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Declassified transcripts reveal Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger refused to condemn Pakistan’s 1971 crackdown in East Pakistan despite genocide warnings from Archer Blood, exposing US reluctance to criticise an ally during the crisis

An Iranian military spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, ridiculed United States ceasefire efforts, saying Washington is “negotiating with itself.” Iran rejected the proposal, signalling continued defiance and dim prospects for de-escalation amid escalating regional tensions

The Donald Trump administration proposed a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via intermediaries as the US boosts troop deployment in the Middle East. Ongoing strikes, denials of talks, and Strait of Hormuz tensions continue to escalate regional instability

Brazil’s Supreme Court allowed former President Jair Bolsonaro to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt under house arrest due to health concerns, following his hospitalisation and recommendation by the Attorney General

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Miami Open quarterfinals with a straight-sets win over Zheng Qinwen, while Coco Gauff reached the last eight and will face Belinda Bencic after both players registered strong victories

Rajasthan Royals is set to be sold to a Kal Somani-led US consortium for USD 1.63 billion, reflecting a sharp rise in IPL franchise valuations. The deal, subject to BCCI approval, is expected to take effect after IPL 2026

A consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and Times Internet Limited has acquired Royal Challengers Bengaluru from United Spirits Ltd for Rs 16,660 crore, marking one of the biggest franchise deals in IPL history, subject to regulatory approvals

BRS whip KP Vivekananda questioned the Congress government’s claim of turning Telangana into a $1-trillion economy by 2034, saying the target lacked a credible roadmap and would require nearly 20 per cent annual growth, which he termed unrealistic

The Telangana Heritage Department will begin excavations at the 3,000-year-old Mudumal Menhirs site in Narayanpet district to strengthen its case for UNESCO World Heritage status. Studies suggest the site may have functioned as a prehistoric observatory with stone alignments and star maps

A young NRI from Cheelapur village in Siddipet district, Dr Rajesh Pavadi, died in the United States due to jaundice and multiple organ failure days before his planned visit to India, where his family had also begun preparations for his marriage

Heavy rains and strong gales hit Hyderabad IT Corridor on Tuesday, causing over 14 trees to fall and an electricity pole to collapse. Traffic snarls reported in Gachibowli, Kondapur, Yousufguda, Hafeezpet, Miyapur, and Madhapur. Roads cleared by DRF teams by midnight

The Indian senior women's football team will play in FIFA Series 2026 in Kenya from April 11-15. The Blue Tigresses face Kenya in the semi-final, while Australia meets Malawi. Matches will be held at Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

P. Harshith of Narayana School, Kurnool, won the Brilliant Trophy Open online chess tournament with 11.5 points from 12 rounds. Srikara Darbha and Siddharth Pernati finished second and third. B. Sahasra and P. V. Satyanarayana earned special awards

The AIFF Technical Committee recommended considering Indian coaches for the senior women’s national team and appointed Renjith TA as assistant coach for the senior men’s team. A study group will assess U23 player performance for potential senior-level promotion

Former Telangana Sports Authority chairman A Venkateshwar Reddy staged a protest at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Uppal, criticizing Sunrisers Hyderabad for ignoring local cricket talent. He urged SRH to provide opportunities for Telugu-speaking players and promote the game, especially in rural areas

Kumar Mohanty, former national ball badminton player from Hyderabad, passed away at 74. He represented Hyderabad State for nearly 25 years, served as coach and selection committee member, and is remembered for his skill, resilience, and contributions to Indian ball badminton

Lucknow Super Giants head coach Justin Langer is confident ahead of IPL 2026, praising a strong auction, fit fast bowlers, and Rishabh Pant’s leadership. Langer highlighted mentorship, pre-season preparation, and the professional setup under Tom Moody and Bharat Arun

India’s badminton squad for the 2026 Thomas and Uber Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, has been announced. Lakshya Sen and PV Sindhu lead the men’s and women’s teams, with a mix of senior stars and promising youngsters included

Indian senior men's national football team head coach Khalid Jamil has named a 23-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 final round match against Hong Kong, China, scheduled on March 31, 2026, in Kochi

Top-seeded Sri Sai Baswanth of Hyderabad won the Open prize money chess tournament at A2H Chess Academy, Kukatpally, scoring 4.5 points from five rounds. Kumaran Charan finished second. The winner received Rs 6,000 and the runner-up Rs 5,000

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra says the team will not change its approach for IPL 2026. Speaking at Shubharambh 2026, he emphasized trust in players, consistency, and the aim to compete and win, starting March 31 against Punjab Kings

David Payne replaces injured Jack Edwards in Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for IPL 2026. KKR roped in Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for Akash Deep, who is recovering from lumbar stress injury under BCCI Medical Team at COE Bengaluru

Kondapaka Atharv, a class V student from Karimnagar, qualified for the national level archery competition after excelling at the state Under-10 event in Hyderabad. The national championship will be held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, on March 29