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Jul- 2025 -31 July
Hyderabad: Cyber fraudsters dupe elderly man of Rs 19 lakh in online share trading
An 80-year-old man from Tolichowki lost Rs 19.9 lakh in an online stock trading scam after clicking a fake link embedded in a bogus article. The scam involved false promises of high returns. Cybercrime police are investigating the incident Hyderabad: An 80-year-old man from the city was duped to the tune of over Rs 19 lakh in an online share trading scam after allegedly clicking on a misleading link embedded in a fake news article. The incident occurred on July 18, when the elderly man from Tolichowki, while browsing, came across an interview allegedly broadcast by a digital Tamil channel. The programme featured a person identified as “Saadu Sadguru,” who claimed to be earning substantial profits through online stock market investments. The…
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31 July
Clay work on 69-feet tall eco-friendly Khairatabad Ganesh in full swing, 50 artisans shaping gigantic idol
The iconic 69-foot Khairatabad Ganesh idol is taking shape rapidly, with over 60 per cent clay work completed. Crafted by artisans from Tamil Nadu and Odisha, this year’s eco-friendly idol follows the theme “Sri Vishwashanthi Maha Shakthi Ganapathy” for Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27 Hyderabad: The works on shaping the Khairatabad Ganesh idol are at a brisk pace at the pandal. As of now, over 60 per cent of the clay work of the popular idol during Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities has been completed. This year, the Khairatabad Ganesh will bless the devotees with the theme of Sri Vishwashanthi Maha Shakthi Ganapathy. Over 50 artisans from Tamil Nadu and Odisha are crafting to complete the 69-feet-tall eco-friendly idol in time for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival on…
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30 July
Hyderabad: Man booked for rape, cheating woman on pretext of marriage in Shamshabad
A 26-year-old woman from Shamshabad has accused a Karnataka man of raping and cheating her after promising marriage. The RGIA police have booked the suspect, who also allegedly threatened to leak private photos and videos if she reported the incident. Hyderabad: A woman approached the RGIA police alleging she was cheated and raped by a man who had promised to marry her. According to the police, the 26-year-old woman from Shamshabad and the suspect identified as Veeraiah from Karnataka had met at a relative’s wedding and became friends. Subsequently, he proposed to her to which she accepted. Since then, they have met on several occasions. On July 22, Veeraiah after promising to marry, took the woman to a lodge in Shamshabad…
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30 July
Brother kills sister in Kothur after fight over phone call
A 21-year-old woman from Kothur was strangled to death by her younger brother after an argument when he caught her speaking on the phone with her boyfriend on Monday. Hyderabad: A young woman was murdered by her brother allegedly over a fight as she was speaking over the phone with her boyfriend at Kothur in Ranga Reddy district on Monday evening. The victim, identified as D Ruchitha (21), who had completed her degree, was waiting to join an MBA course. She was staying with her parents Raghavendra, Sunitha and two siblings at Penjarla village in Kothur mandal. According to the police, Ruchitha was in love with a young man from the same village. However, her parents were against their relationship,…
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30 July
NIMS Deputy Superintendent booked for cheating fellow doctor
Hyderabad police have registered a case against NIMS Deputy Superintendent Dr Nori Lakshmi Bhaskar for allegedly cheating another doctor, Dr V Sree Ramulu, of several crores and issuing threats. The case was filed under BNS provisions, and investigation is underway Hyderabad: The Banjara Hills police have registered a case against Dr Nori Lakshmi Bhaskar, Deputy Superintendent at NIMS Hospital, for allegedly cheating another doctor of several crores of rupees. The complainant, Dr V. Sree Ramulu, alleged that Dr Bhaskar defrauded him and threatened him with dire consequences. Acting on the complaint, the police booked a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and have launched an investigation.
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30 July
Suspended doctor continued IVF practice without valid registration: TG Medical Council
The Telangana Medical Council revealed that Dr Athaluri Namratha, suspended for five years in 2016 over surrogacy irregularities, did not renew her registration after expiry. Despite this, she allegedly continued running IVF clinics in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam Hyderabad: The Telangana Medical Council (TGMC) had issued a five-year suspension to Dr Athaluri Namratha in 2016, following a complaint alleging irregularities in surrogacy practices. Her registration number with the combined Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Medical Council was 37457, doctors familiar with the development said. “The doctor was suspended and her registration was cancelled following complaints of irregularities in surrogacy. She was given a five-year suspension,” senior TGMC office bearers stated on Monday. “Interestingly, Dr Athaluri Namratha did not bother to renew her registration with us…
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28 July
Hyderabad: Rave party busted in Kondapur, nine arrested with drugs, two absconding
The Prohibition and Excise Department’s State Task Force busted a rave party at a Kondapur service apartment, arresting nine persons and seizing ganja, OG Kush, magic mushrooms, charas, and LSD blots. Two others are absconding. All accused hail from Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad: The State Task Force of Prohibition and Excise department on Saturday night raided a rave party at Kondapur and nabbed nine persons who were consuming drugs. The police seized 2.08 kilograms of ganja, 50 grams of OG Kush , 11.57 grams of magic mushrooms , 1.91 grams of charas and 4 LSD blots. The arrested are Rahul, Unnati Emmanuela alias Praveen, Ashok Naidu, Sammela Sai Krishna, Nagella Leela Manikantha, Hilton Joseph, Yashwanth Sridutta, Thota Kumaraswamy and Nandam Sumanth Teja. Two others…
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28 July
Cyberabad She Teams crack down on indecent acts, 36 held in five days
As part of Operation Muskaan-XI, 404 children were rescued, 390 reunited with their families, and 14 were placed in shelter homes. Hyderabad: The Cyberabad She Teams caught 36 persons indulging in indecent acts at public places between July 21 and 26. It also conducted 121 decoy operations and booked 57 petty cases during the same period. A total of 16 complaints were received from female victims through various modes. The Women’s Police Station in Gachibowli received a total of 29 complaints during the week. Of these, 11 cases were filed and other complainants were counselled. Likewise, under Operation Muskaan-XI, teams rescued 404 children, reunited 390 children with parents and admitted 14 children in shelter homes.
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28 July
Hyderabad sperm bank raided, seven detained
Hyderabad police raided a private sperm bank in Secunderabad on Saturday over serious alleged irregularities, including unlicensed surrogacy procedures and unethical collection methods. Seven individuals were detained, and 16 sperm samples were seized. Hyderabad: The Task Force raided a private sperm bank located in Secunderabad allegedly over serious irregularities in sperm collection procedures on Saturday. As per available information, the clinic operators were allegedly showing pornographic videos to donors during the sperm collection process, raising ethical and legal concerns. Police have detained seven individuals, including staff and operators, during the raid. The raid uncovered shocking practices and led to the seizure of 16 sperm samples. It is learnt that the clinic staff was claiming to be collecting sperm for surrogacy purposes, though proper…
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28 July
GHMC on alert after dengue cases reported in Sanath Nagar
GHMC has intensified anti-larva operations after two dengue cases were reported in Sanath Nagar’s SRT Colony. Health officials urged residents to prevent water stagnation as teams conduct fever surveys and mosquito control measures in vulnerable areas. Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Health Wing has gone on high alert after two dengue cases were reported at SRT Colony in Sanath Nagar. GHMC Additional Commissioner (Health) CN Raghu Prasad visited the affected colony near Sanath Nagar Bus Stand on Saturday to assess the situation and interacted with patients to check on their health. He instructed medical officers to conduct dengue diagnostic tests for those with fever and suspected symptoms in nearby colonies. The official also directed teams to carry out anti-larva operations and identify…
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