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realme has announced that the realme 16 5G will launch in India on April 2. The mid-range smartphone will feature dual 50MP cameras, AI imaging tools, a segment-first rear selfie mirror and a 7000mAh battery, targeting photography-focused users.
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The India Meteorological Department has forecast a week of extreme weather in Telangana, with temperatures likely to cross 40°C in several districts even as thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds are expected in the evenings until the end of the month.
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Promising Indian hockey players Anmol Ekka and Sakshi Rana have been nominated for under-21 honours at the Hockey India Annual Awards 2025. The youngsters expressed pride in the recognition after impressive performances at the Junior World Cups and in international competitions.
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A passenger from Nirmal, Ramu, survived the Rayavaram bus accident in Andhra Pradesh with minor injuries, but lost Rs 5 lakh carried during the journey. Three other passengers’ conditions remain unknown, with investigations ongoing
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Nayara Energy raised petrol by Rs 5 per litre and diesel by Rs 3, becoming one of India’s first fuel retailers to pass on crude price hikes amid Middle East tensions. State-owned firms have kept prices unchanged since April 2022
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Two passengers from Jagtial, Uppu Rama Devi and Venkatesh, died after the Harikrishna Travels bus they boarded caught fire when hit by a gravel-laden tipper near Rayavaram, Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh. Six others had boarded earlier at Korutla
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Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a friendship and cooperation treaty in Pyongyang, strengthening bilateral ties, voicing solidarity against Western pressure, and emphasizing collaboration to protect sovereignty amid global geopolitical tensions
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On Bangladesh’s 56th Independence Day, the Awami League reaffirmed its commitment to the 1971 Liberation War principles, democratic values, and economic emancipation, paying tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and condemning attacks undermining national symbols and freedom fighters
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Director Abhishek Nama’s mythological action drama Nagabandham, starring Virat Karrna, is set for a worldwide release on July 3, 2026. The pan-Indian film explores Vishnu temple mysteries with an ensemble cast and multi-language rollout
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Kerala police registered a case against X Corp and a user for circulating an AI-generated video allegedly defaming the PM and Election Commission of India. Investigation is ongoing under cybercrime and IT laws
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Juries in Los Angeles and New Mexico held Meta and YouTube liable for harms to children, including mental health issues and sexual exploitation. Experts say the verdicts signal growing accountability for Big Tech and could reshape social media regulation globally
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The Intelligence Bureau has warned of a charity scam exploiting the Iran war, targeting mainly the Shia community in Jammu and Kashmir. Fake fundraisers have collected crores, possibly financing personal gains and anti-national activities
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In Hyderabad, police took several unemployed youths into preventive custody ahead of a ‘Chalo Assembly’ protest over delayed recruitment notifications. They demand 2 lakh promised jobs, a job calendar, and Rs 4,000 monthly financial support
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A private bus from Jagtial collided with a tipper near Rayavaram, killing at least 10 passengers, mostly laborers, and leaving several others injured. The bus was traveling from Nirmal to Vinjamuru
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India’s CO2 emissions rose just 0.7% in 2025, the slowest in over two decades, driven by falling power-sector emissions and reduced coal and oil consumption. Clean-energy growth, especially solar and wind, offset fossil-fuel use despite planned industrial expansions
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Bharat Rashtra Samithi leaders, led by T. Harish Rao, protested in Hyderabad demanding BC Sub-Plan implementation, accusing the Congress government of failing promises on welfare funds and reservations, and warning of electoral backlash from Backward Classes
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Amid rising tensions, Iran allowed ships from friendly nations, including India, to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, while restricting adversaries, asserting control over the crucial global oil transit route
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A gunfight between Indian Army forces and suspected militants broke out in Bishnupur district after insurgents opened fire on a post. Security forces retaliated, and a joint search operation was launched, with authorities monitoring the situation and urging calm among civilians
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In Nizamabad, police booked unidentified persons for allegedly poisoning stray dogs amid claims that nearly 1,000 were killed over months. Animal rights activists demanded investigation, post-mortems, and strict action, alleging involvement of local authorities and rising incidents of missing dogs
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Residents in Hyderabad faced fuel disruptions as several stations stayed shut overnight despite stock availability, reopening late morning. Long queues formed while auto drivers protested LPG shortages, citing hours of waiting, limited supply, and operational restrictions across multiple areas
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Vivek Agnihotri announced 'Operation Sindoor', a film with Bhushan Kumar based on KJS Dhillon’s book, depicting India’s covert strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent military operations
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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
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At least 13 passengers were burnt to death and 22 injured after a private bus collided with a tipper truck and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram district early Thursday. The State government announced Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia for families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh for the injured
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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
