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Jharkhand is likely to experience light to moderate rain with thunderstorms tomorrow, March 31, the IMD said. An orange alert has been issued for hailstorms in Bokaro, Dhanbad, Jamtara, Dumka, and Pakur, while a yellow alert covers the remaining 19 districts. Gusty winds, lightning, and hail are expected, with partly cloudy skies continuing until April […]
Indian markets ended FY26’s final session sharply lower as the US-Iran war hit sentiment. Nifty50 fell 488.20 points to 22,331.40, while Sensex dropped 1,635.67 points to 71,947.55. Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, and SBI led losses. MidCap and SmallCap indices declined over 2.6 percent, with banking and financial stocks among the worst-hit sectors.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a TIDCO welfare housing complex in Tirupati, marking the start of over 2.5 lakh housewarming ceremonies across the state. Following the earlier distribution of three lakh houses in Rayachoti, the second phase aims to benefit more underprivileged families statewide.
Sikkim has set up a central State Control Room in Gangtok and district-level units across six districts to monitor LPG distribution amid West Asia conflict concerns. Operating 24×7, the control rooms will regulate refills, prevent black marketing, prioritize essential services, enforce the Essential Commodities Act, and coordinate with IOCL, HPCL, and BPCL.
The Pakistan Super League was hit by controversy after Fakhar Zaman was charged with ball tampering during a Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings match. Umpires awarded five penalty runs and changed the ball in a crucial final over. Karachi chased 129 with three balls left, while Zaman denied charges and faces a disciplinary hearing.
BJP president Nitin Nabin accused Congress of enabling illegal Bangladeshi migration into Assam, claiming the BJP stopped it after coming to power. At a Morigaon rally, he criticized Rahul Gandhi for snubbing the traditional Assamese gamocha while embracing a mosque skull cap, saying it hurt local cultural sentiments and outraged the people.
The Indian rupee slumped to a historic low of 95.20 per US dollar as the Iran war rattled global markets. Brent crude surged above $100 per barrel, intensifying pressure on India’s import bill. Foreign investors pulled out heavily, while RBI interventions offered limited relief, reflecting the impact of geopolitical tensions on India’s economy.
Rumors of Peddi’s postponement resurfaced, while makers remain silent. Industry distrust has other films ready for April 30. Lenin’s team postponed May 1 release to June 26, citing goodwill toward “Peddi” and Akhil-Charan friendship. Naga Vamsi insists “Peddi” releases on time, but social media questions if Lenin’s delay is strategic or due to work setbacks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Assam BJP workers via the NaMo App, urging stronger grassroots efforts for the BJP-NDA hattrick. He highlighted Assam’s progress under the BJP, warned against AI-driven fake videos, criticized past Congress mismanagement, and stressed peace, stability, and informed first-time voters ahead of Assembly elections.
Speculation is rife about a possible Allu Arjun-Basil Joseph collaboration, reportedly called “AA25,” while “AA24” remains unclear. Basil Joseph narrated a story that Allu Arjun liked, but concerns exist over its fit with his star image. The project is still in early stages, with no official confirmation. Geetha Arts may consider another lead if it […]
