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On Day 39, Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' is on the cusp of making history as it chases the worldwide record of SS Rajamouli’s 'Baahubali 2'. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the espionage thriller has reached a global gross of Rs. 1,772.94 crore, needing just Rs. 15.12 crore more to become the second highest-grossing Indian film ever. Domestically, the film is locked in an intense battle to dethrone 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' as the all-time India net champion.

The Aam Aadmi Party has urged the Rajya Sabha Chairman to disqualify seven MPs who defected to the BJP, citing constitutional experts who believe they are liable for disqualification. This move follows the MPs' departure, sparking a legal and political dispute over anti-defection rules.

A shooting scare near the White House Correspondents' Dinner forced the evacuation of President Trump and other top officials. The suspect, identified as Cole Tomas Allen, was apprehended after allegedly charging a security checkpoint with multiple weapons. An officer was shot but saved by a bulletproof vest. Investigations into the motive are ongoing.

On April 27, isolated places over the Western Ghat districts, Delta districts and South Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal area are likely to get light to moderate rains.

Ishan Kishan reflects on his challenging period out of the Indian team, emphasising his focus on consistent domestic run-scoring to earn a recall. He highlights his determination and hunger, which led to impressive performances. Kishan also discusses his confidence batting at No. 3 and his approach to pacing an innings, as demonstrated in Sunrisers Hyderabad's recent chase.

Indian equity markets experienced a significant downturn, with the top ten most-valued firms losing over Rs 2 lakh crore. Tata Consultancy Services and Reliance Industries bore the brunt of this decline, influenced by geopolitical tensions and weak IT sector commentary. The broader market also saw substantial drops in benchmark indices.

As a two-month conflict with Iran escalates, cracks are appearing in the US-Israel alliance. While both nations initially targeted Tehran, their post-strike objectives diverge, with Washington seeking negotiation and Jerusalem aiming for regime change. This fundamental difference, exacerbated by past events and differing pressures, raises questions about their long-term alignment.

TTD has opened admissions to S.V. Balamandiram for orphaned Hindu children aged five to 10. Applications close on May 16, 2026

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, has earned high praise from Mohammad Kaif for his explosive 103 off 37 balls in IPL 2026. Kaif lauded the youngster's fearless, aggressive approach against top bowlers, calling him a rare, once-in-a-generation talent. His consistent high strike-rate and mature batting suggest a bright future for Indian cricket.

Following a shooting scare at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, President Trump stated he has studied assassinations and believes impactful leaders are often targeted. He linked the incident to his presidency's influence, suggesting those unhappy with changes are responsible. Trump also commented on the personal risks of political life and criticized the hotel's security.

Efforts are on to reunite the animal with its mother, say Forest Department officials

Panic buying pushed Andhra Pradesh’s petrol and diesel sales 50% above the daily average on Saturday, shutting 421 of 4,510 outlets

The proposed addition will be over and above the roughly three GWh of installed storage capacity the company expects to reach shortly, following the commissioning of 1.4 GWh during FY26, it said during its earnings call

The Sakthi App came to the rescue of the student on the National Highway between Vijayawada and Guntur, said Mangalagiri DSP Ch. Murali Krishna

The FTA between the two countries is one of the fastest-negotiated trade agreements that India has entered into, with negotiations being announced in March 2025 and concluded in December that same year.

In a detailed statement, an airline spokesperson said there were 228 passengers and four infants on board and six passengers are undergoing medical evaluation

Security has been reportedly withdrawn from Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, who recently switched from AAP to BJP. This move follows protests by AAP workers, who labelled the defecting MPs as 'traitors'. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize AAP and betraying Punjab's mandate. The seven MPs cited ideological differences for their departure.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s one-point agenda is to remain in power, and for that she is willing to do anything, claims former Minister Tapas Roy, now candidate from Maniktala seat in north Kolkata.

Ricky Ponting hailed Shreyas Iyer’s leadership after Punjab Kings pulled off a record chase of 265 against Delhi Capitals, with Iyer anchoring the win with an unbeaten 71. He praised the strong start by Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya, calling their partnership key. Ponting said the team draws confidence from Iyer’s presence in chases, but added that bowling and fielding still need improvement despite the historic victory.

Rai leaves behind a prolific career which spanned over half a century