Times of India

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' featuring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar has cemented its status as an all-time blockbuster, crossing the monumental Rs. 900 crore gross milestone worldwide in its first week. Despite a massive 3-hour and 49-minute runtime, the espionage thriller has maintained an iron grip on the domestic market, fueled by strong word-of-mouth and festive boosts from Ugadi and Gudi Padwa. From its record-breaking Rs. 114.85 crore peak on Day 4 to its current global gross of Rs. 919 crore, 'Dhurandhar 2' continues to shatter records as the fastest Indian film to breach the Rs. 500 crore mark.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex continued their rally on Wednesday rising almost 1% in opening trade. While Nifty50 went above 23,100, BSE Sensex rose over 700 points.

A’ja Wilson reflected on meeting Beyoncé at a Formula 1 event, calling it a moment where “Nothing else matters.” The Las Vegas Aces star continues to grow her influence beyond basketball, blending fashion with elite performance. While embracing style and major platforms like the Met Gala, Wilson remains focused on her game, balancing off-court presence with her dominance and achievements on the court.

Oil prices tumbled over 5% as a US proposal for a 15-point plan to Iran, aiming for a ceasefire and ending conflict, sparked hopes of easing supply disruptions. While Washington suggests negotiations are underway, Tehran denies direct talks. Despite diplomatic signals, regional military actions persist, keeping supply concerns over the Strait of Hormuz alive.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, confirmed that pacer Yash Dayal will not participate in the upcoming IPL season due to personal circumstances and ongoing legal issues. Dayal, who missed the domestic season, remains under contract, but his absence is deemed best for both him and the franchise. Bowling depth is further tested by Josh Hazlewood's recovery.

For the eighth consecutive year, New Delhi has been named the most polluted capital in the world, with hazardous PM2.5 levels exceeding the WHO's safe threshold by an alarming 16.4 times. Although there has been a slight uplift since 2024, factors such as seasonal smog, dust storms, and agricultural burning continue to shroud the Indo-Gangetic plain in poor air quality.

A Los Angeles jury is finding it difficult to agree on a verdict for one of the tech giants, Meta or YouTube, in a significant social media addiction lawsuit. The case centers on claims that these platforms harmed a young woman's mental health. A hung jury could force a costly retrial.

The US has presented a 15-point proposal to Iran via Pakistan, seeking an end to the Middle East conflict. This diplomatic initiative addresses Iran's nuclear and missile programs and maritime security, even as military actions persist. Pakistan is actively mediating, offering to host talks, while Iran's response remains uncertain amidst internal challenges.

Analysts are bullish on Fractal Analytics and Tata Power, citing strong growth prospects and positive developments. UBS maintains a buy on ITC, expecting it to beat expectations despite pricing strategy impacts. However, Nuvama and Kotak Institutional Equities express caution on Coal India and Power Grid Corp, respectively, due to potential headwinds and saturated valuations.

The Trump administration is paying $1 billion to TotalEnergies to abandon U.S. offshore wind leases, redirecting funds to domestic oil and gas projects. This move, criticized by North Carolina's governor, aligns with the administration's pro-fossil fuel agenda, despite the company's continued offshore wind work elsewhere. The deal aims to protect taxpayers from what the Interior Department calls 'ideological subsidies'.

Sunrisers Hyderabad kicks off IPL 2026 against RCB on March 28. Following a strong 2024 and a disappointing 2025, SRH aims for redemption with a revamped squad. Ishan Kishan will captain initially in Pat Cummins' absence. Key players like Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen are set to feature prominently.

Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' is making waves at the box office, nearing Rs 600 crore net domestically within its first week. The film experienced a strong opening and weekend, with day 6 collections showing a slight dip but still contributing to impressive overall figures. Worldwide collections are projected to reach Rs 1,000 crore.

A consortium including Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone has agreed to acquire Royal Challengers Bengaluru for $1.78 billion. The deal, subject to regulatory approvals, will see Aryaman Vikram Birla as chairman and Satyan Gajwani as vice-chairman post-IPL 2026. This acquisition makes RCB the most valuable IPL franchise to date.

Pawan Kalyan's 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' has garnered Rs 86.47 crore worldwide in its first week, despite mixed reviews and a challenging release window. While the weekend saw moderate collections, weekday figures experienced a sharp decline. Director Harish Shankar acknowledged the film's performance, attributing it to release strategy and competition, emphasizing effort over outcome.

The remarks came during a phone call with his son Kasim Khan over the Eid weekend. Kasim later shared details of the conversation publicly after speaking to his father over the weekend.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of seven empowered groups to assess the impact of the West Asian conflict on India's energy supplies, essential commodities, and supply chains. These quick-response teams will develop strategies to mitigate economic repercussions, drawing lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic playbook.