Warner Bros. has made a significant update regarding its much-anticipated sequel to The Batman. The studio has dropped the title The Batman 2, instead listing it as an “Untitled Batman film” in its official records. The change accompanies a shift in genre classification, hinting at a new creative direction for director Matt Reeves’ next instalment in the franchise.

Originally labelled as an action-adventure film, the upcoming sequel now falls under the action/adventure/sci-fi/fantasy category. This suggests the new film may incorporate more fantastical elements alongside the grounded noir tone that defined the 2022 original.

Despite its critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination, The Batman’s sequel has experienced multiple delays. Most recently, the release was pushed to October 1, 2027, creating a five-year gap between the two films. The delay has frustrated fans and reportedly even star Robert Pattinson, who is confirmed to return as Bruce Wayne/Batman. Pattinson has expressed impatience with the slow development but maintains a sense of humor about the situation.

Director Matt Reeves is still finalizing the screenplay in collaboration with Peter Craig, who co-wrote the first film. Production is expected to begin later in 2025. Alongside Pattinson, Colin Farrell is also confirmed to reprise his role as Penguin, following the popularity of his Max spin-off series The Pengun.

While not officially confirmed by Warner Bros., Zoe Kravitz (Catwoman), Andy Serkis (Alfred), Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon), and Barry Keoghan (Joker) are all expected to return for the sequel, continuing their story arcs from the original.

The Batman 2—or whatever its final title may be—is part of a planned trilogy by Reeves. Additional content in the same universe, including The Penguin Season 2 and other spinoffs, may also expand the franchise’s scope in the coming years.

The Maharashtra government has announced a major shift in the state’s school education system with the phased implementation of the CBSE curriculum in government schools starting from the academic year 2025. However, the existing state-run SSC Board will continue to operate, officials confirmed.

Education Minister Dada Bhuse on Monday declared that the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) pattern will initially be introduced in Class 1 from 2025. The rollout will then gradually expand to higher grades in the following years. The curriculum shift is aimed at aligning state education with national standards under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

As per the planned schedule:

In 2026, the new curriculum will be introduced for Classes 2, 3, 4 and 6, while the classes 5, 7, 9 and 11 will adopt the revised pattern till 2027. However, the implementation will be extended to classes 8, 10 and 12 in 2028.

The government has entrusted Balbharti with the responsibility of creating the updated textbooks, starting with Class 1. The revised curriculum will place greater emphasis on continuous and comprehensive evaluation, soft skills development, and preparation for competitive examinations — a move that marks a shift from traditional final exam-centric approaches.

While integrating CBSE methodology, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) — responsible for conducting SSC (Class 10) and HSC (Class 12) exams — will remain operational. The education department clarified that this new CBSE-aligned model is being developed independently for the state under the NEP 2020 framework and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE).

The initiative is aimed at bringing Maharashtra’s government school education in line with national educational reforms while maintaining flexibility and continuity for existing state board institutions.

Sonali Sood, wife of actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood, sustained injuries in a serious car accident on the Mumbai-Nagpur highway late on March 24. According to initial reports, she was accompanied by her sister and nephew, who was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash.

The incident occurred during their travel late Monday night. Both Sonali and her nephew were injured and have been admitted to Max Hospital in Nagpur for treatment. Hospital sources have confirmed that the two are under close observation and will remain under medical care for the next 48 to 72 hours. Fortunately, Sonali’s sister escaped with minor injuries.

Sonu Sood rushed to Nagpur as soon as he received news of his wife’s accident and has been by Sonali’s side since.

Speaking about the incident in a recent interview, the actor has shared an update on his wife Sonali Sood’s health after she sustained injuries in a serious car accident. He revealed that Sonali had a miraculous escape and is now doing fine.“She’s doing fine now. Had a miraculous escape. Om Sai Ram,” Sood said in a statement.

While Sonali Sood maintains a low public profile, Sonu Sood has continued to stay in the spotlight with both his philanthropic efforts and his latest film venture. He recently made his directorial debut with Fateh, an action thriller that features him in the lead role alongside Naseeruddin Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya.

More updates are expected as doctors continue to monitor the recovery of Sonali and her nephew.