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Hyderabad drug bust: 316g meth worth ₹63.2 lakh seized in Jeedimetla, 2 arrested
Hyderabad drug bust: 316g meth worth ₹63.2 lakh seized in Jeedimetla, 2 arrested

Preliminary investigation revealed that both accused were addicted to narcotic substances

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 April 2026 8:35 PM IST


Hyderabad: Unlicensed ā€˜Krish Security Force’ booked under BNS, PSARA Act
Hyderabad: Unlicensed ā€˜Krish Security Force’ booked under BNS, PSARA Act

Officials clarified that employing security guards or supervisors without adhering to PSARA norms could attract penalties, including imprisonment of...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 April 2026 6:49 PM IST


Cyber alert: Fraudsters use WhatsApp web to impersonate CEOs, dupe firms of crores in Hyderabad
Cyber alert: Fraudsters use WhatsApp web to impersonate CEOs, dupe firms of crores in Hyderabad

Sajjanar said that fraudsters are gaining entry into corporate networks by sending phishing links to official email IDs

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 April 2026 4:02 PM IST


₹43.60 Cr investment fraud: 46 Hyderabad investors lose money in 2 fake schemes
₹43.60 Cr investment fraud: 46 Hyderabad investors lose money in 2 fake schemes

According to police, the company claimed that an investment of ₹1 lakh would yield ₹1.12 lakh in just 10 days. Believing the claims, Srinivas Sharma,...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 April 2026 12:05 PM IST


Don’t be fooled by shiny mangoes: Hyderabad CP Sajjanar issues toxic fruit warning
Don’t be fooled by shiny mangoes: Hyderabad CP Sajjanar issues toxic fruit warning

Medical experts caution that consuming such fruits can lead to immediate symptoms like throat irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 3 April 2026 6:26 PM IST


Hyderabad: Newlywed techie dies by suicide in Miyapur; dowry harassment alleged
Hyderabad: Newlywed techie dies by suicide in Miyapur; dowry harassment alleged

The incident came to light after police informed about it on Thursday.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 2 April 2026 9:05 PM IST


Viral video leads to arrest: 5 youth held for dangerous triple-riding stunts on Hyderabad road
Viral video leads to arrest: 5 youth held for dangerous triple-riding stunts on Hyderabad road

The incident, which sparked outrage online, has led to a stern legal crackdown on the group for endangering public safety.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 2 April 2026 7:11 PM IST


Forged papers, fake house numbers: 8 held for encroaching Social Welfare land in Chandanagar
Forged papers, fake house numbers: 8 held for encroaching Social Welfare land in Chandanagar

The arrests took place on March 31 and April 1, several months after a complaint was registered on October 28, 2025, concerning the fraudulent...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 2 April 2026 5:12 PM IST


How TGCSB busted Cambodia-based cyber gang with Hyderabad  and Chinese links
How TGCSB busted Cambodia-based cyber gang with Hyderabad and Chinese links

Police have so far arrested five local cybercriminals in Hyderabad, Warangal, and Uttar Pradesh who diverted 600 Indian SIM cards illegally to...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 2 April 2026 11:07 AM IST


Malkajgiri: Chaitanyapuri ASI Poosala Balaiah caught red-handed accepting ₹15K bribe
Malkajgiri: Chaitanyapuri ASI Poosala Balaiah caught red-handed accepting ₹15K bribe

The accused officer was apprehended by the ACB team while he was in the process of accepting Rs 15,000 from a complainant.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 2 April 2026 9:28 AM IST


How a Kerala-based scammer impersonated a Hyderabad company head to steal Rs 1.2 crore
How a Kerala-based scammer impersonated a Hyderabad company head to steal Rs 1.2 crore

The probe revealed that the accused used mule bank accounts to receive and route the stolen funds, frequently moving money across multiple accounts...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 8:06 PM IST


Activists in Telangana urge ECI to close liquor shops until end of elections
12-hour dry day for Hanuman Jayanthi; liquor shops shut in Cyberabad on April 2

According to the notification, the closure will be effective from 10 am to 10 pm on Thursday.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 1 April 2026 2:24 PM IST


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