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Telangana police foiled the indefinite fast by Jagruti president K. Kavitha in Khammam and shifted her, Jagruti sources said. Kavitha began fasting yesterday, demanding justice for people ousted from a land parcel. Earlier, she held a dharna in Khammam, around 200 km from Hyderabad, supporting those evicted by authorities last month.
Baby fame Vaishnavi Chaitanya has been in the news after the first single from her upcoming film “Epic.” Amid rumours of a Tamil debut opposite GV Prakash Kumar, she clarified her next project via Instagram, sharing photos with Arya and Nikhila Varma captioned “Arya 40 is loading.” The romantic drama will mark her Tamil debut […]
Director Harish Shankar is set to release a new song from “Ustaad Bhagat Singh,” creating buzz among fans ahead of the film’s March 19, 2026, release. The promo for the track is expected soon, with post-production progressing rapidly. This follows the earlier trailer tease, keeping excitement high for Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming action drama.
Actress Ritu Varma celebrates her 36th birthday as the makers of her upcoming film unveiled her first-look poster. She joins Gopichand’s 33rd film, set against a lesser-known 7th-century historical backdrop, playing tribal girl Satyavathi. Produced by Srinivasaa Chitturi under Srinivasaa Silver Screen, the film features cinematography by Manikandan S.
India’s domestic stock markets are seeing gains today, with the Sensex climbing 423.67 points to 77,989.83 and the Nifty rising 116.05 points to 24,144.10. The Indian rupee is trading steadily at 92.18 against the US dollar, indicating stable market sentiment and investor confidence amid ongoing economic and financial developments.
TG CM Revanth Reddy emphasized that leadership must involve listening as well as directing. Addressing police officers at the Telangana Police Retreat 2026, he noted that communication should not be one-sided like PM Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat.’ Senior officials should understand and give juniors autonomy to solve problems effectively.
The Supreme Court of India will hear West Bengal CM Mamata’s plea against the Special Intensive Revision of the electoral rolls. Banerjee and TMC leaders allege political bias and deletion of vulnerable voters’ names. The court will examine the process, with judicial officers helping decide objections and ensuring genuine voters are not excluded.
The Indian Air Force deployed an Mi-17 V5 helicopter to contain a major forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh’s Mebo and Sigar areas of Pasighat. The IAF highlighted its rapid response and operational precision, demonstrating readiness and effectiveness in tackling emergencies in remote and challenging terrains across the region.
Hotels in Bengaluru will remain closed today as the Hotel Association protests rising prices and supply issues of commercial gas cylinders. They say higher gas costs force restaurants to increase food prices, hurting business. As part of the protest, many hotels and eateries in the city may shut down temporarily.
Microsoft is adding Anthropic’s AI technology to its Copilot service with the new Copilot Cowork tool, handling tasks like app creation, spreadsheets, and data management. Early-access testing begins this month. Microsoft emphasizes enterprise security and data controls, aiming to attract cautious companies amid AI-driven software market volatility.
In Gurugram, Haryana, seven workers died after an under-construction wall collapsed at the Signature Global Society, trapping several labourers under debris. Four others remain critically injured. Earlier, a fire at a Holi-colours factory in Jind killed four women and injured over 20, with reports that the factory gate was locked, trapping workers inside.
The censor certification for “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” is drawing significant attention as the film gears up for its theatrical release in just nine days. Fans are particularly curious whether the board might raise any issues with the title “Bhagat Singh,” given past scrutiny over film names. Certification today could clear the crucial hurdle.
The Meteorological Department has predicted unseasonal rain across the state from March 16 to 23. Heavy showers, thunderstorms, and hail are possible in some areas. After the recent hot days, residents are advised to stay prepared as sudden rains may disrupt daily activities and travel during this week-long weather spell.
Telangana’s budget preparatory meetings are scheduled for today, with Deputy CM Bhatti leading dept-wise reviews. The discussions will focus on the state’s 2026-27 budget proposals, assessing priorities and allocations across sectors. Ministers and senior officials from respective departments will participate, providing inputs to shape the final budget.
The Uttarakhand government has asked district officials to provide details of state expatriates living in West Asian countries who wish to return due to the Iran–Israel–US conflict. Secretary Rajendra Kumar urged DMs and SPs to share information promptly so the central government can ensure their safe and timely return.