What if the universe is 'lopsided"? This new study changes everything we know

Science | Updated: Jan 06, 2026

• Study suggests the universe may not be uniform in all directions.
• Cosmic microwave background shows slight directional imbalance.
• If confirmed, current cosmological models may need major revisions.

Disney CEO’s first week marred by ‘Fortnite,’ OpenAI woes

World | Updated: Mar 26, 2026

• Disney's $1B OpenAI Sora partnership ended abruptly this week
• Epic Games layoffs impact Disney's $1.5B digital universe plans
• Disney seeks new AI partners after Sora shutdown

Yami Gautam calls Danish Pandor ‘brilliant’ in Dhurandhar 2, reacts to his post

Entertainment | Updated: Mar 26, 2026

• Yami Gautam praised Danish Pandor's performance in Dhurandhar
• Danish Pandor’s Uzair Baloch role drew strong praise
• Dhurandhar: The Revenge is directed by Aditya Dhar

British Airways proposes bonus for pilots who burn less fuel

World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• BA gives pilots bonuses for cutting fuel use
• Pilots must cut CO2 emissions by 60,000 tons above 2025 levels
• Plan aims to balance fuel efficiency with safety and airmanship

Kannada actor Shiva Rajkumar calls Dhurandhar: The Revenge ‘absolutely fantastic’, praises Ranveer Singh

Entertainment | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Shiva Rajkumar praises Dhurandhar: The Revenge as fantastic
• Ranveer Singh's intense lead performance receives acclaim
• Epic scale, music, and story win broad acclaim

Pentagon wants to shift funds to interceptors amid Iran war

World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Pentagon seeks to shift $1.5B for missile interceptor purchases
• Bid to expand Patriot, THAAD, and Standard Missile stocks
• New deals boost output and strengthen supply chains

Bharat Pet files draft papers for Rs 760-crore IPO; issue largely an offer for sale

Business | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Bharat Pet files draft papers to raise funds up to Rs 760 crore via IPO
• IPO Mix: Fresh issue of Rs 120 crore, offer for sale of Rs 640 crore
• Company may consider raising funds up to Rs 24 crore in pre-IPO round

Infosys to acquire Optimum Healthcare IT, Stratus in twin US deals worth up to $560 mn

Companies | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Infosys buying Optimum Healthcare IT, Stratus for $560M
• Optimum Healthcare IT deal valued at up to $465 million
• Stratus acquisition to boost Infosys' insurance capabilities

SEBI proposes IT resilience index framework for market infrastructure institutions

Business | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• SEBI plans IT Resilience Index for market infrastructure
• Index to be computed using nine parameters, mostly automated
• MIIs must report ITRI scores half-yearly, starting September 2026

Highness Microelectronics IPO garners strong demand from investors, sees 8.13 times subscription on day 2

Business | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Highness Microelectronics IPO subscribed 8.13 times
• Company raising Rs 21.67 crore via IPO of 18.06 lakh shares
• IPO price band for the offer is Rs 114-120 per share

Boman Irani reacts to Donald Trump’s ‘Iranis’ remark with a witty video, leaving the internet amused

Entertainment | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Boman Irani jokes about Trump's mix-up with 'Iranis'
• He suggests peace talks in Mumbai with Smriti and Aruna Irani
• Fans praise Boman's witty, non-offensive take on the headline

Meta boosts top executives' pay with stock options as AI race heats up

Business | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Meta ties exec stock options to $9T company valuation
• Meta options need 88% stock surge to unlock first tranche
• CEO Mark Zuckerberg not included in the new stock option plan

Trump taps Zuckerberg, Andreessen and Huang for tech council

World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Trump appoints tech leaders to new AI-focused advisory council
• Council chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios
• Council aims to shape US policy on AI and science issues

Italy risk third straight World Cup absence as 2006 winners lament two‑decade decline

Sports | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Italy's decline blamed on lack of youth development and trust
• Oddo and Amelia urge investment in young Italian players
• Italy faces Northern Ireland in crucial World Cup playoff

Grateful for your support, we will take revenge: Iran's message to Kashmir with Shahed drone

India | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Iran thanks Kashmiris for aid amid regional tensions
• Kashmir residents donate cash, jewellery, and livestock to Iran
• Iran vows revenge for leader’s killing, hails Kashmir support

