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Oct- 2025 -21 October
Hyderabad man duped into Russian job, forced to fight war, wife complains
A 37-year-old Hyderabad man, Mohammed Ahmed, was allegedly duped by a Mumbai agent into joining Russia’s war efforts. Trapped near the Russia-Ukraine border, Ahmed’s wife has appealed to the Indian government for his rescue and safe repatriation Hyderabad: A 37-year-old man from the city, who was offered a job in a construction company in Russia, is trapped on the Russia-Ukraine border and allegedly “forced” to fight in the war after being “duped” by a Mumbai-based agent, his family said here. Mohammed Ahmed’s wife has written to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and requested him to rescue and repatriate her husband. In a video message, Ahmed said, “The place where I am is border and war is going on. We four Indians…
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21 October
Anesthesia postgraduate student found dead at NIMS Hyderabad under suspicious circumstances
Anesthesia postgraduate student Nithin was found dead inside Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad on Friday morning. Police have launched an investigation, and the body has been sent for autopsy. Cause of death will be determined after forensic analysis. Hyderabad: An anesthesia postgraduate student was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) here on Friday. The student has been identified as Nithin, who had reported for duty on Thursday night. On Friday morning, hospital staff discovered him lying unconscious inside the operation theatre. Despite immediate attempts to revive him, he was declared dead. On receiving information, the Punjagutta police reached the spot and took up investigation.The body was shifted for autopsy to ascertain the exact cause…
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20 October
Case filed over fake social media claims about actresses in Jubilee Hills voter list
Madhuranagar Police registered a case after a complaint alleged false social media posts claiming that film actresses appeared in Jubilee Hills voter rolls with altered details. Election officials warned against spreading misinformation that could affect the poll process. Hyderabad: The Madhura Nagar Police have registered a case following a complaint that certain individuals have been spreading false information on social media, alleging that some film actresses were listed in the Jubilee Hills electoral rolls with modified addresses, photographs, and invalid EPIC numbers. The complaint was lodged with the police by Syed Yahiya Kamal, Assistant Electoral Registration Officer, 61–Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency, and Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Yousufguda Circle–19, GHMC. Acting on the complaint, a case has been registered under Cr. No. 686/2025 U/s…
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20 October
Hyderabad: House owner held for installing hidden camera in tenants bathroom
Madhuranagar Police arrested a house owner in Yousufguda for secretly installing a surveillance camera inside his tenants bathroom. The accused, Ashok, allegedly planted the device with the help of an electrician, who remains absconding. Police have launched a manhunt for him. Hyderabad: The Madhuranagar Police have arrested a house owner for allegedly installing a hidden surveillance camera inside a bathroom used by his tenants in Yousufguda. The suspect identified as Ashok, was taken into custody on Thursday, while his aide, electrician Chintu, is currently absconding. According to police, a couple was residing on rent in Ashok’s house located at Jawaharnagar, Yousufguda. When the bathroom light stopped working recently, they informed the owner. On October 4, Ashok and electrician Chintu replaced the…
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20 October
Hanuman idol vandalised in Hyderabad; police launches probe
Tension prevailed in Rampally village under Keesara after unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman idol on Thursday night. Police have launched an investigation, collecting CCTV footage and deploying additional forces to prevent untoward incidents. The motive remains unknown. Hyderabad: A tense situation prevailed in Rampally village in Keesara on the suburb after unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman idol on Thursday night. According to available information, the unidentified persons damaged the idol’s left hand and mace, creating outrage among local devotees. Upon receiving information on Friday, Keesara police reached to the spot and began an investigation. Forensic teams inspected the area while police personnel collected CCTV footage from nearby houses and shops to identify the offenders. Meanwhile, the incident sparked anger among residents, who demanded…
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20 October
Traffic diversions announced in Hyderabad for Jubilee Hills bye-election nominations
The Hyderabad Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election nominations on October 17. Several political rallies and processions are expected, prompting diversions and parking arrangements in Yousufguda, Krishna Nagar, and nearby areas. Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the nomination process for the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency bye-election to be held from 10 am to 4pm on October 17. Several political parties are expected to take out rallies and processions in and around Yousufguda, Kotla Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy Indoor Stadium, and Krishna Nagar, likely causing moderate traffic congestion in these areas. Accordingly, Vehicles from Maitrivanam Junction towards Yousufguda Basti, Rahmathnagar, Karmikanagar, and Borabanda will be diverted via Krishnakanth Park…
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20 October
Video: AIMIM leader Sheikh Munir joins BRS ahead of Jubilee Hills bypoll
In a significant political development ahead of the Jubilee Hills bye-election, AIMIM’s Borabanda division president Sheikh Munir joined the BRS along with his supporters. He was welcomed by KT Rama Rao into the party fold. The new addition to the party is expected to bolster the party’s prospects in the minority-dominated area. Hyderabad: In a political boost to the BRS ahead of the Jubilee Hills bye-election, Borabanda division AIMIM president Sheikh Munir joined the party on Thursday. Sheikh Munir, who had earlier contested as a corporator from the same division, joined the BRS along with his followers in the presence of the party working president KT Rama Rao. Rama Rao welcomed him into the party by draping a pink scarf. Party leaders said…
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20 October
Samantha, Tamannaah, Rakul Preet voters in Jubilee Hills!
Fake voter ID cards of Telugu actresses Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Rakul Preet Singh have surfaced online in Jubilee Hills, triggering an Election Commission probe ahead of the November 11 Assembly by-election. Authorities are examining links to possible misinformation campaigns Hyderabad: Days after the BRS raised concerns over fake voters in Jubilee Hills, fraudulent voter ID cards bearing the names and photographs of popular Telugu actresses have surfaced online, triggering widespread discussion on social media. Sources said Election Commission officials have launched an investigation. The fake cards which were widely circulated on social media were issued in the names of Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Tamannaah Bhatia and Rakul Preet Singh. They carried the actresses’ images alongside EPIC numbers of genuine voters, with all…
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20 October
DRI seizes 1.8 kg gold from Kuwait-Hyderabad passenger at RGIA
A male passenger arriving from Kuwait was apprehended at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for smuggling 1.8 kg of gold concealed in his baggage. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized seven gold bars worth approximately Rs 2.37 crore. Hyderabad: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Shamshabad seized gold weighing 1.8 kg from a male passenger who arrived here on a Kuwait-Hyderabad flight on Thursday. The estimated worth of the seized gold was approximately Rs 2.37 crore. According to the officials, following specific inputs, the passenger was caught smuggling a total of seven bars of the yellow metal of different shapes, sizes and weights concealed within his baggage. His arrest was recorded and…
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20 October
Man dies after being hit by train in Hyderabad
A man from Begumpet, reportedly mourning his wife’s recent death, was fatally struck by a speeding train near Sanjeevaiah Park station in Hyderabad. Police suspect he was crossing the tracks in an intoxicated state. Hyderabad: A 32-year-old man, identified as Rajasekhar from Begumpet, reportedly died after being struck by a speeding train near Sanjeevaiah Park station on Wednesday. Police said Rajasekhar had been grieving the recent death of his wife on October 12 and had reportedly been consuming alcohol. He is suspected to have crossed the railway tracks in an inebriated condition when he was hit by an unidentified train. He suffered grievous injuries and died on the spot. The Government Railway Police are investigating.
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