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TGSCB arrests 81 people from five States for aiding cyber fraud networks

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 81 persons, including seven women, from five States for aiding cybercrime operations. The arrests target facilitators providing bank accounts and SIM cards to fraudsters. Several accounts have been frozen, and refunds are being processed. Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGSCB) arrested 81 persons, including seven women, from five States in the country for their alleged involvement in different cyber crimes. According to Shikha Goel, Director TGSCB, the critical aspect of the operation is to break the supply chain that enables cyber criminals to operate with freedom. Among those arrested are a sales executive with a private bank involved in 106 cases, while two employees of different private banks involved in illegal financial activities. “Facilitators who provide…

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Two held for murder of woman at Bahadurpally, Dundigal police probe extramarital link

Two men were taken into custody for allegedly killing a 21-year-old woman, Swathi, at Bahadurpally on Friday night. Police suspect the prime accused had an extramarital relationship and financial disputes with the victim. Investigation is underway. Hyderabad: The Dundigal police took two persons into custody in connection with the murder of a woman at Bahadurpally on Friday night. According to the police, the woman, Swathi (21), stayed with her son at Green Hills Colony, Bahadurpally. Due to some issues with her husband, she was staying separately in a rented accommodation. Swathi got acquainted with two persons – Kishan, who was known to her since the time she was having issues with her husband. He also arranged the accommodation for her in…

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Hyderabad: Woman found dead at home in Narsingi, police suspect suicide

G Vishwanethra (29), a private employee, was found hanging at her Narsingi home on Sunday. Police suspect suicide, have registered a case, and are investigating the reasons behind her death. The body has been sent for postmortem examination. Hyderabad: A woman died by suicide at her home in Narsingi on Sunday. According to the police, the woman G Vishwanethra, (29), a private employee, resided at Gayathri apartment in Hydershahkote, Narsingi. On Sunday morning, the woman was found hanging to the ceiling fan at home by her family members. The police suspect the woman might have died by suicide. On information, the Narsingi police reached the spot and shifted the body for postmortem examination to the mortuary. A case is registered and…

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Jewellery store burgled in Dundigal; 18 kg silver looted

Unidentified burglars struck Someshwara Jewellers in Dundigal, stealing over 18 kg of silver and valuables. Police and Clues Team inspected the shop, registered a case, and are examining CCTV footage, suspecting the heist was carefully pre-planned Hyderabad: A major burglary took place at Someshwara Jewellers in Dundigal, where unidentified miscreants broke into the shop and made away with a large quantity of silver ornaments on Saturday. According to police sources, the offenders drilled a hole through the wall of the jewellery shop during early hours and entered the premises. They reportedly stole about 18 kgs of silver jewellery and other valuable items before escaping from the spot. On receiving information, Dundigal police reached the crime spot and conducted a detailed inspection. The Clues Team…

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Daughter’s wedding debts drive couple to chain-snatching in Hyderabad

A Chikkadpally couple, struggling with debts from their daughter’s wedding, resorted to chain-snatching elderly women. Police arrested them within days, recovered the stolen property, and revealed Bramaiah had learned techniques from YouTube to target victims in Yousufguda and Borabanda Hyderabad: Struggling with debts incurred for their daughter’s marriage, a couple resorted to chain-snatching in Chikkadpally to reportedly overcome their financial crisis and ended up behind bars. The Chikkadpally Police cracked the case within days of the incident, arresting the couple and recovering the stolen property on Saturday. The accused couple was identified as Gudipati Bramaiah (51) and his wife Gudipati Anjali alias Anjani (48), residents of Borabanda and natives of Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. On October 31, an elderly woman was attacked near the…

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Hyderabad: Cybercrime Police save pensioner from Rs 10 lakh APK fraud

A Hyderabad pensioner narrowly escaped losing his life savings after falling prey to a fake Punjab National Bank helpline scam. Cybercrime Police swiftly intervened, blocking ₹5 lakh of the stolen ₹10 lakh, and warned citizens against installing fake APK files Hyderabad: A quick response from the Hyderabad Cybercrime police saved a pensioner from losing his entire savings after he recently fell victim to a malicious APK fraud. The complainant had searched online for the Punjab National Bank helpline to submit his ‘Life Certificate’ and unknowingly contacted a fake number listed by cybercriminals. According to the Cybercrime officials, the fraudsters, posing as bank officials, convinced him to install a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp. Once installed, the malware gave them remote…

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Man beaten to death with rods, sticks over trivial issue in Hyderabad’s KPHB

A 57-year-old man was beaten to death with sticks and iron rods after trying to pacify a fight between municipal workers at KPHB, Hyderabad. Police have arrested three of the accused and launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects Hyderabad: In a gruesome murder, a group of men brutally attacked a man with sticks and iron rods, leading to his death over a trivial matter in KPHB on Friday night. The victim, identified as Nettikal (57), was living with his two sons, Hanumanthu and Tirumala Naidu, both employed as municipal workers, in a makeshift hut behind Nexus Mall at Dharmareddy Colony Phase-1, KPHB. On Friday night, another municipal worker named Raju, who also lives in KPHB, arrived at their residence with…

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Malkajgiri railway station redevelopment nears completion

Redevelopment of Malkajgiri Railway Station in Hyderabad under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme is almost complete. The Rs 27.61 crore project includes a new Foot Over Bridge, improved facilities, lifts, modern façade, and amenities for passengers and divyangjan travellers Hyderabad: Redevelopment work at Malkajgiri Railway Station, part of the Railway Ministry’s ‘Naya Bharat Naya Station’ initiative under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), is progressing rapidly and nearing completion. The project is being executed at an estimated cost of Rs 27.61 crore. A new 12-metre-wide Foot Over Bridge (FOB) is almost complete, offering safer and more convenient access between platforms. Passenger amenities such as the RPF office, tea stall, waiting hall, VIP lounge, and restrooms on Platforms 1 and 2 are…

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Telangana govt-run schools continue to suffer with teachers dearth

According to the data available with the School Education department, around 8,000 government and local body schools continue to have 16,000 excess teachers. However, 3,000 schools are facing a shortage of 4,000 teachers Hyderabad: Even as the academic year 2025-26 is at the half-point, the issue of surplus teachers in the government and local body schools remains unresolved in the State. Several schools continue to have more teachers than the required number, while others suffer due to a lack of teachers. This mismatch is affecting the teaching and learning process. According to the data available with the School Education department, around 8,000 government and local body schools continue to have 16,000 excess teachers. However, there are 3,000 schools that are facing…

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Hyderabad: Filmnagar police constable dies by suicide at home in Uppal

A 42-year-old constable from Filmnagar police station, K Srikanth, died by suicide at his home in Uppal. Family members said he faced financial issues. He had not reported to duty since October 23. Police are investigating the case Hyderabad: A police constable, working at Filmnagar police station in the city, died by suicide at his house in Uppal on Saturday. The policeman, K Srikanth (42), worked at Filmnagar police station and is a resident of Mallikarjuna Nagar in Uppal. On Saturday, he hanged himself at his house. The family members of the constable told the police that Srikanth was facing some financial problems and might have ended his life over it. However, the police are probing the case from all angles.…

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