Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan, who recently attended his cousin Eshaan Roshan’s wedding, has shared his best wishes for his cousin.

On Friday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared a series of pictures from the wedding. In the pictures, the actor can be seen having a great time and enjoying the wedding festivities.

The Centre on Friday notified the appointment of Bombay High Court judge, Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court, following the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice on January 8.

A notification issued by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice said that the President, in exercise of powers conferred by the Constitution of India and in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), was pleased to appoint Justice Sonak as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.

India’s nominal GDP growth is expected to improve to about 11 per cent in FY27 with real growth at 7.2 per cent, driven by domestic credit‑led consumption and policy support, a report said on Friday.

The report from SBI Mutual Fund said that it is "constructive on growth" in the medium term with structural reforms and premiumisation driving the outlook, though global slowdown and geopolitics remain key risks. Real GDP growth in FY26 averaged 8 per cent year‑on‑year in the first half while nominal growth was subdued at 8.8 per cent.

Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) announced on Friday that it resolved 109 complaints from investors against 92 companies in the month of December.

Meanwhile, the stock exchange received 141 complaints against 113 companies during the month of December.

The resolved complaints include those brought forward from previous periods.

The recently released blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar’ has been declared tax-free in Ladakh. On Friday, the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Kavinder Gupta took to his X, formerly Twitter on Friday, and shared the update with regards to the film’s revenue.

He wrote, “ Lt Governor Shri @KavinderGupta declares Bollywood film ‘Dhurandhar’ tax-free in UT #Ladakh. Shot extensively in the region, the film spotlights Ladakh’s cinematic landscapes, signalling strong support for filmmakers and reinforcing the UT’s push to emerge as a preferred destination for film shoots and tourism. The Administration is also working on a New Film Policy and will provide full support to film productions in Ladakh”.

Investments by retail investors in the primary market reached a record Rs 34,840 crore in FY26 (April–November period), up from Rs 34,336 crore in FY25 (April–March) and Rs 18,057 crore in FY24 (April–March), according to industry data.

Indian markets saw strong fund‑raising in 2025, with 103 mainboard IPOs raising over Rs 1.76 lakh crore and 267 SME IPOs mobilising a record Rs 11,435 crore.

Of the 108 mainboard listings, 72 opened above their issue price and 36 traded below it. Among gainers, 16 stocks rose 30–70 per cent on listing while 22 gained 10–30 per cent and 34 rose 1–10 per cent.

Actor Ahan Shetty shared a deeply personal moment as he reflected on being associated with the “Border 2” song “Ghar Kab Aaoge”, calling it a quiet full-circle moment in his life.

The actor revealed that he grew up watching his father Suniel Shetty be a part of the iconic patriotic song “Sandese Aate Hain”, making his own journey with “Ghar Kab Aaoge” all the more emotional.

Ahan took to Instagram, where he shared a picture posing alongside his father Suniel with a clapboard of “Border 2”.

The cold spell in Rajasthan is set to intensify from Sunday, with night temperatures likely to drop to around 4 degrees Celsius in parts of Rajasthan, according to Radheshyam Sharma, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Jaipur.

He said a cold wave will grip the state, leading to a drop of 4 to 6 degrees Celsius in minimum temperatures across several regions.

Due to severe cold conditions, Anganwadi centres in Sri Ganganagar have been closed until January 10.

Adani Group CFO Jugeshinder ('Robbie') Singh said on Friday that in 2026 and looking out over the next 10 years, “we stand with folded hands in gratitude to India and its people” and “we are not just building a conglomerate; we are fulfilling a national promise”.

In a post on LinkedIn, he said that by marrying the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework with governance of iron-clad integrity, “we are no longer just an Indian success story; we are the global benchmark for how a utility and infra platform can be both ‘Best-in-Class’ growth engine and a ‘Best-in-Class’ guardian of the future”.

Due to a clear night sky, the minimum temperature dropped throughout Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, and the Meteorological (MeT) Department has forecast cloudy, but mostly dry weather for the next 48 hours.

Srinagar city had one degree Celsius, Gulmarg minus 7 and Pahalgam minus 6.2 degrees as the minimum temperature.

Jammu city had 6 degrees Celsius, Katra town 6.5, Batote 2.8, Banihal minus 1.1 and Bhaderwah minus 2.8 degrees as the night’s lowest temperature.

India’s manufacturing activity continued to expand in December, albeit at a slower pace, as HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) eased to 55 in December from 56.6 in November, a report showed on Friday.

The report compiled by S&P Global said that despite the moderation in growth, HSBC India Manufacturing PMI, held above its long-run average and the industry “wrapped up 2025 in good shape”.

A large-scale bulldozer drive is underway in Rajasthan's Chomu following notices issued to 20 illegal slaughterhouses in Pathans’ Mohalla, with the administration also preparing action against unauthorised constructions. Heavy police deployment has been put in place to maintain law and order, with senior officers monitoring the situation on the ground.

The action comes in the wake of a dispute over alleged encroachment near a mosque in Chomu, during which incidents of stone-pelting were reported.

The Indian benchmark indices traded in the green zone early on Friday, supported by strong macroeconomic indicators and stable domestic fundamentals.

As of 9.30 am, Sensex advanced 185 points, or 0.22 per cent to 85,374 and Nifty gained 61 points, or 0.24 per cent to 26,208.

Main broad-cap indices performed in line with benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap 100 adding 0.42 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.30 per cent.

Maruti Suzuki, ONGC and Tata Steel were among the major gainers in the Nifty Pack, while losers included Titan Company, Tata Consumer, Dr Reddy's Labs, Apollo Hospitals and Bajaj Finance.

Winter conditions in Delhi and adjoining areas of the National Capital Region (NCR) are set to intensify, with the weather department forecasting cold wave conditions in the coming days. Even as temperatures are expected to drop further, the city has seen a noticeable improvement in air quality on Friday.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), cold wave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated locations in Delhi between January 2 and 5. A cold wave is declared when the minimum temperature falls between 4.5 and 6.5 degrees Celsius below the normal average.

Actress Mira Rajput rang in the New Year on a heartfelt note as she shared a happy picture with husband Shahid Kapoor, reflecting on gratitude, growth and perspective.

Mira posted a photograph with Shahid on a yacht. She is seen holding onto Shahid and the two can be seen smiling. She penned a message about the year gone by and the one ahead.

She wrote in the caption: “Sailing into the new year with gratitude, strength, joy and the love of my life. So grateful for this year that gave life to my dreams, pushed me to 7th gear, made me rediscover myself and learn to be fearless about it all. It’s not about perfection but perspective.”

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified why Trinamool Congress’ demand to allow the party’s booth-level agents at the ongoing hearing sessions on the claims and objections regarding the draft voters’ list in West Bengal was turned down by it.

The hearing session is the main part of the second stage of the three-phase Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in the state.

An insider from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said that in case the Trinamool Congress’ demand for allowing BLAs at the hearing session is accepted, then similar demands from other political parties, six national parties, and two state parties in the state registered with the ECI will also have to be accepted.

The United States reported more than 2,000 measles cases in 2025, the highest annual total since 1992, according to the latest data released by the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

As of December 30, a total of 2,065 confirmed measles cases had been reported nationwide, with about 11 per cent of patients requiring hospitalisation. The cases were reported across 44 US jurisdictions, along with a small number of cases among international visitors to the United States, the CDC said.