Cristiano Ronaldo has eased concerns over his fitness ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after sharing positive injury details on social media. The Portugal captain posted a photo of himself working out during training and recovery, suggesting his return is not far off.

Ronaldo was dropped from Portugal team For the upcoming March friendlies against Mexico and the United States after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Al Nassr in late February. Speaking during the team announcement, head coach Roberto Martínez explained that the decision to rest Ronaldo was precautionary, aimed at avoiding any long-term setbacks:

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Ronaldo’s update suggests he is actively working on his recovery, providing reassurance to fans amid growing concerns over his availability.

Portugal are scheduled to face Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on March 28 before taking on the United States in Atlanta on March 31. The coaching staff have opted to manage the workload carefully, with Bernardo Silva among the notable absentees, as the focus remains on long-term fitness rather than short-term stability.

Ronaldo is expected to recover over the next few weeks, allowing him to return in time for the World Cup starting in June. Portugal begin their campaign on June 17 in Houston as they aim for a strong performance in the tournament.

Will Ronaldo be fit for the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Despite early concerns, all signs suggest Ronaldo will be fit in time for the World Cup. The injury has been described as manageable, and the decision to rest him for the friendly matches is part of a wider strategy to ensure he is fully prepared for the tournament.

At the age of 41, Ronaldo continues to make history as he eyes a record sixth World Cup appearance. Having achieved almost everything in the game, the elusive World Cup title remains a big trophy missing from his collection.

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South cinema is buzzing with exciting updates! Nagarjuna hails ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as a game-changer, while Tovino Thomas’s ‘Pallichattambi’ teaser enthralls the audience. Props from Lokesh Kanagaraj’s film are mistakenly identified as real weapons, and Rishabh Shetty shares a warm Tamil conversation with Vijay Sethupathi. Jibin Gopinath also participated in Vetrimaaran’s ‘Arasan’.

Today, South cinema saw major casting updates, a viral on-ground incident, celebrity praise and a teaser launch that created buzz across platforms. Here’s a look at the top five stories from South cinema that are making headlines.

Nagarjuna says ‘Dhurandhar: Revenge‘A game-changing film

Nagarjuna praised ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, calling it an “incredible film” that blew his mind. He said that the film is inspirational and has the potential to change filmmaking. While praising the acting of the cast, the actor also praised director Aditya Dhar and the entire technical team.

Jibin Gopinath joins ‘Arasan’

Malayalam actor Jibin Gopinath has joined Vetrimaaran’s ‘Arasan’ starring Silambarasan and vijay sethupathi. Jibin revealed that her casting came as a surprise and described it as a “dream opportunity” to work with the acclaimed director. He also shared that the team supported him despite the language challenges in his first Tamil film. The actor said his role is “powerful and important”, adding to the intrigue surrounding the project.

Lokesh KanagarajMovie props mistaken for real weapons

More than 10 AK-47 rifles were found during a vehicle check in Chennai’s Ashok Nagar, causing panic among officials and the public. The weapons were later identified as film props for a project of Lokesh Kanagaraj and turned out to be fake. After verifying the required documents, the officials allowed the team to proceed without any problem. The incident soon went viral online, with social media turning it into humor through “reel gun” memes.

Miss the warm Tamil conversation with Rishabh Shetty Victory Sethupathy

Rishabh Shetty recalls the emotional moment when Vijay Sethupathi called him to praise ‘Kanthara’. He shared that Vijay initially spoke in English before appreciating the film. Rishabh replied in Tamil, which surprised him and the conversation continued in the language. He described it as a warm and emotional exchange that quickly became friendly and personal.

Tovino Thomas”Pallichattambi‘The teaser impresses

The teaser of Tovino Thomas starrer ‘Pallichattambi’ has gone viral online. Set in the 1950-60s, the teaser features suspenseful cinematography, moody lighting and interesting hints about the story. Jake Bejoy’s intense background score adds to the visuals. With its promising cast and entertaining tone, the film releasing on April 10 has created significant anticipation among the audience.

