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Dec- 2025 -13 December
Speeding car crashes into divider; two friends dead in Hyderabad
Two men from Malkajgiri and Chengicherla died and two others were injured when their car rammed a divider at high speed in Lalaguda on Sunday morning. The group was travelling from Kesara to Tarnaka for breakfast. Police have registered a case.Car dealership Hyderabad: Two persons were killed while two others suffered serious injuries when the driver rammed the car they were travelling into, a road divider on Sunday morning. The victims are identified as Harshith Reddy, a resident of Malkajgiri and his friend Shiva Mani, a resident of Chengicherla. According to reports, four friends who include Harshith, Shiva Mani started from Kesara to have breakfast at a hotel in Tarnaka. On the way, at Lalaguda, the driver lost control over the vehicle and rammed into the…
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13 December
Gas stoves meant for voter inducement seized in Shamshabad
Shamshabad police on Saturday seized gas stoves allegedly being transported for distribution to voters ahead of local body elections. The stoves were found in a car driven by a Chowderguda resident, and a case has been registered while the material was confiscated. Hyderabad: The Shamshabad police seized gas stoves meant to be distributed among voters in run up to local body elections at Shamshabad on Saturday evening. The man, Manchalam Mohan Rao, (51) a resident of Chowderguda village in Shamshabad was carrying the gas stoves in a car when on information the police checked the vehicle and seized the stoves. According to the police, Mohan Rao, was carrying the gas stoves to be distributed among the villagers in view of elections.…
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13 December
Weaver suicides, loom closures mark two years of Congress rule in Telangana
Telangana’s weaving sector is facing severe distress with loom closures, rising debts, migration and suicides. Weavers blame the government for unfulfilled pension promises, scrapping Bathukamma saree orders and a stalled loan waiver, causing job losses and pushing thousands out of the profession Hyderabad: Insufficient livelihood, mounting debts, closure of looms, migration of weavers in search of survival and even suicides sum up the deep crisis in the weaving community over the last two years in the State. The Congress party had promised a monthly pension of Rs 4,000 to weavers in its election manifesto. After two years in power, with not even a trace of that promise being fulfilled, thousands of weavers have quit the profession, while a few have taken extreme steps, ending their lives after…
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13 December
Tolichowki police arrest three in twin theft cases, recover Rs 10 lakh ornaments
Tolichowki police in Hyderabad solved two theft cases, arresting three persons including two housemaids, and recovered gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 10 lakh. Hyderabad: Tolichowki police solved two separate theft cases, arresting three persons, including two housemaids and recovered gold and silver ornaments, altogether worth Rs10 lakh on Saturday. In the first case, Madhuri Anuradha (39), a domestic help at Satva Magnus apartments, was arrested for stealing 45 grams of gold ornaments from her employer’s house. She was caught at a jewelry store with the stolen jewellery. In the second case, Ruheena Begum (27) and her associate Mohd Razak (35) were arrested for burgling a house in NSF Colony, when the residents were away. Police recovered 4.5 tolas of gold,…
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13 December
Hyderabad sees sharp rise in harassment cases against women, police tighten vigil
Hyderabad has seen a rise in harassment cases against women, with over 4,000 offenders caught by She Teams in 2025. Authorities are taking strict action, sharing offender details with employers, and increasing surveillance in public areas to ensure women’s safety. Hyderabad: The cases of harassment against women in the city are seeing a gradual increase, with more women facing harassment on a daily basis. Many are subjected to lewd behaviour, stalking and verbal abuse in public spaces apart from social media platforms, causing emotional distress and raising concerns. According to police data, over 500 complaints of harassment are received every month by the Hyderabad She Teams on average, reflecting the severity and persistence of the issue. The She Teams, which are…
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13 December
