The Election Commission has handed over the investigation into the gherao of judicial officers in Malda, West Bengal, to the National Investigation Agency. This move follows strong criticism from the Supreme Court regarding the state's "complete failure" to protect officers during electoral roll revision. An NIA team is set to begin its probe soon.
The first glimpse of Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has already set social media buzzing even before its official release on Hanuman Jayanti today (April 2). Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by Namit Malhotra, the film also features Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol in key roles. A special screening of the glimpse was recently held in Los Angeles, and early reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. The teaser, reportedly 2 minutes and 38 seconds long, is already being described as a “goosebumps-filled” experience, with powerful visuals, scale and background score grabbing attention.
John Abraham’s firm JA Entertainment Private Limited has renewed the lease of a premium property in Bandra West’s Pali Hill at a monthly rent of Rs 12 lakh, according to property registration documents accessed by Zapkey. The lease for the apartment in Supreme ArtVeda was renewed on February 6, 2026, and is valid for a period of two years.
The makers of Bengali television serial Bhole Baba Par Karega have issued a statement following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, expressing grief and assuring a transparent inquiry into the incident. Banerjee, 43, passed away on March 29 after allegedly drowning during a shoot at Talsari beach in Odisha’s Baleswar district.
Sohail Khan, brother of Salman Khan, has sold a commercial office space in Mumbai’s Andheri West for Rs 5.9 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by Liases and Foras. The transaction was registered on March 27, 2026, with a stamp duty of Rs 35.40 lakh and a registration fee of Rs 30,000 paid.
Pankaj Saran, the former Deputy National Security Advisor of India, has heaped praise on Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar: The Revenge, calling it a new benchmark for Indian cinema. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, released in theatres worldwide on March 19. He also compared the film to Hollywood war movies and praised the director’s use of artistic liberty.