1) Chahal-Mahvash Unfollow Sparks Buzz
Yuzvendra Chahal and RJ Mahvash sparked fresh buzz after unfollowing each other online. Cryptic posts followed from both sides. Chahal shared a Krishna quote about priorities. Mahvash posted calm messages. The reason remains unclear. Past appearances had fuelled rumours. Chahal earlier denied links and said the public misunderstood their bond.
2) Border 2 Smashes Republic Day Record
Border 2 starring Sunny Deol Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh set a Republic Day box office record. The film earned Rs 59 crore on January 26. India total crossed Rs 180 crore. Worldwide gross reached Rs 247 crore. The war drama directed by Anurag Singh is nearing profitability after release.
3) India EU Summit Revives Free Trade Talks
India and the European Union revived talks on a Free Trade Agreement at the sixteenth India EU Summit. Leaders called it a game changer for trade and investment. The partnership expanded to technology security climate education and clean energy with focus on global reforms and Indo Pacific cooperation.
4) KL Rahul Says Retirement Thought Has Crossed His Mind
India batter KL Rahul said retirement has crossed his mind but not yet. Speaking to Kevin Pietersen he said leaving cricket will be easy with honesty. Fatherhood changed his outlook. Injuries tested him mentally. Rahul feels no player is indispensable. He continues playing domestic cricket and will feature for Karnataka.
5) Priyanka Chopra To Headline Harvard India Conference
Priyanka Chopra will headline the twenty third India Conference at Harvard University in February. The event themed The India We Imagine features leaders from politics culture and business. Shashi Tharoor delivers keynote. Chopra speaks with Anjula Acharia. She stars next in The Bluff and later returns to Indian cinema soon.