A migrant who was granted asylum in Britain after coming out as gay has admitted leaving a wife and child behind in his homeland Cameroon.When 35-year-old Marius Kamana first traveled to Britain from Cameroon on a temporary visa to attend the UN Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, few would have expected him to seek asylum. Instead of contributing to the discussion on environmental issues, he applied for refugee protection, saying he was gay. He later settled in Wales and got a job as a heavy goods vehicle mechanic.Kamna’s claim of homosexuality was accepted by the British asylum panel and she was granted refugee status. However, when he applied for asylum he did not mention that he had a wife and son in Cameroon. It was later revealed that he knew about them at the time but decided not to tell the authorities.Thousands of asylum seekers have based their claims on their sexual orientation, and in some cases may involve people exploiting the system. In the case of Kama, the wife’s revelation may fit this pattern. But Kamna still says that her situation is more complex.

‘Always been gay’

Speaking to the Daily Mail in Cardiff, where he works, he explained that he “has always been gay” and that his marriage in Cameroon was an attempt to escape homophobia in his home country. Cameroon is known for its harsh treatment of the LGBTQ+ community, where discrimination, stigma, and legal punishment are still common.Kamna initially described herself as bisexual. He later corrected that statement: “No, that’s not true, I’m gay. I’ve been like that since I was 15 or 16.” Kamna said that she spent many years hiding her true identity.Kamana said her marriage was arranged in Cameroon to regain the respect of her parents, who had disowned her when they discovered her sexuality. “My parents threw me out of the house and the marriage was arranged to regain their respect,” he said. He said he apologized and even bribed an officer to complete the paperwork. Although she is gay, Kamana admits that she married, which led to the birth of her son Emmanuel, now seven years old.Although she has not seen her son since leaving Cameroon, Kamana said she keeps in touch by phone and sends money to her child’s mother to help her. Kamna said that when she was invited to the Glasgow conference, she got the chance to stay in Britain legally and start a new life, even if it meant leaving her family behind.Kamna said that an argument with neighbors in their shared house led to the police being called and he has now moved to a new house in Newport. She said her current partner is a gay man from Africa and she is happy living in Britain. “When you come here you have to do everything right because you don’t want to go back,” he said.

Election Commission Blamed clerical errors for circulating a letter from the Election Commission with the BJP’s seal of approval. Issuing an official clarification, the Election Commission said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) submitted a document bearing the party seal as part of the requested clarification regarding the 2019 guidelines on publication of criminal history of candidates. It said that, due to an office error, the same document was sent to other parties for similar clarifications.The response comes in the form of an affidavit attached to a letter dated March 19, 2019, which was distributed to political parties in Kerala with the BJP’s seal of approval. CPI(M) Kerala shared pictures of the letter as it alleged that the Election Commission is controlled by the same political power. It also added a sarcastic comment saying the party should at least show “the courtesy of maintaining separate desks”.“Has the BJP given up all pretence? It is no secret that the same power center controls both the Election Commission of India and the BJP. Still, at least maintain the courtesy of two separate desks. Now, that too seems unnecessary,” CPI(M) posted on Twitter.It further commented about the BJP’s seal on the affidavit and compared the incident to an old allegation of EVM tampering, saying, “Seals are being swapped. BJP’s seal on the Election Commission’s letter! Like the old allegation – that you press any button, a lotus will appear – here’s another ‘coincidence’. Shouldn’t anyone notice?”It also added proper verification of the incident and said, “The document has been received by multiple parties. It has been cross-verified with at least two recipients. It has also been confirmed that the email originated from an official Election Commission source.”In response to the post, the Election Commission issued an official clarification on the matter. It said it acknowledged the circulation error was caused by a clerical error. It said, “It has come to our notice that a letter from the Election Commission bearing the seal of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is being broadcast on various Malayalam news channels. The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) clarifies that this was purely a clerical error, which was identified and immediately corrected.“Giving full details of the incident, it said, “The BJP Kerala unit recently approached the CEO’s office seeking clarification on the 2019 guidelines regarding publication of criminal history of candidates. Along with their request, the party had submitted a photocopy of the original 2019 directive. The party seal was present on that specific copy provided by him.”“Due to an omission, the office failed to notice the party symbol on the submitted document and inadvertently redistributed it to other political parties as part of the requested clarification. The guidelines in question are amendments from 2019, which have already been communicated to all political entities.”According to the statement, the Deputy CEO has withdrawn the incorrect document with a formal letter.“The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer accepted the omission as soon as it was discovered. As a result, on March 21, the Deputy Chief Electoral Officer issued a formal letter withdrawing the erroneous document. Notice of withdrawal was sent to all political parties, District Election Officers and Returning Officers.”It urged to avoid spreading further confusion and claimed that the commission is free from any outside interference. “The public and the media are requested to refrain from spreading misleading messages based on this clerical error. The Election Commission maintains a rigorous and foolproof system to ensure that the electoral process remains free from any outside interference or influence,” it said.Voting is to be held in Kerala in a single phase on April 9, while the counting of votes is to take place on May 4.

