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Dwayne Bravo has had the good fortune to establish connections with two of India's most prominent figures—Shah Rukh Khan and Virat Kohli. Bravo, who transitioned to a coaching role with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) after his IPL playing career, has consistently expressed his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, as per a Times Entertainment report on March 22. Now, as part of the KKR organization, he has the opportunity to engage with the team’s dynamic co-owner on a more regular basis.

Rakesh Pandey, known for his impactful performances in Hindi and Bhojpuri cinema, passed away on March 21 at 8:50 am due to cardiac arrest. He was undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit at Arogyanidhi Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai. The 77-year-old actor is survived by his wife, daughter Jasmeet, and granddaughter. His last rites were held on March 22 at Shastri Nagar crematorium. Born on April 9, 1940, in Himachal Pradesh, Rakesh Pandey's acting journey began in 1969 with Sara Akash, where he portrayed the role of Samar. This debut set the stage for a prolific career spanning decades, with remarkable performances across multiple genres. He gained recognition for his role as Mangal in Mera Rakshak and also impressed audiences the same year with Darwaza. Some of his other notable films include Yehi Hai Zindagi, Woh Main Nahin, and Do Raha. Beyond Bollywood, Pandey made a significant mark in Bhojpuri cinema with films like Balam Pardesiya and Bhaiya Dooj, showcasing his versatility. His contributions extended to television, where he played Dadaji in the popular series Chotti Bahu and also appeared in Dehleez. With a career that left an indelible impact on Indian cinema and television, Rakesh Pandey will be remembered for his remarkable performances and dedication to the craft.

Elon Musk, responded to the ongoing controversy over AI bot Grok in India with a laughing emoji. In a post on X, Musk shared a BBC article about the ongoing Grok debate, responding with just a laughing emoji. His reaction comes amid growing scrutiny of the chatbot’s responses, which have sparked heated political debates and drawn attention from India's IT ministry. The government is in touch with social media platform X over recent reports of AI chatbot Grok responding to users' provocation using Hindi slang and abuse. “The government has taken note of this, and we are deeply engaged with X on this issue. We are hoping for speedy action,” a senior government official told ET.

delimitation of parliamentary seats, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday convened the first Joint Action Committee (JAC) meeting of several states to rally support for opposing the plan. The meeting, held in Chennai, marked the beginning of a coordinated effort to safeguard India’s federal structure, which, according to Stalin, is under threat. Describing the gathering as a «historic day» for India's federal system, Stalin emphasized that the struggle would likely extend to the legal realm. He stated, «Today will be etched in history as the day when states that have contributed to our nation's development came together to safeguard its federal structure by ensuring #FairDelimitation.» The event saw a notable presence of political leaders and chief ministers from Kerala, Telangana, Punjab, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, all of whom voiced concerns about the Centre’s proposal. Stalin introduced the meeting with a call for unity, urging the states to fight for a «fair» and equitable delimitation process that wouldn’t undermine their representation. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy echoed these sentiments, arguing that if the proposed delimitation, which is based on population numbers, were implemented, it would marginalize southern states. «If this happens, the north will make us secondary citizens,» Reddy said.

Air India Saturday announced that the airline has resumed operations from London's Heathrow Airport after the disruption following Friday's power outage. “Our operations to and from London Heathrow (LHR) have recommenced after the disruption at the airport yesterday due to a power outage. Today’s flight AI111 was on schedule and other flights, to and from London, are expected to operate as per schedule. Flight AI161 of 21 March, which was diverted to Frankfurt, is expected to leave Frankfurt at 14:05 pm local time,” Air India said in a statement. On Friday, Air India said its operations to and from the London Heathrow airport were disrupted, with one flight returning to Mumbai, another diverting to Frankfurt and other flights remaining cancelled due to a temporary suspension of operations at the airport.

