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The Cabinet approved a ₹1,677 crore civil enclave at Srinagar airport, covering 73.18 acres. The 71,500 sq. m. terminal will handle 2,900 passengers during peak hours and 10 million annually. The project aims to boost employment, attract investments, and enhance airport capacity, marking a significant upgrade for regional infrastructure and connectivity.
The Cabinet approved three rail multi-tracking projects worth ₹9,072 crore, adding 307 km across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The Gondia-Jabalpur, Punarakh-Kiul, and Gamharia-Chandil lines will improve connectivity to 5,407 villages, boost passenger and freight efficiency, support 52 MTPA cargo, reduce CO₂ emissions, and cut oil imports.
A Jharkhand hotelier with 65% burns was being flown to Delhi after his family borrowed Rs 7.5 lakh for an air ambulance. The Beechcraft C90 crashed in Chatra due to poor weather, killing all seven aboard, including the patient, his wife, medical staff, and two pilots, leaving two children orphaned.
Vijay Sethupathi has officially confirmed his collaboration with Mani Ratnam and Sai Pallavi for a romantic drama. He said the project is “completely different” from “Chekka Chivantha Vaanam” (2018) and praised Sai Pallavi as the female lead. Produced by Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions, filming is expected to commence this summer.
The Kerala Story 2 faces controversy ahead of release, with the CBFC ordering 16 edits, including halving rape and kissing scenes. The Kerala High Court sought a screening amid a petition alleging the film maligns Kerala. Granted a U/A 16+ certificate, the makers also withdrew the teaser following backlash and political criticism.
Priyanka Arul Mohan makes her OTT debut with “Made in Korea,” an Indo-Korean Tamil film streaming on Netflix from March 12, 2026, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. She stars as Shenba, a small-town woman chasing her dream of visiting Seoul. Korean actress Park Hye-jin, Rishikanth, and Jaehyun Jang also feature in the cast.
The Union Cabinet approved renaming the state of Kerala to “Keralam,” announced Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The Kerala Assembly had unanimously passed the resolution in 2024, requesting the change. This decision comes ahead of the state Assembly elections, expected to take place in April-May 2026, signaling a significant political update.
India face a must-win scenario in the T20 World Cup after a 76-run loss left them with a -3.800 NRR. To reach semifinals, they need a 100-run victory over Zimbabwe and another win against West Indies. Bold batting changes and a spin-heavy attack in Chennai could revive qualification hopes. NRR will likely decide their fate. […]
The Rajasthan government today expressed to the assembly that 21 custodial deaths occurred between 2024 and 2025, with eight in 2024 and 13 in 2025. Judicial and administrative inquiries were ordered in all cases. Most deaths were due to natural causes or suicide, with one case recommending departmental action. Nine 2025 cases remain under investigation.
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Udaipur wedding sees star-studded arrivals. Guests including Tharun Bhascker, Eesha Rebba, Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and stylist Shravya Varma were spotted at the airport. The intimate ceremony at Mementos by ITC Hotels hosts only 100 invitees. A grand Hyderabad reception follows on March 4, 2026.
India’s equity benchmarks posted their worst session in four days as tariff concerns rattled sentiment. The Sensex fell 1,068.74 points to 82,225.92, while the Nifty 50 dropped 288.35 points to 25,424.65. Losses in HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro and IT stocks dragged indices lower amid renewed US tariff threats.
Judicial work in West Bengal was disrupted as multiple courts, including Kolkata’s City Sessions, CJM (Bankshall), Asansol, and Durgapur, received bomb threats via email. Searches found no explosives. Authorities are probing the threats, exploring links to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, while ensuring security for judicial officers.
Authorities have launched a detailed probe into the Redbird Airways Beechcraft C90 crash in Jharkhand, which killed seven people. Investigators are examining multiple factors, including weather conditions at the time and technical aspects of the aircraft. Officials emphasized that no definitive cause has been determined yet, as the investigation is ongoing.
Mega Prince Varun Tej, awaiting a solid hit, is wrapping up Korean Kanakaraju with Merlapaka Gandhi. He has approved a new entertainer directed by debutant Balaji, a protégé of Atlee. Impressed by the script, Karthik Subbaraj joins as presenter and co-producer under Stone Bench Creations. Pre-production is underway, with shoot starting soon.
Yash Raj Films has reportedly turned down a staggering ₹215 crore OTT deal for its upcoming spy thriller “Alpha,” choosing a full theatrical release. Headlined by Alia Bhatt, the film is set for April 2027 and expands the YRF Spy Universe. As a female-led espionage drama, YRF’s move shows strong confidence in its big-screen potential, […]