🎬 Farah Khan addresses bias claims about Lock Upp 2 winner

Farah Khan recently responded to viewer accusations that she favoured Lock Upp 2 winner Shreya Kalra due to their Qyuki association. The controversy arose because both the host and winner are linked to Qyuki Digital Media. During a vlog visit, Farah clarified she was unaware of Shreya's Qyuki connection when hosting the show. She confirmed she called Qyuki's CIO to verify the link, stating she didn't know prior to the speculation. Shreya confirmed they had never met before the reality show.

✈️ AAI gets waiver request on airport-airline ownership

The Airports Authority of India has received a request to waive restrictions on cross-ownership between airports and airlines. This request is reportedly from the Adani Group as they look into the airline business. The waiver sought pertains to agreements capping airline ownership in airport operators at 10% in Delhi and Mumbai. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has not yet examined the potential impact of this cross-ownership on competition or conflicts of interest. Further details on the assessment and regulatory views are pending review by the Ministry. ✈️

😥 Man Kills Daughters in Hotel Near Bengaluru Airport

A 40-year-old man strangled his two daughters inside a five-star hotel room near Bengaluru airport. The accused, SG Imran, who lives in Nagawara, north Bengaluru, killed the 5 and 10-year-old victims. He later attempted suicide by slitting his throat with a knife. Imran left a note alleging a marital dispute and suspecting his wife of an affair. Police are currently investigating the case from all angles to verify the exact reasons. 😥

📢 BJP Punjab reshuffle hits alliance buzz snag

The BJP's organizational overhaul in Punjab is facing a new hurdle amidst alliance discussions. Central leadership has intervened after resistance from old guard leaders, including summoning Kewal Singh Dhillon to Delhi. This friction is rising as buzz grows around a renewed BJP-Akali Dal alliance for the 2027 assembly elections. The party had previously promised its workers an independent fight in Punjab, creating internal tension. Now, Dhillon must manage dissent while navigating a potential shift back to an alliance. 😟

😂 IAS officer recalls friend's reaction to Madhuri Dixit's marriage

IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe shared a story from his UPSC prep days with his friend Pankaj in Pune. Pankaj suddenly started crying around 10 or 10.30 am while they were studying in 1998-99. Mundhe initially feared a serious tragedy had happened to his friend. The real reason was Pankaj had just learned that Madhuri Dixit got married to Dr Shriram Nene. This unexpected news brought laughter from the audience. 🤣

🏏 Pondicherry coach booked over player attack claims

A coach from Pondicherry is facing an FIR after a cricketer filed an allegation against him. The cricketer claims that the coach physically attacked several players during a recent event. The incident reportedly occurred on a specific date, though the exact details are pending investigation. This serious accusation has put the coach under official scrutiny and legal action. Authorities are currently looking into the matter to determine the truth behind the claims. 🏏

✨ Apple eyeing screenless fitness trackers

Apple is reportedly considering new wearable device form factors to shake up its current offerings. This includes exploring screenless fitness trackers, similar to the Fitbit Air, alongside round smartwatches. These potential changes aim to better compete with devices like WHOOP Band 5.0. The consideration comes after over a decade of iterative updates to the standard Apple Watch design. No new wearable categories are expected to launch at the September event. ⌚

🏆 India shines at Linguistics Olympiad in Romania

An India team secured one gold and three bronze medals, plus an honourable mention at the International Linguistics Olympiad 2026. The achievement involved students from India competing in Romania for the prestigious event. The team members included Shrilakshmi Venkatraman for gold, and Aarav Anil Rao, Nishanth Shankar Lakshmanan, and Advay Misra for bronze. This competition tests students from over 40 countries on decoding patterns using logic and reasoning. IIIT Hyderabad has been crucial to India's consistent success since taking over mentoring in 2015.

🔭 JWST spots cosmic treasure chest of young stars

The James Webb Space Telescope has revealed a dense cluster of young stars in the early universe. This discovery was made by the observatory, which is located in deep space. The observation data comes from recent surveys conducted around the date of discovery. These stars are crucial for understanding star formation processes in nascent galaxies. Scientists will now use this data to further model early cosmic evolution.

✨ JWST spots universe's baby stars 🌠

The James Webb Space Telescope has uncovered a massive collection of young stars deep in space. This cosmic treasure chest was observed by the JWST in distant galaxies. Data gathered shows thousands of these newborn stars across multiple regions. These findings help scientists understand the early stages of star formation in the universe. Researchers will continue studying these stellar nurseries to advance astronomical knowledge.

⛽ Fuel prices staying put, government explains

The central government stated that petrol and diesel prices are not scheduled to drop soon because they are market-driven. Minister Suresh Gopi clarified this in the Rajya Sabha, addressing a query about price cuts amidst crude oil dips. India's crude oil basket rose sharply from around $69 per barrel in February 2026 to $136.68 in March. Major public sector oil companies absorbed much of this price hike instead of passing it fully to consumers. Currently, Delhi petrol stands at Rs 102.12 per litre, with no fresh reduction announced. ⛽