A New Mexico court has issued a temporary restraining order preventing the release of records related to the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The couple was found deceased in their Santa Fe home in late February. Autopsies revealed that Hackman, 95, succumbed to heart disease complicated by advanced Alzheimer's disease, while Arakawa, 65, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare disease transmitted by rodents. The court's decision responds to a motion by Julia Peters, the estate's representative, emphasizing the family's right to privacy under the 14th Amendment. Consequently, the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office and the state Office of the Medical Investigator are temporarily barred from releasing photographs, videos, autopsy reports, or death investigation documents.

Actor Amitabh Bachchan, at 82, remains one of India’s top-earning stars. In the financial year 2024-25, he earned ₹350 crore and paid ₹120 crore in taxes. His income comes from films, endorsements, and hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati. According to reports, he paid ₹52.50 crore as his final tax instalment on March 15. Bachchan is committed to new projects in 2025. He was last seen in Vettaiyan and Kalki 2898 AD. He will next star in Section 84 and the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. His timely tax payments set an example for many.

Aamir Khan introduced his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt, to the media on his birthday eve. Gauri, from Bengaluru, has a six-year-old son and now works with Aamir’s production house. During the event, Aamir joked about Salman Khan also finding a Gauri, saying, "Salman kya dhoondhega ab?" He shared that he and Gauri have known each other for 25 years but reconnected recently. Aamir, previously married to Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao, said he no longer wants to hide his relationship. Meanwhile, Salman, who turns 60 this year, remains Bollywood’s most eligible bachelor.

Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan has decided not to direct Krrish 4, the next film in the superhero franchise starring Hrithik Roshan. In an interview, he said, “The day has come when I have to pass on the baton.” He added that there is no guarantee of success even if he directs it. While he did not reveal the new director’s name, he assured fans that he will oversee the process. The Krrish franchise began with Koi Mil Gaya (2003) and continued with Krrish (2006) and Krrish 3 (2013). Hrithik is currently filming War 2.

Renowned composer AR Rahman, 58, was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai on March 16, 2025, after experiencing sudden chest pain. He arrived at the hospital around 7:30 am and underwent tests, including an ECG and echocardiogram. Doctors have performed an angioplasty, and he is currently under observation by a team of specialists. This incident follows the recent hospitalization of his ex-wife, Saira Banu, who underwent surgery due to a medical emergency. Fans and the music community are expressing deep concern and sending prayers for Rahman's swift recovery. Further updates on his condition are awaited.

Karnataka’s Director General of Police (DGP), K Ramachandra Rao, has been placed on compulsory leave amidst an investigation into his stepdaughter, actress Ranya Rao, involved in a major gold smuggling case. Ranya was arrested for attempting to smuggle 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.5 crore from Dubai. The case is under investigation by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), the CBI, and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), probing a larger international smuggling syndicate. Ramachandra Rao's possible involvement in using his position to aid the operation is being scrutinized by authorities.    

Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested on March 3 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth ₹12.56 crore from Dubai. Subsequent searches of her residence uncovered gold jewelry valued at ₹2.06 crore and ₹2.67 crore in cash, bringing the total seizure to ₹17.29 crore. Ranya, who had traveled to Dubai 27 times in the past six months, initially confessed to possessing 17 gold bars but later claimed she was 'trapped' and alleged mistreatment by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials. In response to the incident, her stepfather, DGP K Ramachandra Rao, has been placed on compulsory leave, with KV Sharath Chandra appointed as his interim replacement.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested on March 3 at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport for smuggling 14.8 kilograms of gold valued at approximately Rs 12.5 crore. Investigations revealed that she had made 30 trips to Dubai within a year, allegedly smuggling gold each time. Authorities discovered she used customized clothing to conceal the gold and claimed to be the daughter of an Additional Director General of Police to bypass security checks. Further examination of her mobile contacts uncovered frequent communication with influential figures, leading to the arrest of star hotel owner Tarun Raj for purchasing smuggled gold from her. Ranya has denied coercion during interrogation, and her bail plea verdict is pending.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of manipulating ceasefire talks by setting unrealistic preconditions. Putin's cautious approach to the U.S.-proposed 30-day truce suggests he wants to reject it without directly opposing former U.S. President Donald Trump. Zelenskyy believes Putin is stalling negotiations while appearing open to talks. Meanwhile, Trump found Putin’s remarks "promising" and expressed optimism about a potential agreement. The situation reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions, with Ukraine urging the U.S. to impose tougher sanctions on Russia amid international mediation efforts.

Aamir Khan has confirmed his relationship with Gauri, a friend he met 25 years ago. At a media event before his 60th birthday, he introduced her and said they have been together for a year and a half. He also revealed that he introduced Gauri to Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan at his Mumbai home. Gauri works in production, and Aamir sings to her every day. He said his children are happy for him. Aamir was previously married to Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao. He shares a strong bond with both his ex-wives and co-parents his children.