Telangana Cabinet approved key decisions for the upcoming assembly sessions. The legislature will meet from March 16 to 30. On March 16, the Governor will deliver the speech to both houses. The Cabinet approved presenting the Telangana state budget on March 20, marking the start of financial planning for the year.
The West Indies has scored 250/6 in 20 overs against Zimbabwe in the ongoing T20 World Cup match in Mumbai. West Indies batters Shimron Hetmyer (85), Rovman Powell (59), and Rutherford (31) have performed well with the bat. Zimbabwe bowlers Richard Ngarava and Muzarabani claimed 2 wickets each, and Evans and Cremer took 1 wicket […]
Salaried employees claiming House Rent Allowance (HRA) for rent paid to family may soon face stricter rules under the draft Income‑tax Rules, 2026. If annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh, taxpayers must disclose their relationship with the landlord, along with name, address and PAN. Genuine family arrangements remain allowed with proper documentation and bank payments.
The Telangana Public Service Commission (TGPSC) has extended the last date to update One Time Registration (OTR) details till March 25, 2026. Officials said no further extension will be given. Candidates who have not updated their OTR must complete the process and upload all required documents before the deadline.
A 19-year-old Bengaluru student accused two men of drugging and gang-raping her at a private villa on February 15. The accused subsequently filed a counter-complaint, alleging the woman attempted to extort ₹10 lakh from them using video clips. Police have registered cases for both rape and extortion, and an investigation into the conflicting claims is […]
West Indies star batter Shimron Hetmyer smashed a 19-ball half-century against Zimbabwe in the Super Eights at Wankhede Stadium. The West Indies batter broke his own record for the fastest T20 World Cup fifty for his team. Despite early wickets, Hetmyer dominated and became the third player to score over 200 runs in the tournament.
A wedding in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, turned violent after the bride’s dog barked aggressively, prompting a groom’s relative to hit it. The dispute escalated into a clash using sticks and chairs, injuring eight people. The families called off the February ceremony, but bride Tanya later affirmed her January marriage via social media.
India should make three key changes for the must-win match against Zimbabwe. Sanju Samson should open with Abhishek Sharma, while Ishan Kishan can bat at No.3. Axar Patel should return in place of Washington Sundar. Struggling Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh could be dropped, with Kuldeep Yadav added to strengthen the bowling attack.
Director Mani Ratnam is set to collaborate with Sai Pallavi and Vijay Sethupathi for a romantic entertainer, marking Sai Pallavi’s first project with him and her debut alongside Sethupathi. Initially offered to Dhanush, the film now begins shooting next month, produced by Lyca Productions with music by AR Rahman.
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir clarified that calling Abhishek Sharma a slogger was about technique, not an insult. He said strong bowling attacks can expose technical flaws and advised Abhishek to play with more patience. Despite poor scores in the T20 World Cup, India’s support staff backed Abhishek, saying illness affected his preparation and confidence.
A Bengaluru engineering student shared his bank details with a friend, Ayush, who later allegedly used the account to route Rs 7 crore in cyber fraud. The student’s account was blocked after suspicious transactions were detected, and he filed a police complaint at North Division Cyber Police Station against Ayush and others.
NCP leader Amol Mitkari stirred controversy by questioning whether the pilot in Ajit Pawar’s fatal plane crash was a “suicide bomber.” He demanded a thorough investigation and urged leaders to seek answers from Narendra Modi. Pawar died in a crash near Baramati on January 28, raising ongoing questions.
Ranveer Singh’s plea to quash an FIR over his imitation of Kantara’s daiva and comments was denied urgent hearing by the Karnataka High Court. The actor argued his praise of Rishabh Shetty was wrongly criminalized. The next hearing is scheduled for February 24, 2025, while Ranveer readies for Dhurandhar 2.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi, during his Singapore visit, praised India’s global rise, the BrahMos missile, and UP’s law and order. He highlighted New India’s economic growth, Digital India’s success, and the state’s transformation from past chaos to development. He urged overseas Indians to feel proud and contribute to India’s progress.
Andhra Pradesh plans a law to restrict school students from using social media. A Cabinet sub-committee is studying measures from other states and age-appropriate access rules. So far, 1,384 cases of hateful content led to 1,067 arrests. The government aims to make social media safer for children and women and curb false propaganda.