India and France kick off the ‘Varuna’ naval exercise in the Arabian Sea, involving aircraft carriers, warships, submarines, fighters, and helicopters. INS Vikrant and the French aircraft carrier Charles De Gaulle are among the highlighted participants. The exercise includes maritime drills and tactical operations, enhancing naval interoperability and operational synergy between the two nations.
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Allu Arjun's "Pushpa 2" continues its box office reign, crossing ₹953.3 crore in just 13 days. The film's impressive opening day haul of ₹164.25 crore propelled it past ₹700 crore in its first week. Steady weekday earnings indicate a strong trajectory towards the ₹1000 crore club. OTT release on Netflix is anticipated in February 2025.
Nidhhi Agerwal is at a crucial moment in her career, starring as the female lead in two major projects: 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' with Pawan Kalyan and 'Raja Saab' with Prabhas. A leaked photo from Raja Saab went viral, but she clarified it was from an ad shoot, generating publicity.
A 44-year-old nursing staff member from a New Delhi hospital was arrested for harassing a 22-year-old US woman at a wedding in Jaipur's Chomu Palace Hotel. The accuser, identified as Ashish Mohan Das, fled after the incident on December 21. He was apprehended through CCTV and digital evidence, and is currently being interrogated by police.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Qatar Emir, on a two-day state visit, aims to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, energy, and new technology. Key meetings will be held with prominent Indian officials including PM Modi, President Murmu, and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar.
Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), a radical Sikh group established in 1993 by Ranjeet Singh Neeta, aims to create a sovereign Khalistan state. With strong ties to Pakistan's ISI, KZF targets police facilities in Punjab and radicalizes Sikhs globally. Neeta was declared a terrorist under UAPA in 2020.
A Lokpal full bench, led by ex-SC judge A M Khanwilkar, reaffirmed that sitting judges are public servants under the Lokpal Act, contradicting a 1991 SC ruling. The SC had mandated prior CJI consultation before filing criminal cases against judges, emphasizing the need for CJI's advice to maintain judiciary integrity and prevent unnecessary harassment.
CLSA recommends Reliance Industries with a target price of Rs 1,650. HSBC Global Research has a ‘buy’ on Bharti Airtel with Rs 1,940 target. Goldman Sachs maintains ‘buy’ on ITC at Rs 500 target. Motilal Oswal backs Kalyan Jewellers at Rs 875 target. Emkay Global endorses Tata Motors with Rs 950 target.
Following India's November 2022 drone import ban, effectively blocking DJI, the US House is considering a similar ban. A military bill proposes a one-year security review of DJI and Autel Robotics drones, with a default ban if not completed. Both companies face scrutiny over potential national security risks, echoing concerns surrounding TikTok's potential ban.
In a stunning turn of events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals suffered a dramatic collapse, losing by 12 runs to Mumbai Indians after three consecutive run-outs. Chasing 206, Delhi faltered in the final overs, while Karun Nair's impressive 89 went in vain. Mumbai's total was built on Tilak Varma's 59 and crucial contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and others.