Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened flat in trade on Friday. While BSE Sensex was near 77,550, Nifty50 was around 23,580 levels.
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Hanumantha Lamani, the talented young singer, made history by becoming the first wild card entrant to win Bigg Boss Kannada Season 11. Lifting the trophy and securing a prize of ₹50 lakh, Hanumantha's journey was marked by perseverance, talent, and immense fan support, culminating in an emotional and electrifying finale.
The Election Commission may order a criminal FIR against former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for failing to substantiate claims that Haryana's BJP government poisoned Yamuna waters. The EC emphasized that his allegations could incite public disorder and disharmony between states, raising possibilities of legal action for violating the model code of conduct.
Ira Jadhav of Mumbai set a new record with an unbeaten 346 runs off 157 balls in the Women’s U19 One Day Trophy against Meghalaya. Her innings, featuring 42 fours and 16 sixes, led Mumbai to a massive 563/3. Supported by significant partnerships with Hurley Gala and Diksha Pawar, Jadhav's score is now the highest in tournament history.
A 49-year-old CPI functionary, D Muthukrishnan, was fatally assaulted by his neighbors, father-son duo Neikrishnan and Murugesan, in Trichy following a dispute triggered by a barking dog. Muthukrishnan sustained severe injuries and succumbed to respiratory complications in the hospital. The accused have been charged with his murder.
Pushpa 2: The Rule continues its box office reign, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024 with Rs 1,062 crore globally. The Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer has netted ₹689.44 crore in India, surpassing Kalki 2898 AD. The film's success has sparked speculation about whether it can overtake Dangal's record. Rashmika Mandanna expressed gratitude for the overwhelming fan support.
A Ludhiana court has issued an arrest warrant against Bollywood actor Sonu Sood for failing to appear as a witness in a Rs 10 lakh fraud case. Despite multiple summons, Sood did not testify, prompting the court to involve the Oshiwara Police for his arrest and presentation in court on February 10.
Bengaluru police are searching for the Singhania family, accused of abetting the suicide of AI executive Atul Subhash. Subhash, embroiled in a legal battle with his estranged wife Nikita and her family, took his life after allegedly facing demands of Rs 3.3 crore. The family fled their Jaunpur home, prompting a police manhunt.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by seven wickets. RCB bowlers restricted Punjab to 157. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 73. Devdutt Padikkal contributed a dazzling 61. Their 103-run partnership secured the victory. RCB has now won five away games. The team climbed to third place on the points table. It was a dominant performance by RCB.