Shatrughan Sinha praised Dhurandhar as a masterpiece, rejecting claims of propaganda. Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha recently praised the hit Bollywood film Dhurandhar, calling it an absolute masterpiece. Some people on social media had criticised the movie, calling it a 'propaganda film,' but Shatrughan strongly disagreed. Shatrughan’s statement:Shatrughan explained that the film does not serve as propaganda, yet it shows exceptional filmmaking skills. Dhurandhar keeps making audiences enthusiastic about his work because industry veterans provide positive feedback about his film.

February 25, 2026 07:35 UTC

US President Donald Trump said at his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday (local time) that US Men’s Olympic Hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who stopped 41 shots in the gold medal game, will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is America’s first gold medal in men’s hockey since the “Miracle on Ice” in Lake Placid, New York, in 1980. Also Read | US Olympic men's hockey champs meet Trump ahead of State of the Union“I will soon be presenting Connor with our highest civilian honour,” Trump said. Who is Connor Hellebuyck? Also Read | The first us Olympic mens hockey gold since 1980 happens without needing a MiracleHellebuyck is no stranger to hardware.

February 25, 2026 07:34 UTC

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February 25, 2026 07:34 UTC

डीजल इंजन और जेनरेटर बनाने वाली कंपनी किर्लोस्कर ऑयल इंजन कंपनी का शेयर भी स्टॉक मार्केट में धूम मचाए हुए है। बुधवार सुबह इसमें भी तेजी आई। यह शेयर 1.71% उछलकर 1419.45 रुपये पर कारोबार कर रहा था। पिछले एक महीने में यह स्टॉक भी करीब 30 फीसदी की छलांग मार चुका है। बात अगर एक साल की करें तो इतने समय में इसका भी रिटर्न करीब 135 फीसदी रहा है। यानी यह शेयर एक साल में एक लाख रुपये के निवेश को करीब 2.35 लाख रुपये में बदल चुका है।डिस्क्लेमर: इस विश्लेषण में दिए गए सुझाव व्यक्तिगत विश्लेषकों या ब्रोकिंग कंपनियों के हैं, एनबीटी के नहीं। हम निवेशकों को सलाह देते हैं कि किसी भी निवेश का निर्णय लेने से पहले प्रमाणित विशेषज्ञों से परामर्श कर लें। क्योंकि शेयर बाजार की परिस्थितियां तेजी से बदल सकती हैं।

February 25, 2026 07:29 UTC

Participating in the global tech opportunityIn 2026, international ETFs have become a strategic partner for many portfolios. While the Indian capital markets offer exposure to some key sectors like banking and finance, energy and domestic consumption, international ETFs allow you to own a piece of the companies that are building the world’s digital infrastructure. Mirae Asset Hang Seng Tech ETFThe Mirae Asset Hang Seng Tech ETF provides access to the 30 largest tech companies listed in Hong Kong. Following SEBI’s 2026 guidelines, most international ETFs have become more cost-effective, with expense ratios generally capped at around 0.90%. A taxation guide for 2026The Indian government has simplified the tax treatment for international ETFs to encourage long-term wealth creation.

February 25, 2026 07:28 UTC





The US has announced preliminary countervailing duty of 125.87 per cent on imports of certain Indian solar goods alleging that the products are unfairly subsidised by New Delhi. The US has also announced different duties on the imports of 'Crystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Cells, Whether or Not Assembled into Modules' from Indonesia and Laos. These duties are different from the 10 per cent tariffs announced by the Trump-administration on all countries from February 24. According to the order, solar imports from India into the US increased to USD 792.6 million in 2024 from USD 83.86 million in 2022. Commerce (department) is also conducting concurrent anti-dumping duty investigations of solar cells from India, Indonesia, and Laos," it said.

February 25, 2026 07:27 UTC

According to the Journal report, Gates told staff that it was a huge mistake to spend time with Epstein and bring Gates Foundation executives into meetings with the sex offender. "In the town hall, Bill spoke candidly, addressing several questions in detail, and took responsibility for his actions." The spokesperson also said the Gates Foundation statement acknowledged what was shared by the billionaire during the town hall, and the statement is all that the foundation would say about the report. Earlier this month, the Gates Foundation said it did not make any financial payments to Epstein or employ him at any time. The Gates Foundation, chaired by Bill Gates and started by him and his then-wife in 2000, is one of the world's biggest funders of global health initiatives.

February 25, 2026 07:27 UTC

At stake is the Pentagon’s continued access to Claude — currently the only AI model embedded in its most sensitive classified systems. Also Read | Pentagon Threatens to End Anthropic Work in Feud Over AI TermsThe warning marks one of the most direct confrontations to date between Washington and a private AI developer over the permissible scope of military AI use. Classified systems and operational dependency on Claude AI Claude’s integration into classified Pentagon systems has created a strategic dependency that complicates any threat to terminate the relationship. The Defense Production Act: A rare adversarial tool The Defence Production Act grants the president authority to compel private companies to accept and prioritise contracts deemed necessary for national defence. Also Read | Anthropic and OpenAI are the new darlings of Indian ITAnthropic maintained a conciliatory tone after the meeting.

