HYDERABAD

Thieves strike Nalla Pochamma Temple in Bahadurpally, steal silver, cash

Unidentified thieves targeted Nalla Pochamma Temple in Bahadurpally, stealing silver ornaments, hundi cash, and other valuables. They broke the main door lock and damaged the deity. Dundigal police have launched an investigation into the incident Hyderabad: Unidentified persons targeted Nalla Pochamma Temple at Bahadurpally in Dundigal on a suburb and decamped with the silver ornaments of the deity, cash from the ‘hundi’, and other material on Thursday. The temple priest had locked the temple and gone home on Wednesday night, after which the thieves are suspected of having entered the premises. They broke open the lock on the main door and stole the valuables. In the process, they also damaged the presiding deity. The incident came to light when the temple…

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Mehdipatnam police arrest eight in fake currency racket; Rs 4.75 lakh seized

Mehdipatnam police arrested eight suspects in a fake currency racket, seizing Rs 4.75 lakh, vehicles, and phones. Prime suspect Ramesh printed Rs 500 notes, circulated via Instagram. Police traced the network through Altamash’s confession, leading to all arrests Hyderabad: The Mehdipatnam police on Thursday arrested eight persons who were allegedly preparing and circulating fake Indian currency notes. Counterfeit currency with a face value of Rs 4.75 lakh was seized along with a car, three motorcycles and nine mobile phones. The arrested are Kasthuri Ramesh (35), Abdul Waheed (21), Mohd Abdul Khadeer (21), Mohd Sohail (21), Mohd Fahad (23), Shaik Imran (23), Omer Khan (23) and Syed Altamash Ahmed (21). According to G Chandra Mohan, DCP (south west), prime suspect Ramesh, was…

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Authorities urge caution while buying used cars after Delhi explosion

Following a Delhi car blast, authorities advise caution while buying second-hand vehicles. Buyers should verify ownership on VAHAN, inspect engine and chassis numbers, rely on authorised dealers, and consider police or anti-sabotage checks to prevent potential misuse or hidden explosives Hyderabad: In the wake of the recent bomb blast triggered by a car in Delhi, concerns are raised over purchasing or selling of second-hand or used vehicles. Preliminary investigation into the explosion in the national capital has found that the terrorists had hidden explosives in a pre-owned car. As there is a chance of potential misuse of used vehicles due to inadequate buyer verification, officials suggest ensuring thorough background checks and physical inspections before finalising any second-hand car purchase deal. Buyers…

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Hyderabad: Begum Bazar traffic worsens as road repair works drag on

Begum Bazar, Telangana’s largest commodities hub, is reeling under heavy traffic congestion as road repair works continue. Traders and commuters face daily inconvenience, urging GHMC to complete the project quickly in the city’s historic 400-year-old marketplace Hyderabad: Begum Bazar, Telangana’s largest commodities hub, is facing severe traffic congestion as facelift works on the decades-old roads continue. Commuters and traders face daily inconvenience due to diversions and narrowed lanes that slow down the movement of vehicles through the congested stretches. The work, which began recently on the roads that are over four decades old, has resulted in gridlock across the market area that hosts around 2,000 shops with brisk daily loading and unloading activities. The roads in Begum Bazar are about 20…

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Hyderabad: Fire breaks out at Balapur plastic unit, property worth lakhs destroyed

A fire broke out at a plastic segregation and granule-making unit in Balapur, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night, destroying property worth several lakh rupees. Two people were rescued by locals, and firefighters brought the blaze under control. Hyderabad: Property worth a few lakhs rupees was gutted down when fire broke out at a plastic segregation and granule making unit at Balapur on Wednesday night. According to reports, the fire incident took place at the unit located at Shaheennagar around midnight. Two persons who were in the premises were swiftly rescued by the local people. On information the police reached the spot and alerted the fire department. Two fire tenders reached the spot and after battling for over an hour put off the…

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Hyderabad: Neredmet police raids massage centre, arrests two managers for illegal activities

Neredmet police raided a massage centre in Defence Colony, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night following reports of illegal activities. Two managers were arrested for allegedly employing women masseurs to lure men and encourage cross massage practices. Hyderabad: The Neredmet police on Wednesday night raided a body massage centre where illegal activities were reported and caught two people. According to the police, the management of the massage centre hired women masseurs and were luring men to the place and encouraging cross massage. On specific information the Neredmet police conducted a raid at the centre located at Defence colony and caught two massage centre managers who were present at the centre.

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Hyderabad doctor’s house searched by Gujarat ATS in terror conspiracy probe

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), with Telangana police support, searched the Hyderabad home of Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin Sayeed, arrested last week along with two others for allegedly plotting terror activities. Police claim Mohiuddin was preparing ricin and had links to ISKP via Telegram. Hyderabad: The Anti-Terrorism Squad of Gujarat police on Tuesday night conducted searches at the house of Ahmed Mohiuddin Sayeed, a doctor from Rajendranagar, who was arrested by the Gujarat ATS for allegedly conspiring to carry out subversive activities in the country. The Gujarat ATS had last week arrested Dr. Mohiuddin, along with two others Azad Suleman Sheikh and Mohd Suhel Salim Khan, who hail from Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur and Shamli districts. Dr Mohiuddin, holds an MBBS degree from China. The ATS…

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Violent rowdy-sheeters’ brawl triggers high alert at Chanchalguda jail

A violent clash between two rowdy-sheeters inside Chanchalguda Central Prison, Hyderabad, left one inmate seriously injured on Wednesday. The fight, which broke out in the Mulaqat Room, damaged glass panels and prompted police to declare a high alert in and around the jail. Hyderabad: Tense scenes erupted at the Central Prison in Chanchalguda after a violent clash reportedly broke out between two rowdy-sheeters on Wednesday. Following the incident, police declared a high alert inside and outside the jail premises. As per available information, a remand prisoner identified as Jabri, a rowdy-sheeter, was attacked by another inmate Dastagiri, also a rowdy-sheeter, in the ‘Mulaqat Room’. Jabri, who sustained serious injuries, was immediately shifted to a hospital by the jail authorities. During the scuffle, glass…

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Tata AIG launches CyberEdge insurance to tackle rising cyber threats

Tata AIG has launched CyberEdge, a cyber insurance solution for businesses and individuals in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The policy covers data breaches, ransomware, and financial losses while offering 24/7 legal, forensic, and crisis management support. Hyderabad: Tata AIG General Insurance Company has announced the launch of CyberEdge, a cyber insurance solution aimed at businesses and individuals in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The product is designed to provide protection against growing cyber threats, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and identity theft. CyberEdge offers coverage for financial losses, legal expenses, and crisis management services, ensuring robust risk mitigation in an increasingly digital environment. The initiative reflects Tata AIG’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity resilience in the region, the company said in a press…

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GRP and RPF bust interstate ganja racket at Secunderabad station

The GRP and RPF at Secunderabad busted an interstate ganja smuggling racket from Odisha to Mumbai and arrested two persons from Bihar. They seized 18.8 kg of marijuana worth Rs 9.4 lakh. The main supplier from Odisha is absconding. Hyderabad: The Government Railway Police (GRP), Secunderabad, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) jointly busted an interstate drug smuggling racket operating from Rayagada in Odisha to Mumbai and arrested a man and a woman with marijuana worth Rs 9.4 lakh on Wednesday. The arrested persons were identified as Ajay Kumar (35) and his sister-in-law Rina Devi (40), both from Nalanda in Bihar. The main suspect, Pankaj, from Odisha, who is believed to have supplied the contraband, is absconding. According to the police,…

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