HYDERABAD

Hyderabad: CID arrests Falcon Company CEO Yogendra Singh for Rs 4,215 crores scam

A total of 6,979 depositors were duped, CID officials said Hyderabad: The Crime Investigation Department of Telangana Police arrested Yogendra Singh, CEO of Falcon Company for allegedly cheating people to the tune of Rs 4,215 crores. According to the police, the management of Falcon Invoice Discounting (FID) platform introduced itself as a P2P (peer-to-peer) web platform and promised investors high returns on their investment. “Yogender Singh was actively involved with the main suspect Amardeep Kumar, managing director of the company and other accused persons in the fraud. A total of 6,979 depositors were duped,” CID officials said. The company used a mobile application and website, and falsely presented itself as legitimate P2P invoice discounting service. “They claimed to connect depositors with…

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Watch: Youngsters create nuisance in Madhapur

In Hyderabad, inebriated youngsters caused chaos on Madhapur main road, abusing and assaulting each other, pedestrians, and motorists outside a pub. Madhapur police are investigating the viral incident Hyderabad: A group of youngsters created nuisance in public on the Madhapur main road allegedly in an inebriated condition on Sunday. In a video clip which went viral on social media, few unidentified youngsters reportedly in an inebriated condition, picked up an argument and ended up abusing and assaulting each other on the road outside a pub. The inebriated group of youngster also created trouble on the road abusing and assaulting pedestrians and motorists. They also allegedly abused the security personnel of the pub who tried to stop them. The Madhapur police are…

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Traffic congestion to become thing of past at BHEL Junction with new flyover

The 1.65-km BHEL Junction flyover on NH-65, inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari, eases Sangareddy’s traffic woes. Built with the budget of Rs. 136 crore, it cuts commute times from 15-30 minutes to under two, with U-turns and service roads Sangareddy: Traffic congestion at the busy BHEL Junction on NH-65 is all set to become a thing of the past from Monday with union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurating the 1.65-km-long flyover. The junction, which often saw severe traffic jams with vehicles from Sangareddy, Lingampally, Ameenpur and Miyapur converging, had become a daily challenge for commuters. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) took up the flyover project to ease the burden, allowing traffic from Lingampally and Ameenpur to pass underneath. Two U-turns…

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Hyderabad: Fire department launches safety awareness campaign

Hyderabad’s fire department is launching an awareness campaign after recent fire incidents, including a blaze at the State Bank of India building. The GHMC is enforcing fire safety rules, issuing notices to non-compliant buildings to ensure regular equipment maintenance Hyderabad: Following a series of fire mishaps in the city the fire department is undertaking an awareness campaign to educate people on fire safety measures. On Sunday night, fire broke out on the fourth floor of the State Bank of India building at Patny in Secunderabad. The fire spread rapidly engulfing computers, furniture and articles. Seven fire tenders were pressed into service to control the fire. The fire officials point out that many buildings are below 15 meters and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has to…

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Private hospital staff in Hyderabad conduct cesarean with instructions from doctor over phone; twins die hours after birth

Through the alleged cesarean section, the pregnant woman gave birth to twins, who were born premature at 18-weeks and died in few hours Hyderabad: Nursing staff at a private hospital in Ibrahimpatnam, Rangareddy district allegedly conducted a cesarean section on a pregnant woman. They reportedly received instructions over the phone from senior hospital obstetrician who was not physically present in the hospital premises, angry and upset relatives of the pregnant woman alleged. Through the alleged cesarean section, the pregnant woman gave birth to twins, who were born premature at 18-weeks and died in few hours. This development triggered massive protests, as relatives of the pregnant woman alleged that the senior obstetrician in the hospital was not present and she gave instructions…

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Hyderabad: Three arrested in connection with Falaknuma murder

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Falaknuma, M A Javeed said that the victims Mohd Majid and Mohd Ali stayed at Bandlaguda in 2018 Hyderabad: Three persons were arrested by the Falaknuma police in connection with the murder of a pan shop owner reported at Vattepally three days ago. The arrested Shaik Mohd Ali and Shaik Osman are brothers while Shaik Akhtar Ali, is their cousin. Assistant Commissioner of Police, Falaknuma, M A Javeed said that the victims Mohd Majid and Mohd Ali stayed at Bandlaguda in 2018. Due to quarrels between the families of Majid and Mohd Ali , the former’s family shifted to Vattepally and were staying there. “The mother of Majid had passed away while his brother was facing health…

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Hyderabad: Midwifery International Day celebrations at Fernandez hospitals

Fernandez Hospital celebrated International Day of the Midwife 2025 in Hyderabad with events raising awareness about midwifery’s vital role in safe, gentle births, honoring midwives’ courage and holistic care philosophy Hyderabad: Fernandez Hospital marked International Day of the Midwife (IDM) 2025 by organizing a series of events to celebrate and spreading awareness about the significance of midwifery among pregnant woman and expectant couples between May 3 and 5 at its various branches in Hyderabad. “In a world where safe and gentle births are still a privilege, midwives are often the only constant in a mother’s journey. This IDM, we wanted to honour their courage, skill, and midwifery philosophy of care which deserves a healthcare system that recognises its worth,” Dr Evita Fernandez, Chairperson…

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Hyderabad: Job seeker duped by cyber fraudsters

A 37-year-old Hyderabad man lost Rs 1.3 lakh to cyber fraudsters promising an online part-time job. After paying repeatedly for tasks, he realized the scam and reported it to Sanathnagar police Hyderabad: A 37-year-old man from Hyderabad was cheated by cyber fraudsters to the tune of Rs 1.3 lakh with a promise of providing an online part-time job. The scammers obtained the victim’s personal details and promised to provide an online job with daily payments. They told him that he needed to complete a free registration and was provided with a website. The victim logged into the website and started the work. The victim made payments as required, and the scammers continued to provide commercial ads, prompting the victim to pay…

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Hyderabad Police nab six automobile theft offenders

The police recovered three Honda Dio vehicles, an Activa, an auto rickshaw, and seized two vehicles Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police caught six automobile theft offenders who were involved in various cases in the city. Five persons including three juveniles, who had bought the stolen property from them, were also held. The police recovered three Honda Dio vehicles, an Activa, an auto rickshaw, and seized two vehicles that were used by them for committing crime. The arrested persons are habitual offenders and were stealing vehicles in a planned way and selling it at throwaway prices to people known to them, said DCP (Task Force), Y V S Sudheendra.

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Hyderabad: Mystery shrouds labourer’s death in Shamshabad

Around 4 pm, some people called up Govind’s wife and told that he was lying on the roadside and was unwell Hyderabad: A labourer died under suspicious circumstances at Shamshabad on Saturday evening. According to the police, the man P Govind (28), a resident of Rallagadda in Shamshabad left home for work in the morning. Around 4 pm, some people called up his wife over the phone and told that Govind was lying on the roadside and was unwell. The woman went to the spot and with the help of locals shifted Govind to a hospital where he died while undergoing treatment. The police registered a case of suspicious death and are investigating.

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