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Adivi Sesh calls his role in Dacoit: A Love Story his most vivid, highlighting emotional depth over twists. Co-starring Mrunal Thakur and Anurag Kashyap, the film blends romance, crime, and action, releasing April 10

Atanu Chakraborty resigned as part-time chairman of HDFC Bank citing ethical concerns, marking an unprecedented mid-term exit. Keki Mistry was appointed interim chairman as the RBI approved leadership transition

Mumbai markets plunged early Thursday as Sensex and Nifty fell sharply, ending a three-day rally amid surging crude oil prices, weak global cues, and heavy FII outflows. Banking and financial stocks led losses, while energy shares showed limited resilience

The Indian-flagged crude tanker Jag Laadki safely docked at Adani Ports Mundra, carrying ~80,886 tonnes of UAE crude oil. The shipment supports refinery operations amid regional supply challenges, following safe passage of LPG carriers through the Strait of Hormuz

Komala Vilas, Singapore’s iconic 70-year-old South Indian vegetarian restaurant famed for “dosa diplomacy” with PM Modi, has been closed for over two months for renovations. The owner has not specified a reopening date, fueling speculation about its future

Indian Railways is enhancing affordable travel by expanding non‑AC general and sleeper capacity, offering 45% average concessions, and improving safety and infrastructure. Electrification exceeds 99%, track construction accelerates, and Dedicated Freight Corridors operate 480 daily freight trains, says Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Supreme Court granted a nine-month extension to complete the Sheena Bora murder trial, emphasizing no further delays. Indrani Mukerjea, Peter Mukerjea, and other accused remain on bail. The case involves Sheena Bora’s 2012 strangulation and body disposal

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi staged a walkout in the Telangana Assembly, alleging a Rs.1.5 lakh crore scam in the Musi Rejuvenation project. KT Rama Rao criticized government transparency, questioned DPR inconsistencies, land acquisition, and demolition figures, demanding accountability 

In Bengaluru’s Vyalikaval area, a family staged a protest against high bus fares by attempting to send an elderly man through a courier inside a sack. Police intervened, and the family was warned after issuing a public apology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi bid farewell to 37 retiring Rajya Sabha MPs, praising their contributions to parliamentary life and governance. He highlighted senior leaders’ legacies, encouraged mentorship for newcomers, and underscored the continuity of parliamentary traditions

A 14-year-old girl from Gangtok, Sikkim, staged her own kidnapping and demanded Rs 3 lakh from her parents. She was rescued in Siliguri, West Bengal, and police investigations confirmed the ransom calls and voice notes were self-generated

A 32-year-old hamali, Budarapu Venkatesh, was killed when a tractor collided with his motorcycle on the Vempalli–Mulkalla road in Mancherial district. Police registered a case against the tractor driver, Bheemaiah, and are investigating the incident

Students of Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge and Technologies, Basar protested over poor medical facilities after 17-year-old student Mallipudi Tejashwini died of leukaemia. They demanded improved healthcare on campus, compensation for the family, and accountability from university authorities

Divya, wife of a Karimnagar sub-inspector, died allegedly by suicide after consuming oleander seeds at her residence. She was shifted to hospitals in Karimnagar and Hyderabad but died during treatment. The reason behind her decision is not yet known

A projectile reportedly struck the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, operated with Russian assistance, amid Tehran’s ongoing war with Israel and the US. No radiation leak or casualties were reported, but regional safety concerns and geopolitical tensions have intensified

TVK general secretary Aadhav Arjuna claimed party leader Vijay was offered the chief minister’s post and 50% Assembly seats by an unnamed party, which he declined. TVK will contest all 234 seats in Tamil Nadu’s upcoming Assembly elections

The IMD issued a Yellow Alert for Hyderabad and nearby districts, forecasting unseasonal light to moderate rain and thunderstorms through Thursday. Gusty winds of 30–40 km/h and lightning pose safety risks, while temperatures ease slightly from persistent dry heat

Seven family members, including three children, died in a fire at a residential building in Delhi’s Palam area. Rescue teams battled flames and smoke as two others were injured while escaping. Authorities continue investigations to determine the cause

Despite conflict, nearly 90 ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz as Iran sustains oil exports amid selective restrictions. “Dark” vessels and diplomatically cleared ships continue transit, while tensions involving Donald Trump keep global energy markets volatile

Tension erupted at Telangana Assembly as KT Rama Rao and T Harish Rao led protests demanding MSP for maize and farmer relief. Legislators clashed with marshals, leaving Harish Rao slightly injured amid allegations of government negligence.

Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned citing humiliation and internal issues in Assam unit. He expressed emotional distress and alienation. Sources suggest he may join Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Assembly polls, dealing a setback to Congress

The government directed airlines to provide 60 percent seats free of charge on domestic flights and ensure passengers on the same PNR sit together. The move by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation aims to improve passenger rights, transparency and curb extra fees

Global oil prices fell over 3 percent after recent gains, amid volatile West Asia tensions. Despite conflict escalation involving Iran, the US and Israel, concerns over restricted Strait of Hormuz flows and stalled security efforts continue to unsettle markets and supply outlook

Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi lost Illinois’ Senate primary to Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, conceding after trailing in vote counts. Backed by party establishment, Stratton is favoured for general election victory, ending Krishnamoorthi’s bid to become a second Indian American US Senator