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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.

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.

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 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.