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The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, January 16, 2026. The Sensex started trading today at 83536.72, up at 154.01 points or 0.18%, and the Nifty was at 25699.15, up at 33.55 points or 0.13%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 90.42 against the dollar.
Kanuma honors the quiet strength of cattle that sustained village agriculture for generations. The tradition of avoiding travel was meant to grant animals rest, not to predict misfortune. Today, travel itself carries no inherent harm, intention and practicality matter more than fear. Respecting the spirit of Kanuma can mean gratitude, care, and mindfulness.
Maharashtra recorded around 50% voter turnout across 29 municipal corporations in Thursday’s elections. Mumbai takes the spotlight as the Thackeray brothers reunite to challenge the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. Exit polls by Axis My India, JVC, and Sakal predict a BJP-led Mahayuti sweep. Vote counting begins today at 10 AM, deciding key civic outcomes.
US President Trump unveiled the “Great Healthcare Plan” to cut drug prices, lower insurance premiums, and increase transparency. The plan sends government funds directly to individuals, bypassing insurers, locks in deep prescription discounts, ends Obamacare’s model, and emphasizes accountability, price visibility, and affordable patient-first healthcare.
Kollywood star Suriya is working on back-to-back films, including “Suriya46,” directed by Tollywood filmmaker Venky Atluri, currently in production and set for a Summer 2026 release. Targeting success in both Tamil and Telugu, the film has reportedly secured a massive OTT deal, with Netflix acquiring post-theatrical streaming rights for an impressive ₹85 crore.
Megastar Chiranjeevi’s “Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu” is enjoying a strong box office response, nearing ₹200 crore in four days. The Anil Ravipudi-directed entertainer, starring Nayanthara and featuring Venkatesh in a cameo, saw 424.1K BookMyShow tickets sold in 24 hours. With good occupancy and Sankranthi momentum, the film continues its robust run.
8-year-old Rehansh Borse died after a sharp kite string cut his throat while riding a bicycle in Anand Villa, causing him to fall in Surat, Gujarat. Police confirmed the fatal injuries. The tragedy follows other kite string-related deaths, including a family falling from a flyover in Surat and a motorcyclist’s death in Bidar, Karnataka, raising […]
Yemen’s presidential council accepted PM Salem bin Breik’s resignation, appointing Foreign Minister Shaya Mohsen Zindani as the new PM. The move follows UAE-backed separatist advances in southern Yemen, later retaken by Saudi-backed forces, amid ongoing Saudi-UAE tensions over geopolitics, oil, and the civil war fueling one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
The IMF called India a “key growth engine for the world,” citing stronger-than-expected third-quarter growth. Projected at 6.6% for 2025-26, driven by robust domestic consumption, India’s performance may prompt an upward forecast revision. The IMF’s upcoming World Economic Outlook update will provide revised projections for India and the global economy.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump, praising his commitment to Venezuela’s freedom. Meeting at the White House, she faced risks after years in hiding. Despite her gesture, Trump sidelined Machado, favoring interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, while US pushes for elections and political transition.
