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Despite the interesting backstory, eyebrows were raised when the brothers asked for Rs 1.5 crore for one percent equity in their fast food business. Aman Gupta and Ritesh Agarwal offered Rs 20 lakh for one percent equity and Rs 1.3 crores in debt at 10 percent interest for three years.

The couple continued to showcase their affection in the second snap, with Hailey maintaining her cozy position. The final picture sealed the series with the duo sharing a romantic kiss. Hailey, stylishly clad in a leather black jacket, and Justin, donning a baseball cap, radiated love in the captured moment.

Zhiqiang had arrived in Jajarkot for relief distribution, but local Maoist leaders, including KC, rejected the relief materials, citing them as substandard and not channeled through proper government channels. A complaint was filed by Zhiqiang against KC and his team, accusing them of assaulting her during the relief distribution.

Patnaik shared details of the yatra schedule, stating, "Gandhi is scheduled to reach Birmitrapur in Sundargarh district tentatively on February 6 night. A road show of Gandhi will be organized in Rourkela, from Rajgangpur to Sundargarh via Bargaon, Uttara. Gandhi will then reach Jharsuguda where he is likely to have the night halt on February 7.

Highlighting the transformation in Bihar since 2005, Kumar asserted, "There was nothing in Bihar. No roads were available before 2005, and people used to walk to their destinations. People were not stepping out in the evening due to crime. I have undertaken development work after coming to power in 2005. Today, you are traveling on roads, you are seeing buildings. Who did it? It is I. Tejashwi was a child who did not know anything."

During his custody by the ED, Hemant Soren met with the Governor and submitted his resignation. Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur confirmed the decision, stating, “CM Hemant Soren has decided to resign. Champai Soren has been chosen as the new leader of the Legislative party… All the MLAs are with us.” The JMM and Congress are coalition partners in the state.

Unlike the previous year when he reacted strongly to opposition claims, Vijayan appeared cheerful while refuting the recent allegations about Exalogic. The response came two days after the Congress alleged a "secret pact" between the Left party and the Sangh Parivar, following the appointment of lawyer C.S. Vaidyanathan, known for his involvement in the Ram Janmabhoomi case, to handle the alleged graft case of Vijayan's daughter.

In his complaint, Soren stated that he was in New Delhi on January 27 and 28, staying at Shanti Niketan, a property leased by the state of Jharkhand for residential and office purposes. He claimed to have learned on January 29 that ED officials, along with others, allegedly searched the premises without informing him. Soren emphasized that the officials leaked selective and misleading information, asserting that a blue BMW car and a significant amount of illicit cash were seized from the premises. He refuted ownership of the BMW car and denied possession of any illicit cash.

President Murmu emphasized the National Education Policy's focus on instruction in mother tongue and Indian languages. Notably, subjects such as engineering, medicine, and law are now taught in Indian languages.

Despite experiencing a decline in daily downloads from September to the end of the year, Threads saw a resurgence in growth in December. The app had an impressive launch, with 100 million people registering within its first five days.

The incident allegedly occurred when the police team was transporting a JCB machine. A group of 10 to 15 people, including the sarpanch Salim, reportedly created a disturbance and managed to free the JCB machine from the police team. Currently, all the accused, including the village sarpanch and the JCB machine driver Akbar, are reportedly on the run. The police are conducting raids on their hideouts, and arrests are expected soon, according to Station House Officer Arvind Kumar.

The Nitish Kumar-led government has granted Z-plus security cover to the newly appointed Deputy Chief Ministers, Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, as stated in the notification. Additionally, BJP's Lok Sabha MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy has also been accorded Z-plus security cover.

Batting first, India posted a total of 295/8 in 50 overs, with Musheer Khan leading the way. New Zealand faced a challenging target of 296 runs, but their innings derailed against the Indian bowling attack. Saumy Pandey's impressive spell restricted New Zealand to just 81 runs in 28.1 overs, securing a comprehensive victory for India.

Soren, addressing reporters, mentioned that he had traveled by road from Delhi, covering a distance of over 1250 km. He asserted his commitment to Mahatma Gandhi's principles and ideologies, paying tributes to the Father of the Nation.

