Bollywood is on fire with the reveal of ‘Dhurandhar 2’s scorching poster, courtesy of lead man Ranveer Singh. This sequel to the record-breaking hit is gearing up for a massive clash, directed by the visionary Aditya Dhar. Shared on Instagram, the poster boasts Ranveer in a brutal, intense guise, captioned ‘The time to wreak havoc has come…’. It masterfully captures the essence of revenge, promising a narrative drenched in high-stakes drama. Mark your watches – the teaser unleashes at 12:12 PM today, priming fans for the March 19 worldwide premiere across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam screens. The first…
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West Bengal’s industrial heartland faced ED’s iron fist Tuesday, as raids swept through West Burdwan in pursuit of sand and coal smugglers. Deploying elite teams with central force cover, the directorate pierced deep into operations siphoning off national assets from ECL mines and riverbeds. Nabagram bore the first brunt, with comprehensive searches probing coal heists. Durgapur and Pandaveshwar followed suit, spotlighting a sand don’s glittering empire. Relocating from Panagarh two years prior, he built a mansion there and jetted to Dubai lately, hinting at global laundering links. A compact ED unit clashed with gatekeepers at the primary target, prying open…
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s arrival in New York launches a dynamic three-day official mission to the United States, poised to fortify Indo-American strategic bonds. A highlight is his forthcoming Tuesday discussion with Secretary Marco Rubio in Washington, prioritizing joint ventures in critical minerals. This comes amid heightened activity following the Trump-Modi hotline yielding a trade deal proclamation, galvanizing elite-level interactions. Spanning February 2-4, the agenda spotlights Jaishankar’s attendance at Rubio’s critical minerals ministerial, where nations will strategize on resilient supply chains and collaborative frameworks. Post-New York transit to DC, expect Tuesday’s dyadic exchange, Wednesday’s multilateral forum, and potentially a speech…
The National Democratic Alliance’s parliamentary meeting unfolded Tuesday in New Delhi, zeroing in on Budget 2026 and the grand Viksit Bharat 2047 blueprint. Hosted at the Parliament Library, it brought together PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Nitin Navin, and other key figures. MPs wasted no time in felicitating PM Modi for the India-US trade pact, inked Monday post his Trump call—India’s latest in a quick succession of deals. His waving response fueled the enthusiasm. Congratulations poured in for the series of trade agreements, alongside a rousing reception for new BJP head Nitin Navin. Anticipation…
India’s deft diplomacy scores again: the freshly signed EU free trade agreement has catalyzed a long-awaited trade deal with the United States, per insights from Asia Society’s Farwa Ameer. This South Asia expert views the EU milestone as a strategic prod, compelling quicker US action amid preexisting talks. On Monday, Ameer dissected the sequence: EU deal first, then swift US progress, sealed by PM Modi and President Trump’s announcement. Highlights include US tariff cuts to 18% on Indian goods (down from 25%) and waiver of Russia-oil penalties, after a year of rocky bargaining resolved by summit-level calls. Russia lingers as…
The India-US trade accord marks a pivotal moment for India’s external balances. With US tariffs on Indian goods tumbling from 50% to 18%, Axis Securities forecasts a trimmed current account gap, rupee fortification, and diminished exposure to worldwide disruptions. This medium-term booster promises enduring economic stability. Targeted gains flow to US-tied industries: textiles, pharma, chemicals, auto ancillaries, IT services, and industrials. Streamlined market penetration, duty consistency, and supply chain robustness will supercharge exports, invigorate manufacturing capex, and amplify FDI. Sequential benefits include fuller plant operations, burgeoning orders, and enhanced earnings that buoy stock performances. Trade relations between the giants have…
The recent India-US trade pact, reducing tariffs to 18 percent, has drawn effusive acclaim from BJP state chief ministers, who see it as a defining boost to ‘Make in India’ and bilateral prosperity. Under PM Modi’s guidance, this deal is hailed as a cornerstone of stronger economic interdependence. UP CM Yogi Adityanath captured the excitement on X: ‘Historic for our partnership. Global access for Indian products will empower youth and MSMEs via ‘Make in India’.’ He commended Modi’s leadership for India’s pivotal growth role worldwide. Rekha Gupta of Delhi attributed the win to Modi’s foresight in talks with Trump. ‘Tariff…
Tuesday’s trading session turned jubilant for Dalal Street as the India-US trade pact triggered a massive rally, pushing BSE Sensex up 2,254 points to 83,920.51 (2.76%) and NSE Nifty to matching levels with a 691.30-point gain. Kicking off strongly, Sensex opened at 85,323.20 (+3,657 points) and Nifty at 26,308.05 (+1,219.65 points). All Nifty indices traded positively by 9:31 AM. Session highs reached Sensex 85,871.73 and Nifty 26,341.20, complemented by 4% jumps in midcap and smallcap spaces. Sectoral leaders—auto, IT, metals, banks, PSU banks, pharma—all notched 3%+ advances. Top performers among Sensex 30: Adani Ports (+6.89%), Bajaj Finance (+4.90%), IndiGo (+4.66%),…
The air in Delhi-NCR has rapidly worsened, reverting to red zone peril after one good day. Toxic AQI spikes, coupled with fog and cold snaps, are heightening respiratory woes across the bustling metropolis and suburbs. Critical readings flood in: Anand Vihar 334, Chandni Chowk 323, Nehru Nagar 329, Okhla Phase-2 310, Patparganj 301, R.K. Puram 300 in Delhi. Punjabi Bagh 298, Rohini 281, Ashok Vihar 287; milder at Aya Nagar 149, Pusa 187. Ghaziabad: Indirapuram 332, Loni 314, Vasundhara 318. Noida: Sector-125 304, Sector-1 307, Sector-116 294, Sector-62 231. No quick fix in sight, says IMD. Morning dense fog today…
A determined Kishangarh police team in South-West Delhi has solved three vehicle wheel thefts, apprehending two crafty locals amid a surge in such crimes. The arrests stemmed from sharp CCTV dissection and surveillance prowess. Authorities seized three Chery alloy wheel sets with tires, prying tools, and the crime-facilitating Hyundai Aura. Ankit, aged 37, and partner Ketan Tokas, New Delhi natives, owned up to the deeds, slaves to drug cravings. The saga unfolded via V Kumar’s January 29 online FIR after parking-lot bandits made off with his Hyundai Aura’s wheels, under BNS sections. Rapid response included CCTV combing, revealing prowlers at…