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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will begin a four-day India visit today to revive strained ties. He will attend business engagements in Mumbai before holding wide-ranging talks with PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday. Both leaders aim to normalise relations and advance a constructive, forward-looking strategic partnership between India and Canada.
Netflix declines to raise its bid for Warner Bros Discovery, leaving Paramount ahead with a $31-per-share offer. Paramount aims to merge Warner’s HBO, DC, and hit franchises with its CBS, MTV, and Paramount+ assets. The deal raises antitrust concerns and faces political scrutiny, while Netflix steps back from the competition.
The South Central Railway has launched the innovative ‘Rail Parcel App’ to simplify and modernize parcel booking and tracking for passengers and businesses. The app allows users to book, pay, and track parcels seamlessly from their smartphones, reducing paperwork. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency in the railway parcel service across the SCR network.
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Sankhuwasabha district in Nepal today. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Residents felt the tremor, but preliminary assessments show the area remained largely unaffected. Authorities continue monitoring for aftershocks, assuring that life and property were not impacted by the quake.
Counting for the Jharkhand Municipal Council elections began, with all eyes on the BJP, expected to replicate its 2018 success. The party campaigned on urban initiatives, while the opposition focused on local grievances. Results from multiple districts will be declared today, providing a key indicator of public sentiment ahead of polls.
Gold prices saw a slight uptick in the Hyderabad bullion market today. The rate for 10 grams of 24-carat gold rose by ₹550 to ₹1,61,570, while 22-carat gold increased by ₹500 to ₹1,48,100. Silver maintained its steady rate at ₹2,95,000 per kilogram. Prices remain largely consistent across both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
South star Allu Sirish confirmed his wedding to Nayanika Reddy on March 6, 2026, with a close-knit ceremony. Pre-wedding celebrations for Telugu film personalities will take place on March 2 at Allu Studios, Hyderabad. The couple was engaged in October 2025 and previously marked the occasion in Dubai with Allu Arjun attending.
On the 12th day of the budget session, the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council of AP resumed with heated debates. Lokesh criticized the YSRCP regime for politicizing Andhra University, which dropped from 29th in 2019 to 76th in 2023. He highlighted its recent rise to 41st rank and set a target of reaching […]
Captain Suryakumar Yadav praised the team’s batting brilliance but called for sharper bowling after India’s 72-run win over Zimbabwe at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Despite posting a record 256, India conceded 184 runs, which he felt was excessive. Yadav emphasized tightening bowling strategies as the T20 World Cup moves into its crucial stages.
➢260/6: Sri Lanka vs Kenya In 2007 ICC T20 World Cup➢256/4: India vs Zimbabwe in the current 2026 T20 WC tournament➢254/6: West Indies v Zimbabwe in the same 2026 T20 tournament➢235/5: Ireland v Oman in the same current T20 tournament➢230/8: England vs South Africa in 2016 T20 tournament.
Mrunal Thakur says she isn’t chasing a size-zero image. While often questioned about her weight in Hindi cinema, Telugu audiences appreciate her glamour and screen presence as she is. Prioritizing health over unrealistic beauty standards, she feels confident. Her appearance in ‘Dacoit’s’ latest song has won fans’ admiration and praise.
Holi 2026 dates vary across India due to a total lunar eclipse on March 3, triggering the ‘sutak’ period. Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune), Gujarat, Rajasthan (Jaisalmer), and Karnataka (Mangalore) celebrate on March 3, while UP, Delhi, Rajasthan (Jaipur, Kota), Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and others observe it on March 4. The festival’s spirit remains unchanged.
➢Independence Day of Dominican Republic, ➢Anosmia Awareness Day, ➢International Polar Bear Day, ➢World NGO Day, ➢1931: Death of freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad, ➢1932: Birth of poet and polyglot Vege Nageswara Rao, ➢1956: Death of the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha, G.V. Mavalankar, and ➢2002: Sabarmati Express burning – 59 VHP kar sevaks died.
Expelled AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam (OPS) may join DMK today in Chief Minister MK Stalin’s presence, ahead of Tamil Nadu’s Assembly polls. The three-time former CM will likely contest Bodinayakkanur. Despite hints of rejoining AIADMK, OPS was rejected by Edappadi K. Palaniswami. BJP maintains distance, calling it an internal party matter.
Raghurama Krishnamraju, Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, is set to be discharged from AIG Hospital today. He had been admitted following a left-hand injury sustained while playing cricket at a recent sports event and underwent surgery. After completing his final checkup, he is expected to return to Andhra Pradesh later today.