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Varun Tej injured his leg while practising volleyball for his upcoming film “Bhari.” He is undergoing a minor surgery today at Apollo Hospital. After recovery, he will resume the shoot. The film is planned for a Sankranthi release. Fans wished him speedy recovery and expressed support for the actor across social media platforms today widely.
Mumbai Indians star Rohit Sharma is reportedly dealing with a thigh muscle injury. After missing a practice session, his participation in Thursday’s match against Punjab Kings is uncertain. However, medical scans showed no serious tear. Reports suggest the injury is minor, meaning he likely won’t miss many games and could return to the field soon.
Noida admin warned outsourcing agencies of blacklisting and licence cancellation after violent wage protests. DM Medha Roopam said firms will be accountable for workers’ conduct. Police registered FIRs and arrested 396 people. Authorities reiterated minimum wage rules and stressed discipline, aiming to restore industrial peace and compliance across units state.
RCB faces LSG today at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Key battles include a potential clash between Kohli and Shami, while LSG’s Mitchell Marsh faces veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Additionally, Rishabh Pant’s aggressive batting will be tested by Krunal Pandya’s spin. With RCB eyeing the top spot, these individual contests could decide the high-stakes match outcome.
PM Modi inaugurated the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Temple in Mandya during his Karnataka visit, performing prayers to Balagangadharanatha Swami and addressing devotees. He made 9 appeals, including water conservation, tree plantation, cleanliness, self-reliance, tourism, natural farming, healthy diet, fitness, and service spirit among people today in the Mandya event.
TDP has named Minister Nara Lokesh as Working President. Chief Chandrababu Naidu also formed a new 29-member Politburo and kept Palla Srinivasa Rao as state president. The party announced a massive 185-member state committee, emphasizing social balance and regional representation while giving more leadership roles to women and loyal workers.
Netflix has released Bollywood web film “Toaster” starring Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra, directed by Vivek Das Chaudhary. The dark comedy thriller revolves around a ₹5,000 toaster gifted at a wedding. It streams in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and English. It marks the maiden production venture of Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa on Netflix platform now.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Viktor Axelsen has retired from professional badminton at 32. After a stellar 16-year career, persistent back injuries forced the Danish star to step down. Axelsen, who held the world number one spot for 183 weeks, stated he must follow medical advice to avoid further surgery and respect his body’s physical limits.
Pawan Kalyan’s “Ustaad Bhagat Singh” turned out to be a box office debacle, failing to cross ₹100 crore and receiving negative reviews. Directed by Harish Shankar, it marked their second collaboration. Netflix announced the film will stream from tomorrow, April 16, with a PAN-Indian release in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam versions simultaneously.
An earthquake measuring 4.6 magnitude struck Afghanistan today, according to the National Center for Seismology. The tremor occurred at a depth of 140 km beneath the surface. No immediate reports of casualties or damage have been received, and authorities are monitoring the situation for any aftershocks or further updates, officials said.
Former AP CM Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized the alliance govt during a meeting with fishermen. He promised that the YSRCP would return to power in 3 years and remove local private companies. Jagan claimed the current government is ruining fishermen’s lives and stated that his administration would have provided them with 1,250 mechanized boats instead.
Siddaramaiah submitted a 5-page memorandum to PM Modi seeking urgent Central support for Karnataka. He highlighted funding delays, sought approvals for rail, highway, and water projects like Mekedatu and Upper Bhadra, and demanded grants for infrastructure and development, stressing equity and the need to strengthen cooperative federalism.
India’s wholesale inflation jumped to 3.88% in March 2026, up from 2.13% in February, hitting a three-year high. The Ministry of Commerce reported that the spike was primarily driven by surging costs of crude oil, natural gas, and basic metals. Higher manufacturing expenses and fuel prices also contributed significantly to the overall monthly increase.
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s Z+ security cover by Punjab Police has been withdrawn, sources said today, amid his widening rift with the Aam Aadmi Party. The state government had earlier granted him this protection. It was removed last week. He now has central security, with Delhi Police providing interim cover until a formal arrangement […]
The Indian ship Jag Vikram arrived at Gujarat’s Kandla Port, carrying 20,400 tonnes of LPG. It safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz following a 14-day US-Iran ceasefire. While Indian shipping remains stable, the US has now implemented a full maritime blockade on Iranian ports, halting 90% of Iran’s sea-based trade to maintain regional control.