Parliamentary constituencies, based on the 1971 Census population, by another 25 years and decided that MPs would submit a joint representation to press for demands to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ongoing Parliamentary session. A resolution adopted in the JAC meeting said that any delimitation exercise carried out by the union government to improve the «content and character» of democracy should be carried out transparently, enabling political parties of all the states, state governments and other stakeholders to deliberate, discuss and contribute. «Given the fact that the legislative intent behind the 42nd, 84th and 87th Constitutional amendments was to protect / incentivise states which have implemented population control measures effectively and the goal of national population stabilisation has not yet been achieved, the freeze on Parliamentary constituencies based on 1971 Census Population, should be extended by another 25 years,» it said. The states which have effectively implemented the population control programme and consequently whose population share has come down, should not be penalised and the Centre must enact necessary constitutional amendments for this purpose. «The core committee consisting of Members of Parliament from the represented states will coordinate the parliamentary strategies to counter any attempts by the union government to undertake any delimitation exercise contrary to the principles mentioned above. The core committee of MPs shall submit a joint representation on the above lines to the Prime Minister of India during the ongoing Parliamentary session,» the resolution said.

Sarma acknowledged Bihar’s deep-rooted cultural legacy and its pivotal role in shaping the nation’s development. He praised the resilience and dedication of the people of Bihar, who continue to strive for a brighter future and contribute to the state’s growth. «On the special occasion of Bihar Day, I extend my best wishes and congratulations to all Biharis. The hardworking people of this state are consistently working towards progress, taking Bihar in a new direction,» he remarked. A programme to celebrate the Bihar day was held in Guwahati on Saturday organised by Raj bhawan. Several organisations including proscribed militant outfit, United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-Independent) opposed holding of Bihar Diwas function in Tinsukia, ruling BJP in Assam had cancelled the programme scheduled for March 22.

Karnataka Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil on Saturday announced that a multidisciplinary team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) will visit the state in April to conduct a feasibility study for the second international greenfield airport in Bengaluru. Three locations have been identified for the project. The team is scheduled to visit the state between April 7 and 9, he said. Patil stated that the Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (KSIIDC) has already paid a fee of Rs 1.21 crore to the AAI for the study. Two sites on Kanakapura Road and one on the Nelamangala-Kunigal Road have been shortlisted for the proposed airport.

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan refused relief to the woman, who is an assistant professor, stating that there was no ground for interference under Article 136 of the Constitution. «Both the first petitioner and respondent (husband and wife) are holding the same post of an Assistant Professor. No case for interference is made out in exercise of our jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India. The special leave petition is accordingly dismissed,» the court said.

investors with the opportunity to enter the real estate and infrastructure markets—sectors traditionally accessible only to those with significant capital. REITs primarily focus on commercial real estate assets such as office spaces, malls, and hotels, while InvITs invest in infrastructure projects, including highways, power transmission networks, and gas pipelines. These instruments are listed on Indian bourses akin to a normally listed stock and are regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), enabling both retail and institutional investors to participate in large-scale, professionally managed ventures, while benefiting from liquidity and transparency. With over a decade of success, the Indian REITs & InvITs landscape is steadily evolving and poised for further growth. As of March 2025, India has 4 listed REITs and 26 SEBI-registered InvITs, 4 of which are publicly traded.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is bringing the IPL Fan Parks back for the 2025 season, expanding the electrifying experience to 50 cities across 23 states and one union territory. The IPL Fan Parks this season will span 10 weekends, from March 22 to May 25. From Tinsukia in Assam to Kochi in Kerala and Amritsar in Punjab to Goa, the initiative aims to recreate the stadium atmosphere for fans across India. Each Fan Park will feature live match screenings, music, entertainment, food courts, and a kids’ play zone. Fans can also enjoy virtual batting zones, bowling through nets, face-painting stations, replica dugouts, and 360° photo booths. The first Fan Parks of the season will be held in Rohtak, Bikaner, Gangtok, Kochi, and Coimbatore, with multiple locations hosting events every weekend. IPL Fan Parks will also debut in Kakinada, Dimapur, Karaikal, Manbhum, Purulia, Rohtak, and Tinsukia. Arun Singh Dhumal, Chairman, IPL, said: «The IPL Fan Parks are a crucial part of our vision to bring the tournament closer to fans across India. By hosting these events in multiple cities and towns, we aim to recreate the electrifying stadium atmosphere and allow fans to celebrate the IPL together. This initiative strengthens our bond with cricket enthusiasts nationwide, ensuring they experience the excitement and passion of the sport in a lively and vibrant setting.»

