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India's trade surplus with the US is expected to exceed $90 billion annually following the new trade deal, with an estimated $45 billion additional surplus and $3 billion savings in forex reserves, according to an SBI report.

The political atmosphere intensified on Wednesday when the legislator Rohit Pawar, the nephew of the late Ajit Pawar, presented a detailed case suggesting that the crash near Baramati Airport was not a mere accident but a well-planned conspiracy.

CAIT clarified that no major traders' body has called for a Bharat Bandh, and markets will remain open. While some banks, government offices, transport, and schools may be affected, the organised trade sector does not support the strike called by trade unions and farmer groups protesting labour codes, the India-US trade deal, and seeking MGNREGA restoration.

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 397 points, or 0.47 per cent, to reach 83,836, and Nifty lost 111 points, or 0.43 per cent, to settle at 25,842.

Superstar Mahesh Babu says that he enjoyed watching Gunasekhar's recent release Euphoria especially the way the climax unfolds. He congratulated the entire team for their work.

Director Gunasekhar has revealed that he wanted Chiranjeevi to play the role Jayadev Nair, which was eventually portrayed by Gautham Vasudev Menon in his recent release Euphoria.

Madhav Sheth explains why he walked away from a billion-dollar smartphone brand, what's broken in India's consumer tech market, and how AI+ plans to build trust-led devices from India.

During the Rajya Sabha Budget Session, AAP MP Raghav Chadha's speech was interrupted by SP MP Jaya Bachchan, who said experienced MPs can speak without reading notes if given proper time.

Sonu Sood took to social media to offer Rajpal Yadav a film and a signing amount to help him. It comes after he was sent to Tihar Jail over a Rs 9 crore debt.

Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G is a well-rounded mid-range tablet that prioritises a large, smooth display, excellent battery life, and reliable everyday performance, making it easy to live with over the long term.

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.