Dr. Manmohan Singh, former PM of India, passed away at AIIMS, remembered for his pivotal role in economic reforms and leadership during crises like the Commonwealth and 2G scams. First becoming Finance Minister and then PM by circumstance, his legacy includes significant economic and political milestones.
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Mahmudullah, a celebrated Bangladeshi cricketer, has announced his retirement from international cricket, capping a 17-year career. He expressed gratitude to his supporters and family in his announcement. Notably, Mahmudullah holds the distinction of being the only Bangladeshi to score three centuries in ODI World Cups.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, tanked in opening trade on Monday before recovering a bit. While BSE Sensex fell over 600 points, Nifty50 went below 22,750.
Singer Sona Mohapatra has criticized actor Salman Khan for his response to discussions about the significant 31-year age gap between him and his Sikandar co-star Rashmika Mandanna. She called him the "bhai of toxic masculinity." On Monday, Sona took to X (formerly Twitter) to call out Salman’s statement justifying the age difference. Salman had earlier remarked that if Rashmika and her father had no issue, others should not be concerned.
The BJP accused AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal of fostering fake voter registrations and alleged AAP MP Sanjay Singh has dual voter registrations in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva called for legal action and also claimed discrepancies with other AAP members' voter registrations. Singh defended by stating compliant procedures were followed.
Delhi police filed an FIR against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a BJP complaint alleging physical assault and incitement during a Parliament scuffle. The confrontation stemmed from alleged insults to B.R. Ambedkar, injuring two BJP MPs. Congress denied the accusations, claiming BJP MPs manhandled Gandhi and Kharge. A counter-complaint was also filed by Congress.
Somil Mehta from Mirae Asset Sharekhan recommends buying HUL and SBI Card stocks today. HUL shows a positive trend with a target of Rs 2420, while SBI Card is anticipated to break out upwards with a target of Rs 940. Consult a financial advisor before investing.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked International Women’s Day by emphasizing his government's initiatives for women’s safety, financial independence, and representation. He highlighted measures like e-FIR, women’s economic empowerment programs, and praised the increasing female workforce in various sectors, while also celebrating inspiring stories of Indian women from diverse fields.
Sunil Gavaskar praised India's cricket depth after their 2025 Champions Trophy win despite Jasprit Bumrah's absence. He stressed no player, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, is indispensable. Highlighting India's resilience and talent pool, Gavaskar noted the team’s strong comeback from a Test defeat to win against England in T20Is and ODIs.
A tremor measuring 4 magnitude hit southwest Delhi's Dhaula Kuan on Monday. This highlighted Delhi's earthquake risks due to multiple fault lines and its dense population close to the high-risk Himalayan seismic zone. Experts emphasized that while Delhi's risk is lower than the Himalayas, vigilance is needed, especially concerning structural readiness and evacuation procedures for vulnerable groups.
Two deadly terror attacks on New Year’s Eve in New Orleans and Las Vegas have raised concerns about the Islamic State's global influence. A US army veteran killed 15 people in New Orleans, while a Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas is under FBI investigation for potential terror links.