As Punjab Kings take on Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, their head-to-head record stands evenly balanced with three wins each. This neck-and-neck history hints at another thrilling contest. All eyes are on captains Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, whose tactical decisions could play a decisive role in determining today’s winner.
Pradeep Ranganathan’s “Love Insurance Kompany” (LIK), directed by Vignesh Shivan and starring Krithi Shetty, is set for release on April 10, 2026. The futuristic romantic drama has completed censor formalities and received a U/A certificate. The film’s runtime is locked at 156 minutes, with an official announcement expected soon from the makers.
Health specialists have raised alarms over worsening air pollution in Hyderabad, with the Air Quality Index touching 137 in Secunderabad this morning. Authorities cite vehicle emissions, garbage burning, and wood-fired stoves as key contributors. Experts warn that declining air quality could trigger respiratory illnesses, urging residents to take precautions.
Senior Congress leader and MP Sonia Gandhi was discharged from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital today after being admitted on March 24 with fever. Doctors treated her for a systemic infection using antibiotics under the supervision of Dr. Ajay Swaroop, Dr. DS Rana, Dr. S. Nundy, and Dr. Arup Basu. She responded well and will continue […]
Visionary top filmmaker James Cameron’s new spectacle ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ has made its OTT debut, with a top update for Indian viewers. The global film is expected to stream for free on JioHotstar by late April or early May 2026. Currently, it is also accessible as a premium rental on Amazon Prime Video and […]
Today marks the final deadline to clear property tax dues under Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation, and Cyberabad Municipal Council. Authorities urge pending taxpayers to pay immediately using the MyGHMC app or official portals. Officials recommend settling dues early to ensure a hassle-free payment process today.
The CBI today arrested Lt Col Abhishek Kumar Mishra, Deputy Commissioner of Shahdara North in the MCD, for allegedly accepting a ₹4 lakh bribe. Officials said the Central Bureau of Investigation acted on specific inputs about his demand for illegal gratification, following which a trap was laid and the officer was caught and taken into […]
Tollywood director Ram Gopal Verma praised ‘Dhurandhar-2’, highlighting Shiv Kumar’s editing and Shashwat Sachdev’s music for elevating the film’s intensity. He noted that retro Hindi tracks added a fresh tone to action sequences. Verma also applauded Saini Johre’s production design for recreating Pakistan’s setting, and use of silence in sound design.
“Ramayana,” starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, is building buzz after a special Los Angeles screening for select audiences. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the teaser reportedly runs 2 minutes 38 seconds, introducing key characters like Rama, Sita, Ravana, and Hanuman. Planned in Hindi and English, the epic targets global audiences ahead of its Diwali 2026 […]
A social media “like” by Samantha, Parvathy, Kiran Rao, and Chinmayi sparked backlash after posts questioned a rural creator’s credibility. The episode highlighted concerns over class bias and accountability, showing how even small online actions by public figures are closely examined for consistency with their inclusive, socially aware image.
➢International Transgender Day of Awareness, ➢Eiffel Tower Day, ➢Mahavir Jayanti, ➢National Farm Workers Day, ➢1727: Death of astronomer Isaac Newton, ➢1865: Anandibai Joshi, the first Indian woman doctor, ➢1984: Birthday of senior actress Rakshita, ➢1987: Birthday of Koneru Humpy, Indian chess grandmaster, and ➢1972: Death of Indian top actress Meena Kumari.
The RBI has deferred its revised capital market exposure framework to July 1, 2026, from April 1 after industry feedback. It issued clarifications on acquisition finance, refinancing, and CMIs. The norms expand merger coverage, allow subsidiary routes, tighten refinancing rules, and mandate guarantees, giving banks more time to align systems and reduce ambiguity.
Today, 8 women died and several others were injured in a tragic stampede at the Sheetla Temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district. It occurred during a large number of devotees gathered at the temple for special worship, and it led to a stampede. Rescue operations are still underway, and more details are yet to be known.
Four IDF soldiers were killed in fighting in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed. Three were identified as Captain Noam Madmoni, Staff Sergeant Ben Cohen, and Staff Sergeant Maxsim Entis, while one name remains undisclosed. Two others were injured, one seriously. Families of all affected soldiers have been informed, the military said.
New Zealand and Bangladesh will take on each other across three ODIs and three T20I matches. NZ ODI squad: Tom Latham (captain), Muhammad Abbas, Adi Ashok, Kristian Clarke, Josh Clarkson, Dane Cleaver, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly , Jayden Lennox, Henry Nicholls, Will O’Rourke, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, and Will Young.