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The Hyderabad Task Force and Mangalhat police busted an illegal electronic cigarette racket and arrested a 23-year-old student. Police seized 282 banned vapes worth Rs 8.7 lakh. The accused allegedly sold the products online, mainly targeting college students

Indian equity markets opened sharply lower as escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran triggered global risk-off sentiment. Sensex and Nifty fell over 1 per cent, while crude oil surged and Asian markets traded in the red amid war concerns.

Amitabh Bachchan reflected on how everyday speech borrows from cars and cricket, citing phrases like “speed breaker,” “green light,” “bouncer,” and “sixer” to highlight language’s evolving, playful connection with sport and road metaphors

In Mumbai, comedian Bharti Singh shared a vlog glimpse of newborn son Kaju, revealing only his lips and noting resemblance to elder brother Gola. She also spoke about motherhood guilt and praised husband Harssh Limbaachiya for support

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney begins a landmark India visit aimed at resetting bilateral ties. Meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he will focus on trade, energy, technology and defence cooperation, targeting USD 50 billion trade by 2030 amid renewed diplomatic engagement

Mumbai markets opened higher as Sensex and Nifty gained on strong IT buying, fresh FII and DII inflows, and positive US cues. Tech Mahindra and Infosys led advances, while banking and cement stocks lagged amid stable domestic fundamentals and sectoral rotation

Indian equity markets surged in early trade, led by IT stocks tracking Wall Street gains. Sensex jumped 559 points and Nifty rose 157 points. Broad-based buying supported indices, though geopolitical tensions, firm crude prices and AI-related concerns kept overall sentiment cautious

The rupee strengthened by 6 paise to 90.89 against the US dollar in early Mumbai trade, supported by a weaker dollar and strong domestic equities. However, rising global crude prices and continued FII outflows capped further gains, keeping the currency range-bound 

A Japanese woman learning a new Marathi word daily went viral, sparking debate on linguistic respect in Maharashtra. Raj Thackeray praised foreigners’ efforts to embrace local language and culture, urging locals to strengthen Marathi through economic and social engagement

Five live 7.65 mm cartridges were recovered from a student’s bag at Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in Powai, Mumbai, after a hostel dispute. Police registered an FIR and detained a suspect, probing a possible Bihar ammunition link

Singer-actor Nick Jonas praised wife Priyanka Chopra at the premiere of “The Bluff” at TCL Chinese Theatre. He lauded her dual role as lead actor and producer. The film streams February 25 on Prime Video

Stock markets opened marginally higher Thursday, extending a three-day recovery as the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ in New Delhi fuels investor sentiment. Sensex and Nifty gained modestly, led by IT stocks, while analysts flagged key support-resistance levels and steady DII inflows

Benchmark indices BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty opened lower in a volatile session, dragged by IT and services stocks. Despite gains in select counters, investor caution persisted amid sectoral uncertainty, while Asian markets were mixed and Brent crude edged higher

Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan, known for classics like 'Sholay', 'Deewar', and 'Zanjeer', was admitted to the ICU of Lilavati Hospital. His son, actor Salman Khan, was seen outside the hospital

B62 Studios, headed by filmmaker Aditya Dhar, may be blacklisted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation over repeated safety and civic violations during the shoot of “Dhurandhar 2,” starring Ranveer Singh, with police intervention reported on set

Ranbir Kapoor praised Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster *Dhurandhar* as his current favourite, while sharing updates on upcoming projects, including *Ramayana*, *Love & War*, *Brahmastra 2*, and *Animal 2*. He also discussed sequels, delayed releases, and the growth of his lifestyle brand, ARKS

Sutapa Sikdar revealed that she and late actor Irrfan Khan never celebrated Valentine’s Day, calling it “ridiculous” and a personal choice. She respects her sons’ decisions while humorously suggesting organic veggies as a gift, reflecting their practical, down-to-earth approach

In Mumbai, Ram Charan wished director Buchi Babu Sana on his birthday, praising his work on *Peddi*. The makers also unveiled Jagapathi Babu’s character Appalasoori ahead of the film’s April 30, 2026, release

The rupee fell 11 paise to 90.77 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday as markets remained cautious after the India-US interim trade framework. Forex experts cited fading optimism and global uncertainties despite steady foreign inflows

The makers of Dhurandhar have unveiled the sequel titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge along with a new poster. Starring Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan and others, the film continues a high-octane espionage story, releasing on March 19, 2026, in multiple languages.