HYDERABAD

Student dies by suicide at Hayathnagar hostel

A 21-year-old diploma student, Anil Kumar, died by suicide at a Hayathnagar hostel in Hyderabad. Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident. The body was shifted to Osmania General Hospital. Hyderabad: A student died by suicide at a hostel at Hayathnagar on the city outskirts on Wednesday night. According to the police, Anil Kumar (21) was pursuing a second year diploma course from a college in Hayathnagar. He was staying at an IT hostel in Hayathnagar. On Wednesday evening, the boy was found hanging in his room and rushed to a nearby hostel for medical assistance where doctors pronounced him dead. The body was later shifted to Osmania General Hospital. A case is registered…

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Three injured in clash between rival groups in Hyderabad’s Chaderghat

Three people were injured in Chaderghat, Hyderabad, after a dispute between two groups escalated into a clash. The confrontation stemmed from remarks made by a local resident two days earlier. Police are investigating the incident. HYDERABAD: Three persons suffered injuries when two groups of people clashed following a petty issue at Chaderghat on Wednesday night. According to the police, the incident happened at Shankernagar when some persons came to the house of a local resident and attacked him. Soon the locals retaliated leading to a free for all. In the incident three people were injured. The issue started two days ago after a local resident made adverse comments against another man leading to animosity between them and resulted in the clash…

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Crime brief: Hyderabad woman abducted by kin; Traffic Inspector assaulted

A 20-year-old woman who married her long-time friend Praveen against her family’s wishes was kidnapped from their home in Keesara by her parents and relatives. The attackers used chilli powder and sticks to overpower Praveen and his family before abducting the woman. Hyderabad: A young woman, who married her long-time friend, against the wishes of her family, was kidnapped from her house at Keesara by her parents and relatives on Wednesday. The woman, aged around 20 years, was acquainted with a man, Praveen, for a long time as both the families of the woman and Praveen lived at Narsampalle village in Keesara. Four months ago, Praveen and the woman got married and started living separately. A few weeks ago, Praveen shifted to the…

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Rajendranagar police solve murder case in 12 hours; Jagathgirigutta man gets lifer for assaulting daughter

Rajendranagar police swiftly solved the murder of Mohammed Minhajuddin, arresting two suspects within 12 hours of the crime. The victim was allegedly lured and killed over a property dispute by his uncle Arbaz and accomplice Suleman Khan. Hyderabad: Rajendranagar police solved the case of the murder of a man, Mohammed Minhajuddin, reported on Wednesday morning, within 12 hours with the arrest of two suspects. The police arrested Mohammed Arbaz alias Abbu (23) and Suleman Khan (25), both residents of Chintalmet, Attapur. A car, two mobile phones and a knife were seized from the accused. According to the police, Minhajuddin was involved in a longstanding property dispute with his uncle Arbaz, pertaining to a land parcel at Balki in Karnataka. “In the…

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Hafizpet railway station gets Rs 29.21 cr makeover under Amrit Bharat Scheme

The Hafizpet railway station in Hyderabad is being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Scheme at a cost of Rs 29.21 crore. With 80% work completed, it will feature modern amenities like lifts, escalators, waiting halls, and divyangjan-friendly facilities by 2025 Hyderabad: The Hafizpet railway station is undergoing a major makeover as part of the redevelopment work being taken up under ‘Naya Bharat Naya Station’ initiative of Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) of Railway Ministry. As of date, about 80 per cent of the proposed development work has been completed. Simultaneously, all the works are in fast progress and are targeted to be completed by 2025 end. The Hafizpet railway station redevelopment is being taken up with an approximate cost of Rs…

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Hyderabad: Wave of violent crimes grips Rajendranagar, residents on edge

Rajendranagar has witnessed three gruesome crimes in a week — a rape-murder, a contract killing attempt, and the throat-slitting of a man. Residents fear a disturbing pattern as police intensify patrols and probe possible links between the incidents. Hyderabad: Rajendranagar on the city suburbs has been gripped by fear after a series of gruesome crimes reported within just one week, raising serious concerns over public safety and policing in the area. On Tuesday night, the body of a man was found near the Prof. Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University along the Bengaluru National Highway service road. The victim was discovered lying in a pool of blood, with police confirming that his throat had been slit with a sharp weapon. Investigators suspect he may have…

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Fake government apps drain Rs 4.85 lakh from Hyderabad citizens

Cybercriminals duped Hyderabad citizens of Rs 4.85 lakh using fake APK apps disguised as government services. Victims unknowingly installed apps like “RTO Challan APK” and “PM Kisan APK,” which hijacked their phones. Police urged citizens to download apps only from official stores. Hyderabad: Cybercriminals are targeting citizens with fake APK applications disguised as government apps, leading to major financial frauds in the city. Between September 16 and 20, three victims from Musheerabad, Chudi Bazar, and Bholakpur lost a total of Rs 4.85 lakh through unauthorised online transactions. The victims had unknowingly installed malicious apps such as “RTO Challan APK,” “Court Order RTO APK,” and “PM Kisan APK,” which hijacked their phones and misused OTPs to siphon money from their bank accounts.…

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Hyderabad doctors remove large tumour from neck region in 8-month-old boy

Doctors at Little Stars & She Hospital saved an 8-month-old baby from Rajahmundry by removing a large tumour compressing his windpipe. Using thoracoscopy—a minimally invasive surgery—the team avoided major complications. The baby recovered well and was discharged safely Hyderabad: Paediatricians from Little Stars & She Women and Children’s Hospital on Tuesday announced that they have successfully saved the life of an 8-month-old baby boy by removing a large tumour from his windpipe using thoracoscopy, a minimally invasive keyhole surgery. The baby, hailing from Rajahmundry, was admitted with severe respiratory distress, persistent cough, and fever, and tests revealed the presence of a 4.5X4.3X3.2 cm tumour in the upper lobe of his left lung, which was compressing his airway and causing critical breathing difficulty.…

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Contract nurses warn of strike over five-month salary dues in Hyderabad hospitals

Nearly 160 contract nurses hired during the Covid pandemic have not received salaries for five months and staged a dharna at the DME office in Hyderabad. They demanded immediate payment, accusing health officials of negligence and warning of an indefinite strike Hyderabad: For the past five months, nearly 160 senior nursing staff have been struggling to make ends meet due to non-payment of salaries. Hired on a contract basis during the Covid pandemic, they staged a dharna in front of the Director of Medical Education (DME) office on Tuesday demanding immediate release of pending salaries. “With no salaries, we have been taking loans from private lenders. However, now the lenders are demanding payment of interest as well as the principal amount.…

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Hyderabad: Moving car catches fire near Nanakramguda toll gate, no injuries reported

A moving car caught fire near Nanakramguda toll gate on Hyderabad’s Outer Ring Road around midnight. Luckily, the driver and passengers escaped unharmed. A short circuit in the engine is suspected. Firefighters quickly doused the flames. Investigation is ongoing Hyderabad: A moving car caught fire on the Outer Ring Road near Nanakramguda toll gate on Monday midnight. No casualties were reported. The driver and passengers inside managed to escape on spotting flames emanating from the engine. As per available information, the incident occurred when the car was proceeding towards Madhapur. A short circuit in the engine is suspected to have caused the fire, which eventually gutted the car. While a fire engine rushed to the spot and doused the flames immediately, the…

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