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Mardaani 3 has done superb business at the Indian box office in the second weekend and beaten the lifetime business record of Rani Mukherji's Mardaani in just 10 days.

Akshay Kumar has advanced Bhooth Bangla's release to April 10, 2026, amid strong audience buzz. The move avoids a clash with Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan, which is delayed due to pending approvals.

Usha Uthup has reacted to the rehashed version of her iconic song Rambha Ho in Dhurandhar, saying she is delighted to see the track make a powerful comeback.

Police detained the driver for questioning and are conducting medical tests amid allegations that he was under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle was seized, and a case has been registered based on a victim's complaint.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package worth $175 million for Seychelles to support projects across key sectors including social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security.

The USA have been put in the Group A alongside big cricketing giants - India and Pakistan. Now after match against India, USA will next play against Pakistan.

At the closing bell, the Sensex gained 485 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 84,065. The Nifty surged 173 points, or 0.68 per cent, to close at 25,867.

The Karnataka BJP welcomed the Centre's move to put the Bengaluru Metro fare hike on hold, crediting Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for swift intervention and accusing the Congress-led state government of burdening commuters.

Addressing tribals at the Bastar Pandum festival in Jagdalpur, Amit Shah highlighted major development initiatives, assured dignified rehabilitation for those who surrender, and warned of strict action against violence.

National Congress Party (SP) national president Sharad Pawar was rushed to a hospital in Pune from Baramati Monday afternoon. His wife. Pratibha Pawar, his daughter, and Baramati MP Supriya Sule accompanied him to the Ruby Hall Clinic in the city.

The Supreme Court warned against further adjournments in the habeas corpus plea challenging the NSA detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, stressing the urgency of such matters.

Border 2 starring Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan has continued to keep the bells ringing at the Indian box office in its third week and it has inched closer to Rs 350 crore mark in 17 days.

NSA Ajit Doval's recent visit to Canada and talks with his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin have marked a reset in IndiaCanada ties and dealt a setback to alleged ISI-backed efforts to revive the Khalistan movement.

US President Donald Trump strongly criticised Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, calling it absolutely terrible and one of the worst ever. Posting on Truth Social during the event, Trump attacked the music, choreography and language used in the performance, saying it failed to reflect America's values and standards.

The interim US-India trade deal framework has strengthened India's push to achieve $120 billion in engineering exports in FY2025-26 and its longer-term goal of $250 billion by 2030, according to the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC). The deal includes reduced US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent and preferential tariff rate quotas for automotive parts, improving market access and competitiveness for Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs.

The office of the Dalai Lama has firmly denied reports linking the Tibetan spiritual leader to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The clarification came after media reports claimed the Dalai Lama's name appeared multiple times in documents released by the US Department of Justice as part of the Epstein case. The Dalai Lama's office stated that he never met Epstein nor authorised any interaction with him

Saturday's 'poor' AQI levels, though smog continued to persist across several areas. Pollution hotspots such as Mundka, Pusa, Narela and Rohini remained in the 'poor' category, while locations like Sri Aurobindo Marg, IGI Airport and Lodhi Road recorded comparatively cleaner air. The IMD has forecast misty conditions along with temperatures ranging between 10C and 23C, which may continue to impact visibility and air quality.

India will soon open its first consulate in Malaysia, Prime Minister Modi announced. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the consulate will strengthen India-Malaysia cooperation and enhance engagement with the Indian community in Malaysia.

One of the most-anticipated collaborations between Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth is once again making headlines, with fresh buzz suggesting that the announcement promo shoot for their upcoming film is set to begin on February 7. The project has already generated immense excitement.

In Kerala, transactions in this sector amount to Rs 47,000 crore. In Karnataka, only Rs 500 crore of business is happening, and the institution has a goal to increase this amount to Rs 10,000 crore in the coming days, CM Siddaramaiah stated.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that tourist interest in Jammu and Kashmir remains strong despite last year's Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. He emphasised the need for aggressive promotion of J&K's destinations and assured that the BJP-led Centre will support new tourism initiatives.

Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday asserted in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that there is no provision for any special status for the Union Territory in the Constitution of India.

According to several media reports, Sunil Thapa returned from a shoot and went to sleep. He was found unconscious the next morning. On arrival at the hospital, he was declared dead. The cause of death is reported to be cardiac arrest.

Rani hosted a special screening of Mardaani 3, which was attended by several prominent industry names, including legendary actor Rekha, Huma Qureshi, Saqib Saleem, Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, Keerthy Suresh, and Rani's Mardaani 2 co-star Vishal Jethwa.

The incident occurred at around 2.45 a.m. near Milestone 88 under the jurisdiction of the Surir Police Station. According to preliminary reports, the victims were travelling from Delhi to Kanpur in a bus when the accident took place.

AI-enabled digital stethoscopes have demonstrated promising accuracy and feasibility for detecting lung and cardiovascular abnormalities, with promising results in early TB studies. Training and validation in diverse, high-burden settings are essential to explore the potential of this tool further, said corresponding author Madhukar Pai from McGill University, Canada, along with researchers from the UAE, Germany, and Switzerland.