मुख्यमंत्री धामी ने कहा, चार साल पहले राज्य की जनता ने सारे मिथक तोड़कर उन्हें दोबारा राज्य की सेवा करने का मौका दिया. शपथ ग्रहण समारोह के दौरान उन्होंने राज्य आंदोलनकारियों के सपनों के अनुरूप देवभूमि का गौरव लौटाने का संकल्प लिया था। अब चार साल बाद हम गर्व से कह सकते हैं कि वह संकल्प तेजी से सिद्धि की ओर बढ़ रहा है। प्रदेश में पहली बार जी-20 जैसे वैश्विक सम्मेलन की बैठकें सफलतापूर्वक आयोजित हुईं, वहीं राष्ट्रीय खेलों का आयोजन भी बड़े पैमाने पर हुआ।

समारोह में सीएम ने सरकार की पिछले चार साल की उपलब्धियां गिनाईं. साथ ही उन्होंने विपक्ष और पिछली कांग्रेस पर निशाना साधा. उन्होंने कहा, राज्य दोगुनी गति से प्रगति कर रहा है. जबकि पिछली कांग्रेस सरकार में खनन माफिया बेरोकटोक संसाधनों से खिलवाड़ करते थे। स्टिंग के जरिए सभी ने देखा कि कैसे संसाधनों का दुरुपयोग किया गया। पटवारी भर्ती, इंस्पेक्टर भर्ती, छात्रवृत्ति घोटाला, एनएच 74 घोटाला, 2013 में डेनिस और केदारनाथ आपदा में राहत सामग्री के नाम पर घोटाला। कांग्रेस के पास कोई मुद्दा नहीं है, जो अफवाह और भ्रम फैलाकर तथा तथ्यों को तोड़-मरोड़कर जनता को गुमराह करने का प्रयास कर रही है। घोटालों में लिप्त गीदड़ों की तरह वे निरर्थक कहानियों को छिपाने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं।

उत्तराखंड: धामी सरकार का चार साल का कार्यकाल, ऐतिहासिक फैसलों से राज्य को मिली पहचान, विकास को नई दिशा

सीएम धामी ने सरकार की प्रगति रिपोर्ट पेश की

मुख्यमंत्री पुष्कर सिंह धामी ने कहा, पिछले चार वर्षों में राज्य की अर्थव्यवस्था डेढ़ गुना से अधिक बढ़ी है और पिछले एक वर्ष में राज्य की जीएसडीपी में 7.23 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि हुई है, और प्रति व्यक्ति आय में भी 41 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि हुई है. इस दौरान राज्य में 20 हजार से ज्यादा नए उद्योग स्थापित हुए हैं, जबकि स्टार्टअप की संख्या 700 से बढ़कर 1750 हो गई है। इतना ही नहीं, इस दौरान दो लाख 65 हजार से ज्यादा माताएं-बहनें लखपति दीदी बनी हैं। राज्य सरकार के निरंतर प्रयासों से रिवर्स माइग्रेशन में 44 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि दर्ज की गई है।

उत्तर प्रदेश के प्रतापगढ़ जिले के मांधाता थाना क्षेत्र में हुई हत्या की गुत्थी पुलिस ने सुलझा ली है. इस मामले में पुलिस ने मुख्य आरोपी सुमन देवी को गिरफ्तार कर लिया है, जबकि अन्य आरोपी अभी भी फरार हैं. पुलिस जांच में पता चला है कि यह हत्या एक पूर्व नियोजित साजिश के तहत की गई थी. मृतक गुलशन उर्फ ​​मुन्ना 18 मार्च 2026 को घर से प्रयागराज जाने के लिए निकला था, लेकिन वापस नहीं लौटा. इसके बाद परिजनों ने 20 मार्च को उसकी गुमशुदगी की रिपोर्ट दर्ज कराई.