Ravi Kishan defends Dhurandhar 2, says ‘Notebandi ke baare mein ab sab jaan gaye’

Entertainment | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Ravi Kishan defends Dhurandhar: The Revenge amid criticism
• He says the film mirrors society and real-life events
• Dhurandhar: The Revenge grosses Rs 900 crore worldwide in 6 days

Meta lays off hundreds of employees amid AI push and restructuring across key divisions

Technology | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Meta cuts hundreds as it pivots to AI, scales back metaverse
• Layoffs affect Facebook and Reality Labs divisions
• Meta invests heavily in AI, restructuring teams for efficiency

'Taking all sections along': Centre defends Transgender Persons Amendment Bill

India | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Parliament passed the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, 2026.
• Bill excludes sexual orientations and self-perceived identities.
• Opposition and student groups condemned the Bill as exclusionary.

'Will end the war on our terms': Why Iran rejected Trump’s peace proposal and the 5 demands it has set

World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

Iran rejected the US proposal to end the conflict, insisting war will only end on its own terms. Tehran demands five conditions, including halting US and Israeli actions, compensation, and recognition of its rights, before any negotiations can begin.

Network18 appoints Raj Jain as Independent Director

Companies | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Raj Jain appointed as Independent Director to Network18 board
• His term will run from March 25, 2026 to March 24, 2031
• Jain brings media and consumer business leadership experience

From Cocktail 2 to Mysaa: Rashmika Mandanna’s blockbuster lineup to watch out for

Entertainment | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Rashmika Mandanna set for diverse roles in upcoming films
• She stars in Mysaa, Ranabaali, Pushpa 3, Cocktail 2, AA22xA6
• Animal Park sequel with Ranbir Kapoor to begin filming in 2027

Societe Generale buys additional shares worth Rs 76 crore in Sammaan Capital, promoter picks up 2.2% stake in Reva Diamonds

Business | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Societe Generale buys additional shares worth Rs 76 crore in Sammaan Capital
• Promoter picks up 2.2% stake in Reva Diamonds
• Promoter Prabhat Sethia sells further 0.53% stake in Filatex Fashions

SpaceX aims to file for IPO as soon as this week: Report

World | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• SpaceX plans to file IPO prospectus soon, aiming for $75B+ raise
• IPO may draw Tesla retail and traditional space investors
• SpaceX tops launches, dominates space broadband via Starlink

Elon Musk announces SuperGrok Lite, Grok’s most affordable subscription: Price and what it offers

Technology | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Elon Musk launches SuperGrok Lite at $10 per month for xAI users
• SuperGrok Lite offers basic AI image and video creation tools
• Plan targets casual users with capped usage and 480p output

Peddi makers issue update on Ram Charan’s injury, say actor recovering well

Entertainment | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Ram Charan suffered a minor eye injury on Peddi film set
• He underwent a small procedure and will resume shooting soon
• Film's schedule remains unaffected, makers assure fans

US stocks rise, oil falls as truce prospects weighed

Markets | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Stocks and bonds rose as traders weighed US-Iran ceasefire talks
• Brent oil dropped to around $101 amid Middle East tensions
• S&P 500 shows resilience despite ongoing geopolitical risks

India retains headline inflation target at 4% following review

Business | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• India keeps retail inflation target at 4% within 2%-6% band
• Target will remain unchanged for five years
• RBI's rate panel to announce next decision on April 8

BJP's Parvesh Verma calls Arvind Kejriwal 'Rehman Dakait', says 'Delhi's Dhurandhars' voted him out

India | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Parvesh Verma called Kejriwal "Rehman Dakait" in Delhi Assembly
• Verma alleges irregularities in Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ construction
• He said costly luxury goods were bought for the mansion

SEBI urges big techs to crack down on unregistered fin-fluencers content

Markets | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• SEBI partners with tech firms to fight digital investment scams
• AI tools deployed to detect and remove fake financial influencers
• Real-time tool lets investors verify UPI IDs, bank accounts

Ram Gopal Varma asks Pakistan to make ‘Dhurandhar: The Truth’ amid propaganda debate

Entertainment | Updated: Mar 25, 2026

• Ram Gopal Varma tells critics to make their own film
• He defends Dhurandhar: The Revenge amid propaganda debate
• Varma calls cinema a medium for multiple perspectives