Times of India

Amitabh Bachchan reflects on the turning points in his career, notably 'Zanjeer', 'Sholay', and 'Deewaar'. He highlights the impact of writers Salim-Javed and praises his co-stars, including Shashi Kapoor's performance in 'Deewaar'. Bachchan acknowledges the unforeseen classic status of these films and the team effort involved.

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut claimed that Maharashtra will soon appoint a third deputy chief minister, likely from the Shinde faction. Raut accuses Shinde's group of abandoning the party due to fear of central agencies. Rising tensions persist between the factions, highlighting ideological disputes centered around Balasaheb Thackeray's principles.

The Indian cricket team is in Chennai for the second T20I against England, buoyed by their victory in the first match. Varun Chakravarthy, the man of the match in the opening game, is excited to play in his home state. Team members Tilak Varma and others highlighted their anticipation for the game and local delicacies.

England captain Heather Knight displayed visible frustration when rain interrupted play during the second T20I against Australia, halting a close chase. England, needing only six runs from five balls under the DLS method, ultimately lost by six runs. Knight praised her team's fight and expressed pride in their performance. Australia went on to win the rain-affected match by six runs in Canberra.

Cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune have risen to 67, with 13 patients on ventilator support. The spike is linked to the bacterium Campylobacter jejuni, which causes foodborne gastroenteritis. Symptoms often follow a respiratory or gastrointestinal infection. Proper food handling and hygiene are critical to prevent the spread of this infection.

There are no cosmetic changes made to the scooter, it now features a 4.2-inch TFT colour display that provides various information, including a mileage indicator, trip meters, an eco indicator, distance-to-empty reading and much more. It also gets a USB Type-C charging port which was much much-needed update.

The CBSE has issued a notice on examination ethics for Class 10 and 12 board exams starting February 15, 2025. Schools must inform students, parents, and officials about penalties for unfair means, including exam cancellations for using electronic devices or spreading rumors. The notice lists permitted items like admit cards and stationery and barred items like communication devices and textual materials.

Ace Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag and his wife Aarti Ahlawat have unfollowed each other on social media, sparking rumours of their separation after 20 years of marriage. Sehwag's recent social media posts do not include Aarti, fueling speculation. However, there has been no official statement from either party regarding their marital status.

Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title ended as he retired injured during the Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev. Djokovic's exit marks his fifth consecutive Grand Slam without a win, casting doubts on his ability to surpass Margaret Court's record.

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Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath have been named in an FIR concerning a cheating and breach of trust case in Haryana. The FIR includes 13 accused and alleges that the Human Welfare Credit Cooperative Society duped investors. Police are investigating the actors' possible involvement.

Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty50, opened in green on Friday. While BSE Sensex was above 76,700, Nifty50 was above 23,250.

Fingerprints and forensic evidence have linked Shariful Fakir to the break-in and stabbing at Saif Ali Khan's residence, despite his father disputing the identification. Fakir's father claims his son is innocent and has political motives for leaving Bangladesh, requesting Shariful’s deportation back to Bangladesh.

Farooq Abdullah, former Jammu and Kashmir CM, attended a religious event at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, advocating for local residents protesting the ropeway project in Katra. He emphasized the significance of considering the community's interests and praised locals' resilience. He also highlighted universal religious values and community power in government decisions.

Shariful Fakir, an illegal Bangladeshi immigrant arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan, was framed by Mumbai police, claimed his father, Md Rohul Amin. Amin stated Shariful was targeted due to his illegal entry into India and urged for justice, asserting that his son is not the person shown in the police-released photograph.

Rep. Andy Ogles, a Tennessee Republican, introduced a resolution to amend the US Constitution to allow President Donald Trump and future presidents to be elected to a third term. Ogles cited Trump's capability to restore America as justification. The proposed amendment seeks to modify the current 22nd Amendment's two-term limit.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that American consumers will face higher prices if President Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canadian products, including autos, lumber, and oil. Trudeau stated that Canada is ready to respond with retaliatory tariffs, which could affect key goods and increase gas prices for Americans.

Forensic analysis confirmed Shariful Fakir's fingerprints at Saif Ali Khan's Bandra residence, where he stabbed the actor during a break-in. Fakir discarded tools and a broken knife near Bandra Talao. He claimed the intention was burglary, not harm, and requested deportation to Bangladesh.