February 25, 2026 07:26 UTC

लेखक के बारे में अभिजात शेखर आजाद अभिजात शेखर आजाद नवभारत टाइम्स डिजिटल में असिस्टेंट न्यूज़ एडिटर हैं, जिन्हें पत्रकारिता में 16 वर्षों से अधिक का गहन अनुभव है। वे अंतरराष्ट्रीय राजनीति (International Politics), वैश्विक कूटनीति (Global Diplomacy) और रक्षा रणनीति (Defense Strategy) के विशेषज्ञ माने जाते हैं।अभिजात ने अपने करियर में अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति चुनाव, रूस-यूक्रेन युद्ध और मध्य पूर्व (Middle East) के भू-राजनीतिक संकटों का सूक्ष्म विश्लेषण किया है। उनकी विशेषज्ञता केवल समाचार रिपोर्टिंग तक सीमित नहीं है, बल्कि वे जटिल अंतरराष्ट्रीय संबंधों को भारतीय दर्शकों के लिए सरल और प्रभावी ढंग से समझाने के लिए जाने जाते हैं।प्रमुख उपलब्धियां और विशेषज्ञता:रक्षा और सैन्य विश्लेषण: राफेल डील से लेकर अत्याधुनिक मिसाइल टेक्नोलॉजी और वैश्विक शक्ति संतुलन पर सैकड़ों विश्लेषणात्मक लेख।चुनाव कवरेज: कई भारतीय लोकसभा चुनावों और प्रमुख वैश्विक चुनावों की ग्राउंड और संपादकीय रिपोर्टिंग।पुरस्कार: पत्रकारिता में उत्कृष्टता के लिए दो बार प्रतिष्ठित ENBA अवार्ड से सम्मानित।इंटरव्यू: वैश्विक नीति निर्माताओं, पूर्व राजनयिकों और रक्षा विशेषज्ञों के साथ विशेष संवाद।अभिजात का लक्ष्य वैश्विक घटनाओं के पीछे छिपे 'असली कारणों' को उजागर करना है, ताकि पाठक केवल खबर न पढ़ें, बल्कि उसके दूरगामी प्रभावों को भी समझ सकें।... और पढ़ें

February 25, 2026 07:22 UTC

Also Read | Trump State of the Union Address LIVE: Democrats behind cost of living problemUS Supreme Court on Friday ruled against most of Trump's sweeping tariff measures. Trump later signed an order imposing a 10 per cent global tariff on all countries, effective "almost immediately". As time goes by, I believe that tariffs, paid for by foreign countries, will, like in the past, substantially replace the modern-day system of income tax. Also Read | US Olympic men's hockey champs meet Trump ahead of State of the UnionDemocrats, Trump said, on the court are thrilled, but they will automatically vote no. Trump State of the Union Address US President Donald Trump delivered the 2026 State of the Union address on WednesdayWith the midterm elections approaching, Trump was expected to focus on issues critical to the Republican party's success.

February 25, 2026 07:08 UTC

लेखक के बारे में अचलेंद्र कटियार अचलेन्द्र कुमार कटियार, नवभारत टाइम्स ऑनलाइन में कार्यरत हैं। 2008 में उन्होंने अपने करियर की शुरुआत डीएलए अखबार से की थी। वे 17 साल के सफर में आई नेक्स्ट, आज समाज और दैनिक हिंदुस्तान में काम कर चुके हैं। वह गुजरात, महाराष्ट्र समेत पश्चिम के राज्यों के हर घटनाक्रम पर नजर रखते हैं। उन्हें राजनीति की अच्छी समझ है। दक्षिण और नॉर्थ ईस्ट के राज्यों के हलचल पर नजर रखते हैं।... और पढ़ें

February 25, 2026 07:04 UTC

1 10 Tiffany Trump, Donald Trump Jr, Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, Barron Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Lara Trump, Jared Kushner and other guests attend U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026. (REUTERS)ADVERTISEMENTOver the past four decades, it has become a ritual for presidents, and more recently lawmakers, to invite guests to the presidential State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. 3 10 Lauren Hersh, an Epstein survivor and guest of U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D–WA) speaks during the "People's State of the Union" event during U.S. President Trump's State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026. 4 10 Dani Bensky, an Epstein survivor, guest of U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), arrives for U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026. 10 10 U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D–CT) speaks next to his guest Fereshteh Ganjavi, an Afghan refugee and founder of Elena’s Light, during the "People's State of the Union" event ahead President Trump's State of the Union address in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 24, 2026.

February 25, 2026 07:03 UTC

When this reporter asked Rao if the bank will take any steps against its director’s arrest, or if it would respond to an ongoing lawsuit at the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (the apex, quasi-judicial consumer court in India), where it finds itself at the centre of police reports and crores in fraud allegations, he gave a rather vague and unrelated response. “You do not know the meaning of digital arrest, and I will not be speaking with you because it is only a matter of seconds to create a fake identity. Today’s newspaper is tomorrow’s waste-paper,” Rao said.

February 25, 2026 07:00 UTC

At the same time, ongoing concerns around AI-driven disruptions in global technology stocks are weighing on broader risk appetite. On Tuesday, however, the Indian market ended with steep losses amid broad-based selling pressure, with the Nifty 50 slipping below the 25,500 level. The Sensex plunged 1,068.74 points, or 1.28%, to settle at 82,225.92, while the Nifty 50 declined 288.35 points, or 1.12%, to close at 25,424.65. Hindalco The company stated that its wholly owned subsidiary, Novelis Inc., has entered into a subscription agreement with AV Minerals. HG Infra Engineering The company has emerged as the lowest bidder for a ₹1,582 crore project awarded by the National Highways Authority of India.

February 25, 2026 06:46 UTC

A Delhi couple accused of racially abusing three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Malviya Nagar has issued a public apology, saying they are "ashamed" and that they never meant to target people from the northeast. Harsh Singh and his wife, Ruby Jain, have been booked in a case of alleged racial abuse against three women from Arunachal Pradesh who live in their building. In the viral video, the women from Arunachal are seen protesting the racist insults that the couple hurled in the presence of police personnel. Amid growing outrage, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday condemned the racial abuse of the three women from the state, terming the incident "shameful". "Strongly condemn the shameful incident of racial abuse faced by our three young sisters from Arunachal Pradesh residing in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi.

February 25, 2026 06:37 UTC