Hyderabad: Two arrested in interstate marijuana racket on Konark Express
Secunderabad GRP, along with the Eagle Team and RPF, arrested two Odisha-based peddlers transporting marijuana on Konark Express. Officials seized 6.8 kg of the drug worth Rs 3.43 lakh. Three other members of the racket, including suppliers and receivers, are absconding Hyderabad: The Secunderabad Government Railway Police (GRP), along with the Eagle Team and Railway Protection Force (RPF), busted an interstate drug smuggling racket and nabbed two persons on Friday. The two peddlers from Odisha were arrested while transporting dry marijuana from Berhampur to Mumbai by Konark Express. Officials seized 6.8 kg of marijuana valued at Rs 3.43 lakh. Three other members of the racket, including suppliers in Berhampur and receivers in Mumbai, are absconding. Police said the suspects procured the…
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12 December
Hyderabad: ‘iBomma’ Ravi sent back to police custody for three more days
A Hyderabad court granted Police three more days custody of Immadi Ravi, accused of running the iBomma piracy platform. Cybercrime officials said fresh cases were registered and more digital evidence must be collected. His bail hearing has been postponed to next Monday Hyderabad: A local court on Friday granted Hyderabad Police another three days custody of ‘iBomma’ Ravi, who is currently lodged in the Central Prison in Chanchalguda, in connection with multiple piracy cases. Immadi (Emmadi) Ravi, who was arrested for allegedly running the piracy platform and linked offences, has already been taken into police custody twice earlier with court permission, during which he was questioned for a total of eight days. During hearings, the Cybercrime Police informed the court that four…
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12 December
Hyderabad: 59-year-old man loses Rs 2.4 lakh in DHL courier phishing scam
A 59-year-old man from Banjara Hills lost Rs 2.4 lakh after falling for a fake DHL re-delivery SMS link. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warn citizens to verify deliveries via official websites and report any cyber fraud immediately. Hyderabad: A 59-year-old man from Banjara Hills lost about Rs 2.4 lakh allegedly in a courier delivery phishing fraud after clicking on a fake DHL re-delivery link. Police said the victim received an SMS claiming that two delivery attempts had failed and asking for a Rs 25 re-delivery charge. After entering his credit card details and OTP on the fraudulent site, a large unauthorised transaction was instantly made on his card. Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have warned citizens against clicking unknown links and reminded them that…
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12 December
Hyderabad: Youth who attempted suicide for BC Quota, succumbs in hospital
Sai Eshwar Chari, 32, died at Gandhi Hospital after attempting self-immolation over the 42% BC reservation issue in Hyderabad. The incident outside MLC Chintapandu Naveen’s YouTube office sparked protests by BC organisations, with police deployed to maintain order. Hyderabad: In a tragic development, Sai Eshwar Chari, the youth who attempted self-immolation demanding the implementation of 42 per cent reservations for Backwards Classes (BCs), succumbed to his burn injuries at Gandhi Hospital on Friday. Sai Eshwar had attempted suicide by setting himself on fire outside a YouTube channel office run by MLC Chintapandu Naveen alias Teenmaar Mallanna near Uppal in Medipally police station limits on Thursday late evening. As per information available, Sai Eshwar (32) from Jagadgirigutta, who reportedly suffered over 90…
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12 December
Hyderabad: Bowenpally police seize Rs 4 crore hawala cash near Shamirpet
Bowenpally Police seized Rs 4 crore in hawala money near Shamirpet on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road. The cash, hidden under car seats and tyre compartments, was being moved from Mumbai and Gujarat. Suspects have been detained for questioning to trace the network. Hyderabad: In a significant breakthrough, the Bowenpally Police has nabbed the prime suspect in a year-old cash–RTGS cheating case and seized a massive Rs 4.05 crore in ‘hawala’ money during a coordinated operation carried out on Friday. According to the police, a complaint was lodged by Vishwanath Chary of Nagole in December 2024 alleging that he and his friends had handed over Rs 50 lakh in cash to one Mohd Subhan Pasha for a cash-to-RTGS exchange deal that promised…
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