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Border 2 starring Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan has maintained rocksteady at the Indian box office on Tuesday and surpassed Rs 200 crore net mark in the domestic market in five days.

Arijit Singh quitting playback singing has left his fans, followers, celebs, and fellow singers shocked. Badshah, Amaal Malik, B Praak, Aly Goni, Richa Chadha, and more said.

International markets also saw gold and silver touching records as caution grew due to ongoing policy uncertainty, fresh tariff threats, and criticism of the Federal Reserve from the US administration.

Arijit Singh has announced that he is stepping away from Bollywood playback singing, sharing the news on X just days after the release of his latest track Maatrubhumi from Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan, along with his recent song Hum Toh Tere Hi Liye The from O Romeo. Arijit shared on social media that he will now focus on Indian classical music.

Following the massive success of Border 2, the makers have announced Border 3, but the news has drawn mixed reactions from fans, with many expressing concern over what the sequel would hold and questioning whether the film will be based on Operation Sindoor.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu attended the Republic Day at-home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and later shared an emotional Instagram post, expressing gratitude and reflecting on her journey, saying she kept showing up and remains forever grateful for the moment.

In the song Aashiqon Ki Colony, Shahid Kapoor is seen in a rugged, tattooed look, while Disha Patani, as usual, flaunts her dance moves. However, netizens were not impressed and called Shahid and Disha's on-screen chemistry cold.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar is undeterred by new release Border 2, as it has continued to make decent collection and surpassed Rs 890 crore net mark at the Indian box office.

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu (MSVG) has continued its successful march and inched closer to Rs 400 crore gross mark at the worldwide box office in 15 days.

In 2025, Badshah made headlines for making a huge purchase. He recently opened up about this and spoke about how the excitement after buying the object barely lasted for 10-15 minutes.

The launch of the New Income Tax Act has certainly been a big step towards a simplified income-tax law, most respondents said, however, when asked where rationalisation is needed most, respondents ranked TDS and TCS compliances followed by the assessment and litigation process, and the capital gains tax regime among top priorities.

Varun Dhawan recently faced criticism from the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) for performing pull-ups using grab handles inside a Mumbai Metro coach. The authorities termed the act punishable, stating that it could cause nuisance and damage to public property, and advised the actor to commute responsibly.

At the close of trade, the Nifty rose 0.51 per cent, or 126.75 points, to settle at 25,175.40. The Sensex also ended higher, gaining 319.78 points, or 0.39 per cent, to close at 81,857.48.

Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan may not be released in February, as the single judge's order has been cancelled and the case has been sent back to the single judge for a fresh hearing.

There were a lot of talks about why Diljit Dosanjh was being cast in Border 2, especially after the backlash the actor/singer had faced during the farmers' protest, and so on. The producer of the film has now clearly stated why he never paid any heed to such murmurs.

As actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram gear up to embrace parenthood and welcome their first child, the couple recently hosted a baby shower. The traditional yet intimate celebration was held in Mumbai and attended by close friends and family.

The White House has highlighted what it called a major foreign policy achievement in the Middle East, citing the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and progress towards post-war reconstruction. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump helped secure the return of the last remaining body of the hostages, calling it a significant diplomatic success.

The summit at Hyderabad House marks the end of an 18-year journey, as India and the European Union officially finalised their Free Trade Agreement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Antonio Costa, and hailed the pact as a perfect example of partnership between two global giants.

Congress leaders Husain Dalwai and Manickam Tagore alleged that the proposal is politically motivated and aimed at polarisation ahead of upcoming elections, accusing the BJP and RSS of attempting to create tension and promote divisiveness. They stressed that such a move goes against India's constitutional values and Uttarakhand's tradition of peaceful coexistence.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna have launched the first look poster and teaser of their upcoming movie Ranabaali as Republic Day treat.

Border 2 starring Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan has made record breaking collection at the Indian box office on Monday, taking its four-day domestic business closer to Rs 200 crore net mark.

Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan have unfollowed Orry after his constant digs at them. Here's how the friends turned into enemies.

Esha Deol, Ahana recently watched Border 2 with Sunny Deol and shared heartfelt review.

Digital banking services, including UPI and internet banking, are likely to continue, though ATM cash availability could face local disruptions. The unions' key demand is the declaration of all Saturdays as bank holidays, a provision included in the 12th Bipartite Settlement signed in March 2024 but yet to be formally notified by the government.

The Indian Army men's team retained their ice hockey gold medal at the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh, edging past a resilient Chandigarh side 32 in a thrilling final at the Nawang Dorjan Stobdan Stadium, as Haryana topped the overall medal standings in the Ladakh phase of the Winter Games.

Twenty-six-year-old Simran Bala from the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir created history by leading the CRPF men's contingent at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The first woman from her district to join the officer ranks of the CRPF, Bala's achievement has become a moment of pride for border communities and an inspiration for young girls.

While Smriti removed their pictures together from her social media soon after the wedding was cancelled, Palash initially made no changes to his profile. Netizens have now noticed that Palash Muchhal has deleted all photos featuring Smriti Mandhana from his Instagram account.

