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Hyderabad Police and H-NEW arrested two foreign nationals and seized 150 grams of MDMA worth Rs 25 lakh under Rajendra Nagar limits. The accused allegedly sourced drugs online and used dead-drop methods for distribution in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Sri Lankan authorities rescued 32 sailors from the Iranian naval ship Iris Dena, which was sinking off the island’s southern coast. The rescued crew members were admitted to hospital, with one in critical condition and several receiving emergency treatment.

A 40-year study in the Western Ghats has warned that lion-tailed macaques living in private forest fragments face rising extinction risks despite increasing numbers. Researchers say infrastructure growth, habitat fragmentation and human disturbance threaten the long-term survival of the species.

The Knowledge Resource Centre at IIT Hyderabad will host a two-day national symposium, Accessible and Inclusive Digital Library (AIDL) 2026, on March 6–7 at its Sangareddy campus. With India’s disability population at 2.68 crore and global estimates exceeding 15 per cent, the symposium aims to foster dialogue and collaborative solutions to empower persons with disabilities.

Senior doctors in Telangana opposed the suspension of medical staff after a stray dog allegedly mutilated a body at Jadcherla Area Hospital. TGGDA blamed TGMSIDC for infrastructure gaps and termed the government’s action scapegoating instead of addressing systemic failures.

A major fire destroyed around 50 roadside furniture shops in Bachupally on Tuesday night, causing losses of nearly Rs 1 crore. While no casualties were reported, dozens of small traders suffered heavy losses and sought government compensation to restart their businesses

Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated across Telangana with enthusiasm as people gathered in apartments, parks, and localities to smear gulal and share sweets. Indira Park Walkers Association hosted a lively event attended by former Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and BRS MLA Ch Malla Reddy.

The US-Iran conflict, rooted in the 1980s hostage crisis and Iran-Iraq War, has evolved through naval, proxy, and air wars. Recent escalations, including US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation, mark the latest phase of this long, undeclared military confrontation

KT Rama Rao distributed financial aid cheques to 16 MBBS students in Hyderabad, supported by Bandari Lakshma Reddy and the BLR Charitable Trust, helping underprivileged students continue medical education

Dalit activists in Velur village protested against R&B officials for demolishing a platform meant for a B R Ambedkar statue. Activists rebuilt the platform amid police presence, asserting their constitutional rights

Satya Kumar Yadav announced plans to run 10 medical colleges under the PPP model in Andhra Pradesh over the next two financial years, with total investment of Rs 8,480 crore, while criticizing the previous YSRCP government

Social media platform X, led by Elon Musk, has announced stricter rules for creators in its revenue‑sharing programme. Posting AI‑generated videos of armed conflict without disclosure will lead to a 90‑day suspension, with repeat violations resulting in permanent bans.

A car travelling on NH-65 near Nandikandi in Sadasivapet mandal, Sangareddy district, caught fire after smoke was noticed from the engine. The driver quickly pulled over, allowing passengers to escape unharmed.

BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty plunged over 2% as West Asia conflict escalated, driving Brent crude higher. Major losers included Tata Steel and Larsen & Toubro

Asian markets plunged as the Iran-US-Israel conflict escalated, with South Korea’s Kospi falling over 12% and oil prices surging. Investor fears over supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz drove global market volatility and rising inflation concerns

Israel Katz threatened that Iran’s next supreme leader will be “a target for elimination,” following Israel’s strike that killed Ali Khamenei and targeted a building linked to the Assembly of Experts

Alexander Stubb arrived in New Delhi for a state visit, receiving a ceremonial welcome. Narendra Modi said the trip will elevate India-Finland ties, with Stubb set to deliver the keynote at Raisina Dialogue 2026

Rahul Gandhi celebrated Holi with Congress workers at the AICC office in New Delhi, spreading ‘gulal’ and greetings. Party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also extended Holi wishes emphasizing unity and joy

The election of chairpersons and deputy chairpersons in three Telangana municipalities, Kyathanapally, Khanapur and Ibrahimpatnam, remains unresolved despite completion in 120 other urban local bodies. The High Court has directed the State to conclude the process in Ibrahimpatnam within three weeks.

Six children, including five girls, drowned in a water-filled pit in Lohargava village, East Champaran. Villagers said the tragedy occurred when one girl slipped while bathing, and others jumped in to save her. Authorities recovered the bodies

A farmer, Rajeev, reportedly died in a suspected elephant attack in Sulthan Bathery while trying to drive off an elephant from his farm. Forest officials await postmortem confirmation amid local complaints over inadequate protection and compensation

Telangana Government Doctors Association (TGGDA) has sharply criticised the suspension of medical staff at Jadcherla Area Hospital, arguing that poor infrastructure and delays in handing over the mortuary are to blame for the shocking incident where a stray dog allegedly mutilated a dead body.

Four employees of India Infoline Finance Limited from Mancherial, including Nagaraju from Chennur, are stranded in Dubai due to flight cancellations triggered by the ongoing Middle East conflict.

SpiceJet will operate eight special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to evacuate passengers stranded amid Middle East tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran, as regional airspace disruptions continue affecting flight operations