Kodali Nani said YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will surely become Chief Minister again in 2029. He praised Jagan’s personal character, saying he is a man of values who respects family members and shows humanity even in criticism. Nani also attacked those making allegations against him, saying false narratives are being spread.

Wedding rumours around Kaala Bhairava and actress Kavya Kalyanram are gaining momentum again. The duo recently appeared together at a book launch event, sparking fresh speculation. Reports say their families have already locked the alliance. Their joint appearance has strengthened the buzz, though neither Bhairava nor Kavya has officially confirmed the wedding news yet. Click for video

The Centre is considering increasing the strength of the Lok Sabha from 543 to 816 seats based on the 2011 Census to implement women’s reservation. If approved, about 273 seats could be reserved for women. The proposal may also extend to state legislative assemblies, reserving one-third of seats for women after the delimitation exercise.

A Colombia Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Puerto Leguízamo in the Amazon region. The plane was carrying about 125 people, including over 110 soldiers. At least 34 people were killed, while 80+ survivors were hospitalized. The aircraft went down in a forest area a few kilometers from the airport, and authorities have launched an investigation.

ACB filed Chargesheet in Formula E Case. The charge sheet names KTR as A1, IAS officer Arvind Kumar as A2, former HMDA Chief Engineer B.L.N. Reddy as A3, Sports consultant Kiran Malleshwara Rao as A4, and a UK-based firm, FEO, as A5. The ACB has alleged that ₹55 crore was diverted to foreign entities in violation of regulations.

Telangana Cabinet approved the historic "Telangana Employees Accountability and Monitoring of Parental Support Bill, 2026." Under this legislation, 15% of the salary or ₹10,000 (whichever is lower) will be directly deducted from the earnings of government, public, and private sector employees who neglect their dependent parents. This amount will be transferred directly to the parents' bank accounts through designated officials.

Ram Charan's Peddi will begin the shooting of a crucial block in Gachibowli Indoor Stadium from Tuesday. This episode will be shot there for four days. Even though there are speculations of postponement, the team is confident of making it for April 30th release.

Sithara Naga Vamsi organized a Concert of Anirudh Ravichander in Hyderabad on the occasion of the musician completing 15 years. The Concert was a huge success and Naga Vamsi is planning another in Vishakapatnam too very soon.

Donald Trump announced a temporary break in military action after “productive” talks between the United States and Iran. He said planned strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure will be postponed for five days to allow ongoing diplomatic discussions aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East.

The BCCI has announced IPL 2026 Fan Parks across 15 cities to bring the stadium atmosphere closer to fans. The selected venues include Rohtak, Bhopal, Nagpur, Meerut, Kota, Patna, Jodhpur, Dehradun, Dharamshala, Gangtok, Kochi, Coimbatore, Madurai, Ranchi, and Agartala. Fans in these cities can watch live match screenings and enjoy the IPL experience during special fan-park weekends.

Indian stock markets saw a major crash, causing heavy losses for investors. In the last 15 sessions, nearly Rs 47,53,000 crore wealth has been wiped out. On a single day, markets lost Rs 14.19 lakh crore. The Sensex fell 1,836 points to 72,696, while the Nifty dropped 601 points to close at 22,512.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Lok Sabha at 2 PM today regarding the ongoing West Asia conflict. The Prime Minister is expected to outline India’s stance, diplomatic efforts, and the government’s response to the escalating situation in the region. His speech is likely to focus on security concerns, humanitarian issues, and India’s strategic interests.

A viral video of a Lamborghini performing dangerous drifting stunts on a Bengaluru road has triggered police action. The luxury car was seized after it was seen doing high-speed turns at Anil Kumble Circle in the early hours. Police traced the vehicle to Ricky Rai, son of late underworld figure Muthappa Rai. An FIR has been filed, and authorities are investigating who was driving the car during the stunt.

People in Kashmir have launched a humanitarian drive supporting Iran amid the West Asia conflict. Residents from Budgam and Baramulla contributed cash, gold, silver, livestock and household items. A Kashmiri widow even donated a gold memento kept for 28 years. The Iranian Embassy thanked Indians for the solidarity, calling the donations a symbol of deep compassion and support.

An Air Canada Express flight from Montreal hit a ground vehicle while landing at LaGuardia Airport, triggering a temporary ground stop. Authorities briefly halted all incoming flights as emergency teams responded. Several flights were diverted or delayed due to the incident. Officials confirmed an investigation is underway to determine how the aircraft collided with the vehicle.

The G7 nations, including the US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the EU, have strongly warned Iran over escalating military actions in West Asia. They condemned attacks on regional infrastructure and proxy groups, saying it threatens global stability. The G7 urged Iran to immediately stop military operations and reduce tensions or face further international response and action.

Indian rupee has fallen to a fresh record low, nearing 94 against the US dollar amid escalating global geopolitical tensions and strong demand for safe haven assets. The currency touched 93.83 in early trade, marking a sharp decline from recent levels. Analysts say foreign fund outflows and global uncertainty are putting heavy pressure on the rupee and stock markets.

Gold and silver prices have witnessed a sharp decline in global markets amid geopolitical tensions and a stronger US dollar. Gold dropped nearly 10 percent in a week, while silver fell around 15 percent. In India, gold rates have fallen significantly from recent highs, surprising investors as war related demand usually pushes prices higher. Experts say volatility may continue ahead.

A. R. Rahman said AI cannot replace real human emotion in music, even as he collaborates with OpenAI on a virtual band. He noted AI can generate songs and voices, but lacks the human experience that makes music truly meaningful.

An 81-year-old businessman lost over Rs 15 crore in a “digital arrest” scam. Fraudsters posing as Central Bureau of Investigation officials threatened him in a fake money laundering case and forced transfers to “safe accounts”. Police recovered Rs 90 lakh and launched a probe, warning people not to share details with unknown callers.