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The BCCI has announced India’s upcoming tour of Afghanistan, which will include one Test match starting on June 6. Additionally, there will be three One Day Internationals scheduled for June 14, 17, and 20 in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Chennai. There will be no T20 Internationals played during this tour. Both Kohli and Sharma are expected […]
“Ustaad Bhagat Singh,” starring Pawan Kalyan and directed by Harish Shankar, is slated for theatrical release on March 26, 2026. Sreeleela and Raashii Khanna play the female leads. Buzz suggests the makers have locked March 19, 2026, for the grand pre-release event. The venue remains unannounced, with an official confirmation expected soon.
PM Modi held bilateral talks with Canadian PM Mark Carney at Hyderabad House, reviewing progress in the India-Canada Strategic Partnership. Both leaders discussed strengthening cooperation, while Carney highlighted plans to double two-way trade by 2030. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar also met Carney during his first official India visit.
President Droupadi Murmu launched the Pink National Common Mobility Card and three Delhi women-centric schemes, including free bus travel, two free LPG cylinders, Delhi Lakhpati Bitiya Yojana, and “Meri Poonji, Mera Adhikar.” Worth ₹129 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer, these initiatives aim to boost women’s safety, independence, and empowerment in Delhi.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has warned states about potential violence in India following US-Israel strikes on Iran. The advisory urges monitoring of “pro-Iran radical preachers” delivering inflammatory sermons and enhancing intelligence sharing. Officials stressed vigilance to prevent communal tension amid heightened Middle East conflicts.
The Israeli military launched an offensive against Hezbollah after rocket fire on northern Israel, conducting airstrikes in Beirut and southern Lebanon. Reports said Hezbollah parliamentary chief Mohammad Raad was killed. A longtime MP since 1992, he led the group’s bloc and was a key political figure. The IDF confirmed targeting senior militants.
Myanmar’s military government granted amnesty to over 10,000 prisoners and reduced others’ sentences to mark a holiday, state-run media reported. Former leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains incommunicado with no indication of release. The move comes two weeks before Parliament convenes after contested elections criticized as neither free nor fair.
At least two schools in Jalandhar received bomb threat emails today, prompting authorities to conduct anti-sabotage checks. Police, fire brigade personnel, bomb and dog squads, and ambulances were rushed to the campuses. The scare follows similar threats in Chandigarh, Amritsar, Patiala, and Haryana schools, all of which were later declared hoaxes.
Nine directors of SBL Energy Limited have been arrested following a deadly blast at the company’s Nagpur district facility that tragically killed 18 people. Kalmeshwar Police has filed a case against 21 directors and shareholders under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities are reviewing reports thoroughly.
“Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu,” starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and directed by Anil Ravipudi, completed 50 days in 109 centers. Produced by Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments, it crossed ₹400 crore globally, a first for both. The film grossed $3.5 million in North America and sold 3.8 million BookMyShow tickets, sustaining strong theatrical momentum.
Among Sankranthi Tollywood releases, Ravi Teja’s “Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi (BMW)” is the first to lock its OTT debut. ZEE5 has acquired streaming rights, with the premiere expected on March 13, 2026. Despite underperforming in theatres, the film has sparked curiosity among home viewers, and its digital response will decide its second innings.
The death toll in the cracker unit blast in Kakinada district has climbed to 22, officials said today. DM&HO J Narasimha Nayak confirmed one more death on Sunday night. The February 28 explosion at a licensed fireworks unit killed 20 people, including nine women, and left nine injured. Four to five victims remain critical with […]
Renowned educationist and former member of the Rajya Sabha Janardan Waghmare passed away in Latur, Maharashtra, this morning after a brief illness. He was 91. Waghmare was widely respected for his immense contributions to education and public life, inspiring generations of students, scholars, and academic leaders across the region.
The US Embassy in Islamabad and consulates in Karachi and Lahore suspended all visa and American Citizen services after violent protests erupted over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing. All appointments were cancelled, and staff movements restricted. Americans were advised to avoid gatherings, carry ID, stay alert, and update their STEP registration.
Fourteen students of Jawaharlal Nehru University arrested during a protest march last week have been released, bringing relief to campus. Those freed include JNUSU president Aditi Mishra, vice-president Gopika K. Babu, joint secretary Danish Ali, former president Nitish Kumar, and AISA leader Neha, student representatives said.