Actor and acting coach Corey Parker, known for his appearances in television series including Will & Grace, has died at the age of 60 following a battle with cancer. Parker died Thursday in Memphis, Tennessee, according to family members. In a statement shared through BGB Studio, his sister Noelle Parker paid tribute to the actor’s career and influence.

“I believe he left this world weightless, at peace & surrounded with love,” she said. “You were a massive part of my creative work, my creative family, for decades.” She added that the family would remember his “incredible talent, your unparalleled passion and joy in the work and in your family.”

Megastar Chiranjeevi has now thanked the Telangana government for honouring him with the prestigious NTR National Film Award, saying that receiving an award named after NTR garu is truly a great honour.

Taking to his X timeline to pen a note of gratitude, Megastar Chiranjeevi wrote, “Many congratulations to all the winners of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2025. It is always a joy to celebrate the hard work and passion of our film fraternity. My sincere thanks to the Government of Telangana, CM @revanth_anumula garu, @Bhatti_Mallu garu and the entire jury for honouring me with the NTR National Film Award. Receiving an award named after NTR garu is truly a great honour. Deeply grateful for the love and support that have been my greatest strength throughout my journey. "

In a landmark moment for India's nuclear power program, RM Nachammai has created history by becoming the first woman chief superintendent looking after the operations of a functional nuclear power plant under the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL).

Her appointment marks a breakthrough not only for the organisation but also for India's broader push to expand clean, reliable nuclear energy as the country targets 100 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2047.

Nachammai takes charge as Chief Superintendent of Karnataka's Kaiga Generating Station Units 3 and 4, effective March 15, placing her at the helm of the Operations, Maintenance and Engineering Support divisions of the operational nuclear reactor complex. The role is considered one of the most technically intense and responsibility-laden positions in the nuclear power ecosystem, involving round-the-clock oversight of reactor operations, safety systems and plant performance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched two new corridors of the Delhi Metro, including the country's first 'Ring Metro'.

While the Majlis Park-Maujpur Babarpur (Pink Line) corridor is of around 12.3 km, the Deepali Chowk-Majlis Park (Magenta Line) corridor spans around 9.9 km.

Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur Corridor
The Majlis Park-Maujpur-Babarpur corridor includes eight elevated stations and forms part of the already operational Majlis Park-Shiv Vihar Pink Line.

With the addition of this stretch, the Pink Line has expanded to about 71.56 km, making it India's first fully operational 'Ring Metro'.

Rashmika Mandanna won the Best Actress at the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards 2025 for her performance in The Girlfriend, and proud husband, actor Vijay Deverakonda, posted a congratulatory message expressing his joy and pride.

Soon after, Rashmika thanked Vijay for his note of appreciation and shared how special it made her feel.

Vijay congratulates Rashmika
Sharing the award poster on his Instagram story, Vijay wrote, "Happy and proud." The message was simple but conveyed his appreciation for her work and the recognition she received.

India scripted history by winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title for a record third time, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad last night. Chasing a massive target of 256 runs set by the Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue, the New Zealand got bundled out for just 159 runs in 19 overs. Jasprit Bumrah bagged the highest 4 wickets and was adjudged Player of the Match.

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have congratulated the Indian Cricket Team for winning the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. In a social media post, President Murmu said India has the proud distinction of being the only country to win the cup three times, and it is also the only team to win the cup twice in a row. The President said, this brings immense joy and pride to our cricket-loving people, and it is also a marker of the rich talent pool we have among our youth in diverse fields. She added that every single player, the entire management and the support staff deserve the highest praise for this collective triumph.

Havildar K G George, a Vir Chakra awardee from the 1965 Indo-Pak war and the last living Vir Chakra recipient from the Corps of Signals, passed away Saturday morning at his residence in Kottayam. He was 95.

A soldier of the 50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade Signal Company, George had served as a lineman in the field during the 1965 operations. His gallantry during intense fighting in the Wagah sector earned him the Vir Chakra, one of India’s highest wartime gallantry awards.

According to the official citation, George displayed exceptional courage between September 6 and 10, 1965, when communication lines were repeatedly disrupted during heavy enemy shelling and air strafing.

Indonesia will restrict access to social media platforms for children under 16 years, its Communications and Digital Ministry said on Friday (March 5, 2026), making it the latest country to install online guardrails ‌to reduce the risks of addiction and cyberbullying.

A number of governments have imposed curbs on social ⁠media for children amid mounting concerns over the impact that social media is having on the safety and mental health of minors.

Australia introduced a ‌ban on social media for under-16s in December, and Spain also said last month that it would ‌ban access to social media for minors under 16.

India’s foreign exchange reserves rose to a record high of $728.49 billion in the week ended February 27, latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed. The total reserves increased by $4.88 billion during the week on the back of a rise in gold reserves and foreign currency assets.

The previous record high of $726 billion was hit in the week ended February 13.

Gold reserves increased by $4.14 billion to $131 billion in the reported week. Gold prices increased by 3.36 per cent to $5,278/oz during the reported week.

Smriti Mandhana, who is known to achieve great feats in the cricketing field has added another jewel in her crown as she has been included in the iconic Barbie Dream Team.

The stylish southpaw received an exclusive Barbie doll replicating her identity from Mattel - the parent company of Barbie and with it she became the first female cricketer to be included in the renowned Barbie Dream team.

Smriti Mandhana got the honour on March 5 just days before the official Women's day (March 8), making it even more special for the Indian cricketer.