Times of India

Stock market crash today: Continuing geopolitical tensions weighed on Nifty50 and BSE Sensex on Wednesday with the indices tanking over 1%. While Nifty50 went below the 24,000 mark, BSE Sensex crashed over 1,000 points.

A shocking incident unfolded in Indore's Pardeshipura where a couple was found dead, suspected to be a murder-suicide. Financial distress is believed to be the motive. The sons returned home to find their father hanging and mother deceased, with signs of a struggle. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

A Turkish woman was killed in Mohali after being struck by a speeding Audi on Zirakpur's VIP Road. The driver fled the scene, and police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the vehicle and apprehend the accused. In separate incidents, a BTech graduate died after a tractor collision, and a scooter rider was injured in a hit-and-run near Airport Chowk.

Travel disruptions after the T20 World Cup left teams like West Indies stranded in India due to West Asia airspace closures linked to the Israel–Iran conflict. With ICC charter flights delayed, Cricket West Indies arranged commercial flights to send players and staff home. Zimbabwe also faced similar issues and will return to Harare via Addis Ababa.

Actor-politician Vijay's emotional declaration of sacrificing everything for politics has ignited public debate. While some fans express concern and others question his narrative, his final film 'Jana Nayagan' faces delays. Meanwhile, Vijay is also navigating a CBI investigation, with his request for a 15-day postponement rejected.

Travis Kelce has reportedly committed to the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2026 NFL season with a one year deal reportedly worth up to $15 million. The decision comes after speculation that the 36 year old tight end might retire, especially with his upcoming wedding to Taylor Swift. While Kelce prepares for his 14th season following a disappointing Chiefs campaign, Swift faces a trademark setback involving her album The Life of a Showgirl. Despite the legal pause, her music success continues as she prepares a new single release for Record Store Day.

A 17-year-old boy in Azamgarh reported his 55-year-old father to the police after being beaten for opposing his seventh marriage. The father, Amarjeet Maurya, has a history of failed marriages, with previous wives leaving due to his refusal to transfer land. The son intervened to protect their ancestral property from further debt incurred for his father's marital pursuits.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has criticised Mohammad Amir's harsh remarks about Indian opener Abhishek Sharma. Ali defended Sharma, highlighting his match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand after a difficult start. He expressed a desire for players of Sharma's caliber in Pakistan's team.

Yuzvendra Chahal shared an emotional post after India’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory, even though he wasn’t part of the squad. Posting a celebration video with Shivam Dube and Kuldeep Yadav, he reflected on memories and friendships in cricket. Meanwhile, BCCI announced a Rs 131 crore reward for the team after India defeated New Zealand to win the title.

The war between the US, Israel, and Iran intensified on its 12th day with heavy strikes on Iranian targets and regional expansion. Iran vowed to continue fighting, rejecting ceasefire calls, while Israel aims to weaken its leadership. Fighting spread to Lebanon and Iraq, with significant casualties reported.

The trailer of Dhurandhar: The Revenge has been grabbing attention since its release on March 7, crossing over 59 million views on YouTube. While fans were excited to see Ranveer Singh return as Hamza Ali Mazari, many also noticed a luxury detail in the character’s look — a high-end Rolex watch.

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha recently addressed actor Taapsee Pannu’s remark about the portrayal of women in films. Speaking to Siddharth Kannan in an interview, the director shared his perspective on the debate around body representation in Bollywood and South Indian cinema. He also spoke about working with Taapsee and his past comment comparing her to Kangana Ranaut.