Times of India

A woman has been detained after setting fire to petrol bottles near the Orissa High Court boundary wall in Cuttack. The blaze damaged an SUV and three other vehicles parked nearby. Authorities are investigating her motive and how she obtained the petrol.

The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Pine Gas faced a nearly three-week delay passing through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran began selective passage. The vessel, carrying 45,000 metric tons of LPG, was eventually rerouted via a less-used channel north of Larak Island, guided by the Indian Navy and escorted by warships.

The selloff by foreign institutional investors (FIIs) has been particularly pronounced. Rupee has seen its worst financial year in over 14 years, breaching the 95 per dollar mark in trade on the last trading day (March 30) of the fiscal year.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has declared major US tech firms, including Meta, Google, and Apple, as legitimate targets, demanding their regional offices evacuate. This escalation follows alleged Israeli-US intelligence-backed strikes that Iran claims killed its leadership and officials. The IRGC stated these companies are responsible for high-tech warfare, vowing to retaliate if further Iranian leaders are assassinated.

Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly in the country but has avoided public appearances following his father's death and the ongoing conflict. Russia's ambassador confirmed his presence, while US President Trump questioned Iran's leadership stability, suggesting Mojtaba is either dead or severely injured.

Tiger Woods faces renewed scrutiny after a high-speed crash in Florida led to his arrest on DUI-related charges. NBC compounded attention by mistakenly airing footage from his 2021 accident, prompting an on-air apology. While alcohol was ruled out, Woods showed signs of impairment. The incident has reignited discussions of his past crashes and legal troubles, drawing public and celebrity commentary.

India's new Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, has sparked widespread protests by removing self-identification rights. Critics argue the law replaces individual autonomy with mandatory medical certification, contradicting previous legal precedents and the Supreme Court's NALSA judgment. Activists fear this regressive move will hinder access to essential rights and services for the transgender community.

"Iran will be at the World Cup... That's why we're here. We're delighted because they're a very, very strong team, I'm very happy," Infantino said at half-time during Iran’s friendly against Costa Rica in Turkey.

The highly anticipated first look teaser for 'Raja Shivaji' has officially dropped, following a successful theatrical preview. This ambitious Marathi film, directed by and starring Riteish Vilasrao Deshmukh, promises a pan-India spectacle depicting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's legacy. Featuring a stellar ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt and Abhishek Bachchan, the movie boasts grand visuals, intense action, and music by Ajay-Atul.

Doctors Without Borders reported treating over 3,300 sexual violence survivors in Sudan between January 2024 and November 2025, highlighting rape as a weapon of war. Many survivors faced significant delays in receiving critical care, with armed men identified as perpetrators in most cases. The aid group urged the UN to increase its presence to address the widespread crisis.

A recent photograph of veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja has sparked concern among his fans. The image shows the once energetic director appearing frail. This follows a difficult year for Bharathiraja, marked by personal tragedy and his own health issues. His legacy in Tamil cinema remains significant, with his films continuing to inspire.