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A 13-year-old boy, Unais Khan, was killed by a bullet at a birthday party in Lucknow’s Krishna Nagar area. The firearm, allegedly handled by the host, discharged accidentally. Police have seized the gun and are questioning minors present

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is setting unprecedented digital engagement records, with ICC.tv surpassing user and watch-time figures from the 2024 edition. Social media views have crossed 10 billion, while multi-language feeds have accounted for nearly half of total playtime.

Indian badminton ace and Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has returned home safely after being stranded in war-hit Dubai while en route to the United Kingdom for the All England Championship.

Cyberabad Police have intensified visible policing in Dundigal, deploying patrol vehicles and Blue Colt personnel for foot patrols in busy areas and traffic junctions. Officers interact with residents and monitor suspicious activities to enhance public safety and security

A 20-year-old nurse named Soni allegedly died by suicide by hanging in her Miyapur residence on Tuesday. Working at a local private hospital, she was found by authorities following her brother's complaint. Police are currently investigating to determine the motive

The Indian Army has stepped up surveillance along the Jammu and Kashmir border amid rising drone and balloon sightings from Pakistan. Officials say these intrusions aim to distract security forces, but infiltration attempts by terror groups like LeT and JeM have been thwarted

The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad’s Department of Chemical Engineering organised its inaugural Industry Summit 2026, drawing nearly 100 delegates from 40 industries.

CBSE has postponed Class 10 and 12 exams in Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, due to escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. Fresh dates will be announced later, with a review set for March 5

Deputy leader T Harish Rao distributed financial assistance cheques to seven MBBS students at his residence, praising the initiative as an investment in the state’s healthcare future. The support was provided by Uppal MLA Bandari Laxma Reddy through the BLR Charitable Trust.

Senior BRS leaders, including party chief K Chandrashekhar Rao and working president KT Rama Rao, expressed grief over the demise of Gurija Mangamma, mother of former Kalwakurthy MLA Gurka Jaipal Yadav.

The Red-breasted Flycatcher, a migratory bird from Europe, has returned to Hyderabad’s Ameenpur Lake for the 2026 season, delighting birdwatchers.

Multiple Baloch militant groups, including the Balochistan Liberation Front, BRG, and UBA, launched coordinated attacks on Pakistani military and police across Balochistan, causing casualties, infrastructure damage, and escalating hostilities in the province

Air India repatriated 149 passengers from Dubai amid Middle East tensions on flight AI916D, marking the first special operation by an Indian airline. Earlier, 143 crew members returned safely on flight AI918D

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has issued a public advisory warning citizens about increased online scams and digital payment frauds during Holi.

Garuda Aerospace unveiled a drone capable of tranquilising elephants from the air, reducing risks to humans and wildlife. C P Radhakrishnan inaugurated the UAV, highlighting its role in indigenous technology for human-elephant conflict mitigation

Afghan forces conducted retaliatory strikes on Pakistani military posts along the Durand Line after cross-border air raids by Pakistan. Clashes in Kandahar, Khost, and Jalalabad have killed and captured soldiers, marking the heaviest fighting in years along the tense border

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the Union Home Ministry’s advisory to states on monitoring pro-Iran radical preachers, calling it a reflection of the Modi government’s double standards. He questioned why similar advisories were never issued against anti-Muslim hate speeches.

Tamil superstar Suriya’s 46th film, titled Vishwanath & Sons, is a family drama directed by Venky Atluri and produced under Sithara Entertainments. The film is scheduled for release in July.

The Trump administration faced criticism for delayed public communication on the Donald Trump-led attack on Iran. While the Pentagon briefed select pro-Trump media, mainstream outlets reported limited clarity, highlighting an unconventional communications strategy during the initial stages of the conflict

Crude oil prices rose over 1 per cent amid West Asia tensions and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude touched $79.2 per barrel, with analysts warning prolonged disruptions could sharply impact India’s imports

Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 in Kolkata against the West Indies propelled India into the T20 World Cup semifinal. Sunil Gavaskar, speaking on Star Sports, lauded Samson’s resilience and sincerity, noting that his performance lifted the spirits of fans and teammates alike.

The ICC has announced the match officials for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Richard Illingworth and Alex Wharf will officiate the South Africa–New Zealand clash in Kolkata on March 4.

The Korea and Wales women’s hockey teams have landed in Hyderabad for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, scheduled from March 8 to 14 at the Gachibowli Hockey Complex.

Thousands of women gathered at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple for the annual Attukal Pongala festival, preparing ritual offerings in a massive display of devotion. The women-only event, once listed in the Guinness World Records, transformed the city into a vast spiritual arena