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Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has acquitted former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar in the Janakpuri and Vikaspuri violence case during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Special Judge Digvijay Singh delivered the verdict on Thursday. Two people were killed in the case. The case relates to two FIRs registered by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in February 2015.
The first FIR against Sajjan Kumar related to the murder of Sohan Singh and Avtar Singh on November 1, 1984. The second FIR related to the burning alive of Sardar Gurcharan Singh on November 2, 1984. Sajjan Kumar was facing trial as the main accused in both cases. The SIT reopened the case in 2015 and began investigating.
Global technology giant Apple is preparing to launch its digital payment service, Apple Pay, in India. According to media reports, Apple has begun discussions with global card networks like Mastercard and Visa and is also working to obtain regulatory approval. If everything goes according to plan, Apple Pay could launch in India this year.
According to sources, Apple will roll out its digital payment platform in India in a phased manner. In the first phase, it will focus on card-based contactless payments. Users will be able to store their debit and credit card information in Apple Wallet and make payments by tapping their Apple device near a point-of-sale (PoS) machine.
The Indian stock market opened on a strong note on Thursday, snapping its three-day losing streak. Domestic benchmark indices witnessed strong buying in early trade.
The NSE Nifty 50 opened 0.74% higher at 25,344.15, while the BSE Sensex rose 0.67% to 82,459.66. Within minutes of market opening, the Nifty was trading 0.60% higher, while the Sensex was up over 507 points by 9:15 am.
Gold and silver prices fluctuated on Thursday. Following a decline from record levels in the international market, gold prices remained under pressure in the domestic futures market, while silver saw limited gains. The impact of declining safe-haven demand and a strengthening US dollar was clearly visible in the bullion market.
Gold prices fell from their record highs in the global market on Thursday. Signs of easing geopolitical tensions dampened safe-haven demand. Spot gold fell 0.8% to $4,799.79 per ounce, after reaching a record high of $4,887.82 in the previous session. US gold futures for February delivery also fell 0.6% to trade at $4,806.60 per ounce.
Amidst threats of tariffs on European countries over Greenland and speculation of military action, the United States has taken a major U-turn. US President Donald Trump has softened his stance and decided not to implement the proposed tariffs for now. This is being seen as a more pragmatic and diplomatic shift in Trump's policy.
This decision was made following a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte during the World Economic Forum (WEF). The two leaders' conversation is being described as positive. After the meeting, Trump indicated that he would prioritize cooperation over escalating conflict with Europe.
Bangladesh cricket is in a state of flux regarding the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the government face a crucial decision on whether to send the team to the T20 World Cup in India. If Bangladesh persists, the ICC could decide to expel them from the tournament. Amidst this pressure, the Bangladesh government has now chosen to engage in direct dialogue with the players.
The situation in Bangladesh has become more serious following the ICC's 24-hour final ultimatum. In response, the government has called an important meeting with the players selected for the 2026 T20 World Cup. This meeting, scheduled to take place at 3 pm at Hotel Continental in Dhaka, is considered crucial.
North India is expected to experience a significant change in weather today. An active western disturbance is creating cold, rainy, and snowy conditions from Delhi to Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), as this western disturbance moves towards the western Himalayan region, it will be supported by moisture from the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, which could further intensify weather activity.
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