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Cybercrime police save pensioner from Rs 5 lakh APK fraud

Hyderabad, Nov 8 (UNI) A prompt response by Hyderabad Cybercrime Police has saved a pensioner from losing his entire savings after he recently fell victim to a malicious APK fraud.
The pensioner had searched online for the Punjab National Bank helpline to submit his ‘Life Certificate,’ which is necessary to ensure uninterrupted pension payment, but unknowingly contacted a fraudulent phone number listed by cybercriminals, a police release said here today.
During the conversation, the fraudsters impersonated bank officials and informed the pensioner to intall a malicious APK application sent through WhatsApp, claiming it was required for completing the verification process.
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AP: Bear electrocuted after comes into contact with electric transformer

18 Jun 2026 | 7:46 PM

Anantapur, June 18 (UNI) A bear was electrocuted when it came into contact with an electric transformer at RB Lanka village in Rayadurgam mandal of the district.
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Veterinary doctor Suryanarayana Reddy conducted a postmortem on the bear.

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18 Jun 2026 | 7:40 PM

Hyderabad, June 18 (UNI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday caught a TGSPDCL official red-handed while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000 in Sangareddy district.

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Registration services to remain suspended from June 26–28 for server maintenance

18 Jun 2026 | 7:14 PM

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AP Govt to launch Quantum Incubator for Deeptech startups in capital Amaravati

18 Jun 2026 | 7:10 PM

Vijayawada, June 18 (UNI) In a significant step towards building India's premier quantum and deep-tech innovation ecosystem, the Andhra Pradesh government in collaboration with Chandigarh University and Amaravati Quantum Valley (AQV), will launch the Quantum Incubator (CUBIC – Chandigarh University Business Incubation Centre) on Friday at Amaravati. .

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