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Pradeep Ranganathan’s “Love Insurance Kampany (LIK)” opened to a dull response in Telugu states despite high expectations after “Love Today.” The Vignesh Shivan-directed sci-fi rom-com, featuring Krithi Shetty and music by Anirudh Ravichander, saw mixed reviews. Weak promotions hurt openings, and the weekend performance will decide its box office fate.
Gold and silver prices have declined after a strong rally, driven by profit booking, a stronger dollar, and global uncertainties. Experts see short-term volatility and limited upside, with prices likely to consolidate. However, the long-term outlook remains positive due to structural factors. Investors are advised to adopt a cautious approach instead of aggressive buying.
Punjab Kings won the toss and will bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, today. Punjab Kings’ Playing XI includes Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran (w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Stoinis, Jansen, Bartlett, Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad lost the toss and will bat first against the Punjab Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, today. SRH’s Playing XI includes Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (w/c), Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, and Eshan Malinga.
Nikhil Siddhartha, after the blockbuster “Karthikeya 2,” is awaiting his ambitious film “Swayambhu,” directed by Bharat Krishnamachari and backed by Pixel Studios. The first single “Ra Ra Dheevara,” composed by Ravi Basrur, releases on April 16. The makers unveiled a fierce warrior poster, while the film’s release date will be announced soon.
In IPL 2026, Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in New Chandigarh today. Shreyas Iyer will lead the PBKS squad, and Ishan Kishan will lead the squad for SRH. The match starts at 3.30 PM. It is known that Punjab won two matches, and one was called off […]
Punjab Kings face Sunrisers Hyderabad today in IPL 2026. Unbeaten Punjab sits second, while Hyderabad is struggling in sixth. Key matchups include Shreyas Iyer facing Jaydev Unadkat, who has dismissed him twice. Also, watch Abhishek Sharma battle spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, and Ishan Kishan trying to survive against the dangerous pace of Arshdeep Singh.
EAM Jaishankar announced that 312 Indian fishermen were safely evacuated from Iran to India via Armenia. He thanked the government of Armenia and Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for facilitating the operation. The evacuation was shared on “X,” highlighting successful coordination and the safe return of stranded Indian citizens back to India safely home.
Former Congress leader T. Jeevan Reddy will likely join the BRS on April 20 during KCR’s Jagtial meeting. After praising BRS welfare schemes and criticizing the current government, Reddy met KCR, calling the encounter “divine.” This move follows years of dissatisfaction within Congress, as Reddy now aligns with KTR and the “pink party” platform.
Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding economic ties with Saudi Arabia during talks with Finance Minister Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan. Discussions focused on trade, investment and development. Saudi Arabia reiterated support, highlighting strong bilateral relations and continued cooperation amid Pakistan’s economic challenges.
Former Australia cricketer Aaron Finch praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless batting. He said his ability to hit straight and square is unbelievable. Finch called his talent rare at such a young age. He added that Sooryavanshi plays without fear, hits big shots easily, and described his performance as “ridiculous” and like video game numbers.
“Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” starring Ranveer Singh, has become the first Hindi film to cross ₹1000 crore nett, with its predecessor also earning around ₹900 crore. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel released in multiple languages and collected ₹73 crore from dubbed versions, led by Telugu. The film is now nearing the ₹1700 crore global milestone.
Google has introduced a major update for Gmail users. Like WhatsApp, Gmail now offers end-to-end encryption in its mobile app. This means only the sender and receiver can read emails, and no one in between can access them. The feature is currently available for Workspace users, improving security for personal data and business communications overall.
Hyderabad-based stand-up comedian Anudeep Katikala faced backlash after offensive remarks on Pawan Kalyan and Ram Charan during a show. He mocked personal lives, including references to Niharika Konidela and Upasana. Fans strongly condemned the comments, while warnings and apology demands followed. The controversy may also lead to legal action.
Air Chief Marshal A P Singh met US Air Force Chief Gen Ken Wilsbach to advance defence cooperation and interoperability. He was received at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and held talks at the Pentagon with Secretary Troy Meink. His visit included NORAD briefings, a F-15EX flight, and discussions on MQ-9B systems and Indo-Pacific security cooperation.