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Hyderabad cyber frauds: Three victims lose Rs 5.35 cr; CP warns against ‘digital arrest’ scams

Hyderabad, Oct 13 (UNI) Three cyber fraud cases reported in Hyderabad on Monday resulted in losses of Rs 5.35 crore, prompting City Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar to urge citizens to remain vigilant against digital arrest scams, fake trading apps and fraudulent messages.
In a statement on Tuesday, Sajjanar said a company accountant lost Rs 2.70 crore after opening a suspicious ZIP file and acting on fake WhatsApp messages impersonating the CEO.
In another case, a 72-year-old woman was cheated of RS 2.12 crore after fraudsters threatened her with false money laundering allegations and subjected her to a 20-day ‘digital arrest’. A doctor who had returned from abroad lost RS 52.51 lakh through a fake trading app promoted on Instagram.
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Telangana Governor Calls for Comprehensive Modernisation of Salar Jung Museum

17 Oct 2026 | 10:45 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI) Telangana Governor and Salar Jung Museum Board Chairman Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday called for comprehensive modernisation of the museum, with emphasis on upgrading galleries, improving visitor amenities and expanding educational programmes to attract students and young people.

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Bathukamma Promotes Environmental Conservation, Women's Empowerment: Telangana Guv

17 Oct 2026 | 10:43 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday called for preserving the State's cultural heritage while embracing modernity and urged people to conserve water in view of the low rainfall recorded this year.

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AP: YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy asks Naidu to face voters, stop blocking nominations

17 Oct 2026 | 10:31 PM

Tirupati, Oct 16 (UNI) YSR Congress Party Lok Sabha floor leader P V Midhun Reddy challenged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh to prove their strength through free elections instead of attacks, intimidation and obstruction of opposition nominations.
“If the Naidu headed coalition government enjoys public support, why prevent our candidates from contesting? Accept nominations, conduct fair elections and win through the people’s verdict,” he said.

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Hyd: GHMC Steps Up Demolition Drive Against Unauthorised Constructions; 473 Structures Identified

17 Oct 2026 | 10:02 PM

Hyderabad, Oct 17 (UNI)The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has intensified its demolition drive against unauthorised constructions and buildings deviating from sanctioned plans, carrying out enforcement operations at three locations across the city on Friday.

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Electric Fishing Boat Completes Successful Trial Run in Kakinada: MLA

17 Oct 2026 | 9:58 PM

Kakinada, Oct 17 (UNI) An electric-powered fishing boat successfully completed its trial run in the sea off Kakinada on Saturday in the presence of City MLA Vanamadi Kondababu, raising hopes of reducing fuel costs and improving the economic prospects of fishermen.

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