The movie industry is a flurry of activity as fans anticipate the release of “695”, a film that should provide suspense and cinematic intrigue. The upcoming Hindi film Six Nine Five (695) looks like a thrilling experience for viewers. The movie will be released in theatres across India and selected countries abroad. 

Cast and Crew of 695

The film, directed by the gifted Yogesh Bhardwaj, features several well-known actors, including Govind Namdeo, Arun Govil, Mukesh Tiwari, and Garima Agarwal. The film also stars many famous actors, including Dheeraj Singh, Gajendra Chauhan, Ashok Samarth, Manoj Joshi, and Akhilendra Mishra. All of these actors are expected to deliver outstanding performances.

Release Date 

The movie’s release date is January 19, 2024. The movie promises to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide when the much-awaited 695 film is scheduled to open in theatres.

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Plot of ‘695’

The search results still need to include the official plot details. Based on the scant information, the film is anticipated to be a 500-year saga that documents the unwavering struggle and sacrifice for the Ram Mandir. Most people agree that the story is based on the Ram Janambhumi Struggle.

The film’s title, “695”, alludes to the 500-year battle and sacrifice to support the Ram Mandir, a revered symbol of Indian culture.

The film presents the facts behind this historic victory in an attempt to connect with every Indian. Given the historical and cultural background of the movie, the number “695” probably has symbolic meaning. The film follows the lives of various characters who were involved in the movement for the temple.

The movie also showcases the various conflicts, challenges, and controversies. The movement faced over centuries, such as the communal riots, court cases, political agenda, media trials, historical evidence and public sentiments. 

At least 9 people were killed in an attack by Pakistan’s air force on Iran early on Thursday, which was carried out in retaliation for Iranian militant positions and further heightened tensions between the two countries.

The Associated Press reported that the strikes in Sistan and Baluchestan province come after Iran attacked Pakistani territory on Tuesday, killing two children in the southwest province of Baluchistan.

The strikes put diplomatic ties between the two neighbours in jeopardy because Pakistan, which possesses nuclear weapons, and Iran have long harboured misgivings about one another due to terrorist attacks.

The Middle East, which is still uneasy because of Israel’s conflicts with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, is more likely to experience violence as a result of the attacks. In response to a suicide bombing claimed by ISIS that earlier claimed over 90 lives, Iran also carried out airstrikes in Syria and Iraq late on Monday.

Iran-Pakistan Hostility: Iranian missile strike on Balochistan

Their attack was characterized as “a series of highly coordinated and specifically targeted precision military strikes” by Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry. The Foreign Ministry said, “This morning’s action was taken in light of credible intelligence of impending large-scale terrorist activities.” “Pakistan’s resolute determination to safeguard and defend its national security against all threats is demonstrated by this action.”

Iran and Pakistan are home to several insurgent groups, such as the Jaish al-Adl separatist group, which Tehran specifically targeted in its strike. An independent Baluchistan for ethnic Baluch regions in Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan is their shared objective.

Baluch nationalists have waged a low-level insurgency in Pakistan’s Baluchistan province and Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province for over 20 years.

Pakistan strikes Iran

The operation was called “Marg Bar Sarmachar” in Pakistan. Marg bar, which translates to “death to” in Iranian Farsi, has been a well-known expression in Iran since the 1979 Revolution and has been applied to both Israel and the US. The term “sarmachar,” which translates to “guerrilla,” is used by the militants who operate in the cross-border area.

In a phone interview, Ali Reza Marhamati, the deputy governor of Sistan and Baluchestan province in Iran, provided the death toll from Thursday’s strike, stating that three women and four children were among the dead. He only said that the deceased were at first, without providing any further details.

HalVash, an advocacy group for the Baluch people, uploaded images of what appeared to be the remaining ammunition from the attack to the internet. It said that damage had been done to many homes in Saravan, an Iranian city in the Sistan and Baluchestan province. Videos of a building with mud walls collapsing and smoke rising over the explosion were circulated.

The events of Thursday occurred one day after Pakistan called back its ambassador to Tehran due to Iran’s strikes in Pakistan’s southwestern province of Baluchistan on Tuesday. Iran asserted that it targeted a militant separatist group’s bases. Pakistan, which described the attack as a “blatant violation” of its airspace and claimed two children were killed, strongly condemned it.

Siddharth Anand is the director of the Bollywood action drama Fighter. The three main actors in the film are Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Hrithik Roshan. On the other hand, supporting roles are played by Talat Aziz, Sanjiv Chopra, Akshay Oberoi, and Karan Singh Grover.

