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Kotha Dinakar, 24, from Shamshabad, declared brain dead after a road accident, had his organs donated to needy patients under Telangana’s Jeevandan programme. His kidneys and liver were allocated to patients, marking the 21st brain-dead donation in 2026.
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Walk-in enquiries at the Regional Passport Office, Secunderabad, have been suspended on Thursday, February 26, 2026, due to administrative reasons. Applicants are advised not to visit the office and to use online services for passport queries.
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Families in Hyderabad protested land acquisition for the Musi River Front Project, citing lack of consultation and consent. Authorities plan to acquire 19.10 acres in Rajendranagar, linking the project to Gandhi Sarovar, despite residents’ objections and tensions.
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Adilabad police arrested a gang of four cyber-fraudsters, including a minor, for duping people by posing as bank officials. Over 1,500 used mobile phones and components were seized. Officials said the gang extracted sensitive data from repaired devices.
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Hyderabad Police raided shops in Ranigunj and Secunderabad, seizing nearly 2,000 counterfeit SKF bearings and 2,780 packaging sheets. The fake products posed risks to machinery safety. Police are investigating the supply chain and links in the counterfeit network.
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Hyderabad Cybercrime Police warned of an AI-based scam targeting citizens’ facial and voice data. Fraudsters trick people into handling smartphones, capturing biometrics for identity theft and social engineering. Citizens are urged to use caution and report suspicious activity.
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ASHA workers in Telangana staged a dharna at the Commissioner of Health office, demanding a fixed monthly salary of Rs 18,000, pending PF and ESI benefits, and improved working conditions. They warned of boycotting ongoing healthcare programmes.
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Malkajgiri Traffic Police booked 242 motorists in a special drunk-and-drive crackdown between February 16 and 21. Most offenders were two-wheeler riders. Police warned of strict action, including culpable homicide charges, in cases involving fatal accidents.
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A home guard and a young woman were killed after a speeding water tanker rammed their motorcycle near Road No 10 in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on Monday. Police are investigating the fatal crash.
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An Ayurvedic Village was inaugurated at SICA in Chanchalguda by DG Prisons Soumya Mishra. Reopened after six years, the centre will provide affordable Ayurvedic treatments to the public while training inmates in wellness therapies to improve rehabilitation and employability.
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A study by NCAER says Hyderabad’s RGIA generates Rs 75,000 crore in GVA and supports over 4 lakh jobs. By FY2037–38, the airport and Aerocity together are projected to contribute Rs 2.13 lakh crore and nearly 10 lakh jobs.
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Farmers in Rajapeta protested against urea shortages and problems with the app-based distribution system. Supported by BRS leaders, they demanded the scrapping of online registration and urged the government to supply urea bags directly to villages during the sowing season.
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Two young men were killed and another critically injured after a speeding container lorry rammed their motorcycle at Shabad in Ranga Reddy district on Monday. Police have registered a case and are investigating whether overspeeding caused the fatal accident.
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Hyderabad’s Birla Mandir will celebrate its Golden Jubilee from February 24 with special pujas, cultural events and a Shobha Yatra. A new lift facility has also been installed to improve access for elderly and differently abled devotees.
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Rainbow Six Mobile brings Ubisoft’s tactical shooter experience to Android and iOS, launching first in India. With strong strategy elements, smooth performance, and improved gameplay since beta, it impresses overall—though weaker side modes and high season pass pricing hold it back.
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After staying away for three years due to monkey attacks and habitat loss, migratory birds have returned to Chintapalli village in Khammam district. Officials now plan to declare Dubalamma Tank a notified wetland to protect the birds and their habitat.
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Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin alleged exclusion from key discussions during Muhammad Yunus’s interim government, claiming conspiracies to destabilise the country and create a constitutional vacuum, and asserting that he was kept unaware of foreign trips, ordinances, and state agreements
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Former Minister V Srinivas Goud filed a complaint urging action over the death of a two-month-old in Nagarkurnool. The infant’s family, from the BC community, was allegedly attacked during Mallikarjuna Swamy Jatara amid caste-based violence
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India’s organ transplants surged fourfold to nearly 20,000 in 2025, with 18% from deceased donors. Over 4.8 lakh citizens registered via Aadhaar, and 1,200 families donated organs, boosting life-saving procedures and advancing multi-organ and complex transplants
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RBI stated there is no systemic risk to the banking system following a Rs 590-crore fraud at IDFC First Bank’s Chandigarh branch. Four officials were suspended; the stock fell sharply amid ongoing investigation
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The Hartford launched its first-ever Global Technology Centre in Hyderabad, spanning 1,60,000 sq. ft., focusing on AI, digital innovation, and engineering. The centre aims to scale to 1,200 employees, supporting global technology transformation
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K Sanjay accused A Revanth Reddy of diversion politics, alleging selective actions and attacks on BRS leaders. Ahead of Telangana Assembly’s budget session, he demanded focus on development, irrigation, women, farmers, and unemployment issues
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Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, aka El Mencho, was killed in a military operation, disrupting the Jalisco New Generation cartel’s drug operations. His death curbs Mexican-Chinese cartel activities in Indian waters, aiding agencies in combating high-value meth trafficking
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The Indian Army, alongside Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF, killed seven Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, including commander Saifullah, in a 326-day high-altitude operation in Chatroo, Kishtwar, disrupting their terror network
