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AP: Bank officer-turned-thief arrested with 2 pistols, 7 bullets

Kakinada, Mar 19 (UNI) In a twist of fate, a suspended bank officer who had turned into a thief for leading a luxurious lifestyle in a cinematic fashion, ultimately landed into a police dragnet.
The Kakinada district police have nabbed the culprit basing on intelligence information while he was planning to commit bank robberies.
Two pistols and seven bullets purchased from Bihar were also seized from him.
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Hyderabad Police warn public against ‘Digital Arrest’ scams, urge citizens to stay alert

16 Jan 2026 | 4:31 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) The Cybercrime Unit of Hyderabad City Police has issued an alert over a rise in “Digital Arrest” frauds, in which scammers impersonate law enforcement officials, courier staff or government authorities to intimidate victims into transferring money.

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Palamedu Jallikattu bull taming fest on in Madurai as part of Pongal fest

16 Jan 2026 | 4:06 PM

Chennai, Jan 15 (UNI) The traditional Jallikattu event, taming of bulls,
asociated with the annual Pongal festivites in southern Tamil Nadu
was being held at tge Manjamalai Riverbed at Palamedu in Madurai
distridt on Friday.

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Telangana govt to develop major temples as per devotees’ faith: Minister Seethakka

16 Jan 2026 | 3:55 PM

Rajanna Siricilla, Jan 16 (UNI) Telangana Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development, Rural Water Supply, and Women and Child Welfare Seethakka on Friday said the people’s government led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will take up the development and expansion of temples across the State in accordance with the faith and beliefs of devotees.

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Hyd: Kamineni Hospitals Launches World-Class Mother & Child Care Unit ‘M’Brace’

16 Jan 2026 | 3:52 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 16 (UNI) Strengthening its commitment to comprehensive maternal and child healthcare, Kamineni Hospitals launched its world-class Mother & Child Care Unit ‘M’Brace’ here on FrIday. The speciality care unit was inaugurated by renowned Telugu film actress Bhumika Chawla.

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AP: Public consultations on electricity tariff proposals to begin from Jan 20

16 Jan 2026 | 3:34 PM

Tirupati, Jan 16 (UNI): APSCPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Shivashankar Lotheti on Friday said that the Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) will conduct open public consultations on the proposed electricity tariff revisions starting from January 20.

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