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India is unlikely to raise petrol and diesel prices immediately despite global crude oil crossing $110 a barrel due to Middle East tensions. The government expects state-run oil companies to absorb the impact temporarily as supply stabilises and imports diversify away from the Strait of Hormuz

Filmmaker Peter Jackson will receive the Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival opening ceremony on May 12, recognising his influential filmmaking career, including acclaimed trilogies The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted a star-studded wedding reception in Hyderabad after their private Udaipur ceremony, attended by leading film personalities and political figures. The couple, who dated for seven years, celebrated with industry friends and family

Morgan Stanley has reportedly laid off about 2,500 employees, nearly 3% of its global workforce, amid shifting business priorities and performance reviews. The cuts span multiple divisions despite record 2025 revenues, while other firms like Amazon and Oracle also trim jobs

Nick Jonas shared a nostalgic Holi photo with Priyanka Chopra, celebrating their festive memories together. The singer also recently praised her song “Teri Dulhan Sajaungi” from Barsaat, delighting Indian fans with his enthusiasm for her work

Thousands of women gathered at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple for the annual Attukal Pongala festival, preparing ritual offerings in a massive display of devotion. The women-only event, once listed in the Guinness World Records, transformed the city into a vast spiritual arena

Gold prices extended gains for a fifth session as Middle East tensions and rising oil prices boosted safe-haven demand. On Multi Commodity Exchange, April gold futures surged, while investors tracked US data and Federal Reserve cues amid inflation concerns

The makers of **Peddi** unveiled “Rai Rai Raa Raa,” a high-energy intro song featuring Ram Charan. Composed and sung by A. R. Rahman, the vibrant track showcases electrifying choreography and grand visuals ahead of the film’s worldwide release on April 30

Lac-made ‘gulal gota,’ traditional Holi colour shells from Jaipur, are seeing rising demand nationally and internationally. Social media reels have revived this royal-era craft, boosting artisan income, increasing production, and attracting younger generations to preserve the centuries-old festive tradition

A study by Hyderabad’s Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, published in Scientific Reports, finds Indians under 50 can counter obesity-linked genes through healthy lifestyles, with early dietary changes and exercise significantly reducing long-term metabolic disease risk

Yuvan Shankar Raja will compose music for Aishwarya Rajinikanth’s upcoming multilingual film, produced by Kannan Ravi Group. The project is planned as a grand entertainer releasing in five languages across India

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a mock newspaper front page to President Donald Trump at the White House, pitching a $21 billion housing plan while also urging the release of detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urged social media platforms to fairly share revenue with content creators, including journalists, influencers, and researchers. Proposed IT rules also mandate labeling AI-generated content, strengthening transparency, accountability, and fairness in India’s digital content ecosystem

In Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna on their February 26, 2026 wedding in Udaipur, blessing their union and wishing them lifelong happiness in a private ceremony

Madhuri Dixit and husband Shriram Nene shared joyful moments from their Japan trip, visiting Shibuya Crossing, Omotesando and Ginza. The couple also enjoyed a sunset at Tokyo Skytree and scenic views in Fuji, delighting fans with vibrant travel snapshots

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticized the Telangana Congress government after students of a Tribal Welfare School in Gudur protested for hygienic food. He cited 112 food poisoning cases, student hospitalizations, and called for immediate inquiry and better school management

Gold and silver prices fell on Tuesday due to a stronger US dollar and profit-taking after previous gains. Geopolitical uncertainties, US-Iran talks, and tariff concerns moderated declines, while analysts maintained medium- and long-term optimism for bullion supported by industrial demand and supply constraints

A Leh-bound SpiceJet Boeing 737 carrying around 150 passengers returned to New Delhi on Tuesday morning after experiencing an engine-related technical issue. The aircraft operating flight SG121 landed safely, and all passengers were disembarked normally, according to the airline 

India’s organ transplants surged fourfold to nearly 20,000 in 2025, with 18% from deceased donors. Over 4.8 lakh citizens registered via Aadhaar, and 1,200 families donated organs, boosting life-saving procedures and advancing multi-organ and complex transplants

Gold and silver prices surged in Mumbai amid geopolitical tensions and a weaker US dollar. MCX gold rose 1.83% to Rs 1,59,749/10g, while silver gained 5.10% to Rs 2,65,836/kg, driven by Iran-US negotiations, US tariff rulings, and safe-haven demand

Rashmika Mandanna confirmed her wedding with Vijay Deverakonda via social media, affectionately naming their union “The Wedding of Virosh,” a tribute to fans. The couple, co-stars of Geetha Govindam, had long sparked marriage speculation

Alia Bhatt made her BAFTA debut at the British Academy Film Awards in London, greeting audiences with “Namaskar” while presenting Best Film Not in English Language. She highlighted cinema’s universal appeal and shared heartfelt remarks about daughter Raha

In 2025, Apple’s iPhone became India’s top export, with $23 billion shipped, driven by PLI incentives and supply chain diversification. Smartphones led exports, as India emerged as a major producer, while Apple expanded manufacturing, retail presence, and revenue growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Namo Bharat train and Meerut Metro in Meerut, dedicating the 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor. Yogi Adityanath said projects worth Rs 12,930 crore will boost regional connectivity