Times of India

Actor Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul have stepped into a new phase of their lives—parenthood! The couple has welcomed their baby girl and shared the heartwarming news with their fans on March 24 via social media. Throughout her pregnancy, Athiya delighted fans with glimpses of her journey, including a stunning maternity shoot with her husband. Just a few days ago, the duo posted breathtaking pictures on Instagram, announcing their excitement

Red flags are raised as US deploys Indian-American Second Lady Usha Vance to Greenland, sparking tensions with Denmark. While the official visit aims to celebrate US-Greenland ties, concerns grow over US intentions. Vice President JD Vance's remarks further fuel the controversy, with Europeans protesting the aggressive move.

India cricketer KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty welcomed a baby girl on Monday. While Athiya announced the news through Instagram, Rahul missed his debut match for Delhi Capitals against Lucknow Super Giants due to personal reasons, although detailed information was not provided at the game toss.

Mumbai Indians suffered a loss in their IPL 2025 opener against Chennai Super Kings. Battling on a sluggish pitch, MI's batting faltered despite some individual performances. Hardik Pandya's absence was felt, but his return is expected soon. Promising signs include Vignesh Puthur's impressive debut. The team now focuses on recuperation and bonding before preparing for the Gujarat Titans match.

Maharashtra's junior home minister, Yogesh Kadam, announced that the government will investigate comedian Kunal Kamra's call recordings and bank statements after he called deputy CM Eknath Shinde a 'gaddar' during a Mumbai show. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam claimed Uddhav Sena funded Kamra's show and issued a warning to the comedian while party workers vandalized the hotel's venue in response.

Since March 17, BSE Sensex has risen over 5.6% or 4,302.47 points, while the broader 50-share index Nifty50 has also rallied over 5.6% or 1,261.15 points. But is the current stock market rally sustainable? Are foreign investors conclusively back on D-Street? Here’s why market experts are cautious:

Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant, now captaining opposing IPL teams, shared a friendly moment during the coin toss. Axar, Delhi Capitals skipper, won the toss and chose to bowl first. Pant, leading Lucknow Super Giants, showed a positive attitude. Their camaraderie highlighted their mutual respect, despite the new rivalry as team captains.

Balochistan faces heightened tensions as Pakistan battles a growing insurgency, highlighted by the Balochistan Liberation Army's deadly train hijacking. The arrest of human rights advocate Mahrang Baloch has sparked international outrage and intensified protests against alleged enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings, with activists demanding transparency and an end to suppression of Baloch voices.

KL Rahul's debut for Delhi Capitals was delayed due to the birth of his first child. He missed the IPL 2025 opening match against Lucknow Super Giants, as Athiya Shetty, his wife, shared the news on social media. Rahul is expected to rejoin for the next game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Singer Sona Mohapatra has criticized actor Salman Khan for his response to discussions about the significant 31-year age gap between him and his Sikandar co-star Rashmika Mandanna. She called him the "bhai of toxic masculinity." On Monday, Sona took to X (formerly Twitter) to call out Salman’s statement justifying the age difference. Salman had earlier remarked that if Rashmika and her father had no issue, others should not be concerned.

India will conduct its first major naval exercise named `Aikeyme` with 10 African nations and launch `Indian Ocean ship (IOS) Sagar` initiative next month. These efforts aim to enhance maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and solidify India’s role as a preferred security partner. Aikeyme exercise will involve various countries focusing on marine drills and rescue operations.

Columbia University's concessions to comply with President Trump's administration, including banning face masks during protests and giving arrest powers to campus security, have raised concerns in academia. These measures aim to reclaim educational institutions from left-wing ideology, affecting federal funding, research projects, and academic freedom, as other universities brace for similar pressures.

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has condemned the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma from Delhi High Court following a cash recovery from his residence. The association demanded a CBI and ED investigation and called for impeachment proceedings, questioning the fairness of the judicial appointment system.

Bank depositors are covered by the DICGC's insurance scheme up to Rs 5 lakh per account. Strategically distributing deposits across various banks can enhance coverage, as personal accounts, business accounts, and different joint arrangements are treated separately.

The Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench has temporarily halted the demolition of homes linked to those accused in recent riots, citing the need for legal review. The court questioned the Nagpur Municipal Corporation's action following arguments about arbitrary demolitions and violation of Supreme Court guidelines.

Manoj Santoshi, a well-known television writer for the hit comedy show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, passed away on March 23, 2025, due to a liver-related illness. His death marks a significant loss for the Indian television industry where he made considerable contributions.

Congress leader Malliakarjun Kharge intends to pursue legal action against BJP's JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju for allegedly making false claims that Congress is providing reservations based on religion in Karnataka. This follows a heated debate in Parliament over the issue, with Kharge asserting that the BJP is raising the issue to distract from its corruption.

The central government has increased the salaries, allowances, and pensions of MPs and former MPs by 24% effective April 1, 2023. MPs will now earn Rs 1.24 lakh per month, with daily allowances and pensions for former MPs also being raised. This marks the first revision since 2018, aligning with the Cost Inflation Index.