New Delhi: It didn’t take long for the opening weekend of the new IPL season to deliver its first flashpoint, as a controversial boundary call ended an otherwise impressive win for Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Saturday.Go beyond limits with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!This incident came to light in the 14th over of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s innings. heinrich classen Attempted to pull a short delivery from Romario Shepherd. The ball headed towards deep midwicket where Phil Salt settled under it near the boundary cushion.When Salt completed the catch, replays raised doubts as to whether his foot had hit the boundary sponge. The third umpire, Rohan Pandit, checked from limited angles and did not see any movement of the cushion before giving Klaasen out.However, subsequent footage showed a slight movement in the cushions bearing the ‘Kingfisher’ logo, sparking the debate. The controversy deepened when a top-angle replay emerged after the broadcast break, drawing widespread scrutiny.Watch:Former England captain michael vaughn Publicly questioned the decision: “I felt like the foot touched the boundary sponge… It’s a big decision… Not sure how you can give that and absolutely make sure no part of the foot touches the sponge.”The dismissal proved crucial, halting SRH’s momentum despite a strong partnership between Klaasen and stand-in captain Ishan Kishan.

Kohli leads RCB to victory after emotional tribute

Amidst the controversy, Royal Challengers Bangalore performed brilliantly and achieved the target of 202 runs in just 15.4 overs, thanks to an excellent innings by Virat Kohli.Kohli remained unbeaten on 69 off 38 balls, hitting five fours and five sixes, including a powerful straight hit that thrilled the Bengaluru crowd.Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 201/9, with Kishan playing a brilliant inning of 80 runs. Debutant Jacob Duffy impressed for RCB with figures of 3/22 and dismissed key top-order batsmen.After this, impact substitute Devdutt Padikkal played a stormy innings of 61 runs in 26 balls and added 101 runs with Kohli.The match also had emotional significance, with players observing a minute’s silence and wearing black armbands in memory of the 11 fans killed in a stampede during last year’s celebrations.

Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’ has earned over Rs 90 crore worldwide, but has seen a notable slowdown in its theatrical performance after a strong opening week. While the film relies heavily on Kalyan’s star power, despite technical ability and energetic performances, mixed reviews highlight underwritten characters and a routine narrative.

Pawan Kalyan And Harish Shankar A team was formed for the action film ‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’ which is getting mixed reviews from the audience. The film has continued its theatrical run with steady but slow numbers. The Pawan Kalyan starrer has now crossed the Rs 90 crore mark at the worldwide box office. However, the second week’s trend suggests a decline in momentum after a strong opening week.

Strong start, decline in second week

According to the report of Sacnilk website, the film collected Rs 65.95 crore in its first week. However, the second week has seen a clear slowdown. There has been a significant decline in the collection since the eighth day. The film earned Rs 1.00 crore on the second Thursday and then earned Rs 1.10 crore on Friday.The weekend did not bring any major surge. On the 10th day i.e. second Saturday, ‘Ustad Bhagat Singh’ earned Rs 86 lakh.

Box office breakdown by day

On the seventh day, the film earned Rs 1.35 crore and came with an occupancy of around 18 percent.The collection fell to Rs 1.00 crore on the 8th day. Day 9 saw a slight rise with Rs 1.10 crore and 22 percent occupancy. However, it fell again on the 10th day to Rs 86 lakh with 20 per cent occupancy.

India and worldwide collection

According to the same portal, the film has so far made a net collection of Rs 68.91 crore in India. India’s total earning is Rs 81.02 crore. The film has added Rs 11.60 crore to its total overseas earnings. With these figures, the worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 92.62 crore.

Story and performance

The film is based on Bhagat Singh, whose character is played by Pawan Kalyan. He is portrayed as a man driven by strong values ​​and a sense of justice.The film is structured as a commercial entertainer that is entirely dependent on Pawan Kalyan’s stardom.Reviews and critical responseThe film has received mixed response from critics. Our ETimes review states, “Sreeleela brings energy to her part, adding vibrancy to the screen, while Raashi Khanna provides a more composed presence.”It added, “However, both characters feel weak, limiting their impact on the story.” The supporting cast was also commented on in the review.“The supporting cast, including veteran actors, also do not get much scope, with most roles acting as extensions of the central narrative rather than fully developed characters.”On the technical side, the review stated, “Technically, the film does what is expected from a commercial entertainer.” It was also observed, “The background score attempts to enhance key moments, especially during heightened scenes, but it cannot fully compensate for the narrative’s lack of depth.”The review concluded, “The overall experience remains uneven, with glimpses of prolonged engagement that feel routine.”The cast includes Sreeleela, Raashi Khanna and R. Parthiban is also included.Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. Unless explicitly noted, all figures are approximate, representing a fair representation of the film’s box office performance. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.

