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Cybercrime crackdown in Hyderabad focuses on suspicious transactions

Hyderabad Police, TGCSB intensify surveillance on suspicious banking activities to curb rising financial cybercrimes. Banks directed to tighten KYC protocols, report anomalies. Public awareness campaigns urge vigilance, promote reporting through helpline 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in Hyderabad: In a step towards tackling the rising threat of financial cybercrime, the Hyderabad Police, in collaboration with the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), have intensified their surveillance and enforcement strategies. They are now focusing on and monitoring suspicious banking activities, particularly bank accounts that receive large sums of money within short periods, especially when linked to individuals without a clear source of income. Officials believe such accounts are often used by cybercriminals to launder money or facilitate fraudulent transactions. With digital transactions becoming a crucial part of daily life, officials emphasise that constructive and collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and financial institutions are essential. As part of the crackdown, banks across the State have been asked to tighten their Know…
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Hyderabad residents find hope in social media for retrieving lost items

In old city, social media helps residents recover lost items such as passports, phones, and vehicles. Through viral videos and citizen-driven efforts, people reconnect with their lost belongings, illustrating the power of digital platforms for positive change Hyderabad: While social media platforms are becoming synonymous with unverified news content and hatred, there is also a positive side to them in the old city. Consider this case: Mohammed Hanzala, a student and resident of Bazar Guard, lost his passport while on his way home from Malakpet after visiting an educational consultancy. “En route, I lost my passport and panicked. Soon, I made a video appealing to citizens to help me trace the passport. The message went viral, and after a few hours, I received a call from Abdul Khader, who handed it over to me,” said Hanzala. Khader, a resident of Chanchalguda, found the passport on Chaderghat Road. “I came across the video on Instagram and…
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Hyderabad job seeker duped of Rs. 1.1 lakh in cyber fraud

A 35-year-old Hyderabad man lost Rs. 1.1 lakh to cyber fraudsters who lured him with a fake high-paying job offer on WhatsApp. The scammers stopped responding after collecting the money under the guise of processing and investment fees Hyderabad: A job aspirant from the city was duped of Rs. 1.1 lakh by cyber fraudsters who promised him a high-paying job. According to the police, the 35-year-old man recently received a job offer via WhatsApp from individuals posing as officials of a reputed software company. The scam began when the victim contacted the fraudsters. They assured him of a lucrative job and collected nearly Rs. 1.1 lakh from him in installments. The fraudsters claimed the money was required for processing and investment purposes. However, after receiving the funds, they stopped responding. Victims of cyber fraud can report incidents at cybercrime.gov.in or call 1930.
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Khairatabad Ganesh to depict ‘Operation Sindoor’ theme, idol to be made from clay this year

The Khairatabad Ganesh idol for this year’s Vinayaka Chaturthi will feature the ‘Operation Sindoor’ theme and be crafted from eco-friendly clay. Preparations involve 150 artisans, with expectations of over 10 lakh devotees visiting during the 10-day festival. Hyderabad: Every Vinayaka Chaturthi festivity, a towering Khairatabad Ganesh is specially celebrated for its massive size, ranging from 60 to 70 feet. The origin of installing the idol dates back to 1954 with a one-foot idol. Over the years, the Khairatabad Ganesh pandal has endeavoured to have the most unique idol in terms of scale and popularity. The idol, which receives significant attention every year, attracts devotees by highlighting different themes. This year, it happens to be the Operation Sindoor. At the Sri Vishwashanti Maha Shakti Ganapathi theme, Lord Ganesh appears to bestow his blessings upon devotees, symbolising his divine intervention to restore peace throughout the country. “It takes four months to prepare the tallest idol, similar…
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Police lock Niloufer Cafe, Telangana Bhavan gates as KTR appears before ACB

