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A 'Sanskritik samagam manch' was inaugurated at the Swachh Sujal Gaon stall. Visitors can showcase their talents on the stage. Young artists performed, and the Malkham group impressed the audience. The Jal Jeevan Mission song and a book were also released.

The provisional attachment of immovable properties pertains to a different case altogether, but the ED has been made to deliberately issue a ‘misleading’ statement to make it look like the attached property belongs to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

The charges under which Sanjay Roy has been convicted entail a minimum sentence of life imprisonment, while the maximum can be capital punishment

A Russian woman visiting India charged Rs 100 for each selfie requested by Indians, showcasing the amount she made in a viral Instagram video. The video amused many viewers who praised her clever approach, highlighting the common experience of foreigners frequently being asked for photos in India.

Fog caused delays for 19 trains in Delhi on Monday morning, affecting railway operations. Despite the weather, defence personnel conducted Republic Day parade practice. Delhi experienced heavy fog, with a minimum temperature forecasted at 11 degrees Celsius and air quality in the 'very poor' category. The fog also impacted neighboring regions like Punjab, Haryana, UP, and North Rajasthan.

Former India cricket stars including Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, and Rohit Sharma celebrated 50 years of Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar shared memories of the inaugural match in 1975, expressing pride in the home ground. The event included cultural festivities, music, dance, and a laser show.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex was near 76,800, Nifty50 was above 23,200.

Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, praised the BCCI for retaining senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the Champions Trophy 2025. He emphasised their importance to the team’s stability and success. The 15-member squad also includes notable players such as Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Jasprit Bumrah. India will play their matches in the UAE.

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu paid tribute to Jeyesh Ram, a 27-year-old entrepreneur from Tamil Nadu, who died in a paragliding accident in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Vembu emphasized the need for stricter safety regulations in adventure sports. He also mentioned his investment in Jeyesh's venture, Tools Hub, and urged regulators to enhance oversight to prevent such tragedies.

Ahead of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump delivered a speech promising a swift shift in federal priorities. He committed to rolling back Biden's actions, initiating large-scale deportations, and addressing international conflicts. Trump assured the audience of significant changes within his first 100 days and emphasized revitalizing American strength, prosperity, and dismantling the political establishment.

In a video that has since gone viral on X, AOC says: “Congresswoman, are you going to the inauguration? Let me make myself clear. I don't celebrate rapists.”

Cricket legends gathered at Wankhede Stadium for its golden jubilee, where notable Mumbai cricketers shared memorable experiences. Rohit Sharma, showing thoughtfulness, promised to strive for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy win, aiming to celebrate at Wankhede again. The Trophy Tour also marked the occasion. The Champions Trophy, which is on a Trophy Tour around all participating countries, was brought into the Wankhede to mark the occasion.

The Karnataka State Government NPS Employees Association has announced a dharna on February 7 if the State Government does not announce scrapping of New Pension Scheme

In a dramatic courtroom scene, two lawyers jostled to represent Mohammad Shariful Islam Shehzad, the accused in Saif Ali Khan's stabbing case. Shehzad was arrested from Thane and presented in Mumbai court where both lawyers eventually agreed to jointly represent him. The court remanded Shehzad to five days police custody.

How will blockchain technology effectively counter spam? What are some of the steps being taken by the government against unsolicited commercial communications? Have some of the measures already taken been effective against unwanted calls and messages? What is a do-not-disturb registry?

The Mango Board after a meeting with the technical committee has predicted a total mango yield of 12 lakh to 13 lakh metric tonnes for 2025.  

US President-elect Donald Trump held an energetic rally in Washington, welcomed enthusiastically. Alongside tech tycoon Elon Musk, Trump vowed to end American decline with swift actions. Key points included immigration reforms and various executive orders aimed at transgender policies and critical race theory. He also promised to release crucial historical documents related to significant assassinations.

Leading TV presenter Tony Jones has apologised on-air after making offensive comments about Novak Djokovic and his Serbian supporters during the Australian Open. Djokovic boycotted a post-match interview in protest, prompting Jones to reiterate his regret for the misunderstanding and acknowledge the impact on Serbian fans.

Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services recommends Shriram Finance and Bharat Electronics as top stock picks for the week. Shriram Finance is bolstered by a diverse product suite. Bharat Electronics benefits from defense indigenization and a strong order book.

Mumbai police will recreate the crime scene where Saif Ali Khan was stabbed. The accused, a Bangladeshi man, was arrested in Thane and is in custody. Shehzad allegedly broke into Khan's home for theft and attacked him when spotted. Khan is recovering after a long surgery at Lilavati Hospital.