"public-safety"

A 17-year-old in Vijayawada allegedly killed a 49-year-old man after he refused to give him Rs 10 for liquor. The minor reportedly stabbed the stranger following an argument, prompting police to register a case under Section 103(1) of the BNS

A madrassa cleric in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student and threatening her with death. The incident came to light after the girl informed her family, following which police registered a case and launched an investigation

The Luthra brothers, co-owners of a Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, were deported from Thailand and taken into custody in Delhi. They face charges of culpable homicide and negligence amid allegations of serious fire safety violations

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court has converted a civil suit linked to the deadly Arpora nightclub fire into a PIL, seeking accountability and asking the state government to explain permissions granted to the establishment

Hyderabad Police have issued detailed guidelines for New Year’s Eve celebrations, mandating prior permission for post-midnight events, CCTV coverage, crowd control, noise limits, and safety measures. Violations will invite strict legal action, officials warned.

The US has revoked 85,000 visas this year across multiple categories, including over 8,000 student visas, citing DUIs, assaults and theft as key reasons. Officials said stricter vetting will continue, especially for applicants from high-risk environments such as Afghanistan.

Delhi Police arrested a Haryana resident transporting 71 boxes of illicit country-made beer meant for sale only in Haryana. The suspect attempted to flee during a night patrol but was intercepted. Police said he has previous cases, and further investigation is underway

Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand has directed officials to monitor private temples closely following three deadly mishaps that killed 22 and injured nearly 100. Authorities must ensure crowd control, police permission, and safety measures during upcoming festivals and special occasions

The Hyderabad police have constituted multidisciplinary teams under the Advanced City Surveillance Grid Management Protocol (ACSGMP) to ensure round-the-clock functioning of the city’s extensive CCTV network. With over 16,000 police-owned cameras, 50,000 community feeds, and one lakh 'Nenu Saitam' cameras, the initiative aims to enhance public safety.

Nearly two lakh pilgrims reached Sabarimala within 48 hours, overwhelming crowd-control measures and causing long delays, water shortages, and safety concerns. Authorities imposed restrictions while opposition leaders accused the state government and TDB of failing to ensure basic facilities

Telangana High Court directed the State government to submit a status report on implementing a circular regulating spy cameras and ensuring public safety. Heaven Homes Society highlighted inaction despite registered crimes and protests, urging immediate enforcement to protect privacy

An eight-year-old girl was seriously injured in Zaheerabad’s Dream India Colony after being attacked by stray dogs while playing near her home. With her parents away at work, the child was rescued by neighbours.

Many internal roads in Hyderabad are in poor condition due to neglect and incomplete works. Residents face daily hardships, urging GHMC to act swiftly to restore and maintain road infrastructure

To ensure the safety of establishments, all venues were instructed to conduct regular security checks with trained security personnel

Cyber warriors to educate students about misuse of the internet, online frauds and cyber frauds by conducting awareness programmes in schools and colleges across the district

Akhila (17) and Vijaya (17), intermediate students from a college in Medak town, regularly traveled by bus from Narsingi to Medak. The incident occurred while they were waiting at the bus stop. Following the event, the Papannapet police detained the bus driver for further investigation.

In a statement, the police stated that the curfew had been enforced in villages 1, 3, 5, 8, 9, and 10 in Easgaon Gram Panchayat, along with Seethanagar, Anukoda, Gannaram, Kadamba, Areguda, and Babanagar villages in Kagaznagar mandal. This measure was taken to prevent residents from entering the forests and agricultural fields due to the reported movement of a tiger in the area.

Speaking on the occasion, the Commissioner Dr B Anuradha said that the department had launched the mobile application for the safety of the citizens who commute in autos.

The police informed that all private security agencies must obtain a valid PSARA (Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act) license issued by the Director General of Intelligence, Telangana, to operate legally within the State.

If the government wants to be seen as a credible global leader in digital efforts, it should immediately stop imposing such shutdowns