Dhurandhar 2 was released to the global public on Thursday, March 19. The movie also had the biggest paid trailers in Indian cinema history on Wednesday.

With an ensemble cast that includes Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun, Aditya Dhar‘s spy action thriller Dhurandhar 2 is an exciting journey.

The first chapter of the film debuted in theaters on December 5 of last year.

It is claimed that ‘Dhurandhar’ is based on actual events, with an emphasis on geopolitical conflicts and India’s RAW’s covert operations. Operation Lyari, in which the Pakistani government attacked criminal networks and gangs in Karachi’s Lyari neighborhood, is given special attention.

The most recent movie starring Ranveer Singh is now one of the top five films in India with the highest opening day gross.

Dhurandhar The Revenge, which has been highly anticipated, has finally arrived in theaters, with expectations for a Rs 100 crore debut day.

Trade tracker Sacnilk reported that the Aditya Dhar-directed film made Rs 75 crore worldwide, the most for any Indian film to date. Its preview screenings took place on Wednesday, March 18, prior to its widespread release on Thursday, March 19.

The numbers, however, may change as a result of the possibility that theaters may have to refund customers due to the cancellation and delay of many early preview screenings in India.

The film has already received acclaim from several well-known figures in the Indian film business, including Allu Arjun, Shilpa Shetty, Preity Zinta, and Madhur Bhandarkar.

Since the first installment was released in December, director Ram Gopal Varma has been promoting the film and has described it as “Sholay X 100”.

Even though Pakistan and the Middle East may have outlawed the showing of Dhurandhar 2, this hasn’t deterred viewers. Similar to the first half, pirated copies of the Aditya Dhar movie are being seen in Pakistan, with reports indicating that the piracy started on the day of the film’s release.

Allu Arjun wrote, “Just Watched #Dhurandhar2. Patriotism with swag! A film that will make every patriot proud. Many clap-trapping moments. BLAST! Congratulations to the entire team. Fine performances by @ActorMadhavan garu & all actors. Technical brilliance. So proud to have a brilliant and a versatile actor like my brother @RanveerOfficial in our country. RVS on fire. @AdityaDharFilms garu hit the ball out of the park. So happy to have brilliant filmmakers like him in our country. Show Rocker. An Indian story… International swag ! Jai Hind.”

Mahesh Babu expressed his views and stated on X, “DhurandharTheRevenge is an explosion executed with perfect precision!!!! The finest version of Ranveer unleashed and how… The way Aditya Dhar has conceived and delivered this standing ovation worthy experience is remarkable. Special mention to Maddy’s performance and Shashwat Sachdev’s music.. This is a film meant to be experienced and celebrated…. Congratulations to the entire team….”

In addition to Ranveer Singh, Dhurandhar 2 also features the return of R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi. The spy thriller, which was helmed by Aditya Dhar, was released on March 19.

Three months after its December debut, the first Dhurandhar is still playing in theaters and has made over INR 1300 crore worldwide. The sequel is predicted to be even better.

It was always anticipated that Dhurandhar The Revenge would shatter all Bollywood records, but the extent of its triumph has taken the industry by surprise.

To assist Indian exporters in overcoming disruptions caused by the continuing crisis in West Asia, the government established a new program on Thursday dubbed Resilience and Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF), with the goals of maintaining uninterrupted trade and safeguarding the nation’s market share.

The RELIEF plan, according to Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, is a component of the government’s overall Export Promotion Mission.

He called it a well-thought-out assistance plan to keep export flows stable during the present crisis.

“The plan will offer targeted assistance to exporters, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, who are experiencing operational difficulties as a result of disruptions in shipping and logistics,” Agrawal stated.

He said that the emphasis would be on the 17–18 locations that had been especially hard hit by the events in West Asia and the Gulf region.

He continued, saying that the initiative’s primary objective is to make sure that exports continue as seamlessly as possible in spite of the difficulties.

Agrawal stated, “The plan is anticipated to alleviate the load of expensive freight costs and increasing insurance rates, which have risen dramatically as a result of the conflict. ”

The RELIEF program will provide coverage for a month for both insured exporters and non-ECGC insured MSME exporters, as well as assistance for upcoming shipments for a period of up to three months.

