Dhurandhar 2 becomes 2nd highest grossing Indian film domestically, trampling Baahubali 2; eyes surpassing Pushpa 2

Dhurandhar 2 collections: Dhurandhar 2- The Revenge has stormed past Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, to become the second-highest grossing Indian movie domestically on Wednesday. The spy-thriller, headlined by Ranveer Singh, has minted a whopping Rs 1033.37 crore (net) in India within 20 days, marginally overtaking Baahubali 2’s long standing record of Rs 1030 crore.  Globally, the film’s figures have soared past Rs 1641 crore, making it trail Pushpa…

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MP accelerates preparations for political appointments in co-op banks ahead of elections

Appointments in MP cooperative banks: The Madhya Pradesh Government has accelerated preparations for political appointments in the cooperative banks and societies across the state, officials said on Wednesday. According to sources, the long-pending appointments within the Cooperation Department are now being fast-tracked, signalling a strategic move ahead of upcoming elections. According to the plan, key appointments are yet to be made in institutions like the Apex Cooperative bank…

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UCC likely to be enforced in MP, CM Dr Yadav hints at rollout before Diwali

UCC in MP: The Madhya Pradesh Government on Wednesday has indicated a strong move towards implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav urged ministers to study the framework closely. According to officials, during the MP cabinet meeting chaired on Tuesday, the CM signalled that the state is preparing to enforce the UCC, setting administrative processes into motion. Following directives from…

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Internally displaced Manipur girl, 7, raped and killed; body disposed under bridge, accused arrested

Manipur girl rape murder: A seven-year-old internally displaced (IPD) girl aged 7 was allegedly raped and killed in Imphal East district of Manipur on Monday, less than 24 hours after she was reported missing. The police said they have arrested the accused in connection with the incident, and the court has remanded him to police custody for further interrogation and probe.  As per police, the victim hailed from…

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Measles outbreak in Bangladesh rings alarm bells in India as 98 children succumb in three weeks

Bangladesh measles warning for India: Measles has registered a deadly resurgence in Bangladesh, claiming the lives of as many as 98 children in just three weeks. The crisis has sparked urgent concerns across neighbouring India, where similar vulnerabilities persist. Once considered largely under control, the ailment has returned with alarming speed, overwhelming hospitals and exposing lapses in public health systems. Hospitals cripple as patients flock them At the…

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Sathankulam father-son custodial deaths: Madurai Court awards death sentence to 9 TN cops in landmark verdict

Sathankulam father-son custodial deaths: A court in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district on Monday handed over death sentence to nine police personnel for their role in the 2020 custodial deaths of P Jayaraj and his son, J Benicks in Thoothukudi’s Sathankulam. The verdict came nearly six years after the incident that triggered nationwide outrage and demands for accountability during police custody.  Court terms case the ‘Rarest of rare’ crime…

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Samson, Bumrah nominated for ICC Player of the Month after T20 World Cup 2026 heroics

ICC nominates Bumrah Samson: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has raised the curtain on the nominees for the ICC Player of the Month award for March 2026. Notably, Indian cricket team’s Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah have been nominated for the same, owing to their match-winning performances during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.  In the men’s category, the duo has been joined by South Africa’s cricket…

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WhatsApp tests real-time noise cancellation feature for calls, feature rolled out for Android Beta users

WhatsApp noise cancellation feature: Messaging giant WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new noise cancellation feature for voice and video calls, currently made available to select Android Beta users. The update, as per tech experts, is designed to improve call quality by reducing unwanted background noise in real-time conditions.  Notably, the feature was first identified in development earlier this year, and is expected to benefit users who frequently…

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MP HC upholds woman’s right to reside with partner amid dispute with husband, junks spouse’s plea

MP High Court ruling: The Gwalior bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court (HC), on Monday, upheld a married woman’s right to reside with her partner, trashing a habeas corpus plea filed by her husband. The bench made the ruling when the young woman, standing before the court alongside her husband, parents and partner, made her stance unequivocally clear; she wishes to live life on her own terms. …

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Son of Chhattisgarh’s former CM gets life term in 2003 murder case, HC overturns acquittal

Amit Jogi gets life term: The Chhattisgarh High Court (HC) on Monday sentenced Amit Jogi, son of state’s former Chief Minister (CM) Ajit Jogi to lifetime imprisonment in a murder case that dates back to 2003. Notably, Amit was accused of murdering a leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Ramavatar Jaggi, and was earlier acquitted by a court in Raipur in 2007.  HC finds trial court’s verdict…

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