India plans to buy $500 billion worth of US goods including energy products, aircraft and parts, precious metals, technology products, and coking coal ver the next five years, according to a joint statement issued on 7 February 2026.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday praised the Border Security Force for its courage and sacrifices during Operation Sindoor, saying the force has always stood as the nation's first line of defence in the most challenging times. He highlighted the destruction of Pakistani posts and terror launch pads, honoured fallen martyrs, and announced major welfare and modernization initiatives for BSF personnel.

Preliminary findings indicate that some personnel attached to the Thiruvalla police station allegedly collected regular monthly payments from spa establishments. Investigators are also probing whether police officers were frequent visitors to several spas in the area, including the one where the assault occurred, and whether the accused received unlawful assistance.

Jeffrey Epstein maintained contact with Indian businessman Anil Ambani between 2017 and 2019, according to documents released by the US Justice Department. The messages show the two discussed global affairs, business and personal matters, and made plans to meet, including a confirmed meeting at Epstein's New York home in 2019. Epstein also showed interest in the Ambani family, ordering books about the business dynasty.

Sooryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre built a strong partnership, scoring 142 runs together, with skipper Mhatre contributing 53 off 51 balls. Sooryavanshi then took charge, scoring 175 runs off 80 balls, which included 15 fours and 15 sixes. He reached his century in just 55 balls and his 150 in 71. Late innings support from Kanishk Chouhan, who made 37 off 20, helped India to a total of 411/9.

BB19 winner Gaurav Khanna's wife, Akanksha Chamola, went viral for an intimate dance video from Dil Dhokha Aur Desire with co-stars Ali Hasan and Kunwar Amar, following which many drew comparisons to AP Dhillon and Tara Sutaria's situation.

Despite being part of the ruling alliance, J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra launched a sharp attack on the Omar Abdullah government in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, flagging the omission of statehood restoration from the Lieutenant Governor's address and raising humanitarian concerns.

As part of this framework, the US will slash reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, providing a huge market opportunity in key sectors such as textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, plastic and rubber products, organic chemicals, home decor, artisanal products, and select machinery in the world's largest economy.

Producer and distributor Dil Raju is said to have acquired the rights of Yash's Toxic: A fairytale for Grownups for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He has shelled out Rs 120 crore on the same.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Jammu and directed security forces to eliminate all Pakistani terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir while ensuring zero infiltration across the LoC and International Border.

The makers have announced that the Mirzapur movie will hit theaters on September 4, 2026, and revealed the full cast lineup. Munna Bhaiya, Guddu Bhaiya, and Kaleen Bhaiya are returning, while the biggest surprise is Jitendra Kumar's addition to the cast, leaving netizens joking about if Sachiv Ji dropped his MBA from Panchayat to enter Mirzapur.

Punjabi singer Talwiinder spoke about dating rumours with Disha Patani. He said the speculation caught them off guard and stressed that he does not want to give in to pressure or rumours.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge has fetched a massive valuation for its OTT rights months before its theatrical release. It has earned the highest ever price for a Hindi movie, say the experts.

Nick Jonas got emotional while remembering how the couple navigated the challenges of early parenthood after the premature birth of their daughter Malti Marie.

Sunny Deol's Border 2 and Rani Mukherji's Mardaani 3 have continued to keep the cash registers ringing at the Indian box office on the weekdays too.

A new report underscores the sharp contrast between India and Pakistan's post-Covid economic paths. While Pakistan's brief 6 per cent growth rebound in 2022 faded, with IMF projecting just 0.5 per cent growth in 2023, India sustained over 6 per cent growth and emerged as the world's fastest-growing major economy.

Sundar Pichai highlighted increased user engagement following the launch of Gemini 3 and outlined Alphabet's planned 2026 capital expenditure of $175185 billion to support expanding AI infrastructure. Google Cloud revenues surged 48 per cent, YouTube crossed $60 billion in annual revenue, and paid subscriptions reached over 325 million.

As India's leading AMISP (Advanced Metering Infrastructure Service Provider), AESL has a mandate to install 2.5 crore smart meters across five states. At 25,000 per day, its pace of installation is highest in the industry, said the company.

Addressing the IndiaUS trade deal row, Nadda clarified that Union Minister Piyush Goyal had made a suo motu statement, adding that detailed contours of the agreement would be presented once finalised.

Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said the IndiaAustralia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) is already delivering significant results, strengthening business ties between the two countries.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said he asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to attend the House after inputs that some Congress MPs might create an inappropriate situation during the Motion of Thanks.

Under the revised structure, the minimum fare will rise from Rs 10 to Rs 11, while the maximum fare will increase from Rs 90 to Rs 95, with a marginal hike of Rs 1 to Rs 5 across 10 fare zones on the 96.10-km network.

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 503 points, or 0.60 per cent to settle at 83,313. The Nifty declined 113 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 25,642. The broader markets posted strong losses as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.28 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 shed 1.29 per cent.

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