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Forest range officer, assistant caught taking Rs 15,000 bribe in Adilabad
Forest range officer, assistant caught taking Rs 15,000 bribe in Adilabad

The duo was caught when they demanded and accepted the bribe from a complainant in exchange for extending an official favour.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 April 2026 8:14 PM IST


ACB catches revenue inspector taking Rs 10,000 bribe inside Tahsildar’s office in Peddapalli
ACB catches revenue inspector taking Rs 10,000 bribe inside Tahsildar’s office in Peddapalli

The accused official, identified as Sedanka Sriman, working as a Revenue Inspector in the office of the Tahsildar, Anthargam mandal, was apprehended...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 April 2026 8:07 PM IST


Cyber scammer poses as Finance Ministry official, dupes BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy of Rs 1 lakh
Cyber scammer poses as Finance Ministry official, dupes BRS MLA Palla Rajeshwar Reddy of Rs 1 lakh

The fraudster told the MLA that unemployed youth could avail loans of up to Rs 10 lakh under a Central scheme. He further claimed that a processing...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 April 2026 8:04 PM IST


Cyberabad police arrest Vizag man for posting abusive comment online against Renu Desai
Cyberabad police arrest Vizag man for posting abusive comment online against Renu Desai

The accused, Idadasu Apparao, a resident of Visakhapatnam, used to watch Instagram reels in his free time, police said.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 April 2026 7:06 PM IST


Hyderabad airport drug bust: Two held with Rs 4.6 crore hydroponic weed at RGIA
Hyderabad airport drug bust: Two held with Rs 4.6 crore hydroponic weed at RGIA

Acting on behavioural profiling, officers examined his baggage and found 22 vacuum-sealed packets containing a green leafy substance.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 April 2026 6:58 PM IST


Hyderabad horror: Instructor `rapes student pilot, threatens her with dire consequences; booked
Hyderabad horror: Instructor `rapes' student pilot, threatens her with dire consequences; booked

The incident, which reportedly occurred over several months, came to light after the survivor approached the police and filed a complaint earlier this...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 9 April 2026 9:47 AM IST


Guntur man arrested for abusive remark against actress Renu Desai on social media
Guntur man arrested for abusive remark against actress Renu Desai on social media

During the investigation, the accused responsible for posting the objectionable content was identified and apprehended.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 8 April 2026 7:29 PM IST


Hyderabad cybercrime crackdown: 20 arrested across 5 states, Rs 1.59 crore refunded in March
Hyderabad cybercrime crackdown: 20 arrested across 5 states, Rs 1.59 crore refunded in March

According to the Additional Commissioner of Police (Crimes & SIT) M Srinivasulu, the police registered 54 FIRs based on complaints received through...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 7 April 2026 4:34 PM IST


Hyderabad: How cyberfraudster posing as woman on FB cheated techie of ₹2.36 Cr
Hyderabad: How cyberfraudster posing as woman on FB cheated techie of ₹2.36 Cr

According to police, the victim, a software professional residing in Kondapur, received a friend request in August last year from a woman identifying...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 6 April 2026 9:03 AM IST


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


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