The program’s expenses will be covered by the current funding for the Export Promotion Mission.

Additionally, the government is addressing the problems facing exporters via an inter-ministerial group.

Agrawal observed that disruptions in important routes are causing shipments to be delayed and, in certain instances, not to reach their intended destination.

Last month, the United States and Israel conducted a joint strike on Iran, which has affected vital maritime and aviation routes in the area, and this is the present situation.

This has raised oil prices and logistic expenses, which has had an impact on international commerce. During what it referred to as “extraordinary times,” the government hopes that the RELIEF program will assist exporters in overcoming these difficulties and keep commodities moving.

At the same time, Lav Agarwal, the Director General of Foreign Trade, revealed a budget of approximately Rs 500 crore for the RELIEF program, which would offer targeted and time-bound assistance. The implementing organization will be the Export Credit Guarantee Corp, which is owned by the government.

A report released on Thursday predicts that India’s credit growth would continue to be driven by strong credit demand from micro, small, and medium businesses (MSMEs), reaching around Rs 26 trillion in FY26, an increase of about 14. 3% year over year.

According to the combined research by ICRA Limited and ASSOCHAM, credit growth is anticipated to slow to 11. 3–12% in FY27, representing an additional increase of Rs 23. 5 to Rs 25 trillion.

The slowdown is seen as a normalization after a high base the year prior, not as a decrease in demand.

The MSME sector is still hampered by a significant structural gap in access to finance, the study said, and overall bank credit expansion is expected to remain modest, with retail and MSMEs driving incremental growth.

According to Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General of ASSOCHAM, improving MSME access to finance continues to be essential for promoting inclusive growth and ensuring that the benefits of economic growth are shared equitably among sectors and regions.

Although the financial system is now structurally more robust and resilient than it was in the past, changing credit dynamics necessitate a change from conventional lending methods, according to ICRA Ltd Executive Director K. Ravichandran.

According to the report, demand for credit is expected to remain “buoyant,” bolstered by ongoing formalization, greater balance sheets across industries, and rising economic activity.

As supply chains get more established and smaller businesses get integrated into formal production systems, MSMEs have become crucial drivers, fostering economic growth in urban and semi-urban areas.

The report further highlighted that formalization programs, higher classification thresholds, and policy support have increased credit visibility, allowing lenders to better analyze borrower profiles and extend credit availability.

The report said that the formalization helped the share of MSMEs in incremental bank lending to gradually increase, with better data availability and transparency assisting credit underwriting and risk assessment.

The report stated that “a large structural credit gap persists due to heterogeneous risk profiles, limited collateral and information opacity,” which inhibits the timely and sufficient flow of credit, particularly for smaller businesses and those operating outside fully formalized structures.

As oil prices continue to rise in the face of the West Asia conflict, the Indian rupee fell to a fresh low against the US dollar on Thursday, dropping 30 paise to 92. 94.

Meanwhile, over the last 12 sessions, foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sold over Rs 74,000 crore in the home stock market.

If the US and Israel attack its energy facilities once more, Iran has threatened to launch harsher retaliation attacks. Israel attacked Iran’s South Pars offshore natural gas field in the Gulf on Wednesday, which it shares with Qatar.

Following Iranian attacks, fires and significant damage at liquefied natural gas plants were later reported by Qatar.

Due to a stronger greenback and ongoing foreign capital outflows, the rupee fell to a new low of 92. 63 against the US dollar earlier on Wednesday.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee started the day at 92. 42 and traded within a limited band before falling to its record low during the session.

The currency was under intense dollar demand from importers, despite a backdrop of high risk appetite and lower crude prices. The rupee has declined by more than 1% as a result of the ongoing war in West Asia.

Analysts say that the rupee will continue to be under pressure due to the persistent high price of crude oil, which keeps the macro environment still negative.

As the White House takes steps to halt increasing prices in the wake of recent disruptions in the world supply chain, the US is contemplating a number of emergency energy measures, such as loosening restrictions on Iranian oil and releasing more crude from its strategic reserves.