Prohibitory orders were enforced around Telangana Bhavan as BRS leader K.T. Rama Rao appeared before the ACB in connection with the Formula-E race case. The area saw a heavy police presence, road barricades, and tension over rumours of a possible arrest. Hyderabad: Tension prevailed around Telangana Bhavan on Monday as BRS working president KT Rama Rao appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for questioning in the Formula-E race case. Anticipating protests, police enforced prohibitory orders under Section 144, turning the area into a virtual fortress. Shops, including the popular Café Niloufer, were shut down, and citizens were barred from accessing the premises. It is learned that the cafe was forced to pull shutters down even when there were several customers inside. The gates of Telangana Bhavan, located adjacent to the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC), were locked for sometime, despite objections from BRS leaders. A heavy police presence was deployed, citing precautionary measures following the…

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    5 June
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    Two killed in road accident on Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway

    A private travel bus rammed into a stationary lorry from behind resulting in death of the bus driver and a female passenger Hyderabad: Two people including the driver of a private bus and a passenger died after it went out of control and crashed into a truck ahead on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada national highway at Choutuppal on the city outskirts on Wednesday. As per available information, the incident occurred around 5am, when the driver of the bus who is suspected to have missed to notice the stationary truck which had broken down and parked on the road side at Khaitapuram. Police suspect the driver had dozed off resulting in the crash. The bus driver and a woman passenger who was reportedly seated…

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  • 5 June
    138

    Private water tanker mafia exploits groundwater as govt agencies remain mute spectators

    The severe depletion of groundwater levels this summer created favourable conditions for private water tanker operators to thrive in their business Hyderabad: Private water tanker operators are thriving in the GHMC areas, thanks to an utter lack of coordination among key govt agencies, including the Ground Water Department, HMWSSB, Revenue, and Road Transport Authority (RTA), leading to unbridled exploitation of groundwater. The private commercial water exploitation is a thriving business, with the private water tanker operators literally ‘greasing’ the palms of officials of many a department, which are meant to check the commercial exploitation. The other biggest problem these unscrupulous operators create is that they sink borewells for more than 2000 feet, thereby rendering any domestic borewell useless, as these super…

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  • 4 June
    276

    Hyderabad: Private firm cheats investors to tune of Rs. 100 cr promising high returns in stock market

    The private firm cheated about 1500 investors by convincing them that they would gain high profits by investing in stock markets. The investors were cheated to the tune of Rs. 100 crore. Hyderabad: A private firm from the city has reportedly cheated investors to the tune of over Rs 100 crore by promising high returns for their investments in the stock market. As per available information, the management of The Penguin Securities, Ganesh Nagar, Chintal, Jeedimetla, managed to convince investors that investing in the stock market would fetch them high profits. Believing their deceptive words, about 1,500 people invested in the company, with the total investment amounting to over Rs 100 crore. Bonds were also given to the investors to make…

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  • 4 June
    287

    Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau nabs foreign drug dealer

    The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) on Monday arrested a Nigerian national, allegedly part of an international drug syndicate, for possessing and peddling narcotics in Hyderabad Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) on Monday arrested a Nigerian national, allegedly part of an international drug syndicate, for possessing and peddling narcotics in Hyderabad. The accused, Emmanuel Bediako alias Maxwell (34), hailing from Enugu State, Nigeria, was found with 150 grams of cocaine, 1,100 ecstasy pills, and two mobile phones, which were seized as evidence. Acting on credible intelligence, the TGANB placed Emmanuel under surveillance and arrested him during a raid. Police said he was operating under the directions of two foreign handlers—Sunny and Romey—and was peddling drugs across multiple Indian cities. “Emmanuel had…

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  • 4 June
    293

    Charminar-themed ‘My Stamp’ presented to Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri

    The Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, PVS Reddy, presented the ‘My Stamp’ to Miss World 2025 along with 19 other contestants, who were part of the prestigious beauty contest Hyderabad: In a rare honour, the winner of the Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri from Thailand, received a customised Charminar-themed ‘My Stamp to Miss World 2025 from Telangana Postal Circle, Hyderabad. The Chief Postmaster General, Telangana Circle, PVS Reddy, presented the My Stamp to Miss World 2025 along with 19 other contestants, who were part of the prestigious beauty contest. On the occasion, the Miss World appreciated the efforts of the Postal Department to preserve and promote cultural heritage through such creative initiatives. She praised the Department’s innovative approach in connecting…

