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Bangladesh’s 13th Jatiya Sangsad unanimously elected Hafizuddin Ahmed as Speaker and Barrister Kayser Kamal as Deputy Speaker. The BNP-led Parliament follows February elections after Sheikh Hasina’s exit. Both were nominated, seconded, and sworn in by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, with the ceremony attended by PM Tarique Rahman and other lawmakers.
After Ustaad Bhagat Singh’s pre-look poster and teaser, some fans speculated Harish Shankar acted as Pawan Kalyan’s body double. In a recent interview, he clarified he never did, though he was amused by the resemblance. Harish explained that doubles are used in films to protect heroes from serious injuries and avoid costly shooting delays.
“Made in Korea” is Priyanka’s 1st OTT project and also the 1st film to be entirely shot in Korea. Fans had anticipated the Netflix release to go live at midnight, but it officially started streaming today at 12:30 PM. This unexpected timing meant that viewers eager to watch Priyanka’s digital debut had to wait a […]
Bangladesh’s Parliament met for the first time since the 2024 Bangladesh uprising. PM Tarique Rahman said the new session followed February elections ending interim rule. He urged unity to rebuild democracy and criticized the government of Sheikh Hasina, now in exile in India after being sentenced in absentia for crimes against humanity charges.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi blamed the Centre’s “flawed foreign policy” for the emerging LPG shortage, saying diplomatic failures have disrupted energy supplies. He criticised the govt during opposition protests in Parliament, claiming poor global engagement has affected fuel availability and burdened citizens, and urged the govt to address the crisis.
Bollywood Sensation “Dhurandhar” returns to theaters across 250 screens in India and 250 overseas. The re-release builds momentum for the sequel “Dhurandhar The Revenge,” arriving worldwide March 19, directed by Aditya Dhar. North America will host special March 18 premiere shows in premium theaters ahead of the festive holiday box office window.
Veteran leader G Sudhakaran has quit CPI(M) and will contest the Kerala Assembly elections as an independent from Ambalappuzha, a party stronghold. He clarified he hasn’t sought UDF support, won’t hold wall paintings or conventions, and will focus on political and corruption issues. Sudhakaran retains allegiance to CPI(M) ideology despite leaving party membership.
A 17-year-old speech-impaired boy, Kundan Kumar, was allegedly beaten to death in Bihar’s Vaishali district while watching the India–New Zealand T20 World Cup final with local youths. His shout when India lost a wicket was misunderstood as celebration, triggering an argument and violent assault. The injured teen later died while being taken to hospital.
India is facing concerns over crude oil and LPG supplies due to the Iran conflict and disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy route. However, the country has strengthened energy security through underground storage caverns and diversified imports. Strategic reserves and alternative suppliers are helping India manage shortages despite global volatility.
Nasser, president of the South Indian Artistes’ Association, urged Rajendra Prasad to apologize for remarks about late actor and former M. G. Ramachandran. The comment, made while praising Kanta Rao, drew criticism, with Vishal also condemning it. Nasser said the remark hurt Tamilians and appealed for a heartfelt apology.
The Kerala High Court today reprimanded the Railway Board for failing to respond on whether Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookings, despite several months’ time. The bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar VM adjourned the matter for three weeks, directing the Board to file its response within the period.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed appointment letters to 5,690 teachers under the state’s Education Department at an official function. The recruitment spans primary schools to research-level posts in higher education, strengthening the education workforce and aiming to improve teaching standards across institutions in the state.
Fans of Vijay Sethupathi have a major update as his upcoming action-thriller web series with National Award-winning director M. Manikandan, “Muthu Alias Kaattaan” (Kaattaan), now has a confirmed streaming date. The Jio Hotstar special will premiere on March 27, 2026, streaming simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and other regional languages.
The Tirumala Temple drew a huge crowd today, with around 66,606 devotees seeking darshan of Lord Balaji on March 11th. Those without tokens faced waits of up to 13 hours across 24 compartments. On Wednesday, 25,899 devotees offered tonsuring, while the TTD reported a hundi collection of ₹4.78 crore, showcasing unwavering faith and devotion.
Over 1.5 kg of heroin worth over ₹8 crore, allegedly dropped by a Pakistani drone, was recovered near the International Border in Bahadurpura village, Bishnah area, J&K. A local spotted the bag late Wednesday night. Police have registered a case, and preliminary investigations confirm it was drone-delivered from across the border, with further inquiry ongoing.