In anticipation of possible bottlenecks in the world oil flow, especially in important marine routes, the administration has made contingency plans, according to Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary.

The push comes at a time when the White House is under pressure to address soaring oil prices in the wake of attacks on energy infrastructure and interruptions to shipping routes. ​

The push comes as the White House faces pressure to respond to rising oil prices following attacks on energy infrastructure and disruptions to shipping routes.

With his goal in Inter Miami’s Concacaf Champions Cup game against Nashville SC, Argentine football icon Lionel Messi became just the second player in history to reach 900 goals in elite competition.

In the seventh minute of the Concacaf Champions Cup last-16 second-leg encounter against Nashville at Geodis Park, Messi scored his 900th goal in his professional career.

Additionally, the Argentine has eight goals in the Concacaf Champions Cup and ten direct goal contributions for Inter Miami CF (eight goals and two assists). Only Angel Sepúlveda (11) has more goal involvement than him since he started competing.

Cristiano Ronaldo, a longtime opponent, was included in a prestigious group with the Miami captain. At the age of 41, Ronaldo surpassed 900 goals after scoring for Portugal against Croatia in September 2024.

Only Messi and Ronaldo, who have won the Ballon d’Or between them 13 times, have ever scored 900 goals in the history of the men’s game.

The 38-year-old Argentine striker has also had a fantastic career, scoring many goals for FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Argentina and earning eight Ballon d’Or awards. With 79 goals for Barcelona and 12 for Argentina, he broke the record for the most goals scored in a calendar year in 2012 (91). In only 123 games, he became the quickest player to score 100 Champions League goals.

Although Messi scored a historic goal, Inter Miami was eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup after the aggregate score remained tied at 1-1, but Nashville moved on due to the away goals rule. Nashville SC had a little advantage going into the second leg if they could score an away goal after the scoreless draw in the first leg.

In the seventh minute, Messi scored the game’s opening goal by beating Brian Schwake with a left-footed shot, giving Inter Miami a 1-0 lead overall.

With 74 minutes remaining in the game, Cristian Espinoza gave the visitors the equalizer by converting a half-volley inside the penalty area to win the series. Espinoza was selected as the game’s Best Player due to his play.

Nashville SC reached the quarterfinals, which is the team’s all-time high in the Concacaf Champions Cup.

The victor of the Club America versus Philadelphia Union series is awaited by the MLS team.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Wednesday that India is driving a strong energy economy and also creating a sustainable environment for future demands.

The Prime Minister urged readers to read Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar‘s featured piece on the development of India’s energy industry in order to gain a thorough understanding of the nation’s energy policies, which aim towards a Viksit Bharat.

Shri @mlkhattar, the Union Minister, ponders how India is supporting a strong energy ecosystem and fostering a sustainable environment for the future’s needs. To learn more about India’s energy policies that promise a Viksit Bharat, read this essay, stated Prime Minister Modi.

Khattar emphasizes the remarkable change the power industry has experienced over the past ten years, going from providing electricity to every home to almost eliminating power shortages for all practical purposes.

Come and join the @BharatESummit at Yashobhoomi from March 19 to March 22 to see this amazing trip, learn about the future of technology and innovation, and see the road ahead, he tweeted.

The minister claims that India has made great strides in increasing its generation and transmission capacity, reducing the nation’s energy deficit from 4. 2% in fiscal year 2013–14 to 0. 03% by fiscal year 2025–26.

The article states that in FY 2025-26 alone (up to January 2026), a record 52. 53 GW capacity from all sources has been added, which is the most in any single year and exceeds the previous record of 34. 05 GW in 2024-25.

Additionally, overall electricity production has grown from 1,020. 2 billion units (BU) in FY 2014 to 1,830 BU in FY 2025. Due to increased economic prosperity and improved accessibility, per capita usage has increased from 957 kWh in 2014 to 1,460 kWh in 2025.

According to the minister, “This has guaranteed that every home, farm, and business has the dependable electricity it needs, and India is now the third biggest producer and consumer of electricity in the world. “

Lifting the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup trophy for the second time—this time as the team’s captain—was an incomparable experience, according to Niki Prasad, and it has only increased her desire to continue winning championships for India in the future.

