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Hyderabad: Purna Chandra Badhavat, accused in the suicide case of journalist Swetcha Votarkar has been charged under the POCSO Act by the Chikkadpally police on Sunday, June 29. The charges were levied after the victim's father's statement that the accused misbehaved with her minor daughter. Badhavat who surrendered to the police on June 28 was sent to judicial custody on charges of abetment to suicide. The accused was booked following a complaint from Votarkar's father V Shankar, who alleged that Badhavath had promised her marriage and broke it. According to a DC report, the Chikkadpally police registered a POCSO case against Badhavat and are yet to record the statement of her minor daughter. Before his arrest, Badhavath released a letter stating that he did not drive Votarkar to suicide. The accused blamed the journalist's parents for neglecting her since childhood. Badhavat also claimed that he cared for Votarkar's daughter and that he paid her school fee. Addressing the media, Votarkar's daughter said, "He was affectionate to my mother. However, he misbehaved with me. I told my mother but she wanted me to look at him like a father figure. I never liked him but had to pretend to make my mother happy." Votarkar's father Shankar dismissed the claims of the accused and told the media that Badhavath never paid the fee. She has been in the school for nine years. Swetcha and Purna were together for four years. "We never liked him and if anything, the girl only suffered around him," he added. Shankar further told the media that he was concerned about Badhavath hurting his daughter. However, he couldn't convince Votarkar. "When Swetcha confronted Purna about his behaviour towards her daughter, he said he was the same with his own kids too," Shankar told the media.
Hyderabad: Swetcha Votarkar, a 40-year-old Telugu television anchor, was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her residence in Hyderabad on Friday night. The incident came to light after her neighbours alerted the police around 9:30 PM. "When we entered her room, she was found hanging from the ceiling fan," said the Chikkadpally police inspector. An ambulance was called immediately, and paramedics confirmed her death at the scene. While initial reports suggest suicide, police stated that no suicide note was recovered. A case of suspicious death was registered based on a complaint filed by Swe ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Chikkadpally police on Sunday registered a fresh case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against Purnachandar, who is also accused of abetting the suicide of television anchor Swetcha Votarkar. It is pertinent to note that the police has not confirmed that she died by suicide. The POCSO case pertains to allegations that Purnachandar misbehaved with Swetcha's minor daughter. The accused surrendered before Chikkadpally police late on Saturday night. He has since been remanded in connection with the suspicious death of Swetcha. Police sources stated th ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of diagnostic tests to determine the cause. While his condition is said to be stable, doctors have kept ...Read More >
The USA-based writer Kiran Prabha started his career as a software professional, but turned to writing in 2007, turned into a journalist to edit an e-journal later and finally completed a whopping 1,300 hours of talk shows. Addressing a meeting of literary luminaries at an event organised by Sri Venkateswara University's Telugu Department and Tirupati District Writers Association (TDWA), in association with literary organisations Viswasri Sahithi Samakhya and Eetharam Kavita Vedika, here on Wednesday, he recalled his journey to reach out to the literature-loving Telugu community in the USA. ...Read More >
Haridwar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sakshi Maharaj on Sunday demanded that hotel, dhaba and eatery owners on the Kanwar Yatra routes should display their names and identities on boards outside their business establishments. The owners, who hide their identities under fake names, on the Kanwar Yatra routes should not be spared, he told reporters here. "Tampering with faith of the Hindu devotees during the Kanwar Yatra will not be tolerated," said the Unnao MP. The food shops on the Kanwar Yatra routes should have a board outside with the names of their owners clearly written on them, h ...Read More >
MANDYA: Tension gripped Elechakanahalli village in Mandya taluk after Dalits were allegedly denied entry into Maramma temple by upper caste people. As the situation escalated, heavy police deployment was made to prevent any untoward incidents. The controversy began when upper caste villagers reportedly blocked Dalits from entering Maramma temple, leading to clashes between the two communities. Taluk authorities temporarily sealed the temple and enforced tight security in the area. Later, leaders from both communities placed separate locks on the temple doors, further deepening the standoff. ...Read More >
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Bengaluru Crime: A woman's body, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was found stuffed inside a sack and dumped in a garbage truck in Bengaluru early Thursday. The identity of the woman is yet to be confirmed. Police said the sack was discovered by BBMP sanitation workers who immediately alerted the authorities. The body was found with her hands and neck tied, raising strong suspicion of murder. Officials stated that the body had been placed inside a gunny bag before being thrown into the garbage vehicle. Joint Commissioner of Police, C Vamsi Krishna, confirmed that the body has been ...Read More >
