Director Laxman Utekar's film 'Chhaava' starring Vicky Kaushal, opened to a strong start with ₹ 31 crore on February 14, 2025. The movie, depicting the story of Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, garnered significant attention, but faced a notable drop to ₹12 crore on its second Thursday, reaching a total of ₹398.25 crore in India.
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Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee has denied any intention of joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), affirming his loyalty to TMC and Mamata Banerjee. He pledged to continue exposing traitors within the party and criticized those spreading rumors about his defection.
With the Delhi Assembly elections approaching, BJP released its second manifesto promising free education for underprivileged students, financial support for competitive exam preparations, welfare measures for auto and taxi drivers, and domestic helpers. The party also aims to tackle corruption, promising a Special Investigation Team to investigate irregularities. These promises aim to provide practical relief and strengthen ongoing welfare schemes.
On Sunday morning, dense fog blanketed Delhi, disrupting flight and train schedules. The city saw a dip in temperature, leading to cold wave conditions. Delhi's air quality remained 'very poor' with an AQI of 377. Many homeless people sought refuge in night shelters as cold weather persisted. Similar conditions affected other parts of North India.
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will be closed on March 31, 2025, due to Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Trading will resume on April 1, with subsequent closures in April for Shri Mahavir Jayanti, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, and Good Friday.
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