Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Love & War,” starring Ranbir, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia, has extended its shoot by 50 days, pushing the budget from ₹350 crore to ₹425 crore. With three songs and a major sequence pending, Bhansali and the actors are sharing theatrical revenues. Non-theatrical deals have earned over ₹200 crore, and a release is […]
Several courts in West Bengal received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, just a day after similar warnings. Courts in Asansol, Suri, and West Burdwan were evacuated. Police and bomb squads searched the premises but found nothing. A similar threat hit Dhanbad. Cyber Crime Branch is investigating the origin of the emails.
Indian star batter Rinku Singh is expected to return to India’s T20 World Cup squad after a family emergency, rejoining by this evening. Rinku will likely play in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on February 26 in Chennai. Coach Sitanshu Kotak says India needs momentum after losing to South Africa.
Myanmar experienced three earthquakes today, February 25, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported. Early in the morning, a magnitude 3.1 quake struck at 80 km depth, followed by a 4.4 magnitude tremor at 10 km depth, and later a 3.9 magnitude quake at 10 km depth. The shallow quakes make the region susceptible to […]
The Chhattisgarh High Court in Bilaspur received a bomb threat via email today, prompting evacuation and a thorough police search with a bomb disposal and dog squad. No explosives or hazardous materials were found, and the threat was confirmed a hoax. Authorities have registered a case, and an investigation into the false alert is ongoing.
Summer has officially begun in Telangana after two days of unseasonal rain. Dry winds will start from February 26, and temperatures will rise, with Hyderabad reaching 37°C. A heatwave is expected from March 2-7 in northern and eastern districts, with highs up to 40°C. Some areas may see brief rain showers.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 82276.07, up at 50.15 points or 0.06%, and the Nifty was at 25482.50, up at 57.85 points or 0.23%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.94 against the dollar.
Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated a new e-library in Benaulim, Goa, offering over 10,000 digital books. The library supports competitive exam preparation for JEE, NEET, and CLAT and includes green learning initiatives. Around 4,500 students from eight local schools will benefit, gaining free access to NCERT textbooks and other study resources.
At Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Udaipur wedding, fans and media buzzed with excitement. Kannada star Rishab Shetty, previously associated with Rashmika, was asked about the wedding but only said “thank you” and walked away. Speaking at length about his film “Jai Hanuman,” he remained silent on the wedding, sparking curiosity and speculation.
Indian star batter Abhishek Sharma remains No. 1 in the ICC T20I batting rankings, while opener Ishan Kishan has entered the top five. In bowling, Varun Chakravarthy stays first. Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza leads the all-rounders. Several players from South Africa, the West Indies, and Afghanistan also improved their rankings.
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will host “Tribes Art Fest 2026” at Travancore House, Delhi, from March 2-13. Featuring 70+ tribal artists and 1,000+ artworks across 30 traditions, the festival includes exhibitions, workshops, panel discussions, live demonstrations, and cultural performances, promoting tribal art, women’s leadership, and economic empowerment.
Steel industry veteran Jatinder Mehra has passed away, leaving a lasting impact on India’s metals sector. He served at Essar Group, SAIL, and RINL, leading major projects like Hazira and Paradip steel plants. Honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award, Mehra is remembered as a visionary leader and mentor.
Sri Lanka’s former SIS Chief, Major General (Retd) Suresh Sallay, was arrested in Peliyagoda over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed 279 and injured 500+. Alleged to have links with the attackers and accused of enabling the attacks to influence the presidential election, Sallay denies wrongdoing. The arrest advances the ongoing investigation.
In Tollywood, the zombie genre remains largely unexplored, but “Zombie Reddy” proved its potential with thrilling entertainment, due to Prasanth Varma and Teja Sajja. The sequel, “Zombie Reddy 2,” reunites Sajja with People Media Factory. Prasanth Varma wrote the story, but a new director, set to surprise audiences, will helm the wilder, deadlier installment.
India’s star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has broken into the top 10 of the ICC T20 bowlers’ rankings, climbing seven places to eighth position. He claimed 3 wickets for just 15 runs against South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2026. South Africa’s Corbin Bosch moved up to third, while West Indies’ Matthew Forde advanced to […]