Swetcha Votarker, a well-known Telugu TV host, was tragically found dead early Friday at her Hyderabad home in Jawahar Nagar. Her body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in her bedroom, according to police, which initially raised suspicions that she had committed suicide. However, because there was no note, authorities are also looking into other possibilities, such as foul play. For a thorough post-mortem, her body has been moved to Gandhi Hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana), June 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign in the 48-51kg category with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. In another bout, Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament will feature boxers from 15 units, includi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) A total of 1,77,335 cases of crime against children were registered in the country in 2023, showing an increase of 9.2 per cent over 2022, according to the latest NCRB report. The data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) showed that the crime rate in 2023 stood at 39.9 per one-lakh child population in comparison to 36.6 in 2022. In 2022, a total of 1,62,449 cases of crimes against children were recorded, while the number stood at 1,49,404 in 2021. "A total of 1,77,335 cases of crime against children were registered during 2023, showing an increase of ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Chikkadpally police have added a case under the Pocso Act, for crimes against a minor, against Purna Chandar Badhavath, who was arrested for the abetment to the suicide of TV anchor Shwetcha Votarkar, inspector B. Raju Naik told Deccan Chronicle. Purna was remanded to judicial custody on charges of abetment to suicide following a complaint from Votarkar's father V. Shankar, who alleged that Badhavath had promised her marriage but broke it. According to the inspector, Badhavath surrendered before the police on Saturday night in the suicide abetment case. Following this, an FIR ...Read More >
Hyderabad | June 28, 2025: Telugu television journalist and anchor Swetcha Votarkar was found dead at her residence in Hyderabad on Friday night. The 40-year-old media professional allegedly died by suicide, according to the local police. Also Read: While J.Lo Refuses to Support Diddy in His Court Cases, She Fears Retaliation From Him Swetcha was reportedly discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in her home. The police have registered a case based on a complaint filed by her father, who has named an individual he believes is responsible for his daughter's tragic death. The identity of the per ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The recruitment of police inspectors will now be conducted along the lines of the Public Service Commission (PSC) framework by the Employees Selection Board (ESB), which will conduct the exam, officials said. The last recruitment for sub-inspector (SI) posts was conducted by the then recruitment agency Vyapam in 2018. Officials said that earlier, the plan was to engage PSC in conducting the exam, but due to technical reasons, it was decided that the ESB would handle the recruitment process. ADG recruitment and selection, Sonali Mishra, told Free Press that recruitmen ...Read More >
Dehradun: The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra was lifted on Monday, stated officials. While speaking to ANI, Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said, "The 24-hour ban on Char Dham Yatra has been lifted." The commissioner further stated that the District Magistrates of all districts along the Yatra route have been instructed to stop vehicles in view of weather conditions in their respective districts. About The Suspension This comes after the Char Dham Yatra was suspended on Sunday following a heavy rain alert, as per officials. The suspension of the Yatra was followed by a ...Read More >
Hyderabad, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) A city court sent Purna Chandra Badavath, an accused in the suicide of TV news presenter Swetcha Votarkar, to judicial custody for 14 days. Purna Chandra, who surrendered before police on Saturday night, was produced before a magistrate, who remanded him to judicial custody. He was later shifted to Chanchalguda Central Prison. The police earlier recorded the statement of Purna Chandra, who is being allegedly blamed for the death of the news presenter. Swetcha Votarkar (35) was found dead at her house at Jawaharnagar under the limits of Chikkadpally Police ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 28 (ANI): A woman journalist who was working as a news presenter in Hyderabad allegedly committed suicide in her residence here on June 27, as per the police officials. The incident has come to light from the Chikkadpally area under the Chikkadpally police station limits in Hyderabad. As soon as the police officials received the information related to the matter, they initiated an investigation. Also Read | MSME Day Conclave 2025: Government Building E-Commerce Exports Hubs To Empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. "We have received information that ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Purna Chandra Badhavat , suspect in the suicide case of journalist Swetcha Votarkar surrender before the Chikkadpally police on Saturday, June 28. Badhavat was accompanied to the police station by his layers. The police took him into custody and the interrogation is underway. Votarkar's parents alleged that Badavath had created circumstances that forced their daughter to commit suicide. The news presenter had died by suicide at her house by hanging on June 27. Swetcha Votarkar, who was working as a special correspondent and news presenter for T News Telugu channel, breathed her la ...Read More >