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Hyderabad Police warn public against ‘Digital Arrest’ scams, urge citizens to stay alert

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.
In a statement on Friday, Police said the fraudsters threaten people with arrest, freezing of bank accounts or legal action, falsely linking them to serious offences such as money laundering, trafficking, narcotics or terrorism.
Citizens have been advised not to panic, avoid sharing personal or banking details, and report suspicious calls or messages immediately.
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Chennai, Feb 16 (UNI) After promising welfare measures in its two phases of manifesto ahead of Assembly polls,
the Opposition on Monday night promised to waive off the cooperative society loans availed by pavement vendors
in the state if the party returned to power.

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BJP improves seat tally, emerges single largest party in several municipalities: Ramchander Rao

16 Feb 2026 | 11:04 PM

Hyderabad, Feb 16 (UNI) Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Monday said the Bharatiya Janata Party has significantly improved its performance in the recent Urban Local Body (ULB) elections, emerging as the single largest party in over 15 municipalities and playing a key role in the election of chairmen and vice-chairmen.

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CPM actions weakening police force: AICC Gen Secretary KC Venugopal

16 Feb 2026 | 10:57 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 16 (UNI) AICC General Secretary and Lok Sabha member KC Venugopal on Monday alleged that the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) is systematically weakening the morale of the police force in Kerala.

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TN can become USD1 trillion economy by 2031: TN Economic Survey

16 Feb 2026 | 10:34 PM

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AP: Bill Gates appreciates AP's AI-driven agriculture initiatives

16 Feb 2026 | 10:26 PM

Vijayawada, Feb 16 (UNI) Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, on Monday visited an agricultural field near Undavalli near here along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to review the state government’s use of advanced technologies and AI-based services in the farm sector.

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