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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

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

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

Aditya Dhar’s 'Dhurandhar 2', starring Ranveer Singh, set a record with an estimated Rs 102.55 crore opening day in India, surpassing films like 'Jawan' and 'Pathaan', fueled by 15 lakh advance bookings and strong paid previews

Flipkart CFO Sriram Venkataraman announced his exit, staying temporarily for a smooth transition. Ravi Iyer will oversee finance, while Nishant Verman rejoins as SVP of Corporate Development and Partnerships. Flipkart, backed by Walmart, includes Myntra and other subsidiaries

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

Hyderabad Police launched the H-FAST unit to combat food adulteration through surveillance, raids, and enforcement. Working with food safety officials, the team aims to ensure public health, encouraging citizens to report violations via a dedicated helpline and social media platforms

President Droupadi Murmu visited Mathura and Vrindavan, offering prayers at प्रमुख temples, meeting saints, and attending rituals. She will inaugurate a hospital oncology block and continue spiritual engagements, including Govardhan Parikrama, during her three-day Uttar Pradesh visit

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

Air India will operate 36 extra international flights to Europe and North America amid rising travel demand due to West Asia tensions. IndiGo also adjusted operations, suspending some regional routes while increasing capacity on others

India’s childhood obesity rates are surging by an average of 5% annually, marking it one of the fastest-rising trends recorded anywhere in the world

While digital breaks feel natural and fulfilling, mindful art-based activities deliver deeper and more sustainable cognitive benefits

India’s intelligence agencies have warned that Inter-Services Intelligence is intensifying honeytrap operations via social media to extract sensitive defence information. Officials say the network targets high-ranking personnel and aims to recruit agents within India for espionage activities

Imtiaz Ali unveiled the first look poster of his upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari Wagh and Naseeruddin Shah. The romantic drama, with music by A. R. Rahman, is set for release on June 12, 2026

The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave nationwide, stating it is a policy matter for the government. A bench led by Surya Kant warned compulsory rules could unintentionally affect women’s employment opportunities

Audi India will raise car prices by up to 2 per cent from April 1, 2026, citing higher input costs and currency fluctuations. Brand Director Balbir Singh Dhillon said the increase will apply across all models sold in India

Induction cooktops are selling out across major online platforms in India as households rush to secure alternatives to LPG amid fears of supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict. Demand for electric cooking appliances has surged sharply on e-commerce platforms

Telangana Drugs Control Administration launched a Bulk SMS Alert System to notify medical shops about Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs. The system enables immediate stoppage, recall, and withdrawal of substandard medicines, enhancing patient safety and market transparency

Hyderabad hostels, facing a gas cylinder shortage due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict, have curtailed tea, coffee, and time-intensive meals like roti, dosa, and puri. Basic meals continue, while self-cooking and high oil-consumption foods are temporarily suspended

Meesho received an income tax demand of around Rs 1,500 crore for AY 2023-24, which it plans to contest. Despite rising revenue, the e-commerce firm reported a widened Q3 loss of Rs 490.6 crore due to higher expenses

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