In a surprising turn of events, the BJP won 48 out of 70 seats in the Delhi assembly elections. Parvesh Verma defeated incumbent Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Verma attributed the victory to PM Modi and BJP workers, and emphasized fulfilling promises on women’s allowances, tackling corruption, and improving infrastructure. Kejriwal conceded defeat and pledged constructive opposition.
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Veteran Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket on Wednesday after a distinguished 14-year career. The off-spinner, with 537 Test wickets, shared an emotional moment with Virat Kohli, who later posted a heartfelt tribute. Ashwin expressed gratitude to teammates, especially Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, and Cheteshwar Pujara.
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi criticizes cricketer Mohammed Shami for drinking water during a match against Australia, claiming it violated 'Roza' (fasting) rules. Razvi labels Shami a 'criminal' in the eyes of Shariat despite his impressive performance, emphasizing that being physically fit and playing suggests he should have observed 'Roza'. Shami finished with commendable figures of 3/48 in 10 overs.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft received a terror threat ahead of his US visit, as reported by Mumbai Police. The call warning of a potential attack was made to the police control room on February 11, prompting an investigation. This is not the first such threat received, with a similar threat issued in December last year.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked during a burglary attempt at his Bandra residence, leaving him with stab wounds. The intruder, armed with a hacksaw blade, entered without visible forced entry. Khan was hospitalized and is now stable. The building lacked proper security measures, prompting police to launch a large-scale manhunt for the suspect.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasizes the government's dedication to gender-inclusive armed forces while interacting with two women naval officers on a round-the-world sailing expedition. He praises their courage and highlights significant milestones reached during the expedition, underscoring the importance of women's participation in national security and defence.
A Madhya Pradesh businessman and his wife died by suicide, alleging harassment by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during a recent search. Parmar, accused in several cases including loan fraud and rape, claimed victimization due to his Congress association. The ED denied the allegations, stating Parmar was a "habitual offender" and had failed to appear for questioning after confirming his presence.
The 2025 IPL season will kick off on March 22 with an extravagant opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The event will feature performances by Bollywood actress Disha Patani, singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi artist Karan Aujla, followed by the first match between KKR and RCB. Following the ceremony, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the tournament's opening match.
Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2" continues its box office rampage, crossing Rs 900 crore in India and ₹1200 crore globally in just ten days. The film has now secured the third spot on the list of highest-grossing Indian films worldwide, surpassing "RRR." Strong second-weekend earnings suggest further record-breaking potential.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, plunged in trade for the fifth consecutive day on Friday. While BSE Sensex was just above 79,000, Nifty50 was near 23,900.