South Africa and West Indies cricket teams, stranded in Kolkata after their recent matches, are set to fly home on March 10. Meanwhile, three South African players and the management will head to New Zealand on March 8 for a T20I series starting March 15. Travel delays were caused by airspace restrictions in West Asia. […]
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif called India favourites for the T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, saying “ICC events are part of India’s DNA.” He praised India’s death-over bowling and home advantage, while noting New Zealand’s strong top-order. Key factors: India’s finishers and middle-order performance.
A construction worker, identified as Md Khaleel from Erragadda, was allegedly crushed to death by a large stone during an argument with an unidentified man in Borabanda, Hyderabad, on March 8. The two reportedly argued while Khaleel was at a labour adda seeking work. Police are investigating the case and the motive behind the fatal confrontation.
Tollywood actor Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas got engaged to Kavya Reddy in a private Hyderabad ceremony attended by family, friends, and film personalities including Boyapati Sreenu, Samyuktha, and Anil Ravipudi. The couple, who have been dating for some time, shared their joy with close ones. The wedding date is yet to be officially announced.
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw got engaged to long-time girlfriend Akriti Agarwal, calling her his “perfect innings” on Instagram. The couple recently attended Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding. Shaw will next play for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 after being bought for ₹75 lakh. He aims to regain form after going unsold in IPL 2025.
After being dropped for India’s T20 World Cup opener, Sanju Samson got a pep-talk from former captain Rohit Sharma at Wankhede Stadium. Rohit encouraged him to stay focused and work on basics. Samson grabbed his chance, scoring 97 against West Indies and 89 in the semi-final, becoming one of the tournament’s top performers.
The sequel ‘Dhurandhar 2’, releasing on March 19, is creating excitement with its trailer and early bookings. Fans thought Akshaye Khanna wouldn’t return since his character died in the first film. However, he will appear in important flashback scenes, linking the story and delighting fans, even without a full present-day role.
Google has introduced a new feature on the Google Play Store to warn Android users about apps that excessively drain battery power. Starting March 2026, apps identified for causing high background battery use will display a warning message in their Play Store listings. This helps users avoid power‑hungry apps and encourages developers to optimize energy efficiency.
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir’s wife, Natasha Jain, and daughters arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of the India vs. New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Gambhir aims to win his first World Cup as head coach, following his 2007 victory as a player. MS Dhoni and other celebrities also reached […]
The Telangana govt has asked the central government to extend Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao’s tenure by three months until June 2026. Rao’s current extension ends March 31; the state cites continuity for its 99‑day Praja Palana‑Pragati programme as the reason for the plea. Telangana also noted similar extensions in other states.