Pension audit hits thousands & 30 NEET arrests
The Telangana government has uncovered major irregularities in its welfare pension database, potentially affecting thousands of beneficiaries. Meanwhile, police in Bihar have arrested 30 people for cheating during medical entrance exams, and a massive crackdown on illegal substances has led to hundreds of arrests across Telangana.
Thousands of people receiving the Cheyutha pension—a state welfare program—may face eligibility reviews after a "liveness authentication" exercise found significant data errors. This process, meant to verify that recipients are still alive and qualified, has exposed inconsistencies that could disrupt future payments. Beneficiaries should ensure their documentation is current to avoid losing their support.
In Bihar, 30 individuals including medical students and biometric staff were arrested for their roles in a cheating racket during the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) medical re-exams. Security has been intensified at exam centers nationwide to protect the integrity of the admission process following the discovery of the impersonation scheme.
A statewide enforcement drive in Telangana has resulted in the arrest of 651 people for the sale of illegal liquor and drugs. Separately, police in Hyderabad arrested a known offender for attempting to extort ₹50 lakh from a local builder, while residents are warned to avoid "bargain" vehicle deals on Instagram after a man in Shamshabad lost nearly ₹50,000 to fraudsters.
In Yadgir, the Forest Department is distributing 1 lakh free saplings to the public this monsoon season to help increase green cover. Travelers at Tiruchi airport can now access a new "Flybrary" reading area, and visitors to the Srisailam temple will soon see new lighting and improved facilities at the historic site.
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