Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of at least 200 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza’s health ministry spokesperson Khalil Al-Deqran, cited by a media report. This marks the most severe assault since the ceasefire, which had been in place since January 19, broke down due to stalled negotiations.

“In accordance with the political echelon, the IDF and ISA are currently conducting extensive strikes on terror targets belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip,” the Israeli military stated on social media.

Meanwhile, the Israeli government accused Hamas of rejecting multiple ceasefire proposals. In an statement Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu office said.

Ceasefire collapses over hostage dispute

The ceasefire, which was established in January, had initially facilitated the release of 33 Israeli hostages and five Thai nationals in exchange for approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. However, negotiations over the remaining 59 Israeli hostages reached a deadlock. Hamas demanded a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza as a condition for further releases, while Israel sought to prolong the ceasefire without making such a concession.

Hamas accused Israel of violating the agreement and urged mediators to intervene. “We demand that the mediators hold Netanyahu and the Zionist occupation fully responsible for overturning the deal,” the group said.

US backs Israeli action

The White House confirmed that Israel consulted the US administration before launching its renewed strikes in Gaza. “The Trump administration and the White House were consulted by the Israelis on their attacks in Gaza tonight, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated. She also added that President Trump has made it clear that groups such as Hamas, the Houthis, and Iran will see a price to pay.

Humanitarian crisis deepens

The health ministry in Gaza reported that over 48,500 people have died since the war began on October 7, 2023. The initial attack by Hamas resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 Israelis and the capture of 251 hostages. Since then, Israeli military operations have devastated Gaza, leaving nearly 70% of buildings damaged or destroyed and worsening shortages of essential supplies such as food, fuel, and medicine. Most of Gaza’s 2.1 million residents have been displaced.

The much-anticipated Bollywood superhero film Krrish 4, starring Hrithik Roshan, has hit another roadblock as director Siddharth Anand and his banner Marflix have exited the project. Reports indicate that the film’s budget, reportedly touching ₹700 crore, has made it difficult for production houses to move forward with the project.

Adding to the uncertainty, Rakesh Roshan, who directed the previous installments of the Krrish franchise, has decided to step away from directing the film, choosing to “pass on the baton” to a new director.

Production struggles continue

Krrish 4 has faced multiple delays over the years, and with the exit of Siddharth Anand, the situation has become even more complicated. Hrithik Roshan, who had wanted Anand to direct, is now left looking for a new team to take the project forward.

Although there are reports suggesting that the film’s ₹700 crore budget is the reason for the hurdles, another source has denied these claims, stating that the “astronomical figures doing the rounds are completely untrue.”

New production plans in motion

While Marflix will no longer be part of the film, FilmKraft, the production house owned by the Roshan family, is reportedly looking for a new studio to back the film. With no director or confirmed production house in place, it remains to be seen how and when the film will move forward.

For now, Krrish 4 remains in limbo, with fans eagerly waiting for an official update on its future.

Sachin Tendulkar’s India Masters emerged victorious in the inaugural International Masters League (IML), defeating Brian Lara’s West Indies Masters by six wickets in the final. The match, played with intense competition despite featuring retired cricketers, saw India dominate from the start, thanks to a stellar bowling performance by Shahbaz Nadeem and a match-winning knock from Ambati Rayudu.

Prize money breakdown

The India Masters, featuring cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, and Irfan Pathan, were awarded a cash prize of ₹1 crore for their triumph. Surprisingly, the West Indies Masters, despite finishing as runners-up, took home a higher prize amount of ₹5 crore.

Ambati Rayudu Shines in the Final

Ambati Rayudu played a crucial role in India’s victory, scoring 74 runs off 50 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award along with a cash prize of ₹50,000.

Full List of Award Winners

Match Awards

Player of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (74 runs off 50 balls) – Rs 50,000

Masterstroke of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (9 fours) – Rs 50,000

Most Sixes in the Match: Ambati Rayudu (3 sixes) – Rs 50,000

Gamechanger of the Match: Shahbaz Nadeem (2/12 in 4 overs)

Most Economical Bowler: Shahbaz Nadeem (economy rate of 3.00)

Season Awards

Most Fours in the Season: Kumar Sangakkara – 38 fours (Rs 5 lakh)

Most Sixes in the Season: Shane Watson – 25 sixes (Rs 5 lakh)

The tournament saw heated moments, including a verbal altercation between Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best, proving that even legends still bring passion and intensity to the game.