The BCCI congratulated the five champion teams at the recent annual awards event in New Delhi on Sunday, including the 2025 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup-winning squad. Former players Sudha Shah and Shubhangi Kulkarni presented unique medals to all members and coaches.

“I believe that day was quite memorable for each of us. For me, it was playing for and captaining India U19; every child aspires to represent their country. Therefore, it was really memorable to raise the trophy for the second time.

“Naturally, it’s a very memorable day when I think back on it now. I was still thrilled to be in the company of all the celebrities, even when I came here. Niki said in a video that the BCCI published on their ‘X’ account on Wednesday, “So it was a pretty exciting day.

Niki said she felt great pride in seeing the trophies that India had won at the Women’s ODI World Cup, Men’s Champions Trophy, Men’s U19 World Cup, and Men’s T20 World Cup. “Firstly, I believe I am proud of being Indian, and I am very happy to be Indian.

“I also believe it’s a truly unforgettable and joyous moment to be, not just sharing the U19 World Cup trophy with my own teammates, but also being part of the same calendar year, being part of seeing the women’s team lifting the World Cup and then the men’s one. In light of this, I believe that as an Indian and a cricketer, I have a lot to be proud of, especially during this calendar year.

Niki was eager to concede that the BCCI’s ongoing commitment to youth cricket is a major factor in that success. “I believe the BCCI has a significant role in the development of the Indian team and its future. They have made a significant investment in the youth and have shown a lot of foresight.

“Therefore, I believe that this is definitely going to pay off, and we have already done so in both men’s and women’s. ” Having that sort of assistance from the BCCI is crucial. From now on, I believe we’ll only keep expanding.

When she joins the senior squad, Niki, who plays for Delhi Capitals in the WPL and Karnataka in domestic cricket, stated that her goal is to win more championships.

“For me, it’s not just about playing for India, but it’s about lifting the trophy again and again for India. My ultimate objective for India is this. I believe that my initial impression will be that we share one thing in common: that each of us has at least one ICC trophy.

She also mentioned how she would speak with Harmanpreet Kaur, the senior team captain. “I also thought the interaction would be really fascinating for me. To merely inquire about their experiences following their victories in the T20s and ODIs. As a result, I believe I would have questioned them about how they must have been feeling.

The infrastructure of the CoE gives them the edge to be world-class competitors, as Niki concluded. “In my opinion, Bangalore’s infrastructure, the COE, the gym, and the grounds are among the finest in the globe.

“Therefore, I believe that would be of great assistance to all the young people and current cricket players in traveling there, continuing their training, and developing. Thus, I believe it has a significant impact on the development of the Indian cricket team.

With India set to play a significant role in this transition, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated on Wednesday that 6G technology will be about more than just quicker internet speeds; it will be about providing equitable chances for everyone in the world.

In a speech at an international telecom standardisation workshop, the minister predicted that 6G will be the next major advancement in human civilization.

He stated that the technology will advance beyond speed and low latency to create what he termed an “intelligent internet of everything,” which will be driven by real-time connection, immersive technologies, and artificial intelligence.

Scindia stated, “By bringing sophisticated technology to everyone, 6G has the potential to bridge the digital divide.”

“In particular, it can create new possibilities in fields like healthcare, education, and agriculture, especially in isolated and rural areas,” he said.

He emphasized India’s preparations by stating that the nation is actively trying to establish itself as a major player in the development of 6G, notably in the areas of intellectual property rights and the establishment of global standards.

Scindia observed, “Several committed working groups are already in place to improve India’s position in influencing worldwide 6G standards.”

As global standards change, the Bharat 6G Alliance is helping India establish a position in international conversations, according to the minister.

Nonetheless, he stated that the International Telecommunication Union and 3rd Generation Partnership Project, among other international organizations, will make choices on spectrum allocation for 6G at a later time, following the completion of standardization.

Scindia also emphasized India’s robust digital infrastructure, noting that systems like Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface have previously demonstrated the potential of technology to be expanded to cater to a large audience.

“India processes about 20 billion UPI transactions each month and accounts for over half of the world’s digital transactions,” he said.