New Delhi: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday underlined the need to ensure medium to long-term preparedness and quick decision-making processes to deal with the impact of the emerging crisis in West Asia.Rajnath made this comment while chairing the first meeting of the Informal Group of Ministers (IGOM) formed to monitor the situation in West Asia. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Power Minister Manohar Lal, Chemicals and Fertilizer Minister JP Nadda, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi, Civil Aviation Minister KR Naidu and Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh were present in the meeting.As part of the meeting, presentations were made by seven Empowered Groups of Secretaries (EGoS), outlining the key regional issues identified and policy measures already implemented to manage the situation. Rajnath provided guidance to the EGOS to continue close monitoring of the situation, adopt a medium to long-term preparedness approach, maintain high-level coordination and ensure rapid decision-making.He stressed that all policy efforts should be coordinated and implemented in a time bound manner. He also sought constructive inputs from all concerned ministers to ensure that India remains resilient and prepared.Rajnath later said in a post on Twitter, “An IGOM meeting of several senior ministers was held today to review the risks to energy supply, domestic availability of essential commodities, resilience of critical infrastructure and the robustness of India’s supply chains in the wake of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.” There was an in-depth discussion on all the measures being taken by the Government of India.“There was an in-depth discussion on all the steps being taken by the Government of India. The NDA government under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to protecting the Indian people from any impact of the conflict,” he said. The need to assess the impact of the situation on various industries was also discussed.According to the Defense Ministry, it was also directed that all ministries and departments share relevant information, developments and advisories related to the current situation through MIB WhatsApp channel to ensure dissemination of accurate information to citizens and effectively counter rumours, misinformation and fake news.

Megan Thee Stallion opens up about her mother’s grief amid romance with Klay Thompson. (Image via Getty Images)

Dallas Mavericks star player Klay Thompson has always been mostly private about his personal life until he fell deeply in love with six-time Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion.While Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion’s love story made headlines around the world, the popular rapper has been through a lot more in his life.

Megan Thee Stallion shares how she’s grieving her mom amid her high-profile romance with Klay Thompson

A few months ago, in a heartbreaking post, Megan Thee Stallion opened up about surviving after her mother passed away.Megan Thee Stallion wrote, “I miss my mom so much… We just made jokes all day…”The popular six-time Grammy winner said, “She’s the only person who can make me cry from laughing. I feel so lost without her, but I try my best to put on a track the way she would.” In another interview with Essence, Megan Thee Stallion explained how her mother inspired her to become a rapper.Megan Thee Stallion said, “When I was 5 years old, I knew I wanted to be a rapper. My mom was a rapper. I used to go to the studio with her and that definitely showed me that I could do this, I wanted to do this…”The “Something for the Hotties” artist continued, “I remember the first time I heard rappers like Pimp C and Biggie, and I was like, ‘This would all sound great if a girl was saying it.'” Megan Thee Stallion lost her mother in 2019 after fighting a long battle with a brain tumor. She has been vocal about how she struggled to leave her mother when she was taking her last breath.Before losing her mother in 2019, Megan Thee Stallion also lost her father when she was a teenager and just in the ninth grade. Since then, Megan Thee Stallion was raised by her mother and had a very close relationship.Despite all the traumatic things Megan Thee Stallion had to go through at a very young age, the Grammy winner has always kept her focus on her art and is one of the most popular artists in recent times.Ever since Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson went public with their relationship, fans have adored the two, noting how happy they are.Although there are rumors that the two will tie the knot soon, nothing has been confirmed yet.

Air Force started work on ‘Vayu Baan’

New Delhi: Drones are becoming the focal point in conflicts around the world Indian Air Force (IAF) has started work on the country’s first helicopter-dropped drone project, called ‘Vayu Baan’ (aerial arrow).Vayu Baan is an indigenous Air-Launched Effects (ALE) program designed to directly integrate unmanned aerial systems with manned rotary-wing platforms. It is a small, autonomous drone designed to be dropped from a moving helicopter in mid-flight. Once released, the drone opens its wings, activates its propulsion and acts as a surveillance asset or precision-guided munition (kamikaze drone).The domestic project is being led by the IAF’s Aerospace Design Directorate (DAD), Gandhinagar, which recently issued a request for proposal (RFP), inviting bids from domestic vendors for the design and development of the system.Once airborne, the Vayu Baan will broadcast real-time video to operators and, if necessary, launch a precision strike using a small weapon on the ship. The drone is expected to have a range of more than 50 km and last about 30 minutes.The drone will feature electro-optical and infrared sensors for target identification, with the ability to operate in GPS-jammed environments. The IAF requires 10 drone units with two airborne and two ground control stations, with the aim of rapid development, testing and delivery within a year.With ‘Vayu Baan’, the Indian Air Force is set to join the select group of countries like the US and China that are working on air-launched unmanned systems. The US Army is investing in ALE as part of its future vertical lift ecosystem. Key technologies include the Area-I ALTIUS (intelligent-launched, tactically integrated unmanned system), which has been demonstrated in tests launched from MH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.China is focusing on integrating unmanned rotary-wing aircraft with its existing helicopter fleet, such as the Z-20J, Z-10 and Z-19.

