Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda downplayed BJP's victory in the municipal elections, noting that the party has won before. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini commended local body's role in achieving PM Modi's vision. BJP secured nine mayoral posts, except in Manesar. In Faridabad, Mayor-elect Parveen Joshi pledged to address local issues.
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Akshay Kumar's film Sky Force crossed Rs 80 crore at the domestic box office in six days, but weekday collections have slowed, making it uncertain to reach Rs 100 crore in the first week. The release of Shahid Kapoor's Deva this Friday could impact Sky Force's performance. Worldwide gross collections may have already surpassed Rs 100 crore.
A five-year-old girl is in critical condition after being raped and brutally assaulted by a 17-year-old neighbor in Shivpuri, MP. She was found with severe injuries and underwent multiple surgeries. The community is outraged and demanding the culprit be hanged. The perpetrator attacked her for over two hours before fleeing when discovered.
On the Mumbai-Nagpur highway, Sonu Sood's wife, Sonali, and her sister, Sumita Salve, were injured in a serious accident when their car collided with a stationary truck. They are currently under observation in a hospital, while Sonali's nephew received first aid and was discharged.
Tata Motors shares fell by 6.31% following President Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on imported cars. The United States, a significant market for Jaguar Land Rover, contributes 22% of its total sales. The impending tariffs could necessitate price adjustments and efficiency measures.
Official sources have questioned the valuation of a 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jill Biden. They suggest the actual market value is between Rs 1.1 lakh and Rs 1.9 lakh, much lower than the US state department's assessment of $20,000, pointing out recent price drops in lab-grown diamonds.
Breon Peace, the US Attorney who brought charges against industrialist Gautam Adani, is resigning on January 10, 2025, weeks before Trump's inauguration. His tenure included high-profile cases like the R. Kelly trial. Peace expressed gratitude for his team's work in upholding the rule of law and promoting civil rights. Carolyn Pokorny will become Acting US Attorney.
Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR against a proclaimed offender under the Negotiable Instruments Act after both parties reached a compromise. Justice Sumeet Goel emphasized that pursuing such cases, when settled, burdens courts unnecessarily and goes against the legislative intent of Sec 138 of the Act. The compromise was deemed a significant factor in deciding to quash the FIR.
Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra commented on the rare gold smuggling case involving actress Ranya Rao, arrested for smuggling 14.8 kilograms of gold. He indicated potential involvement of ministers and assured a deep CBI investigation. BJP leader Bharath Shetty highlighted attempts to involve Congress ministers, and the State Industrial Board clarified the land allotment to Rao's linked company.
The mass entertainer ‘Pushpa 2’ featuring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna has successfully kept the box office buzzing for over a month. On its 31st day, the film collected Rs. 5.5 crore in India, with the bulk coming from the Hindi market. The total collection in India now stands at Rs. 1199 crore.