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Just as "Border" moved the nation 29 years ago, "Border 2" has once again returned to the big screen to carry forward that legacy. This film, starring T-Series and Sunny Deol, is not just a sequel, but a cinematic expression of the passion that runs through every Indian's veins. Sunny Deol's entry in the very first frame fills the theater with applause and whistles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a strong political and governance-related promise to the people of Kerala, stating that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the state, the alleged loss of gold from the Sabarimala temple will be thoroughly investigated and those responsible will be sent to jail.
Addressing a public gathering in Thiruvananthapuram, PM Modi said the issue of missing gold from the revered Sabarimala shrine would not be ignored under a BJP-led government. “This is Modi’s guarantee,” he said assuring accountability and strict action in the matter.
The ongoing standoff between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) has reached a crucial juncture. With the 24-hour deadline set by the International Cricket Council (ICC) expiring, there are indications that another team could replace Bangladesh in the 2026 T20 World Cup. Reports suggest that Scotland is the frontrunner for this vacant spot.
According to reports, the Bangladesh Cricket Board did not send a formal response to the ICC within the stipulated time. Although continuous meetings and discussions took place between the government, the board, and player representatives in Dhaka, no clear and official communication was provided to ICC headquarters in Dubai. This has limited the ICC's options.
The word "Kalanemi" has suddenly come into the spotlight in recent days. Amid the controversy surrounding the Magh Mela in Prayagraj and Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath mentioned the word from a public platform. Without naming anyone, he said that some people are trying to weaken Sanatan Dharma under the guise of religion and that society needs to be vigilant against such individuals. Following this, people on social media became curious to know who "Kalanemi" is and what its symbolic meaning is.
Kalanemi is not just a mythological character, but a profound symbol. In religious and cultural contexts, it represents a person or tendency who appears saintly, religious, or moral on the outside, but whose inner motives are deceitful and fraudulent. In today's context, the word "Kalanemi" is being used to describe those who mislead society under the guise of religion.
The domestic stock market on Friday lost its initial gains and traded marginally lower. Investor sentiment remained weak due to continued selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). After a positive start, the Sensex slipped nearly 300 points from its day's high, while the Nifty fell below 25,300.
The Sensex opened at 82,335.94 and reached a day's high of 82,516.27 in early trade. However, as profit-booking dominated at higher levels, it slipped into negative territory. At around 11 am, the Sensex was trading at 82,241.92, down 65.45 points, or 0.08 percent.
The Nifty also lost its gains and closed at 25,286.95, down 2.95 points, or 0.01 percent. During the day, the Nifty ranged between 25,347.95 and 25,249.10.
Precious metal prices saw a sharp rise in futures trading on Friday. Amid a weak US dollar and rising geopolitical tensions, both gold and silver reached near all-time highs. The February 5 gold contract on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) saw a significant jump.
The February gold contract on MCX opened at ₹1,58,889, up ₹2,548 from its previous close of ₹1,56,341 per 10 grams. During trading, it further increased, reaching an intraday high of ₹1,59,226. Gold gained a total of ₹2,885, or about 1.84 percent. At the last report, gold was trading at ₹1,58,100, up ₹1,759.
The full dress rehearsal for Republic Day 2026 is being held today in the capital Delhi. Due to this, traffic will be affected on several major routes in New Delhi, Central Delhi, and South Delhi. The Delhi Traffic Police has advised the public to avoid the parade route and surrounding areas and to check traffic conditions before traveling.
According to Delhi Traffic Police officials, the full dress rehearsal will begin at 10:30 AM from Vijay Chowk. It will pass through Kartavya Path, C-Hexagon, the roundabout statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Tilak Marg, and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, and conclude at the Red Fort. Due to the rehearsal, no traffic will be allowed on Kartavya Path from Vijay Chowk to India Gate from 6 pm on Thursday until the parade concludes on Friday.
The weather in North India is set to change rapidly due to a series of western disturbances. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms, and strong winds are expected in several states, including Delhi-NCR, starting 23 January. In view of this, a yellow alert has been issued in Delhi.
According to the IMD's forecast, light to moderate rain is expected in Delhi on Friday. Thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds with speeds of up to 40 to 50 kmph are expected during this period. After the rain, the maximum temperature is expected to drop to 19 to 21 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be around 6 to 8 degrees Celsius.
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