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Hyderabad Bird Atlas Season 3 recorded a record 214 bird species and over 76,000 individual birds. The citizen science initiative, supported by volunteers and conservation groups, also tracked changes in Indian Roller sightings. Season 4 is planned for monsoon 2026.

YFLO celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event honouring past chairpersons and women leaders. The function featured a panel discussion with prominent personalities from healthcare, cinema, education, fashion, and mental health sectors.

Many people wonder whether the holy month should be called Ramzan or Ramadan. Both are correct. The difference comes from how the Arabic letter ḍād is pronounced in different languages, especially in South Asia compared to global English usage.

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband in Nomula village, Ibrahimpatnam, on Tuesday. Police said the accused was under the influence of alcohol. A case has been registered and efforts are underway to trace him.

Unseasonal thunderstorms hit Hyderabad on Monday evening, causing waterlogging and severe traffic jams. HYDRAA teams cleared blocked drains while traffic police issued alerts. Several areas recorded heavy rainfall, with Hayathnagar receiving the highest at 17.5 mm.

Flights at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, were potentially disrupted on Monday due to unseasonal rain and thunderstorms. IndiGo Airlines advised passengers to check flight status online and assured support teams are available while hoping for a return to normal schedules.

Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University will launch a full-fledged magic curriculum from the next academic year. The announcement was made during National Magicians Day at NTR Kalāmandir, celebrating P C Sorcar’s birth anniversary and empowering students through self-employment opportunities.

Two elderly patients at Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, regained clear vision after minimally invasive cataract surgery using phacoemulsification technology. Each procedure took 15–20 minutes, with a foldable intraocular lens implanted, enabling rapid recovery and return to normal life.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.