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After a record-breaking theatrical run surpassing Rs 1,000 crore, Hindi blockbuster Dhurandhar has premiered on Netflix, marking a new phase for the film as it reaches global audiences in multiple languages following its massive box office and pop-culture success 

The rupee rebounded from record lows to gain 9 paise against the US dollar in early trade, aided by falling crude oil prices, though gains were capped by a stronger dollar, foreign fund outflows and weak domestic equity markets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, highlighting Gandhiji’s emphasis on swadeshi as a core principle for a developed, self-reliant India, and said his life and ideals continue to inspire the nation

US State Department disclosed gifts given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indian officials to US leaders, including Joe Biden, Jill Biden, Kamala Harris and others, detailing items, values, disposal, and transfers to National Archives under federal protocol rules requirements

Indian equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty fell sharply in early trade, snapping a three-day rally, as IT stocks dragged markets amid foreign fund outflows, weak global cues and investor caution ahead of the Union Budget on February 1

V. Srinivasan, husband of Indian Olympic Association President and Rajya Sabha member P.T. Usha, passed away in Kozhikode on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences as tributes poured in from sporting and political circles.

Restless devotees attacked the convoy of minister Adluri Laxman when he went to the Medaram jatara. People waiting in queues got restless and attacked the convoy, reports say

The Centre told Parliament that the Nizam’s jewels remain under high-security RBI custody since 1995, acknowledged their cultural significance, but said no decision has been taken to shift the collection to Hyderabad for permanent public display.

Hockey India announced 33 probables for the men’s national camp ahead of the FIH Pro League in Rourkela, leaving out stalwart Manpreet Singh for the first time in 15 years. Goalkeeper Krishan Bahadur Pathak also missed selection

World champion D Gukesh defeated Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus to stay in contention at the Tata Steel Masters, while Arjun Erigaisi lost to Vincent Keymer. Praggnanandhaa drew with Hans Niemann as Matthias Bluebaum continued his fine run with a win over Anish Giri

India defeated England by seven wickets in the opening match of the Mixed Disability T20I series in Greater Noida. Yogendra Bhadoria’s 94 anchored the chase of 173, giving India a 1-0 lead in the five-match historic series

Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru into the WPL 2026 final with an eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz. Nadine de Klerk starred with the ball, taking four wickets as RCB chased 144 in 13.1 overs

The government informed the Rajya Sabha that the famed collection of Nizam’s jewels, comprising 173 pieces, continues to be safeguarded under a high-security custodial arrangement with the Reserve Bank of India. The jewels, stored in RBI vaults since 1995, remain a matter of public sentiment in Hyderabad.

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma praised the Telangana–North East Connect initiative, stressing the importance of continuous sports and cultural programmes to strengthen ties between Telangana and the North-Eastern states

Indian Railways and Maharashtra advanced to the quarterfinals of the Senior National Women’s Kabaddi Championship in Hyderabad. Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Chandigarh, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh also qualified, with standout performances from R Karthika, Monika, Bhumika and Muskan Sharma

Former India football captain Shabbir Ali was conferred with Joy Bangla Sambad’s Bengal Excellency Award in Kolkata. He was also inducted into the Hall of Fame of Indian football, recognising his legacy in the Kolkata League and Indian football history

Keshav Chopra of USA stunned seventh seed M Rifqi Fitriadi of India 6-3, 6-2 in the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour second round in Hyderabad. Vishnu Vardhan and Mukund Sasi Kumar also advanced with straight-set wins

Paras Raj smashed an unbeaten 102 to lead Osmania University to a one-wicket win over Bangalore North University in the South Zone inter-university cricket championship. Earlier, he scored a half-century in Osmania’s first-round win against Centurion University

Shivani Goud’s unbeaten 91 guided Osmania University to a third consecutive win in the South Zone Inter-university women’s cricket tournament. Osmania posted 138/4 before bowling out Jeppiaar University for 72, sealing a place in the quarterfinals

The 9th Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship, a flagship fundraiser and cancer awareness initiative, begins at Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club. Over 450 golfers will compete across five sessions, with proceeds supporting cancer treatment, rehabilitation, research and education programmes

Indrani Roy struck an unbeaten 107 to lead Uttarakhand to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Hyderabad in a senior women’s one-day practice match. Hyderabad posted 199/7, but Uttarakhand chased down the target in 39 overs

Mohd Siraj’s four-wicket burst reduced Chattisgarh to 58 for five before a 183-run stand revived the innings. Chattisgarh posted 283, but Hyderabad replied strongly with openers P Aman Rao and Abhirath Reddy guiding the team to 56 without loss.=

India’s economy is projected to grow 6.8–7.2 per cent in 2026-27, according to the Economic Survey, which flagged global trade risks and US tariffs, but maintained that strong fundamentals, policy reforms and resilient demand will keep growth momentum intact

Political leaders must resist exploiting human tragedy for partisan gain and instead address urgent safety and regulatory failures in India’s expanding aviation sector