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  • 4 June
    231

    Hyderabad: 9M Hospital launches Reconstructive and Cosmetic Gynaecology Department

    9M Hospital, the premium wing of Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, announced the launch of its Reconstructive and Cosmetic Gynaecology Department, an intimate wellness and cosmetic gynaecology centre Hyderabad: 9M Hospital, the premium wing of Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, on Tuesday announced the launch of its Reconstructive and Cosmetic Gynaecology Department, an intimate wellness and cosmetic gynaecology centre. The department, which is led by Dr Pratibha Narayan, Senior Obstetrician and Cosmetic Gynaecologist, will provide a host of services for women including Vaginal Rejuvenation using radiofrequency, Laser and Jet plasma therapy, PRP Therapy for sensitivity enhancement and tissue repair, Non-surgical and modern solutions for Stress Urinary Incontinence, Perineal Scar & Postpartum Tear Rejuvenation, Labial and Vulvar Aesthetic Enhancements etc.…

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  • 4 June
    248

    Guyanese baby receives cochlear implant in Hyderabad

    The 9-month-old baby, Lavanya, who suffered profound hearing loss, has successfully undergone a complex cochlear implant surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Baby Lavanya was born to parents Diveka Dhanraj and Satish Sakishnu of Indian origin settled in Guyana Hyderabad: A 9-month-old baby girl from Guyana, the country on the northern coast of South America, who suffered profound hearing loss, has successfully undergone a complex cochlear implant surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. The cochlear implant surgery for baby Lavanya, born to parents Diveka Dhanraj and Satish Sakishnu of Indian origin, was made possible through the efforts of the Society to Aid the Hearing Impaired (SAHI), Sri Sathya Sai organization and ENT team of Apollo Hospitals. The girl underwent the surgery on May…

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  • 4 June
    255

    Hyderabad’s Spanish Mosque built in Moorish-style

    The Spanish Mosque, also called Masjid Iqbal-Ud-Daula or Jama Masjid Aiwan-E-Begumpet, is a 120-year-old marvel that remains largely unnoticed despite its striking form and rich heritage By N Shiva Kumar Hyderabad: Tucked away in the bustling Begumpet, abutting the highway in Hyderabad, stands a hidden architectural gem, India’s only known mosque built in the Moorish style. The Spanish Mosque, also called Masjid Iqbal-Ud-Daula or Jama Masjid Aiwan-E-Begumpet, is a 120-year-old marvel that remains largely unnoticed despite its striking form and rich heritage. It’s not a Cathedral, not a dome but a Mosque that defies tradition. Commissioned in the early 1900s by Sir Viqar-ul-Umra, a nobleman of the Paigah dynasty, the mosque was inspired by his travels to Spain, especially the Alhambra…

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  • 4 June
    266

    Moving car catches fire in Hyderabad; passengers escape safely

    As per available information, the incident occurred when the car was proceeding from Gachibowli towards Madhapur. A short circuit in the engine is suspected to have caused the fire, which eventually gutted the car Hyderabad: A moving car caught fire on Monday night. No casualties were reported, as the driver and passengers managed to escape on spotting flames emanating from the engine. As per available information, the incident occurred when the car was proceeding from Gachibowli 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 incident triggered mild panic in the motorists passing by the route.…

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  • 3 June
    267

    Hyderabad: Two youngsters collecting grass near Yakutpura railway station die after being hit by train

    While they two victims were busy cutting grass, an unknown train hit them. Both of them sustained severe cuts on their body and died on the spot Hyderabad: Two youngsters who went to collect grass near the Yakutpura railway station, died after being hit by a train on Monday afternoon. The victims Faizan (21) and Shahabuddin (26), both residents of Yakutpura on Monday afternoon went to the railway tracks to collect grass. While they were busy cutting the grass, an unknown train hit them. Both of them sustained severe cuts on their body and died on the spot, said the Government Railway Police Kachiguda. The bodies were shifted to Osmania Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination.

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