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Ashoka highlighted rising water demand, the large number of public and private borewells, and poor funding for development corporations supporting Scheduled Castes and backward communities. He claimed the government has failed in social justice and promised voters would respond in the coming days.

Earlier in the day, gold had jumped 2 per cent while silver soared 6 per cent. Analysts attributed the surge to geopolitical tensions as US President Donald Trump's 10-day deadline for a meaningful deal with Iran drew closer.

The 12-storey campus spanning across 1.1 million square feet, will support over 7,000 employees across ecommerce, operations, payments, technology, and seller services in India, the company said in a statement.

A 36-day-long anti-terror operation in the higher reaches of Kishtwar district concluded on Sunday with the elimination of three terrorists, taking the total toll to four. Sources said dreaded Jaish-e-Mohammad commander Saifullah, active across the Chenab Valley and accused of masterminding multiple attacks, was among those killed.

Good news for Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's fans! The rumoured couple has finally confirmed their wedding through a social media post on Sunday night, putting weeks of speculation to rest. They have named their wedding after the fan-created title, #Virosh, ensuring that their fans are part of thier big day.

Hardik Pandya gifted his son Agastya and ex-wife a luxurious Land Rover Defender. Fans had mixed reactions to Hardik's gesture. Many lauded him for taking care of his ex-wife and son, while a few users mentioned that during a child's growing-up years, a father's presence matters more than material gifts

A 19-year-old Tripura student was confined and assaulted by her live-in partner in Gurugram after meeting him on a dating app. She sent an SOS to her mother, prompting police to rescue her and arrest the accused. Sexual assault charges have been added, and she is undergoing treatment in Delhi

An armed man was shot dead by Secret Service agents after breaching security at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The suspect, reportedly carrying a shotgun, was killed during a confrontation. No officers were injured. Authorities are investigating the motive, and the agents involved have been placed on administrative leave.

Prabhas said that the way Puri Jagannadh writes a character no one in the country can do it like him. He was blown away for his narration of his character in the movie Ek Niranjan.

A top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad was among two terrorists killed in an encounter with joint security forces in Kishtwar district during Operation Trashi-I. The Army's White Knight Corps, along with J&K Police and the CRPF, neutralised the militants and recovered two AK-47 rifles.

ICRA projects GDP growth to ease to 7.2 per cent in Q3 from 8.2 per cent in Q2, citing lower government capex, weak exports and base effects, though growth is expected to remain above 7 per cent supported by festive demand and GST rationalisation.

The broader market also ended the week on a positive note, as the 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 187.95 points, or 0.22 per cent. Among the gainers, Larsen & Toubro saw its market capitalisation jump by Rs 28,523.31 crore to Rs 6,02,552.24 crore.

The teaser of Yash's upcoming movie Toxic: Fairy-tale for Grownups, which has released on internet today, has received good reviews from everyone and raised the bar of expectations from the film.

Norway has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim it would join the Board of Peace, though it will host the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee spring meeting on Palestinian aid and Gaza.

India has firmly opposed proposals to create a third category of membership in the United Nations Security Council, calling it a tactic to delay long-pending reforms. Speaking at the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN).

As the Trump Administration has now said many times: We totally reject global governance of AI. We believe AI adoption cannot lead to a brighter future if it is subject to bureaucracies and centralized control, he said.

An intelligence alert has been issued in Delhi after a warning of a possible terror threat near the Red Fort, with reports suggesting terrorists may target a temple in the Chandni Chowk area. The intelligence inputs indicated that key religious places, including those near the Red Fort and parts of Chandini Chowk, are on the target list of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

The price of 10 grams of 24-carat gold was at Rs 1,54,080 on Friday down from Rs 1,54,483 seen on Monday, according to data published by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA).

Nifty added 0.39 per cent during the week and added 0.46 per cent on the last trading day to settle at 25,571. At Friday's close, Sensex was up 316 points or 0.38 per cent at 82,814. It advanced 0.38 per cent during the week.

The US recorded a $58.2 billion goods trade deficit with India in 2025, placing India among America's larger bilateral trade gaps, alongside the European Union and China. In December alone, the goods deficit with India was $5.2 billion.

US President Donald Trump said the trade framework with India will remain unchanged despite a Supreme Court ruling striking down his use of a specific tariff authority. Speaking at a press conference, Trump asserted that India will continue paying tariffs while the US will not.

The White House has said India's tariff rate will temporarily drop to 10% after the US Supreme Court struck down duties imposed under (IEEPA). The new 10% rate, introduced under Section 122 as part of President Donald Trump's global tariff order, will replace the earlier IEEPA-based tariffs for now.

Prabhas revealed that he once ordered food by flight from Chennai to Mumbai for Adipurush team. Everyone was shocked and surprised by his act and they enjoyed the food.

The tariff, effective February 24, However, several key categories are exempt, including critical minerals, energy products, fertilisers, certain agricultural goods, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and passenger vehicles.

The Space Launch System will carry astronauts in the Orion spacecraft as part of the agency's broader plan to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustained lunar presence. A Flight Readiness Review is scheduled for completion next week.

The US-led Pax Silica initiative is being seen as a strategic technology alliance aimed at strengthening cooperation in semiconductors, critical minerals and AI infrastructure, while reducing dependence on China-dominated supply chains.

Adivi Sesh has revealed that he is doing a special song in his upcoming movie Decoit. He is doing an item number for the first time in his career and he is very excited about the way it has shaped up.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Andhra Pradesh Deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan have congratulated Kannada actor Dr Shivarajkumar on him completing 4 decades in film industry.

The proposed expansion of the Industrial Estate at Bari Brahmana in Samba district has hit a major roadblock, with 150 kanals of allotted land still under encroachment and over 285 kanals yet to be formally transferred by the Revenue authorities.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the award to Aryan Khan. The debutant director was also recently honoured with the Debutant Director of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025.

In Kalaburagi, Karnataka, an assistant professor at a private homoeopathy college was allegedly assaulted by a student for preventing him from copying during an internal exam. The student, Shahbaz, was caught using a mobile phone to cheat in the subject of Homoeopathic.

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Slovak President Peter Pellegrini met PM Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, strengthening ties. Discussions covered trade, AI, digital tech, and energy. India's Cyclone Ditwah aid to Sri Lanka totaled USD 450 million.

The protesting Indian Youth Congress workers were detained by police for trespassing and risking the security of foreign delegates. The INC youth wing stated that the protest aimed to highlight the government's alleged prioritisation of corporate interests over national interests.

Despite prohibitory orders, a stone-pelting incident in Bagalkot, Karnataka, targeted butcher and meat shops on Friday, prompting police to use a lathi-charge. Hindu activists called for shop closures, while SP Siddharth Goyal managed the situation and BJP MP Narayansa Bandage urged calm.

Pax Silica is a US-led strategic alliance focused on resilient supply chains for critical minerals and developing robust Artificial Intelligence models. India's entry is expected to strengthen technological cooperation, boost the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem.