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Patna Zoo has been closed to visitors till March 7 after avian influenza (H5N1) was detected in poultry samples from a nearby research centre. Authorities said the step was taken as a precaution under the Centre’s action plan to protect wildlife and staff

Supreme Court judge K V Viswanathan said artificial intelligence cannot replace core legal functions and warned lawyers against overdependence on technology. Speaking at a convocation in Nagpur, he stressed the importance of human judgment, verification, and professional skills

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu questioned whether those who betrayed God should be spared, targeting YSRCP leaders over the Tirupati laddu controversy. He also announced health initiatives and launched an HPV vaccination drive in Vizianagaram district

Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police solved six cases and arrested seven suspects in a week-long crackdown. Cases included investment, matrimony, loan app, and digital frauds. Officials facilitated refunds of Rs 53.27 lakh and urged victims to report through helpline 1930.

Nine cheetahs airlifted from Botswana have been brought to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking India’s cheetah count to 48. The animals were released into quarantine enclosures as part of the government’s reintroduction and revival programme

GHMC will conduct ‘Property Tax Parishkaram’ every Sunday in March to address pending property tax issues. Officials will resolve grievances on the spot, covering assessments, arrears, payments, court cases, and IGRS-related matters at circle offices citywide.

Encroachments and illegal constructions along the Musi riverbed are posing challenges to the Gandhi Sarovar project. With a 50-metre buffer zone announced, several colonies and luxury housing projects may face demolition, triggering protests in affected areas.

A significant number of personnel - including players, match officials, broadcast teams, and event staff - rely on Gulf hub airports, particularly Dubai, as key transit points

The two-day Sports Fest ‘Pratiyogita’ concluded at Sridevi Women’s Engineering College. Students from various engineering colleges competed in multiple games. SWEC won three titles, while VNR VJIET secured the volleyball championship.

Three cattle were injured in a suspected tiger attack in Bheemaram mandal of Jagtial district. Forest officials collected pugmarks and alerted villagers. An itinerant tiger has travelled across 11 districts in Telangana, with multiple cattle attacks reported in recent weeks.

The State government has appointed Dr Sadashivudu Gundeti, Professor at NIMS, as the in-charge Director of MNJ Cancer Hospital in Red Hills. The appointment takes immediate effect and replaces Dr. Joseph Benjamin, who previously held the position.

The Authority of Holding Sealed Particulars of the CCPT vehicle was transferred at Ordnance Factory Medak. Designed by DRDO’s CVRDE, the tracked command vehicle supports self-propelled artillery deployment and strengthens India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities.

Residents of colonies likely to be affected by the Gandhi Sarovar Project will hold a ‘Musi Dandi March’ on Sunday at Hydershakote. BRS leader K. T. Rama Rao will join the peaceful protest calling for transparency and lawful development.

A major road accident occurred on National Highway-65 near Rudraram in Patancheru mandal, Sangareddy, involving three buses and a car. A KSRTC bus rammed into a private travel bus, which then collided with a stationary TGSRTC bus. A car following the KSRTC bus also crashed into it.

The Telangana government has allotted 3.95 acres in Khanapur to strengthen water infrastructure in the fast-growing Kokapet–Neopolis area. The project includes new reservoirs and facilities, while Godavari Phase II and III aim to supply an additional 300 MGD of water.

FTCCI organised a workshop on mental resilience and business growth, attended by over 200 participants. IMA leaders spoke about legal immunity for doctors and the need to better understand and manage the human mind for effective leadership and success.

Indian embassies in Doha, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Tehran have issued urgent advisories urging nationals to remain vigilant, avoid unnecessary travel, and stay indoors amid escalating regional tensions.

TiE Hyderabad launched the 7th edition of TiE Women 2026, aiming to double participation to 200 applicants. Rural women can pitch in Telugu. The programme has no entry fee, and a 50% membership discount is available until March 31.

A 16-year-old intermediate student in Kothagudem suffered a miscarriage while appearing for her vocational exam. She excused herself to the washroom, where she reportedly delivered a dead foetus.

Senior officials met at NITHM to review the six-day Tourist Police training programme. They discussed infrastructure gaps, safety concerns, and deployment challenges. The retreat concluded that the initiative has improved tourist safety and called for continued training and better coordination.

Former Minister T Harish Rao has accused Congress leaders and senior officials of large-scale irregularities in the Bhu Bharati portal, alleging that middlemen pocketed 90 percent of land registration fees. He demanded that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the scam, which he claimed spans 37 mandals and nearly one crore acres.

Bahrain reported a missile attack on the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters, though details remain scarce. The incident coincides with US and Israeli strikes on Iran, including one near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The Israel Defense Forces reported the launch of ballistic missiles from Iran toward Israeli territory, urging citizens to take shelter. The incident follows coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran earlier in the day, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Catholicos Baselios Mar Thoma Mathews III of the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church welcomed Prime Minister Modi’s stance supporting the Church’s unity. Speaking at Vattasseril Thirumeni’s memorial, he emphasized historical legacy, Supreme Court rulings, and the need to maintain a united Malankara Church