AIADMK released its first list of 23 candidates for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami will contest from Edappadi. Senior leaders KP Munusamy, Dindigul C. Srinivasan, Natham R. Viswanathan, and SP Velumani will contest from Veppanahalli, Dindigul, Natham, and Thondamuthur, respectively.
England’s Ben Duckett has pulled out of IPL 2026, despite being acquired by Delhi for ₹2 crore at the auction. Duckett cited his commitment to representing his country in the upcoming New Zealand and India multi-format series as the reason. He expressed regret to the Delhi franchise and fans, calling the decision very tough but […]
Consumers will face higher bills as AC and refrigerator prices are set to climb once more, driven by rising costs of copper, aluminum, and plastic. The price surge is projected between 5-10% for raw materials and up to 4% for regulatory adjustments, with the revised rates expected to take effect by April, impacting household budgets […]
Congress received eviction notices for its national HQ at 24 Akbar Road and IYC office at 5 Raisina Road, with March 28 as the last day to vacate. The party calls the move illegal and politically motivated, exploring legal options, extensions, or property reallocation while emphasizing the symbolic importance of Akbar Road.
The Delhi High Court will hear key matters today, March 25. It will consider Meta Platforms’ plea against a CCPA order imposing a ₹10 lakh penalty over the alleged unauthorized sale and listing of walkie-talkies on Facebook Marketplace. The court will also hear a petition challenging Delhi University’s decision to ban all protests on campus.
On the 26th day of Gulf conflict, Iran renewed its attack on Gulf infrastructure, striking Kuwait International Airport with drones, causing material damage as air defenses engaged incoming threats. Kuwaiti authorities reported no reported casualties so far amid heightened regional tensions, while attacks also extended to neighbouring Gulf states.
In North Sikkim, 150–200 tourists are stranded in Chungthang due to landslides caused by heavy rain, blocking roads to Lachen. Stranded tourists are sheltered at ITBP camp and Gurudwara. Roads to Lachung are cleared. Authorities continue monitoring as intermittent rainfall affects the region, following earlier storms that disrupted power.
Rahul Gandhi will launch the Congress campaign in Kerala today with a rally at Kozhikode Beach ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. The UDF, buoyed by local poll success, faces the LDF led by Pinarayi Vijayan. Priyanka Gandhi will campaign, while Sonia may skip. Leaders like Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, and Revanth Reddy will also […]
As part of the grand Ontimitta Kodandarama Brahmotsavam, the temple celebrates a vibrant turmeric pouring ceremony today, marking the beginning of wedding preparations. Early morning rituals include special pujas where turmeric cones, rolls, and rokals are placed at the Lord’s feet. Later, devotees participate in the symbolic crushing of turmeric.
Speculation grows as tennis star Leander Paes met BJP national president Nitin Nabin in Kolkata ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections. The meeting, attended by state BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya, raises talks of Paes joining BJP, despite his earlier TMC links. BJP ramps up election strategy for polls on April 23 and 29.
“Dhurandhar 2” is rewriting the record books with a dominant global box office run. The Ranveer Singh-led, Aditya Dhar-directed spy thriller is nearing the ₹1000 crore mark. It crossed $26 million in North America within six days, while India collections stayed strong at ₹54 crore Tuesday, also beating “Pushpa 2” to hit ₹500 crore fastest […]
In Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 4,400 chickens died from bird flu at a government poultry farm. Authorities set a 1 km infected zone and 10 km surveillance area, culling affected birds and restricting movement. Labs confirmed avian influenza, and farm workers are being monitored. No human cases reported, officials said, while safety measures continue.
The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast rains accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across Telangana for the next 5 days. Districts including Khammam, Warangal, and Nalgonda are expected to be affected. Strong winds yesterday caused crop losses. Authorities have urged residents to stay alert as weather warnings remain in effect.
Sree Vishnu explored a different direction with his recent film “Mrithyunjay,” a crime action thriller directed by Hussain Sha Kiran, with Reba Monica John as the female lead. The film a modest box office run and is expected to digital debut on Netflix on April 3, 2026, with a multilingual release likely, though official confirmation […]
In Delhi’s Karol Bagh, a bus carrying 25 passengers overturned near Jhandewalan Metro Station early Wednesday, killing two and injuring several. Rescue teams freed passengers trapped under the vehicle. Overspeeding is suspected as the cause. The injured were taken to hospitals, and the deceased’s bodies sent for post-mortem, officials said.