Times of India

A property dealer tragically died from an accidental gunshot in East Delhi, leading to his cousin's arrest. A disturbing video captured the victim loading and then accidentally firing the licensed pistol, which belonged to his cousin who was filming. Police are investigating the incident, including the possibility of creating social media reels, and have registered a case of culpable homicide.

Assam Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party after nearly three decades, citing sadness and feeling sidelined. This move follows an invitation from Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to join the BJP, with speculation he might contest the Dispur constituency. Bordoloi confirmed BJP's outreach but noted a lack of response from Congress leadership.

With just days to go for the release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the buzz around the Ranveer Singh starrer has reached unprecedented levels. Riding high on the success of its first part, the sequel is already making waves with massive advance bookings and near housefull paid previews.

India's men's and women's hockey teams have learned their group-stage opponents for the FIH Hockey World Cup, with both sides drawn in Pool D. The men will face Pakistan, England, and Wales, while the women will compete against China, England, and South Africa. Both teams will play their matches in the Netherlands.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu humorously addressed death rumors and AI-generated claims in a new video with US Ambassador Mike Huckabee. He also highlighted recent Israeli strikes on Iranian leaders, emphasizing strong US-Israel alliance against Tehran's nuclear ambitions. This follows previous videos debunking similar misinformation.

Beyond oil and gas, several other sectors of the economy will likely see a hit if the US-Iran war continues for a longer duration. According to Barclays, India's non-energy imports from the Middle East are sizable as well - at approximately 10% of total non-energy imports.

Iran’s 2026 World Cup participation is uncertain amid rising tensions. The country is negotiating with FIFA to shift matches from the US to Mexico, citing safety concerns. Officials said, "We will certainly not travel to America." FIFA hasn’t agreed yet. After Donald Trump warned about safety, Iran insisted "no one can exclude" them from the tournament.

A top counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned, stating Iran posed no imminent threat and the US-Iran conflict was driven by Israeli pressure and misinformation. Kent, a veteran and Gold Star husband, cited his personal losses and the deceptive tactics used to push for war, echoing the Iraq War's origins. He urged President Trump to reconsider the current path.

The Congress accused the BJP of "vote chori" and "murdering democracy" in Haryana's Rajya Sabha elections after cross-voting and invalid ballots marred the contest. Despite acknowledging internal cross-voting and promising strict action against its MLAs, the Congress secured one seat, while the BJP won the other. The outcome has ignited a political battle and an internal party crisis.

Steve Smith and David Warner face uncertainty over joining the Pakistan Super League due to rising security concerns. Tensions, travel disruptions, and a “Do Not Travel” alert for Peshawar have raised alarms. While preparations continue, players are weighing safety risks, with contingency plans like emergency evacuation under consideration before final decisions are made.

OpenAI has delayed its proposed "adult mode" for ChatGPT following internal concerns about user safety, including emotional dependence and access by minors. Advisers warned of potential misuse and unhealthy user behavior, prompting the company to re-evaluate its age-detection systems and content boundaries before a future release.

Josh Hazlewood will miss the start of IPL 2026 due to injury, delaying his return by nearly five months. Pat Cummins is also recovering and may join later. Meanwhile, players like Steve Smith face safety concerns over joining the Pakistan Super League amid regional tensions, with evacuation plans being considered.

India has accused Pakistan of fabricating Islamophobia narratives at the UN, questioning Islamabad's treatment of minorities and its actions against Afghanistan. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish urged the UN to address all religious discrimination, not just one faith, highlighting India's large Muslim population and pluralistic ethos. He warned against weaponizing religion for political gain.

Meta's potential workforce reduction of up to 20% is viewed by analysts not as a setback, but as a strategic move to become an AI-first organization. This restructuring aims to leverage AI for significant cost and performance advantages, potentially creating an insurmountable competitive edge. The company's substantial AI investments and previous successes in efficiency suggest this could redefine industry standards.

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath revealed he avoids banking apps due to their invasive permissions, questioning why they need access to SMS, contacts, and calls. He contrasted this with Zerodha's Kite app, which requests zero permissions, highlighting the Principle of Least Privilege and SEBI's strong two-factor authentication as enabling security without intrusive data collection.

Dhoni, 44, will play for CSK when the season begins on March 28. De Villiers said Dhoni’s recent trend of batting at No. 8 or 9 limits his impact.