler without his knowledge. He apologised to the actor and urged closure of the matter. Hyderabad: Telangana Special Cheif Secretary, Home Department, C.V. Anand has issued a clarification on Friday after an old emoji reply from his social media account triggered arguments between fans of actor Nandamuri Balakrishna (Balaiah) and his critics. CV Anand explained that the post, made nearly two months ago, was not authored by him but by a social media handler who was assigned to manage routine updates on X and Instagram. He stated that the emoji reply to a post related to Balaiah garu…

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DRI seizes 11 gold bars worth Rs 1.55 cr at RGI Airport

DRI foiled a gold smuggling attempt at RGI Airport, seizing 11 gold bars weighing 1196.20 grams worth Rs 1.55 crore. The passenger from Sharjah and his Andhra Pradesh-based associate were arrested, and further investigation is underway. Hyderabad: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) foiled a gold smuggling attempt by a passenger at RGI Airport and seized gold bars weighing 1196.20 grams worth Rs 1.55 crores. His associate in AP was also held by the DRI officials. The passenger had arrived from Sharjah and crossed the green channel at the RGI Airport. “Upon examination of his baggage, officers found a suspicious iron box which, when opened in the passenger’s presence, was found to contain ingeniously concealed foreign-marked 11 gold bars. Acting swiftly…

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GHMC leads clean city drive, children pledge for greener Hyderabad

GHMC’s Happy Streets event at Sanjeevaiah Children’s Park focused on promoting a clean and green Hyderabad. Children participated in eco-friendly activities, took the Swacch City Heroes pledge, and received saplings, highlighting civic responsibility, waste segregation, and sustainable habits Hyderabad: A Happy Streets event centred around the theme ‘Clean & Green Hyderabad’ was organised by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) at Sanjeevaiah Children’s Park on Sunday. The programme highlighted the civic body’s efforts to enhance sanitation, promote waste segregation, discourage littering, and encourage eco-friendly habits among citizens. A special emphasis was laid on sensitising children, recognising them as future guardians of a greener and more sustainable Hyderabad. Khairatabad Zonal Commissioner Anuraag Jayanti attended the event and stressed the importance of public…

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Hyderabad police catch 457 drunk drivers in weekend crackdown

Hyderabad and Cyberabad police conducted special weekend checks, catching 925 drunk drivers, mostly two-wheelers. Several recorded dangerously high BAC levels, with some exceeding 300 mg/100 ml. Authorities have booked cases, warning the public against drunk driving to ensure road safety Hyderabad: The Hyderabad traffic police conducted a special drunken driving check on Friday and Saturday night, and caught 457 people. Among those caught are two-wheeler drivers – 377, three-wheeler drivers – 27 and 53 four-wheeler drivers. Cases were booked against them. While four persons recorded a BAC level above 300 mg/100 ml, another 14 had a BAC level between 251- 300 mg/100 ml. Meanwhile, the Cyberabad police during weekend drunk driving checking caught 468 persons. The details are two wheelers –…

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Hyderabad: Electric car catches fire at Domalguda, no casualties reported

A parked electric car caught fire near NTR Stadium in Domalguda on Sunday. Locals alerted authorities, and the fire department quickly doused the flames. No casualties were reported, and officials suspect a short circuit caused the fire. Hyderabad: An EV car caught fire at Domalguda in the city on Sunday. No casualties were reported in the incident. According to reports, the electric car was parked near the NTR Stadium when fire broke out in the vehicle all of a sudden. The local people who noticed it informed the police and fire department. A fire tender reached the spot and doused the flames. The officials suspect the fire might have resulted from a short circuit.

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Hyderabad: Man set ablaze by woman’s family over inter-caste marriage

In a shocking incident in Farooqnagar, Ranga Reddy, a man was set ablaze by the family of a woman who allegedly eloped and married a man from another caste. Police have registered a case and posted pickets to maintain order. Hyderabad: Enraged family members of a woman, who had allegedly eloped and married a man belonging to another caste, brutally murdered the elder brother of her husband by setting him ablaze at Farooqnagar mandal in Ranga Reddy district on Saturday. According to the police, the woman who belongs to a OBC caste and the man, Yerrra Chandrasekhar who belongs to a lower caste stayed in Yerrampally village, Farooqnagar mandal and were acquainted with each other for a long time. Both of…

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