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Defending champion Iga Swiatek reached the Qatar Open semi-finals, beating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 7-5. Swiatek overcame a tough second set and will face Jelena Ostapenko next. Ekaterina Alexandrova upset Jessica Pegula after eliminating Aryna Sabalenka. With Rybakina and Pegula out, Swiatek is the last remaining seed, chasing her 23rd WTA title.
PM Modi has left for India after a productive 4-day foreign tour and has departed for the national capital after concluding his visit to the US. He held high-level talks with US President Trump on many issues, including trade, defense, and security. He toured France on Feb 10th and 11th and toured the US on […]
The Trump administration has begun firing probationary federal employees as part of its plan to shrink the workforce. Over 200,000 recent hires are at risk. Some were dismissed via mass video calls, citing performance reasons. Meanwhile, over 65,000 workers accepted buyout offers. The White House and OPM have not commented on the layoffs.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Friday, February 14, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 76388.99, up at 250.02 points or 0.33%, and the Nifty was at 23096.45, up at 65.05 points or 0.28%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.85 against the dollar.
The All India Shia Personal Law Board opposes the Waqf Amendment Bill, with General Secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas calling it “not right.” Abbas announced plans to convene a board meeting and, if necessary, approach the Supreme Court. He reaffirmed the Board’s determination to challenge the bill and mobilize support against it.
Bombay High Court granted bail to a woman priest accused in a shocking human sacrifice case in Maharashtra’s Satara. The crime, orchestrated by a father seeking divine blessings and hidden wealth, led to the ritualistic killing of his 17-year-old daughter. Initially, he reported her missing, but investigations exposed his role in the gruesome act with […]
Harshwardhan Sapkal has been named the new Maharashtra Congress chief, replacing Nana Patole, who resigned after the party’s poor 2023 Assembly election results. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge made the appointment official, stating Sapkal would take charge immediately. The party’s statement confirmed the leadership change, signaling a fresh strategy for the state unit.
Sooraj Pancholi is set for a comeback in “Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath.” The film is directed by Prince Dhiman. The teaser, unveiled today, introduces him as Veer Hamirji Gohil, a warrior defending Gujarat’s Somnath temple. Vivek Oberoi plays the ruthless Tughlaq soldier leading the invasion, while Suniel Shetty joins the battle alongside Pancholi to […]
A Delhi court on Thursday granted AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan protection from arrest until February 24 for allegedly assaulting a police team in Jamia Nagar on February 10. The court directed him to cooperate with the investigation and ordered police to present all related documents, including CCTV footage, on February 24.
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.