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NCP MLA Rohit Pawar accused the AAIB and DGCA of covering up Ajit Pawar’s January 28 plane crash. Highlighting errors in fuel levels, flight hours, crash direction, and missing Black Box photos, he alleged a possible conspiracy. Pawar demanded a CBI/CID probe, FIR against Aero officials, and questioned report credibility and VIP flight safety violations.
At the sacred Tirumala Temple, about 27,000 devotees gathered on March 3 for darshan. With four waiting compartments filled, Sarvadarshan without tokens stretched to nearly 6 hours. Nearly 9,985 pilgrims offered tonsures, while hundi offerings reached ₹4.46 crore. Due to a lunar eclipse, TTD suspended services until evening, resuming Sarvadarshanam at 8:30 pm.
India ranks second globally in childhood obesity, with over 41 million children aged 5–19 affected, behind China. Rising at 5% yearly, the surge is driven by poor diet, low activity, school meal gaps, and maternal health. Experts warn early obesity may lead to diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver, urging stronger policies and prevention measures.
A review of Telangana govt departments revealed shocking findings: 25,000 bogus outsourced and contract employees were identified. The CM expressed strong anger and directed strict action against those responsible. This corruption, draining the state treasury, has sparked widespread discussions across Telangana about accountability and reforms in govt staffing.
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti called the cases against MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu “egregiously unwarranted” and urged their immediate withdrawal. The J&K Police had filed the cases yesterday, alleging that Mehdi and Mattu circulated “false, fabricated, and misleading content” on digital platforms.
Tollywood’s trend is shifting as senior stars support young directors. After Chiranjeevi teaming up with Dasara’s Srikanth Odela, reports suggest Nandamuri Balakrishna will collaborate with Vivek Athreya for his 112th film. Impressed by fresh scripts, both actors aim to break formula boundaries and present themselves in new-age, never-seen-before avatars.
The Andhra Pradesh government announced good news for women. On March 8, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will launch two new schemes—NTR Kalyana Lakshmi and NTR Vidya Lakshmi—aimed at providing financial support, especially to women from DWCRA families, empowering them and their households economically.
High ticket and popcorn prices have hurt theater footfalls, yet few corrective steps emerged. ETV Win is experimenting with ₹99 tickets and a ₹499 family combo with popcorn for “Sampradhayani Suppini Suddhapoosani. ” Such pricing innovations spark debate and could boost footfalls, making cinema outings affordable for families and smaller films.
Social media platform ‘X’ will suspend creators from revenue sharing for 90 days if they post AI‑generated war videos without disclosing AI use. Repeat violations lead to permanent suspension. X introduced a “Made with AI” label to flag AI content. Elon Musk’s net worth surged past $850 billion after SpaceX bought xAI.
Actor Rajpal Yadav has refuted reports that he cried before a judge or claimed financial hardship, terming them completely fabricated. He said social media misrepresented facts without knowing the case details. Urging people not to believe imaginary stories, Rajpal Yadav added that his face should reflect only laughter and nothing else whatsoever.
Doctors recommend that boys aged 9-26 also get the HPV vaccine, just like girls. The vaccine helps prevent cancers of the throat, tongue, and genitals in males. Since there are no routine screening tests for these cancers in men, vaccination is the best protection. Under new guidelines, a single dose is enough for boys.
Actor-politician Vijay described the upcoming TN Assembly elections as more than ordinary, calling them an “oceanic emotion” for himself and his supporters. Addressing party functionaries, the TVK chief urged the people to give him a chance in the polls, likely scheduled for April, emphasizing the personal and public significance of the election.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Health Minister JP Nadda celebrated Holi in Delhi, extending greetings to citizens. They prayed for peace, harmony, and prosperity, urging people to celebrate safely and use natural colors. Both leaders highlighted Holi’s spirit of unity, goodwill, and brotherhood, strengthening social bonds across communities and the nation.
A vigilance court granted statutory bail to former Travancore Devaswom Board president A. Padmakumar in the alleged misappropriation of gold from Sabarimala’s Dwarapalaka idols. Having already secured bail in the doorknob gold case, he is expected to be released by evening, becoming the eighth accused in the matter to obtain bail.
Today’s T20 World Cup semifinal features South Africa against New Zealand. Both teams meet in a knockout for the first time. Historically, South Africa has won all five previous knockout encounters and leads 12-7 overall in T20s. Riding a winning streak in this tournament, the Proteas are strong, but New Zealand will aim to turn […]