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Cyber slavery, or digital slavery, is emerging as a new form of human trafficking. Victims are lured with fake jobs and coerced into online scams. India has seen losses of Rs 500 crore in a year, officials say, highlighting global jurisdictional challenges

Dr Pachipala Namrata, the main accused in the Hyderabad surrogacy scam case, is being questioned by the Gopalapuram police for the second day. A local court granted five-day police custody. She is accused of running a fake surrogacy racket

The Rachakonda police have issued prohibitory orders ahead of the NEET PG 2025 exam scheduled for Sunday. Gathering of four or more people within 200 metres of exam centres is banned. Violators will face legal action under the BNSS Act

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Hyderabad police have launched a special operation to catch a gang stealing stray cattle in Secunderabad using a modified car. A case was registered after complaints, and special teams were formed. A similar gang was arrested last year for related thefts.

A Class VII girl in Balanagar, Hyderabad, was found wandering during school hours due to pressure from poor academic performance. Balanagar police counselled the student in the presence of her parents and informed the school management about the incident.

The Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad is planning a night safari and a bioluminescent park featuring glowing organisms and nocturnal animals. The project is in early stages, with plans being drawn and assistance taken from the Singapore Zoo.

Hyderabad’s strategic location and transport links are making it a preferred transit point for drug smugglers. Ganja from Andhra Pradesh is routed through the city via roads, railways, and buses, prompting tighter surveillance from excise and police departments.

Manisha, a 28-year-old constable posted at Meerpet police station, died by suicide after consuming poison. Her family alleges harassment by her husband. Police have registered a case and are probing the circumstances that led to the incident.

The Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project is facing rising opposition within Andhra Pradesh. Critics cite legal, economic, and environmental concerns, warning the diversion of Godavari water to the Krishna basin could weaken the state’s river entitlements and threaten sensitive ecosystems.

Water tanker services and consumer grievance redressal have been severely disrupted in Hyderabad for the third day due to a data centre malfunction at HMWSSB. Manual operations have led to long queues and delayed services, sparking widespread consumer complaints.

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud’s claim that Andhra Pradesh has already built the Banakacherla project triggered backlash, with BRS and others criticising Congress for negligence and lack of knowledge on irrigation issues.

Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has launched a Therapy Dog Program featuring Toy Poodles to ease passenger stress. Operating on weekends, the initiative has received positive feedback and adds a heartwarming touch to air travel.

A fire broke out at a bike mechanic shop in Balajinagar, Kukatpally, on Friday night, damaging three motorcycles and batteries. Firefighters doused the flames quickly. A short circuit is suspected to have triggered the blaze. No casualties were reported.

A man was arrested by Saifabad police in Hyderabad for harassing an interfaith couple at Necklace Road and sharing their video on social media. The video was uploaded by an Instagram account that has posted similar content. Investigation is ongoing.

Dandu Laxmi Sri won the ₹1 lakh Ash Tennis Academy AITA-TSTA women’s tennis tournament, beating Tamil Nadu’s Joel Nicole in the final after earlier wins over Manogna Madasu and Thaniya Sarai

The Hyderabad Black Hawks team up with Varsity Sports to launch the first league-format school volleyball championship in India. Featuring top schools, the league blends professional standards with youth passion

Centuries from Karan Pattnayak, Sk. Rehan Roshan, and others shone in the HCA B-Division league. The day's play featured several strong performances, including six five-wicket hauls and notable team wins

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit apprehended Paras Singla from North West Delhi in an import-export scam case involving fraudulent promises of business deals worth over Rs 1.11 crore.

Hydraa Commissioner AV Ranganath inspected flood-prone areas across Hyderabad, reviewed nala diversions in Borabanda and Sunnam Cheruvu, suggested lake development in Gachibowli, and examined drainage work in Vanasthalipuram and Meerpet to enhance flood prevention and urban resilience

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has launched a WhatsApp-based complaint service called 'My GHMC on WhatsApp', enabling citizens to report issues such as overflowing bins, construction debris, and garbage dumped at risk-prone spots.

A technical glitch at HMWSSB disrupted water tanker deliveries and billing services across Hyderabad, forcing a shift to manual operations. Only 1,200 tanker trips were completed by Friday evening, leading to long queues and water shortages in several areas

KT Rama Rao congratulated lyricist Kasarla Shyam and the ‘Balagam’ team for winning the National Award for Best Lyrics. He called ‘Ooru Palleturu’ a soulful portrayal of rural life and a proud moment for the people of Telangana

Hyderabad police arrested a man for duping a victim of Rs 7.27 lakh through a fake trading platform and trafficking individuals to Cambodia for cyber fraud operations. He is linked to six cybercrime cases across multiple Indian States