नहर में मिला शव, परिजनों ने की पहचान
पुलिस जांच के दौरान 22 मार्च को शारदा सहायक नहर से एक शव बरामद हुआ। शव की पहचान मृतक के परिजनों ने गुलशन उर्फ ​​मुन्ना के रूप में की। इसके बाद पुलिस ने मामले की गंभीरता से जांच शुरू की और कई अहम सुराग जुटाए.

अवैध संबंध और ब्लैकमेल बनी हत्या की वजह
जांच में पता चला कि सुमन देवी और मृतक के बीच अवैध संबंध था. बाद में, दोनों के बीच विवाद बढ़ गया क्योंकि मृतक कथित तौर पर सुमन को ब्लैकमेल कर रहा था और धमकी दे रहा था। इससे परेशान होकर सुमन देवी ने अपने भाई अतुल गौतम और उसके साथी अरुण गौतम के साथ मिलकर हत्या की साजिश रची.

घर बुलाकर हत्या, शव नहर में फेंका
पुलिस की पूछताछ में सुमन देवी ने बताया कि 18 मार्च की रात उसने मृतक को अपने मायके बगियापुर लेहरा (जेठवारा थाना) बुलाया था. वहां खाना खाकर जब गुलशन सो गया तो सुमन और उसके भाई ने लोहे के पाइप से उस पर हमला कर उसे मार डाला. इसके बाद शव को रस्सी से बांधकर बोरे में भरकर बाइक पर ले गए और उमरिया बादल गेंदा के पास शारदा सहायक नहर में फेंक दिया।

सबूत मिटाने की कोशिश, पुलिस ने सबूत बरामद किए
आरोपियों ने सबूत मिटाने के लिए मृतक का मोबाइल फोन और हेलमेट भी नहर में फेंक दिया था. सुमन देवी ने अपना मोबाइल और सिम भी नष्ट कर दिया था. हालांकि पुलिस ने आरोपी की निशानदेही पर हत्या में प्रयुक्त लोहे का पाइप, कपड़ा और अन्य साक्ष्य बरामद कर लिए हैं. फिलहाल पुलिस अन्य आरोपियों की तलाश में जुटी हुई है.

Islam Makhachev (Image source: Getty)

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is once again in the headlines. This time for contradictory updates regarding his fitness. The 34-year-old was recently seen undergoing intense training while hitting the heavy bag in a new video posted on her Instagram Story. This comes after Dana White revealed that the champion is currently dealing with a hand injury, leaving fans confused about his actual condition and timeline for his return.The uncertainty has further heightened speculation about Makhachev’s next opponent. While names like Ian Machado, Gary and Michael Morales have been discussed, no official announcement has been made. Rumors of a blockbuster clash with Ilya Topuria were also debunked. With fans already worried about his inactivity, the latest development has sparked debate on social media.

Questions arise over Islam Makhachev’s training footage amid Dana White’s injury update

Recent footage of Islam Makhachev training has divided opinion among fans. In the clip, the champion can be seen hitting the heavy bag with full force. His hand showed no obvious signs of discomfort. This has raised eyebrows, especially after Dana White recently confirmed that the fighter is dealing with a hand injury and will not be able to attend the UFC White House card.Speaking at the Zuffa Boxing 04 press conference after the fight, White suggested that Makhachev is currently injured and the severity of the issue is unclear. Although he did not provide any definitive updates, his comments indicated that Makhachev may not be ready for the upcoming fight card.However, the training video tells a different story. Fans immediately reacted, questioning how serious the injury actually is. One fan commented, “Dude hitting the bag while dealing with an arm injury? Priorities are mixed. Hopefully he’s not planning on throwing hands against someone like Volkanovski in the near future.” Another wrote, “The arm is so broken he’s still biting the bag weekly 💀Explain Dana” Some also suggested the situation could be linked to the ongoing fight talks, with one user saying, “Would we be surprised if Islam is betraying Ilya Topuria once again?”Allegations were also made regarding postponing a possible fight. One fan commented, “He said in the Mighty Rat interview that it hurts but he can handle the pain and he should have had surgery after he was done with the fight but maybe he will get the surgery soon.” Another said, “Islam never said he was injured, Dana lied to Ilya to justify avoiding Islam and fighting Justin.” At the same time, some supporters defended Makhachev, pointing out that fighters often train through pain. One comment read, “He is probably recovering from injury and is still active. This is normal at this stage.”The situation is not clear as there has been no official announcement of the fight yet. Whether Makhachev’s injury is serious or is simply being managed, his return to the Octagon remains one of the hottest topics in the UFC.