In the movie Fighter, Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone are reportedly set to star as Air Force officers. The movie’s creators have released trailers and still images. The makers have announced that the teaser will be available on YouTube starting December 5, 2023. Upon 2023,

The filmmakers released the first look poster featuring Hrithik and Deepika, which told the story of the Indian Air Force. The movie’s one-minute, thirteen-second official teaser was unveiled on December 8. It encourages viewers to feel a sense of adventure and patriotism. On January 15, 2024, Makar Sankranti unveiled the movie’s three minutes and nine-second trailer. Heer Aasmani, Ishq Jaisa Kuch, Sher Khul Gaye, and many more songs were among the beautiful selection of songs that were introduced in the film.

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With great anticipation, the trailer for Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming movie Fighter was unveiled on Monday. The teaser is jam-packed with heart-pounding action sequences, patriotic dialogue, and scenes showcasing the chemistry between Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan on screen.

There are several goosebumps-inducing lines in the trailer, such as “POK stands for Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. You occupy it. However, we are the owners.” and “Every inch will become an IOP if terrorists like you push us past our breaking point.” India seized Pakistan. “Jai Hind!”

On December 15, 2023, Sher Khul Gaye, the first song disclosed by the production, was made available.

Fighter Review

• Budget: The total cost of Fighter, including post-production and advertising, is Rs. 250 crores.
• Plot: Fighter is an action drama film with a patriotic theme that shows the life of the Indian Air Force. This is the tale of Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, and Squadron Leader Minal Rathore.
• Release Date: Fighter is scheduled for release in theatres on January 25, 2024, the following year.
• Lyrics: Kumaar
• Stunt Choreography: Parvez Shaikh
• VFX: Vishal Anand
• Costume Design: Shaleena Nathani, Laksmi Lehr, Niharika Jolly Others Salome Nikoleishvili

Due to lower government spending and slower growth in bank deposits relative to credit, the banking system liquidity gap increased to over Rs 2 lakh crore on January 15, just two weeks before the Interim Budget was announced.

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) injection of funds into the banking system indicates the liquidity deficit, which was recorded at Rs 2.11 lakh crore on Monday. This is the highest level since December 28, when the deficit was recorded at Rs 2.68 lakh crore. The advance tax and goods and services tax (GST) payments were the cause of the December liquidity deficit.

Banks Face ₹2 Lakh Crore Liquidity Gap

The reason for liquidity tightness is that deposits are increasing more slowly than credit. Both have slowed, but deposits have diverted more than credit has. As a result, the system is experiencing a liquidity crunch, according to Bank of Baroda Chief Economist Madan Sabnavis.

According to the most recent RBI data, during the two weeks that concluded on December 29, bank deposits increased by 13% year over year (y-o-y), while credit increased by 20%. The impact of HDFC and HDFC Bank’s merger is included in the growth. By December 2023, bank deposits had risen by Rs 23.48 lakh crore, reaching Rs 200 lakh crore.

Champat Rai explained Pran Pratistha’s procedure

According to Sabnavis, a significant portion of retail deposits have moved to mutual funds, making the growth of deposits difficult.

“This liquidity deficit situation may be expected to persist as funds are flowing to mutual funds, which will challenge deposit growth even if credit growth slows down, albeit slightly,” the speaker stated.

According to the most recent data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), the mutual fund industry’s assets under management reached a record high of Rs 50.77 lakh crore in December 2023. The AUM of the mutual fund sector increased by about Rs 11 lakh crore in 2023.

Analysts say the government’s increased cash holdings also tighten the general liquidity. Government spending decreased recently and was anticipated to grow in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year. They did note, though, that fiscal consolidation is receiving more attention.

Soumyajit Niyogi, Director of Core Analytical Group, India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra), stated, “We thought the government would spend higher than usual in the last quarter (Q4), but it seems they are prioritizing fiscal consolidation and so, the spending is lower which, in turn, has tightened the liquidity situation.” The projected fiscal deficit for 2024 is 5.9% of GDP.

Anicut Capital led the pre-Series A funding round for health and wellness startup Zingavita, bringing INR 10 Cr, or about $1.2 million. Angel investors such as Vishesh Chandiok, CEO of Grant Thorton, BionPharma CEO Venka Krishnan, and True Elements founder Puru Gupta also participated in the round.

The Delhi NCR-based startup was founded in 2022 by Sachin Goel and Dheeraj Nagpal, and it sells natural supplements and other health and wellness items. Zingavita announced in a statement that it would use the funds to expand into developing new products with a targeted nutrition focus. It uses an omnichannel business model and sells its goods on websites like Amazon and Flipkart. Tata 1Mg is one example.

