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A 27-year-old man, Sharif Ali, was arrested for murdering his 64-year-old neighbour, Rekha, in her Bandra apartment. The police suspect robbery as the motive, with ₹15 lakh worth of gold jewellery missing. Rekha’s decomposed body was found with her hands tied to a chair, four days after her murder.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the new Income Tax Bill in Lok Sabha this afternoon. Nirmala urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to form a review committee for the newly tabled bill. This key step is a stepping stone in bringing a new act to replace the old Income Tax Act of 1961.
Baidu will make its AI chatbot Ernie Bot free from April 1, citing improved technology and lower costs. Facing competition from DeepSeek and ByteDance’s Doubao, Baidu aims to boost adoption. It also announced a free advanced search feature with enhanced reasoning. Previously, Ernie 4.0’s premium services cost CNY 59.9 per month.
YouTuber Samay Raina was summoned by Maharashtra Cyber Cell for a second time this week following controversy over podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s comments on Raina’s YouTube show “India’s Got Latent.” Raina, currently in the US, requested more time to respond. Over 40 individuals linked to the show are part of the investigation.
Balakrishna’s “Daaku Maharaaj,” a Sankranthi hit directed by Bobby Kolli, was expected to stream on Netflix after four weeks, but fans were left disappointed. Reports suggest its OTT release is now pushed to March due to added scenes. While no official confirmation is available, speculation about the delay continues to circulate online.
National Women’s Day in India is celebrated on February 13 to honor Sarojini Naidu, a freedom fighter, poet, and advocate for women’s rights. Known as the Nightingale of India, she played a pivotal role in India’s independence and social justice, emphasizing gender equality, leadership, and women’s achievements in various fields.
African-American singer and actress Mary Millben expressed excitement over Prime Minister Modi’s US visit, highlighting his strong relationship with President Trump. She emphasized India’s importance as a key partner to US and its role in addressing global challenges. Millben looks forward to hearing their discussions during the visit.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, February 13, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 76201.10, up at 30.02 points or 0.04%, and the Nifty was at 23055.75, down at 10.50 points or 0.05%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.82 against the dollar.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s fighter jets, missile systems, and naval vessels now protect borders and attract global interest. Speaking at Aero India 2025, he highlighted India’s shift from importing 70% of defence equipment to manufacturing it domestically, boosting exports and strengthening international defence partnerships.
Global star Ram Charan unfollowed “Pushpa Raj” Allu Arjun on Instagram, sparking huge speculations on social media. Despite being relatives, some recent developments fueled speculation about a growing gap between their two families. Ram Charan’s move sparked widespread discussion among cinephiles and intensified the ongoing fan war between Mega and Allu supporters.
