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Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim for their second straight win when they face Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru. RCB look strong with Kohli, Padikkal and Jurel in form, while CSK struggle with Sanju Samson’s poor start and ineffective bowling
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Four tourists, including two women, died while 14 others were injured when their tempo traveller skidded off the road and fell into a gorge near Banjar in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district. Heavy rains likely caused the accident. Rescue operations are ongoing
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Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of IPL 2026. Sameer Rizvi smashed 90 off 51 balls, supported by Pathum Nissanka, while disciplined bowling restricted MI to 162 despite Suryakumar Yadav’s fifty
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Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by six runs in Ahmedabad. Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with the bat, while Tushar Deshpande bowled a brilliant final over. Sai Sudharsan’s elegant 73 went in vain as GT fell short
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Families of victims of the Air India Flight AI‑171 crash have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the release of cockpit and flight data recorder information. The letter highlights frustration with the slow pace of the investigation and poor communication from authorities and Air India.
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Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Hikaru Nakamura in round six of the Candidates chess tournament, while Javokhir Sindarov stunned Wei Yi to extend his lead. In the women’s section, Divya Deshmukh and R Vaishali registered impressive victories
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The March 31 deadline may signal a retreat of Red Terror and a battle won, but without deep, inclusive development — jobs, education, infrastructure and rehabilitation — the war remains far from over
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Sreenidi Deccan FC host Aizawl FC in their penultimate home game of the Indian Football League Phase 1. Head coach Carlos Vaz Pinto expects a tough contest, while forward Fabrice Kah expressed confidence in securing three points at Deccan Arena
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Shreyanshi Pardeshi of Elegans Eagles defeated Ilisha in the FNCC-Pullela Gopichand Badminton League at Film Nagar Cultural Centre. Eagles players registered multiple wins in men’s and women’s singles, showcasing strong performances in the weekend matches against Porus Panthers
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Khammam’s Mekala Vikranth won gold in the 20 m and silver in the 10 m Indian Round events at the Cherukuri Lenin Volga Memorial Kids Archery Championship in Guntur. His coach and district officials congratulated him on the achievement
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U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is running out,” giving a 48-hour ultimatum before “all Hell will rain down on them.” His remarks, delivered via social media, have drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers in Congress, who accuse him of lacking clarity, escalating conflict without authorisation, and seeking excessive war funding.
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Chennai’s Vishvanath Suresh, India’s top-ranked flyweight, stunned reigning world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia. The national champion continues his rapid rise, backed by a decorated youth career and strong support from the Army Sports Institute
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Telangana student Koppera Sindu has been shortlisted for the ISF selection trials for the World School Volleyball Championship in China. The Class X player from TSWRS/Jr College, Tungaturthy, was named among the top 29 at the National School Games
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Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Bharat Arun says the T20 format challenges bowlers but also gives them a chance to shine. He praised Digvesh Singh Rathi and hinted at a flexible batting order ahead of the clash with Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned India of a retaliatory strike in Kolkata if New Delhi attempts any “false flag operation.” Speaking in Sialkot, Asif alleged that such operations were being planned but offered no evidence.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Daniel Vettori says his team is confident of both defending and chasing on home tracks. With Pat Cummins set to return later this month, SRH will rely on Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jaydev Unadkat against Lucknow Super Giants
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Sunrisers Hyderabad, buoyed by their strong win over Kolkata Knight Riders, face Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. With Pat Cummins still unavailable, SRH’s bowlers and batters will be tested against LSG’s powerful line-up
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Osmania University has clarified that Aditya Degree Colleges and Aditya Business School in Hyderabad are not affiliated with the institution. The university warned the public against misleading advertisements issued by these colleges.
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The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police in Hyderabad successfully cracked six cases between March 29 and April 4, arresting 13 suspects linked to pan-India cybercrime networks. Twelve arrests were made in investment fraud cases, while one suspect was held in a digital arrest scam.
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The Council for Digital Safety and Wellbeing (CDSW) was launched in Hyderabad to promote ethical and mindful technology use across India. Founded by Aditya Vuchi and Dr. Anil Rachamalla, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between digital access and maturity.
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Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to frame new regulations for temples across the State, modelled on the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh. At a review meeting on the Basara Gnana Saraswathi Temple’s development, he emphasised spirituality and sanctity, banning political activities within temple premises.
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Former Maoist Central Committee member Malla Raji Reddy, who recently surrendered to the police, clarified that he has no intention of contesting elections or forming a political party. He visited his native village Sastrulapalli after 46 years, marking his first return since his surrender.
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The BRS leaders strongly condemned the attack on Opposition Leader K Chandrashekhar Rao’s camp office in Gajwel by Congress members. Former ministers and party spokespersons described the incident as an assault on democratic values and accused the ruling Congress of resorting to hooliganism to divert attention from governance failures.
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During a special enforcement drive near Ambedkar Square at Necklace Rotary, Saifabad Traffic Police booked 30 motorists for using mobile phones while driving.