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Indian equity markets have experienced a significant downturn, with Sensex and Nifty50 correcting around 14-15% since September. Despite the bearish trend, Nithin Kamath of Zerodha advises against stopping SIPs, emphasizing the benefits of long-term investing and cost averaging in varied market conditions.

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's controversial remarks about cricket captain Rohit Sharma's fitness and leadership abilities have sparked widespread debate. While some politicians and party members condemned her comments, others supported her critique. The Congress party has distanced itself from her statements and instructed her to delete the posts.

The Supreme Court urged the central government to establish guidelines for regulating social media content after controversy over explicit content involving comedian Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia. The court emphasized the need for limited regulatory measures without leading to censorship, ensuring the appropriateness of online humor.

India clinched a 44-run win over New Zealand, topping Group A in the Champions Trophy. With strong performances from Shreyas Iyer and Varun Chakravarthy, they are set to face Australia in the semifinals. New Zealand will compete against South Africa in the other semifinal. As India prepare for another high-stakes clash with Australia, here's a look at their ODI head-to-head record.

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed faced backlash for calling India's cricket captain Rohit Sharma 'fat' and 'mediocre' in a now-deleted social media post. Mohamed defended her statement as a comment on his fitness. The Congress party reprimanded her and sought an explanation, stating they respect sporting icons and do not endorse such comments.

The Supreme Court has allowed Ranveer Allahabadia to resume his podcast 'The Ranveer Show' provided he maintains decency in his content. This decision follows a review by solicitor general Tushar Mehta, who deemed the show perverse but not vulgar. The SC suggested the need for regulatory measures to balance free speech while adhering to societal moral standards.

Singapore Police have arrested three men for fraud linked to illegal re-export of Nvidia GPUs to Chinese AI company DeepSeek, bypassing US trade sanctions. The arrests followed a joint operation targeting 22 sites and detaining nine suspects, amid intensified scrutiny by U.S. authorities regarding banned semiconductor acquisitions.

US President Donald Trump stated that efforts should be concentrated on addressing criminal activities committed by migrants within the country rather than focusing on Russian President Putin. This remark followed a tense exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting at the White House.

Indian Railways aims for a diversified energy strategy focused on nuclear, solar, hydropower, wind, and thermal sources to meet its net zero 2030 initiative. By 2025-26, 95% of trains will operate on electricity, significantly reducing carbon emissions and diesel expenditure.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urges residents to have more children due to the upcoming population-based delimitation, emphasizing that successful family planning might reduce the state's political representation. He calls for an all-party meeting to discuss the issue. Forty political parties are invited to address the consequences of the proposed delimitation by the Union government.

India face a challenging Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia, seeking to break their knockout stage jinx in ICC events. With a strong spin lineup and familiarity with Dubai conditions, India pose a challenge to a resilient Australian team missing key bowlers.

Heart diseases are a major cause of death globally, often developing without symptoms until serious complications arise. Key risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, and smoking. The Times of India's upcoming webinar will raise awareness and promote heart-healthy practices with expert insights on various heart health topics.

India topped Group A with a 44-run win over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Ravi Shastri emphasised the importance of India's spin attack for their semi-final against Australia on March 4 in Dubai. Spinners were key against New Zealand and a similar approach is expected to succeed in the knockout game.

A 47-year-old man from Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram, was shot dead by Jordanian soldiers at the border while trying to enter Israel with three others, victims of a visa fraud. The group was promised Israeli work visas but received Jordanian tourist visas instead. Authorities are urging awareness about such frauds and seek help to bring his body back home.

Hollywood's 97th Academy Awards saw Anora winning five Oscars including Best Picture, with Mikey Madison taking Best Actress for her role. Sean Baker secured Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar for The Brutalist, while Kieran Culkin and Paul Tazewell made history in supporting roles and costume design respectively.

The family of Congress worker Himani Narwal, found murdered in a suitcase in Rohtak, is demanding the death penalty for the accused. Haryana Police have arrested one suspect and continue to investigate. Himani's mother suspects someone familiar, potentially from their party, due to jealousy over her daughter's political success.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While BSE Sensex rose over 350 points, Nifty50 was above 22,200.

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed criticized Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma, calling him "fat" and a "mediocre captain" despite a recent victory against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. BJP’s Shehzad Poonawalla defended Sharma, highlighting past electoral failures of the Congress party and Rohit's impressive track record, including winning the T20 World Cup.

Cognizant's CEO Ravi Kumar S addressed employee concerns in a recent townhall, confirming that delayed salary hikes will be implemented by August and bonuses distributed by March 10. He emphasized the company's commitment to rewarding performance and aligning compensation with financial goals and market conditions.