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Next week, Lakmé Fashion Week, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and Reliance, will mark its 25th anniversary with a five-day showcase, starting 26 March, at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre. Among the highlights will be AK-OK’s opening show, Satya Paul’s first collection under the new creative direction of Abraham & Thakore, and presentations by artisans-turned-designers from Gujarat.

startups projected to double from 1.2 lakh in 2023 to 2.4 lakh by 2030, as per a report by executive search firm Longhouse, The Times of India said. This growth is expected to drive a surge in high-value enterprises, with the number of unicorns, or startups valued at over $1 billion, likely to increase from 120 currently to 280 by the end of the decade. The expansion is also expected to significantly impact employment, with startups contributing to both direct and indirect job creation across key sectors. Startup-led employment to touch 50 million

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the premature redemption schedule for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB) 2025 for the period from April to September 2025. According to the schedule, there are three SGBs that are due for premature redemption in the month of April.

Indian Premier League season opener may take a back seat as a relentless drizzle upon Kolkata on Friday evening, brought an abrupt halt to the practice sessions of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Just a day before their highly anticipated IPL 2025 opener at the iconic Eden Gardens, the weather turned gloomy with gusty winds, likely to affect the big clash. The teams had kicked off their training at 5 PM, but by 6 PM, the rain forced grounds staff into action to cover the field, while players quickly wrapped up their drills.

interest equalisation scheme and its merger with the export promotion mission is going to adversely affect the Indian exporters and it should be extended till the operationalisation of the mission, according to a report of a Parliamentary panel. The mission which was announced in the budget has an outlay of Rs 2,250 crore. The Department of Commerce has informed the Standing Committee of Parliament on Commerce that under the export promotion mission (EPM), it is working to carve out an umbrella scheme with various components, in consultation with the ministries of Finance and MSME. «Once the cabinet approves the scheme, additional funds required will be sought from the Department of Expenditure,» the commerce department has informed the committee.

Indian equity markets appear poised for a structural upside, believes Vikas Khemani, founder of Carnelian Asset Advisors. In an interaction with ET Now, Khemani emphasized how this correction was much needed and how we can now prepare for a structural market upswing. He outlined the critical factors that are expected to shape investor sentiment and drive market direction in the near term.

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Textiles on a Pan India basis, including Odisha, said the Ministry of Textiles. The PLI scheme promotes the production of MMF apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textile products to achieve size and scale and become competitive. Rs 1,143 crore is allocated for disbursement under the PLI scheme to companies that achieve the prescribed threshold investment and threshold turnover. Out of the 74 applicants selected under the scheme, 24 are MSMEs. No application is made for setting up a factory in Odisha.

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MP Supriya Sule criticised Air India over delaying her flight for more than one hour, and urged the Union Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to enforce stricter regulations to hold airlines accountable. Supriya Sule said that her flight AI0508 was delayed by 1 hour and 19 minutes, noting the continuous trends of delays affecting passengers. «I was travelling on Air India flight AI0508, which was delayed by 1 hour and 19 minutes — part of a continuous trend of delays affecting passengers. This is unacceptable. Urging Hon'ble Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu to enforce stricter regulations to hold airlines like Air India accountable for repeated delays and ensure better service standards for passengers.» Sule wrote on X. In an another post, Sule added that these flights are never on time, affecting professionals, children, and senior citizens with their mismanagement. «Air India flights are endlessly delayed — this is unacceptable! We pay premium fares, yet flights are never on time. Professionals, children, and senior citizens — all affected by this constant mismanagement. Urging the Civil Aviation Minister to take action and hold Air India accountable,» Sule wrote.