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Disappointment and anger were evident in Pakistan after their crushing defeat against India in the T20 World Cup. India, in a resounding performance, defeated Pakistan by 61 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Following this defeat, many Pakistani fans expressed their anger on social media, with some even breaking their televisions to express their displeasure.
In this T20 World Cup match, India batted first and scored 175 for seven in 20 overs. Ishan Kishan's brilliant half-century was crucial in the team's victory. Chasing the target, Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs. The Indian bowlers displayed a disciplined performance and maintained complete control of the match.
Following the weekend's sharp decline, the stock market opened on a weak note on Monday. Both major indices opened in the red in early trade. At 9:16 am, the Nifty slipped below 25,450 to 25,434.35, a decline of 37 points, or 0.14%. The Sensex fell more than 100 points to trade at 82,520.90, down 106 points, or 0.13%.
Last week, the market remained weak, with major indices falling by nearly 1%. Heavy selling in technology stocks and uncertainties related to artificial intelligence impacted investor sentiment.
Gold prices fell by nearly 1% on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Monday morning. After a nearly 2% rise in the previous session, April gold futures fell to around ₹1,54,743 per 10 grams due to profit-booking. Meanwhile, March silver futures saw a sharp decline of nearly 3% to around ₹2,36,915 per kilogram.
US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and a slight strengthening of the dollar index put pressure on precious metals. The dollar index rose by about 0.10% to around 97, making gold and silver more expensive for foreign currency holders. According to the U.S. Labor Department, the CPI rose by 0.2% in January, which was lower than market expectations of 0.3%.
Major administrative action has been taken in West Bengal regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The Election Commission has suspended seven officials with immediate effect following allegations of serious irregularities. This action comes amid preparations for the upcoming elections in the state, creating a stir in administrative circles. The Commission clarified that any negligence in the electoral roll process will not be tolerated.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at 5 pm today at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event, which is going to held from February 16th to 20th, is envisioned as a major national platform to promote the practical use of artificial intelligence in the country. The government aims to bring policy, innovation, and technology to the common citizen.
India created history by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. This is India's biggest victory over Pakistan by a margin of runs in the T20 format. Batting first, India scored 175 for seven in 20 overs, in response to which Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs.
Opener Ishan Kishan laid the foundation for the Indian innings. He scored 77 runs off 40 balls, strengthening the innings. He shared a crucial 87-run partnership for the second wicket with Tilak Verma. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dubey also played useful innings to help the team reach a strong total.
The weather is expected to change over the next 24 hours due to a western disturbance developing in North India. Snowfall is expected in the higher reaches of the Western Himalayas and light rain in the plains. Thunderstorms and showers are also possible in Punjab, Haryana, and surrounding states.
The weather is also active in South India, with rain being recorded in many parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Meanwhile, an avalanche in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir disrupted traffic on the Bhaderwah-Pathankot interstate road. There were no casualties, but more than 250 vehicles were stranded. The administration has deployed machinery and personnel to clear the road.
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