He stated that India has a strong foundation for the next stage of digital development thanks to inexpensive data and increased broadband availability.

“In this context, 6G might facilitate sophisticated use cases like remote robotic surgeries, AI-driven farming, and holographic learning, thereby helping to bridge gaps in access across industries,” Scindia said.

With updated regulations going into effect on April 1, 2026, the government has revealed modifications to the application procedure for the Permanent Account Number (PAN).

Aadhaar-only applications for PAN cards will no longer be permitted under the new framework. Before March 31, 2026, citizens have been urged to submit applications using just their Aadhaar number.

The government-sponsored Common Services Centers (CSC) stated in a message on X that applicants may now get a PAN card just using Aadhaar.

In addition to Aadhaar, however, further documents, such as evidence of the date of birth (DOB), will be needed starting April 1.

MAJOR UPDATE!! In a social media message, it stated that the PAN application regulations will change on April 1, 2026. In addition, it stated that applications may only be submitted using Aadhaar until March 31, 2026.

When the updated regulations go into effect, candidates will also be required to use new PAN application forms because old ones will no longer be valid.

The CSC portal, though, will soon distribute new application forms for PAN cards. It also said that the name on the card would be removed from the upcoming fiscal year.

In addition to a birth certificate, matriculation certificate, voter ID card, driver’s license, passport, affidavit, and other government-issued documents, the update states that several documents will be accepted as evidence of birth.

In addition, the CSC said that in the future, the names on PAN cards will be exactly matched with Aadhaar records. It stated, “New PAN forms will be shared soon. ”

In order to prevent the need for further paperwork, people have been advised to finish all PAN-related procedures before the deadline.

The Unique Identification Authority of India provides Aadhaar, a 12-digit unique identification number, whereas a PAN card is a crucial piece of paperwork necessary for banking and financial activities.

Through the Income Tax Department’s e-filing site or the websites of Protean (previously NSDL eGov) or UTI Infrastructure Technology and Services Limited (UTIITSL), candidates may apply for a new PAN.

In the past, the government had emphasized that scammers were conducting fraud by sending consumers emails with ‘download e-PAN card online’ in the subject line.

“Did you also get an email requesting you to download an e-PAN card? ” asked PIB Fact Check in an X post.

“This email is fraudulent… Citizens were advised not to answer any emails, links, texts, or phone calls requesting that they disclose financial or personal information.

The government said Wednesday that it has granted States and UTs an extra 10% allocation of commercial LPG connected to reforms that help the shift from LPG to PNG.

India’s oil refineries are running at full capacity with sufficient crude inventories, and local LPG output has increased by around 40%, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

According to an official announcement from the ministry, India manufactures enough gasoline and diesel to satisfy its needs and does not need to import these fuels.

Because of the current geopolitical landscape, the LPG supply is still being monitored. It said that deliveries of household LPG cylinders are still running smoothly, and there have been no dry-outs reported at dealerships.

To curb diversion, the coverage of Delivery Authentication Codes has grown from 53% in February to almost 81% today, while online LPG bookings have increased from 83% to 93%.

As an alternative cooking fuel, States and UTs have also received an additional supply of 48,000 KL of kerosene. The ministry has asked these states to locate distribution hubs.

Oil marketing businesses have not notified retail locations of any fuel dry-outs, and the supply of gasoline and diesel is still kept up regularly.

According to the release, there are sufficient supplies, so the public should not engage in panic shopping.

Priority industries continue to get protected gas supplies, such as 100% of the gas used for residential PNG and CNG transportation, while industrial and commercial clients are subject to an 80% regulatory framework for their gas consumption.

Businesses that use LPG for commercial purposes are urged to convert to PNG, and establishments like hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and hostels can get PNG connections from licensed City Gas Distribution (CGD) organizations.

To encourage home and business PNG connections, CGD businesses like IGL, MGL, GAIL Gas, and BPCL are providing incentives.

In order to encourage the use of clean and efficient PNG, the government is extending the CGD network, and companies are urged to seek connections from approved CGD organizations.

According to the announcement, CGD organizations have been instructed to prioritize the supply of gas to essential industries like seed drying facilities and cold storage facilities.