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India is negotiating with the US to purchase and co-produce Stryker combat vehicles and finalize a deal for co-producing fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. These discussions coincide with Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Washington, where President Trump urged India to buy more US-made security equipment.
The South Zone Cricket Tournament 2025 began today at the ACA International Stadium in Mangalagiri, under the auspices of the Indian Audits & Accounts Dept. A total of 80 players from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu are participating. The competition will run until Feb 13.
The Academy mandates AI usage disclosure for Oscar submissions by 2026 after controversies surrounding “The Brutalist” and “Emilia Perez.” Currently optional, AI disclosure could become compulsory. “The Brutalist” faced backlash for AI-assisted post-production, while “Emilia Perez” used AI voice cloning. Other contenders like “Dune: Part 2” have also utilized AI.
The Supreme Court will hear the plea over party defections in Telangana today. Recently, BRS leader KTR has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking disqualification of the party-turned-MLAs. Justice BR Gawai and Justice Vinod Chandran will hear the hearing. The Assembly Secretary has already issued notices to MLAs.
Anil Jha, AAP’s winning candidate from Kirari Assembly, said he would play a constructive role in the opposition while supporting public-benefiting initiatives, like the BJP’s Yamuna River cleanup pledge. He urged the BJP to fulfill its promise, emphasizing their control in multiple regions to ensure the cleanup within 5-7 months.
Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim made key comments on Team India. He said India and Bangladesh will reach the final of the ICC Champions Trophy. He said that Bangladesh will become the champion by defeating India in the final match. As per schedule, Bangladesh will face Team India on February 20 in this tournament.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Monday, February 10, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 77794.91, down at 65.28 points or 0.08%, and the Nifty was at 23543.80, down at 16.15 points or 0.07%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 87.93 against the dollar.
A day after KCP militants looted arms from a Manipur Rifles outpost in Thoubal, police arrested one extremist and recovered most weapons. A hideout at Langathel Chingkhong was busted, yielding ammunition, grenades, bulletproof vests, and military gear. Massive combing operations continue across multiple areas to track down remaining militants.
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A cook named Manoj alias Babu was brutally beaten inside a bus in northwest Delhi’s Bawana area. This happened after he accidentally spilled food on a seat. The driver and two helpers attacked him, with one using an iron rod. The assailants fled after dumping his unconscious body near Bawana flyover. Police arrested one suspect, […]