CHENNAI: Veteran Indian sports journalist S Thiagarajan, who made his mark with his extensive coverage of hockey, died here on Monday after battling age-related ailments. He was 85 years old. He is survived by his wife and two daughters. His last rites were performed in Chennai on Monday. Thiagarajan, who covered six Olympics and nine Asian Games, worked at ‘The Hindu’ newspaper from 1962 to 2013 before his retirement. He started his career with ‘The Indian Express’ in 1961. KC Vijay Kumar, sports editor of The Hindu, posted on ‘X’, “Veteran sports correspondent and hockey writing legend, S. Thiagarajan, who worked with The Hindu for several decades, passes away. Thiagarajan also served on the media and communications-related committees of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) and the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) during his journalism career. He was the former president of both the Sports Journalists Federation of India and the Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists Association. Former India captain-cum-coach and 1980 Olympic gold medalist Vasudevan Baskaran was heartbroken as Thiagarajan, commonly known as “Thiagu”, covered his entire career and supported him throughout. “When I started hockey in 1969, he used to cover the game and covered collegiate hockey for The Hindu,” Bhaskaran told PTI. That’s basically how he came to prominence. His dedication, love and knowledge of the game was impeccable.” He said, “It is very sad for Indian sports because apart from hockey, he was also a great athletics correspondent. His contribution to Indian hockey was huge.” Senior journalist and hockey historian K Arumugam has no words on Thiagarajan’s demise. Arumugam said, “I have known him for more than 30 years. He was that rare, all-round journalist. He was an expert in all aspects, not just hockey. He was a storyteller.” “He was very well respected globally, his knowledge was very well recognised,” he said. Senior Indian sports journalist S Sabanayakan, former president of the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI), who has worked with leading newspapers such as The Hindu and The Telegraph, described Thiagarajan’s death as an “irreparable loss” to the fraternity. He said, “The demise of S Thiagarajan is an irreparable loss to sports journalism. An expert in field hockey, Thyagu, as he is known, groomed many youngsters in the profession. A fluent writer, his writing style was sharp and unique.” “He was the President of the Sports Journalists Federation of India for one term of two years in 1996. He also led the Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists Association for many years. He was also the Chairman of the Field Hockey Commission of AIPS from 1998 to 2006. “He covered 6 Olympics, nine Asian Games, nine Hockey World Cups and 20 Hockey Nationals in his illustrious career. In October 2024, he was honored by SJFI for his contribution to sports journalism,” it said. The Indian Sports Journalists Federation expressed condolences on the demise of Thiagarajan. President Saraju Chakraborty said that the demise of the pioneer of sports journalism is an irreparable loss for the fraternity.

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मामला सामने आया था कि देहरादून में आयोजित सरकार के चार साल बेमिसाल कार्यक्रम में विश्वविद्यालय के छात्रों को आमंत्रित करने के लिए एक पत्र जारी किया गया था. उच्च शिक्षा के संयुक्त निदेशक ने उस पत्र को फर्जी करार दिया है.

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विस्तार

सरकार के चार वर्षीय अद्वितीय कार्यक्रम के तहत कई विश्वविद्यालयों के छात्रों को बुलाने के लिए फर्जी पत्र जारी करने का मामला सामने आया है। उच्च शिक्षा के संयुक्त निदेशक ने मामले में एफआईआर दर्ज कराने के लिए पुलिस को पत्र भेजा है।

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पुलिस को जारी पत्र में संयुक्त निदेशक उच्च शिक्षा आनंद सिंह ने लिखा है कि ‘मेरे संज्ञान में आया है कि उच्च शिक्षा के संयुक्त निदेशक के स्तर से कुछ कॉलेजों को सरकार के चार साल के बेजोड़ कार्यक्रम में छात्रों की भागीदारी के संबंध में एक पत्र जारी किया गया है, जबकि मेरे द्वारा ऐसा कोई पत्र जारी नहीं किया गया है, इसलिए कृपया संबंधित के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज करें और इस संबंध में सख्त कार्रवाई करें.’