IndiGo has announced a new fuel surcharge on flight tickets starting March 14, 2026. The charge will apply to both domestic and international bookings. Passengers will pay ₹425 for domestic routes, ₹900 for Middle East flights, ₹1,800 for South East Asia and Africa routes, and ₹2,300 for Europe sectors. The surcharge will be included in ticket prices.

The Supreme Court of India expressed concerns over making menstrual leave mandatory for women employees. While hearing a petition, the court said such a law might reduce job opportunities for women as some companies may avoid hiring them. The bench said awareness about menstruation is important but compulsory leave rules could create unintended career disadvantages for women.

Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy conducted a review of the LPG Gas Cylinders Shortage in the state due to the Global Shortage because of Iran War. Uttam announced that there is no shortage in the state and the Current stock is 10,611 MT which is 6.97Lakh cylinders. And the Supply remains normal at 2.5 Lakhs cylinders/day in which 86% are domestic.

Former DGP HJ Dora passed away while undergoing treatment at NIMS Hospital. He served as the DGP of the united Andhra Pradesh during his career. Dora was known for his long service in the police department and played a key role in maintaining law and order during his tenure. His death has saddened many in administrative and police circles.

Six Ministers skipped the Cabinet meeting that is underway in the Secretariat. Ministers Gottipati, Anita, and T.G. Bharat informed that they were unable to attend due to ill health. Pawan Kalyan and Nadendla Manohar are busy with arrangements for the Janasena formation day celebrations. N.M.D. Farooq informed that he was unable to attend due to his wife's Death Anniversary

Allu Cinemas is finally open to Public. The Biggest Drawback for it so far is the narrow road to the approach of the Multiplex which is a potential traffic nightmare. Allu Aravind is working even that as well. GHMC approved the Expansion of the road. Allu Aravind made it happen by giving away some of his land for the road-widening.

V K Sasikala officially announced the name of her new political party as All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam. She also revealed that the party’s official symbol will be a coconut tree farm. The launch of the new party has drawn attention in Tamil Nadu politics as Sasikala attempts a fresh political entry.

Allu Cinemas at Kokapet in Hyderabad is set to offer a massive movie viewing experience with a 75 foot wide DCI flat screen. The theatre is equipped with dual 4K laser projection, Dolby Vision 3D, and a 64 channel Dolby Atmos sound system. The auditorium has seating for 644 people in a stadium style layout, making it one of the largest cinema screens in Asia.

The SC has stayed a recent order of the Telangana HC that required a 90 day public notice before approving movie ticket price hikes. The decision came after a petition by Mythri Movie Makers. Producers argued the rule could delay film releases since many movies are completed and scheduled within a short time. The Supreme Court has now put the High Court order on hold and allowed the existing ticket price approval system to continue for now.

In a relief for Andhra Pradesh, the Centre has approved ₹341 crore as additional disaster assistance for the state. The funds were cleared by a high-level committee chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The amount will support relief and recovery works after recent natural calamities. The Centre also sanctioned similar assistance to several other states affected by floods and cyclones.

A hotel bill has gone viral on social media after it included a separate charge for gas used in cooking. The unexpected fee shocked many users online, triggering widespread debate. Several people criticized the hotel for adding unusual costs to the bill. The post quickly spread across platforms, with netizens questioning such charges and sharing similar billing experiences.

The romantic drama Couple Friendly starring Santosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video from March 13. The film, directed by Ashwin Chandrasekar, was released in theatres on Valentine’s Day and received decent response. Gulte rated the movie 2.75/5, calling it an interesting romantic drama with strong performances. Viewers can try it this weekend on OTT.

Suryakumar Yadav revealed that he encouraged Sanju Samson when the wicketkeeper batter was dropped early in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Surya told him it was a tough phase but he should stay prepared and grab the chance when it comes. Samson later made a strong comeback, scoring three half centuries and winning Player of the Tournament.

Oracle Corporation has increased its restructuring budget to about 2.1 billion dollars as it expands investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Reports suggest the company may cut thousands of jobs this year, with some estimates reaching 30,000 positions. The move is aimed at funding new AI data centers and boosting cloud capacity to meet rising demand from major technology clients.

HMDA prepared a key plan for comprehensive transport system in Hyderabad costing 4 Lakh Crore. Proposals are - By 2050, Metro network will be expanded to 556.6 km, MMTS to 336.4 km, and road network to 19,352 km,120 FoBs & skywalks, 34 ROBs, 16 RUBs, 8 elevated roads, 48 km of road corridors for special buslines with seven interstate bus & truck terminals.

Ustaad Bhagath Singh is releasing on 19th of this month and the makers are trying to up the hype with the Promotions. Buzz in the industry is that Rao Ramesh will be doing a key role in the film and he will be seen a different getup in the film. Parthiban is the main villain in the movie.

The next film after Vrushakarma is Naga Chaitanya's 25th. There are two options for the project right now - Bedurulanka fame Clax, and Tamil Director PS Mithran. If for any reason if these two projects are delayed, Sankranthi Soggalu also starring Nagarjuna and Akhil will be Chaitanya's 25th. Clax Project will be bankrolled by Bunny Vas.

Indian origin brothers Bhaskar Savani and Arun Savani have been convicted in the United States for running a large fraud network. Prosecutors said the duo was involved in visa fraud, healthcare fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. Authorities revealed the scheme included more than 30 million dollars in fraudulent Medicaid claims. The brothers now face potential prison sentences exceeding 400 years.

Monalisa Bhosle, who went viral as the “Rudraksha Girl” during the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela, has married her boyfriend Furman Khan in Kerala. Addressing criticism online, Furman said their marriage is not “love jihad.” He stated that both continue to follow their own religions while respecting all faiths, adding that they see themselves as humans first.

Reports are coming in that Mythri Movie Makers have applied for Special Rates in Andhra Pradesh for Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagath Singh. They reportedly sought 500 Rupees for the Benefit Shows on 19th. They applied for excess hikes for regular shows. 100 Rupees for Single Screens and 125 Rupees for Multiplexes. In all probability, they would have applied the same in Telangana too but there are legal complications there. We will have to see the impact of these rates on th