The oil marketing giant's revenue from operations for Q3 2023-24 amounted to Rs 2,23,012 crore, slightly lower than the Rs 2,28,168 crore recorded in the same quarter of the previous financial year.

Despite her dedication to exercise and a disciplined diet plan, Adele allows herself a break on Sundays, savoring her favorite takeaway and refraining from hitting the gym to make the most of her rest day.

Marking Guru Randhawa's debut in acting, the film introduces the track 'Bottley Kholo,' adding a musical charm to the narrative. Guru shared his excitement about the project, stating, "Being a part of 'Kuch Khattaa Ho Jaay' has been special since day one. 'Bottley Kholo' is a sneak peek into the amazing moments we’ve shared on the sets. Working with Meet Bros on this song and alongside such talented actors has made this journey truly special for me."

While the deal size was not disclosed, reports suggest it could be over $500 million. Aviva's CEO, Doug Brown, emphasized that the extended partnership aims to improve customer service, simplify operations, and support growth ambitions.

GV Prasad, Co-Chairman and MD of Dr Reddy's Laboratories, expressed satisfaction with the quarter's performance, citing the company's delivery of its highest-ever sales and robust financial results. He credited the success to the performance of new products, market share gains in the US, momentum in new product launches, and strong performance in Europe.

AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal criticized the BJP for declaring opposition votes invalid to secure the mayor's election, calling it a brazen and shameless capture of the democratic system. He warned against assuming that the BJP, led by Prime Minister Modi, would allow democracy to function if they win in 2024.

UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar clarified that the guidelines were removed because the feedback submission period had ended, not as a response to the controversy. He emphasized that there has been no de-reservation of reserved category positions in Central Educational Institutions (CEI) in the past, and there are no plans for such actions in the future.

The search, lasting nearly 13 hours, resulted in the seizure of Rs 36 lakh, an SUV, and what the ED claimed to be "incriminating" documents. Soren, the executive president of the ruling JMM, had left for Delhi on January 27, with his scheduled government programs in the state canceled.

The captivating aerial banner, emblazoned with the powerful chant "Jai Shree Ram," drew cheers from the gathered crowd. Even the pilot of the aircraft was greeted with resounding chants of "Jai Shri Ram."

Calls for a robust response from the Republicans intensified after former President Donald Trump, a leading 2024 GOP candidate, criticized Biden's foreign policy, citing instances like the unfreezing of $6 billion in Iranian oil revenues last year. Trump alleged that these funds were being misused for military purposes, while Biden maintained that there were checks and balances in place.

A Microsoft spokesperson stated that the company is actively investigating these reports and taking appropriate action to address them. Microsoft's Code of Conduct explicitly prohibits the use of its tools for creating adult or non-consensual intimate content, and repeated violations may result in the loss of access to the service.

Rare Planet, acknowledged as India's largest airport retailer, entered 'Shark Tank India' in 2021 and secured a deal with Namita Thapar. The brand, founded by Ranodeep Saha during his first year of BTech and later joined by Co-Founder Vijaya Kumar TR, impressed Thapar with its commitment to social responsibility.

In a media interaction, the megastar clarified that his daughter did not intend to use the term 'Sanghi' in a derogatory manner. He emphasized that Aishwarya never portrayed the term as negative and highlighted her concern about why he was being associated with the term when his focus is on spirituality.

While addressing a booth-conference of BJP workers in South 24 Parganas district on Monday, Thakur stated, “I can give a guarantee of the implementation of CAA nationally. It will be implemented in all the Indian states, including West Bengal, within a week. You will all see that yourself. I am giving this guarantee from this dais.”

The Sensex concluded the day 1,240.90 points or 1.76% higher at 71,941.57, while the Nifty closed 385 points or 1.8% higher at 21,737.60. The rally was notably driven by private sector banks, with Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continuing to show interest in value picking at current levels.

Addressing a party rally, Kharge stated, "This will be the last opportunity for the people to save democracy in India. If Narendra Modi wins another election, there will be dictatorship in the country.