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
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
The Delhi High Court has refused to quash a CBI case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family in the alleged land-for-railway-jobs scam. The court rejected arguments that the FIR was unsustainable due to the timing of the Prevention of Corruption Act amendment.
A Delhi court has sentenced Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment for conspiring against the state. Her associates, Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen, received 30-year sentences. The court found they plotted to secede Kashmir from India, emphasizing that leniency would embolden such secessionist aims.
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.
