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Buying a property involves significant hidden costs beyond the initial price. Buyers must account for stamp duty, registration fees, home loan expenses, ongoing maintenance, property taxes, utility deposits, interior furnishing, legal documentation, and miscellaneous charges. Understanding these expenses is crucial for informed financial planning and a smooth homeownership journey.

Punjab Kings secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans, thanks to an unbeaten 72 from Cooper Connolly. While Connolly's stellar performance clinched the win, captain Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta, stole the spotlight with a viral bhangra celebration post-match. Iyer also provided an update on his wrist injury.

Two cases of sexual assault were registered against Mr. Ranjith in 2024 following allegations against him in the wake of the release of the Justice Hema Committee report

AI firm Anthropic suffered a significant source code leak of its Claude Code agent, exposing unreleased features like an always-on AI and a pet system. This marks the third such incident for the company, which is reportedly preparing for a massive $380 billion IPO. The leak offers a rare glimpse into the company's development practices.

Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of neglecting Muslim voters while favouring Hindus with temple construction. Kabir, now allied with AIMIM's Asaduddin Owaisi, vowed to unseat Banerjee, promising better financial aid to women and emphasizing the need for independent Muslim political leadership for development.

A Bengaluru IT engineer was found dead in his apartment, prompting his wife to die by suicide shortly after by jumping from the 18th floor of the same complex. Preliminary findings suggest the husband was facing significant stressors, including health issues and anxiety over unemployment after losing his job in the US.

Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, will play for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 after being picked at his base price. He revealed his calm demeanor stems from playing with his five dogs in Goa. Tendulkar previously played two seasons with Mumbai Indians, taking three wickets and scoring 13 runs in five matches.

Indian airlines face a significant surge in airfares as jet fuel prices have more than doubled for April, driven by the Iran war. This drastic increase, coupled with a weakening rupee, is expected to lead to fare hikes and potential flight reductions as airlines grapple with soaring operating costs.

A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing all 29 people on board. Russia's defense ministry stated a technical malfunction is the likely cause, with no signs of external impact. A military commission is investigating the incident.

R Praggnanandhaa suffered his first defeat at the Candidates after an uncharacteristic opening choice against Javokhir Sindarov. In the women's section, Divya Deshmukh secured a miraculous draw against Aleksandra Goryachkina following a late blunder. Fabiano Caruana and Sindarov lead the open section.

The increase in price comes despite the Delhi government increasing the allocation of commercial LPG cylinders to 50% of the average daily consumption, raising supplies from 1,800 to 4,500 cylinders (19 kg equivalent) per day in line with directives from the Centre. In Delhi, the price has increased by Rs 195.50, while in Kolkata, the hike stands at Rs 218.

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer sustained a wrist injury during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans but appeared in good spirits post-match. Debutant Cooper Connolly's maiden half-century guided Punjab to a three-wicket victory in their opening game.

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' starring Ranveer Singh is on a record-breaking spree, nearing Rs 900 crore net in India and aiming for Rs 1,000 crore. The film earned an estimated Rs 27.75 crore on its second Tuesday. Despite a gradual decline, its first-week collection was Rs 674.17 crore, with the second week at Rs 225.75 crore.

Agricultural produce and value-added products are marketed under the brand name Ulloor Greens by Ulloor Krishi Bhavan. A retail outlet and online sale of products are already in place

In an address in Hebrew ahead of Pesach, Netanyahu said the Iranian regime would collapse “sooner or later” and that Israel is building “new alliances with important countries in the region” to counter Tehran. He did not name the countries but said he hopes that “soon, I will be able to tell you more about these vital alliances”.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said, "We'll be leaving very soon," adding that the withdrawal could happen "within two weeks, maybe two weeks, maybe three." The remarks are his clearest yet that Washington is preparing to wind down the month-long war. Trump also said a deal with Tehran is not necessary to bring the conflict to an end.