A video showing milk being poured over a poster of Varun Dhawan from Border 2 has not gone down well with netizens. Many expressed outrage over the milk wastage and slammed the PR team for the initiative, with some even calling it cringe and a God-like obsession. However, amid the backlash, Varun Dhawan thanked his fans for showering love on his role in the film.

Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Suniel Shetty, Smriti Irani, Rupali Ganguly, Ronit Roy, and Mrunal Thakur paid tribute to the brave sons of the nation and celebrated India's freedom and bravery.

Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with leaders from the US, Australia, Japan, Finland, and Sri Lanka, extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on India's 77th Republic Day, emphasising diplomatic engagement, dialogue, and confidence-building measures between nations.

Reports confirm that ten of the injured belong to the DRG, while one is from CoBRA. All the personnel were promptly evacuated and admitted to hospitals, where their conditions are reported as stable following medical treatment.

US President Donald Trump extended Republic Day greetings to India, calling the US and India he world's oldest and largest democracies and highlighting their historic bond. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also conveyed wishes, emphasizing cooperation in defense, energy, critical minerals, emerging technologies, and the Quad framework.

Telugu actor Mohan Babu is being honoured with the prestigious West Bengal Governor's Award of Excellence on Republic Day 2026.

The parade also marked the first public appearance of the Bhairav light commando battalion and the indigenous long-range rocket launcher system Suryastra, underscoring India's growing focus on indigenous, technology-driven and future-ready combat capabilities.

Mammootty and Mohanlal have released the first-look poster of their highly anticipated Malayalam movie Patriot and announced the release date of the film.

Popular influencer Chatori Rajani's tale of how she lost her 16-year-old son, Taran, in a road accident last year has left Amitabh Bachchan and Alia Bhatt emotional.

According to officials, the intruder ignored repeated warnings and continued advancing under the cover of darkness, prompting the troops to open fire. The body of the deceased Pakistani national was found lying close to the International Border on the Pakistani side. Further details are awaited.

After soft launching their relationship at Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben's wedding, Talwiinder and Disha Patani have now made it official. The couple was spotted together at Lollapalooza India in Mumbai on Sunday, where they were also seen walking hand-in-hand.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke protocol after the 77th Republic Day celebrations by walking down Kartavya Path and greeting cheering crowds. Waving to enthusiastic attendees and interacting with people holding the tricolour and chanting patriotic slogans.The celebrations were presided over by President Droupadi Murmu and featured a strong display of India's military might, with Operation Sindoor taking centre stage alongside a grand parade and flypast.

The upcoming Income Tax Act, 2025 is likely to boost transparency and formalise more of the informal economy, as tax collections are now growing faster than nominal GDP, signalling healthier revenue buoyancy.

The CRPF successfully dismantled a suspected Maoist arms and explosives factory along the Sukma-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh. Acting on intelligence, teams raided the Palaguda forests, uncovering hidden caches used for manufacturing weapons, thwarting plans for a major incident

Several senior leaders welcomed the move, saying Tejashwi Yadav's appointment will strengthen the RJD, boost its future strategy, and expand the party's influence in Bihar politics. His sister Rohini Acharya criticised the decision, alleging that the party is being controlled by infiltrators undermining Lalu Prasad Yadav's ideology.

Ahead of Republic Day, authorities have enforced a multi-layered security arrangement across J&K, deploying additional police and paramilitary forces, drones, and CCTV surveillance. Border areas and sensitive locations are under heightened watch, while senior officers have reviewed preparedness to ensure smooth and secure celebrations across the UT.

The Union Budget, to be presented on February 1, will be closely watched for tax changes, spending plans, and growth-boosting measures that could set the market's near-term direction. Globally, the US Fed's policy meeting is expected to keep rates unchanged, but guidance on future rate moves could influence sentiment.

The brokerage noted that recovery in mass consumptionespecially in rural areas and lower-income urban householdsis still at an early stage, supported by a good crop cycle, state welfare transfers, and GST cuts. However, consumption trends are uneven, with affluent and middle-income groups showing signs of slowing due to job concerns and AI-related disruptions.

India and the US continued high-level engagements to strengthen bilateral ties, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meeting a US Congressional delegation in New Delhi to discuss IndiaUS relations, the Indo-Pacific, and the Ukraine conflict.

FPIs not only continued their selling spree in the week ended January 23, but also increased the intensity of their selling. Total FPI selling in the equity market this month (through January 23) stood at Rs 33,598 crore, as per NSDL data. This the highest monthly selling figure since August 2025.

Normal life across Jammu and Kashmir was thrown out of gear after heavy snowfall and incessant rain affected all 20 districts, leading to the cancellation of flights at Srinagar Airport and the suspension of traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway.

Security forces eliminated a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad in a joint operation in the Billawar area of Kathua district, marking the first terrorist killing of 2026 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Anil Ravipudi, who is basking in on the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, says that he will always remain indebted to his first hero Nandamuri Kalyan Ram