Human Interest

Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya reacted to Royal Challengers Bangalore’s nearly $2 billion sale, defending his original investment and calling it gratifying. He congratulated new owners, recalling early criticism while highlighting the franchise’s massive value growth over time

Aditya Dhar denied AI-manipulated images showing Ranveer Singh smoking in a turban in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling them false and malicious, urging audiences to trust official content amid controversy and police complaints involving Sikh sentiments

A Sikh group filed a complaint in Mumbai against Ranveer Singh and makers of Dhurandhar: The Revenge for allegedly hurting religious sentiments over a poster. Police are probing; no FIR registered yet

The Telangana Petroleum Dealers Association assured no fuel shortage in Hyderabad despite panic buying causing temporary stockouts. Officials urged citizens to avoid hoarding, warning that unsafe storage violates norms and poses serious fire hazards

Harish Rana, India’s first approved passive euthanasia case, was cremated in New Delhi after 13 years in a vegetative state. The Supreme Court of India had permitted withdrawal of life support under legal guidelines

The Centre plans to cut broken rice allocation under PDS to boost ethanol production, freeing 90 lakh tonnes annually. Sanjeev Chopra said the move aims to strengthen supply chains, support blending targets and reduce crude import dependence

Unemployed youth in Hyderabad announced a ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest on March 26 against the Congress government’s failure to deliver promised jobs and allowance. Protesters demand recruitment notifications, job calendar and fulfilment of election commitments

The Supreme Court ruled that individuals who convert to religions other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism cannot claim Scheduled Caste status or related benefits. The court upheld an Andhra Pradesh High Court decision quashing a pastor’s case filed under the SC/ST Act

Swiggy raised its platform fee by 17% to ₹17.58 per order after Zomato made a similar move. The hikes reflect rising operational costs and a broader industry trend to improve margins amid increasing expenses

Rajinikanth praised Dhurandhar: The Revenge as a must-watch, as the Aditya Dhar film crossed Rs 700 crore globally. Starring Ranveer Singh, the sequel continues its strong box office run

Gold and silver prices dropped sharply in Mumbai as easing West Asia tensions reduced safe-haven demand after Donald Trump signalled a pause in strikes on Iran. Weak global trends and improving sentiment pressured precious metals markets

VC Sajjanar assured there is no fuel or LPG shortage in Hyderabad, urging citizens to avoid panic buying. Police warn that rumours and rush at pumps could disrupt smooth distribution across the city

A balloon bearing Pakistan International Airlines logo was recovered in Sri Ganganagar, prompting an investigation. Authorities are probing its origin amid repeated sightings in border regions, with intelligence agencies examining possible security concerns and links to similar past incidents

Mumbai markets rebounded sharply as Sensex and Nifty surged in early trade, tracking global optimism after Donald Trump paused strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Easing oil prices and improved sentiment boosted equities, despite continued geopolitical uncertainty and recent foreign investor outflows 

Ancient cultures, including those of Zeus and Jupiter, viewed lightning as divine power, though thinkers like Seneca sought natural explanations. Modern science now explains lightning, though its awe-inspiring impact still endures

The Delhi High Court quashed a 2018 FIR against an ice cream vendor accused of voyeurism and stalking after a settlement with the complainant. The court noted continuing proceedings was futile and appreciated his gesture to serve police personnel

Narendra Modi became India’s longest-serving head of government, completing 8,931 days in office, surpassing Pawan Kumar Chamling. BJP Chief Ministers praised his leadership, highlighting development, governance, and sustained public trust over decades

Actor Parineeti Chopra revealed she has a “crush” on her co-star, husband Raghav Chadha, sharing a playful Instagram post. The couple, married in 2023, previously appeared together publicly and often express admiration for each other

As wars of extermination and displacement continue, we see that the justification for such acts is often shrouded in words of myth and mystery, and have been so since the ancient world

In Shivamogga, 27-year-old veterinarian Dr Sameeksha Reddy died after a hippopotamus attacked her at Tyavarekoppa Safari. Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre ordered a high-level probe and strict enforcement of wildlife handling protocols, with compensation for the family

Actress Genelia Deshmukh shared nostalgic memories by posting the South Indian song “Nallka Nallani” from her 2004 film *Sye* on social media, reflecting on her film journey across Bollywood and South Indian cinema and its lasting impact

In Rajanna-Sircilla, a dog was found dead in Gorillala, Rudrangi mandal, allegedly killed by a leopard while guarding livestock. The owner alerted forest officials

Eid Al Fitr was celebrated across Gulf countries with prayers held in mosques amid regional tensions, as authorities ensured safety following drone threats, while thousands gathered in Makkah and Madinah and festivities proceeded peacefully

A non-venomous snake caused brief commotion at the Telangana Assembly premises in Hyderabad, where a traffic constable swiftly captured it before officials handed it over to Nehru Zoological Park authorities.