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In just 16 days, 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has rewritten box office history, amassing a staggering Rs. 939.46 crore India net. The Aditya Dhar directorial, starring Ranveer Singh as the elite spy Hamza, has officially overtaken the lifetime collections of its predecessor in a mere 11 days. Despite the massive IPL 2026 season, the film continues to dominate theaters, crossing a global gross of Rs. 1,492.17 crore and becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of all time in North America. With powerful performances from Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, and Rakesh Bedi, this high-stakes espionage thriller is now rapidly closing in on the historic Rs. 1,000 crore India net milestone.

AIMIM leader Mofakrul Islam was arrested for his alleged role in the Malda violence, where judicial officers were held hostage. The Supreme Court criticized the West Bengal administration's failure to maintain law and order, ordering a central probe by the NIA. The incident has heightened political tensions ahead of the West Bengal elections.

Gopal Badane filed bail application with court arguing that he was falsely implicated in the alleged crime and he had met the victim in the course of his duty

While LDF candidate V.K. Prasanth seeks continuity highlighting the development projects he had undertaken, UDF’s K. Muraleedharan, a former MLA from the segment, says he has been a constant presence in the constituency. NDA's R. Sreelekha says the front will surpass expectations, pointing to "the encouraging response on the ground"

Both fronts release manifestos for Kerala polls on same day; UDF ‘guarantees’ include free bus travel for women, welfare pension hike to ₹3,000 per month, and ₹25 lakh health insurance; LDF backs limitless health cover and pension hike; both promise Metro projects for Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode

Agitation against SIR spread across West Bengal districts on Thursday (April 2, 2026)

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) sought the diversion of all vehicular traffic from the old bridge to the newly constructed bridge citing the need for repair and reconstruction of the old bridge, which is in a deteriorated condition

He was suspected of stealing money from the hotel

Two Chennai residents find themselves carrying out a cleanliness audit of a 400-metre riverside in Gandhinagar, Adyar. A WRD official notes that the waste on this river trail could be the result of back flow

The Centre is urging states to boost communication efforts against LPG supply rumors, as inadequate public outreach fuels panic buying. Only 17 states currently hold press briefings. Authorities are asked to intensify proactive, regular communication via press conferences and social media to reassure citizens about LPG availability and distribution, while also curbing hoarding and black marketing.

The accused demanded a bribe of ₹3 lakh to clear the pending khata work related to the complainant’s building, the officials said

The corporations have also proposed to impose a penalty for the regularisation of the deviation within permissible limits as a percentage of guidance value of the plot, indicating it is also a revenue-mopping exercise

Unemployment of adult children linked to rising depression risk among older Indians

Grading the third-language paper and not counting it towards the total marks in SSLC in Karnataka is being seen as the first step towards a two-language policy, writes Jayanth R.

The Petroleum Secretary sought states consider targeted distribution of 5 KG FTL cylinder, autos that can run both on petrol, LPG considering using the former.

In the run-up to Assembly elections this month, social media is flooded with viral memes and AI-generated disinformation, and it is reshaping political speech, influence and visibility online

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy launched the UDF manifesto in Kochi, declaring an end to Kerala's 'dark era' and the dawn of a 'golden era.' He criticized the Pinarayi Vijayan government, alleging corruption and insecurity of religious assets. The manifesto includes 'Indira's Five Guarantees' and five 'Dream Projects,' promising significant welfare and development initiatives for the state.

Kerala's 2026 assembly elections will test Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's governance model against mounting voter unease, fiscal stress, and internal CPM rifts. The LDF faces challenges from anti-incumbency, economic strain, and perception gaps, while Vijayan aims to counter this with a narrative of development and strong leadership.

Stock markets will observe a closure on April 3rd for Good Friday, marking the beginning of several scheduled holidays for the remainder of 2026. Investors are advised to note these closures, which impact trading strategies and fund settlements. The article also outlines the daily trading hours, including pre-open, main trading, and closing sessions, alongside specific timings for block deals.

Nelluri Seshagiriamma claims that her land has been taken under the pretext of land pooling, and that she has neither been fairly compensated nor provided with the promised benefits