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball (Image via Getty)

The Charlotte Hornets are back at Spectrum Center on March 28 to face the Philadelphia 76ers, and the main focus before the game is the status of LaMelo Ball. With the regular season coming to a close, every game matters, and Charlotte needs its main playmaker on the field.There is no confusion regarding their availability for this. Ball has been cleared on the latest injury report, and there are no latest updates indicating any concerns. This gives the Hornets a stable base going into a matchup where the other side is dealing with some major injury questions.LaMelo Ball status vs. 76ers: All set to playLaMelo Ball is not listed on the Hornets’ injury report for March 28, 2026. This means he is available and expected to start against the 76ers. There are no restrictions mentioned in it, so it should play its normal role.It also shows that the team is not limiting his minutes or managing his workload. The team is set up to run the offense as usual and handle the ball for most of the game.Hornets vs. 76ers Injury Report Snapshot (March 28, 2026)Charlotte’s injury report mainly consists of players who are not part of the main rotation. On the other hand, Philadelphia has some key players dealing with injuries that could impact the game. • Hornets out: Toson Iwabuomwan, PJ Hall, Liam McNeeley, Antonio Reeves (G-League/two-way assignment). • 76 players out: Johnny Broom (recovering from right knee surgery). • 76ers Questionable: Tyrese Maxey (right finger tendon strain), Kelly Oubre Jr. (left elbow sprain).Having the ball fully available gives Charlotte an advantage, especially if Maxi or Oubre are not fully fit.Expected Hornets starting lineup and rotation clarityCharlotte’s lineup clearly shows that Ball remains the center of their system. The expected starting five remains the same:Roles/notes of key team rotation playersCharlotte Hornets LaMelo Ball Starting point guard, primary ball-handler and playmakerCharlotte Hornets Collin Sexton starting shooting guard, secondary scorer and handlerCharlotte Hornets’ Kon Knuppel wing option, perimeter presenceCharlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges forward, interior scoring and athleticismCharlotte Hornets Ryan Kalkbrenner center, pick-and-roll and rim protectionThis lineup confirms that the offense will continue to run through the ball.Matchup Impact: Ball vs. the potentially shorthanded Sixers backcourtThe game averages in the mid-20s on the ball as well as around 10 assists per game. He controls the tempo and helps create scoring chances for others. If Maxi is not a perfect fit, Ball may have even more control over the game.In that case, Philadelphia may rely more on players like Paul George and Joel Embiid to handle the scoring. This may slow down their guard play, giving them more opportunities to speed the ball and create mismatches.Roster Reference: Updated Hornets CoreCharlotte’s current roster no longer includes players like Gordon Hayward or Terry Rozier. The team has moved forward with a new group built around Ball.The current rotation consists of Collin Sexton, Kon Knueppel, Zion James, Trey Mann, and Josh Green as well as two-way players who are not active for this game.View information and final takeawaysThis game matters for both the teams as they look to improve their position. Fans in India can watch it on regular NBA streaming platforms, where final pre-game updates will also be shown.The main thing is clear: LaMelo Ball is playing tonight and will lead the Hornets. The bigger question is for the 76ers, where injuries could impact how strong their backcourt is in this matchup.

Kannada actor Rajvardhan is the son of veteran actor Dingri NagarajHe may have found his entry into the industry, but his journey so far reflects a steady accumulation of experience – both in front of and behind the camera. After doing headline-grabbing films like Bichchugatti and Gajarama, the actor is optimistic about the trajectory of Kannada cinema and says his next project is a pan-Asian film, a vision he has been developing over the years.Regarding the ‘Pan-Asian’ concept, Rajvardhan believes that film industry Naturally evolving towards broader markets. “Kannada cinema is moving towards pan-Indian and even pan-Asian storytelling, given the kind of stories we are telling now,” he explains, pointing to narratives that are increasingly universal and supported by larger production values. He is also candid about the challenges. “We often limit our films to the Kannada market and sometimes don’t even take them to neighboring states,” he said.According to him, this hesitation arises due to limited access to networks and distribution channels. However, he believes the mindset is changing. Seeing every project as a stepping stone, Rajavardhan says, “Each film has taught me something. Last year, working as the creative head and producer of Kamal Sridevi gave me a deep insight into the creative and business sides of the industry. There are investors across the country who are willing to take our cinema global – we just need to make the right connections,” he says.