Sunny Deol's 'Jaat,' also starring Randeep Hooda, continues its strong performance at the box office, nearing Rs 90 crore after 18 days. Despite competition from Akshay Kumar's 'Kesar 2' and Emraan Hashmi’s ‘Ground Zero,’ 'Jaat' saw a rise in collections over the weekend, with Sunday marking its highest earning day in the third week.
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Chakeri Airport in Kanpur was briefly thrown into panic on Friday following a hoax bomb threat targeting a 72-seater flight. Authorities swiftly responded, deploying security teams and conducting a thorough search of the airport premises, which revealed no explosives. Police successfully tracked down and arrested a 21-year-old man, Mohit Singh, who confessed to making the prank call, leading to his booking under relevant legal sections.
In her Lok Sabha debut, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the BJP for focusing on the past instead of current responsibilities. She highlighted Nehru's contributions to nation-building and accused PM Modi of ignoring injustices. Vadra also condemned the government's handling of the Adani issue, violence against women, and attacks on freedom of expression, while advocating for a caste census.
Prachi Bhatia, founder of Chokhat, a Delhi-based home decor brand, appeared on Shark Tank India seeking ₹50 lakhs for 7% equity. Despite impressive designs and business growth, she faced criticism for poor team management and low employee wages. Ultimately, Anupam Mittal and Peyush Bansal offered ₹30 lakhs for 10% equity and ₹20 lakhs as debt.
Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran has been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court, effective from the date he assumes charge, with Justice Ashutosh Kumar succeeding him as the acting Chief Justice of Patna High Court. This marks representation from the Kerala High Court following Justice C T Ravikumar's retirement.
Colonel Rajesh W Adhau experienced a narrow escape when two rocket-propelled grenades hit his quarters at an Indian hospital in Congo amid a confrontation involving Congolese military and M23 rebels. He had just left his quarters when the attack occurred, leaving him uninjured but shaken.
The high-stakes campaign for the February 5 Delhi assembly elections ended with AAP and BJP in a fierce contest. Key issues included welfare schemes, corruption, and development, as parties made last-ditch efforts to sway voters. The electorate's decision will be revealed on February 8.
IUML's state general secretary P M A Salam stated that men and women are not equal, using the example of gender-specific categories in the Olympics. He argued that advocating for gender equality is unrealistic. Salam emphasized that IUML supports gender justice, not equality. His comments may have political repercussions for the UDF opposition.
The CBI has closed the investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, giving a clean chit to Rhea Chakraborty. Rajput was found dead on June 14, 2020, initiating multiple probes. The closure reports in both cases have been submitted in a Mumbai court. Rhea's lawyer highlighted the hardships she faced, expressing hope that such incidents do not recur.
Opener Sam Konstas made a memorable Test debut, scoring an impressive 65-ball 60 against India on the first day of the Melbourne Test. Konstas aggressively took on bowler Jasprit Bumrah, hitting him for 18 runs in one over. Australia ended Day 1 at 311 for six, with the series tied at 1-1 after three Tests.