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Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 9.95 crore net at the Indian box office in its seventh weekend, taking its 45-day total to Rs 879.75 crore net in the domestic market.

Today's IndiaU.S. engagement cannot be reduced to the ariff battle. The negotiation landscape in 2026 is strategic, multi-layered, and dynamic.

Inflation remained below the Reserve Bank of India's lower tolerance band for most of the year, which allowed the central bank to cut the repo rate by a cumulative 125 basis points during calendar year 2025.

An Army soldier of the Special Forces succumbed to critical injuries after being wounded in a gunfight with terrorists during an anti-terror operation in the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought clarification from the minister as the controversy threatens to overshadow the upcoming special legislative session on the VB G Ram G law. Opposition leaders, including R. Ashoka, have demanded Thimmapur's resignation, alleging a massive Rs 2,500 crore bribery racket in the excise department.

In a two-day operation in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, security forces killed six Maoists, including four women, and recovered weapons, explosives, and Maoist materials. The deceased, carrying a total reward of Rs 27 lakh, were identified as key cadres including DVCM Dilip Bendja.

At the close, the Sensex ended at 83,246.18, down 324.17 points or 0.39 per cent. The Nifty settled at 25,585.5, falling 108.85 points or 0.42 per cent.

At the Joy Awards 2026 in Riyadh, Shah Rukh Khan shared the stage with global stars like Millie Bobby Brown and Katy Perry. A viral clip showing Turkish actress Hande Erel filming on her phone sparked debate, with SRK fans claiming she was recording him, while others said she was filming her friend, Egyptian actress Amina Khalil.

Rescue efforts by police, fire services, SDRF and NDRF were hampered by darkness, fog, freezing water and dangerous under-construction structures. Despite attempts by locals, including a delivery agent who jumped into the pit with a rope, Yuvraj could not be saved.

Wipro faces sharp drop in stock value due to revenue forecast, impacting deal wins and market position.

On Sunday, Kabir shared a series of pictures from Nupur and Stebin's dreamy wedding on Instagram. For the Christian ceremony, Kriti wore a turquoise blue gown, while Kabir looked dapper in a white tuxedo. Ever since the photos went viral, fans have been buzzing about Kriti and Kabir's age difference.

The metal surged to a record Rs 3,04,087 per kg at 12:29 pm IST, gaining 5.67 percent in a single session. Prices are now up nearly 206 percent over the past year. The previous peak of Rs 2,92,960 per kg was recorded on January 15, 2026.

A significant feature of the market behaviour in 2025 was that India's tepid performance last year ( Nifty return of 10 per cent) was despite the massive DII investment of Rs 7.44 lakh crore, which completely eclipsed the total FII selling of Rs 166,283 crore.

Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand alleged that he and his followers were stopped by the state administration from reaching the Sangam during the Prayagraj Magh Mela on Mauni Amavasya, claiming police blocked their path, roughed up his disciples and forced them to return without taking the holy dip

Dhanush is rumored to be tying the knot with Mrunal Thakur in an intimate ceremony to be held on Valentine's Day on February 14.

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the actor waived around Rs 15 crore from his remuneration shortly after the film's release, amid reports of its underwhelming theatrical run. The film has minted over Rs 32.95 crore in two weeks of its release.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 28.95 crore net at the Indian box office in its sixth week, taking its 42-day total to Rs 869.80 crore net.

Speaking in Delhi, he dismissed speculation around his meeting with Rahul Gandhi and his recent cryptic social media post, saying such interactions are a normal part of party functioning. Shivakumar said his visit to Delhi was to meet party leaders and discuss legal issues related to irrigation projects, while reiterating that leadership matters would be addressed only within the party.

The airline also informed that eligible passengers can claim compensation for cancellations made within 24 hours of departure. As an additional measure, IndiGo has extended a 'Gesture of Care', offering two travel vouchers of Rs 5,000 each to passengers whose flights were cancelled or delayed by over three hours during the period.

An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered, and investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the narcotics and potential links in the supply chain. The J&K Police continue to crack down on drug smuggling and related unlawful activities, while the government has set up de-addiction and counselling centres to rehabilitate youth affected by rising drug addiction in the region.

Following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) decisive victory in the Maharashtra local body elections, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), celebrations were held near the Karnataka BJP office in Bengaluru. Former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, attributing the win to the pro-people programmes of the NDA government.

At the closing bell, the Sensex added 187 points, or 0.23 per cent to settle at 83,570. The Nifty advanced 28 points, or 0.11 per cent, to close at 25,694. The broader markets performed in line with the benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.07 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 0.34 per cent.

The latest arrested accused, Pukhrambam Bimol Meitei, was held from Imphal West district, and a cache of arms and ammunition, including an SMG carbine, pistol, hand grenades and live rounds, was recovered from his possession. He is alleged to be an accomplice in the January 8 petrol pump blast at Moirang Thana Leikai, which caused damage but no injuries.

Speaking in New Delhi, he highlighted the rapid growth of India's startup ecosystem, which has expanded from fewer than 500 startups a decade ago to over 2,00,000 today, making India the world's third-largest startup hub with more than 125 unicorns. PM Modi said the initiative has enabled inclusive growth by empowering youth from tier-2 and tier-3 cities and villages, with women playing a significant role in nearly 45 per cent of recognised startups.

On January 15, 2026, Donald Trump received a Nobel Peace Prize medal as a gift from Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado. However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has officially stated that he is not a Nobel laureate, as the prize itself is non-transferable.

Flipkart Minutes recorded a sharp spike in festive demand during Makar Sankranti, with essentials like rice, pooja items, sweets, and kites dominating last-minute quick-commerce orders.

St. Clair argues the chatbot is dangerously designed and seeks a restraining order to stop it from creating or editing images of her. xAI has said it has disabled Grok from generating sexually explicit images of real people and limited image generation to paid users. The case comes amid broader scrutiny, including action by India's IT ministry against X Corp over the circulation of obscene content through AI services.

Minimum temperatures remained significantly below normal, around 35.4C, with cold wave conditions expected to persist in parts of Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Dense morning fog reduced visibility, affecting flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport under CAT III conditions.

The BJP countered Gandhi's accusations, calling them an attempt to deflect from possible defeats and labeling the opposition as spreading false narratives. The State Election Commission has ordered a probe into the ink controversy to verify the claims, while maintaining that standard procedures were followed during polling.