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Banerjee accused the Union government of distorting history, abolishing the Planning Commission, and not declaring Netaji's birthday a national holiday. She also linked the SIR process to deaths and suicides in the state, calling for accountability and statewide protests.

The PIDF, which supported payment acceptance devices in underserved regions, contributed Rs 128 crore in incentive income for the six months ended September 30, 2025. Paytm's parent company, One 97 Communications Ltd, highlighted steady financial improvement, cost discipline, and profitability, while brokerages praised its strong presence in offline and online payments, technology capabilities, and deep merchant relationships, reinforcing confidence in sustained growth.

The bench also allowed aggregators like Ola, Uber and Rapido to file fresh applications, directing the state to consider them in accordance with law. The court reiterated that bike taxi services fall within the scope of commerce and should be regulated, not prohibited, leaving policy-making to the state while ensuring it is not arbitrary.

Married on January 22, 2005, Donald and Melania Trump's wedding was a lavish affair held in Palm Beach, Florida, attended by prominent figures from politics and society.

At the closing bell, the Sensex lost 769 points, or 0.94 per cent to settle at 81,537. The Nifty declined 241 points, or 0.95 per cent, to close at 25,048. The broader markets posted stronger losses than the benchmark indices as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 1.95 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 2.06 per cent.

The encounter began near Kumbhdih village under Chotanagra police limits after security forces acted on specific intelligence. Following hours of intense gunfire, the forces gained the upper hand, recovering bodies, sophisticated weapons, ammunition, and other items. The area remains cordoned off, with additional forces deployed. This marks the first major anti-Maoist operation of 2026 and a significant success for security agencies in the region.

Delhi government announced that parking charges would be doubled during severe pollution under GRAP guidelines to discourage private vehicle use. The IMD reported moderate to dense fog, temperatures around 7.4C, and forecasted light rain with thunderstorms and gusty winds, while cold wave conditions persisted across North India, increasing risks for residents and road safety.

At the close of trade, the Sensex rose 397.74 points, or 0.49 per cent, to settle at 82,307.37. The Nifty also ended higher, gaining 132.4 points, or 0.53 per cent, to close at 25,289.9.

India has provided 327 tonnes of medicines and vaccines to Afghanistan over the past four years and plans to send additional consignments, including a CT scanner. Afghan and Indian officials also discussed cooperation in traditional medicine, with plans to establish research and training centres in Kabul.

Ram Gopal Varma slammed the reports that he said AR Rahman did not compose music for the song Jai Ho. Here's what he said.

Megastar Chiranjeevi has credited the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu to Telugu audience, its distributors, director Anil Ravipudi and entire film unit.

The Pakistan Cricket Board has reportedly written to the ICC backing Bangladesh's request not to play its matches in India during the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, citing ongoing political and security concerns.

India is likely to join the US-led Pax Silica initiative to strengthen critical mineral and semiconductor supply chains for AI and advanced technologies, while preserving its strategic autonomy, reports suggest.

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, she said AI already affects about 40% of jobs globally, rising to 60% in advanced economies, and could boost global growth by up to 0.8%.

An Indian Air Force microlight aircraft made an emergency landing after crashing into a pond behind KP Ground in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 12:15 pm, but both pilots escaped unhurt and were swiftly rescued by local residents.