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Leading the way in the health retail industry, Zingavita is known for providing a wide selection of premium, expertly-made natural supplements. With a strategic focus on India’s ₹20,000 crore nutraceuticals and herbal supplement market, the brand has made a name for itself with a portfolio of more than 20 SKUs under the categories of kids’ and adult nutrition sold on significant marketplaces.

The company has revolutionized the kids’ nutrition market by bringing the traditional chyawanprash in a gummy form primarily meant to boost kids’ immunity. In keeping with its mission of providing “science-backed nutrition, tailor-made for you,” Zingavita’s adult nutrition products come in distinctive forms like a soft gel that combines a multivitamin and an Omega 3 blend, as well as customized multivitamins for different age and gender groups. Zingavita hopes to strengthen its position in the health and wellness sector by providing revolutionary solutions for a healthier, more energetic life.

About Zingavita

The Delhi NCR-based startup was founded in 2022 by Sachin Goel and Dheeraj Nagpal, and it sells natural supplements and other health and wellness items. Zingavita announced in a statement that it would use the funds to expand into developing new products with a targeted nutrition focus. It uses an omnichannel business model and sells its goods on websites like Amazon and Flipkart. Tata 1Mg is one example.

Pran Pratistha’s Procedure: As India is excitedly waiting for the consecration of the idol of Ram Lala in Ayodhya, some questions by the opposition are knocking on the door, like why the PM is the chief guest of this program. To answer all these questions, Secretary General of Shri Ram Janambhoomi Teerth Kshetra Shri Champat Rai addressed a press conference. In the conference, he briefly talks about all the religious protocols that will be followed on the auspicious day of January 22. 

The ceremony will start in the afternoon, and the Pran Pratishtha will take place in the “Abhijit Muhurat.” Pre-consecration sacrament formalities will begin on January 16 and run through January 21.

Adivas Procedure

The Dwadash Adhivas will observed under the protocols, which include the following: Aushadhaadhivaas, Kesaraadhivaas, and Ghritaadhivaas on January 16, and Dhaanyaadhivaas on January 17. Taith Poojan will be on January 18, and Jal Yatra, Jalaadhivas, and Gandhaadhivaas will be on January 19. There will be Sharkaraadhivaas, Phalaadhivaas, and Pushpaadhivaas in the morning and evening on January 20. Madhyaadhivaas and Shayyaadhivaas will be present on January 21 in the morning and evening, respectively.

Domicile process and its masters

According to Champat Rai, the consecration ceremony usually involves seven Adhivaasas, and at least three are in practice. There will be 121 Acharyas performing the rituals. All Anushthaan proceedings will be supervised, coordinated, anchored, and directed by Ganeshwar Shastri Dravid, with Shri Laxmikant Mathuranath Dixit of Kashi serving as the supreme Acharya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries will be present for the consecration ceremony.

The consecration ceremony on the premises will be witnessed by Acharyas of all schools of Bhartiya spiritualism, religion, sect, system of worship, tradition, seers of more than 150 traditions, Mahamandaleshwars, Mandaleshwars, Shrimahants, Mahants, Nagas, and prominent figures of more than 50 Adivasi, Girivasi, Tatavasi, and Dwipavasi tribal traditions.

Historical tribal participation

For the first time in the nation’s recent history, prominent members of tribal traditions represented by the inhabitants of the hills, forests, coastal regions, islands, etc., are present. Each witness will receive their darshan following the conclusion of the sanctorum’s consecration ceremony.

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has requested all Ram devotees to decorate the temples in their community on January 22 and to observe the deity’s worship rituals, which include bhajan, puja, kirtan, and aarti. 

At the World Economic Forum 2024 in Davos on Wednesday, the Telangana government, led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, announced the signing of four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth over Rs 12,400 crore with the Adani portfolio of companies.

The chief minister pledged the state government’s assistance in supplying the facilities, infrastructure, and backing needed for the projects. The Adani group visited the chief minister earlier this month in Hyderabad, where Asish Rajvansh, CEO of Adani Space, and Karan Adani, CEO of Ports and SEZs, were present.

The agreements were signed with Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and Chairman Gautam Adani present, per a statement released by the Adani group. With the MoUs, Telangana hopes to lay the groundwork for inclusive, green, sustainable, and transformative economic growth.

The Telangana CMO’s official account on X.com wrote, “The hour-long meeting covered a plethora of exciting new business opportunities for #Telangana across several sectors.”

It states that Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) will invest more than Rs 5,000 crore in a 100 MW renewable energy-powered data centre over the next five to seven years; Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) will invest more than Rs 5,000 crore in two pump storage projects; Ambuja Cements, a division of the Adani group, will invest more than Rs 1,400 crore in the next five years to establish a 6 MTPA cement plant.

Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited will support more than Rs 1,000 crore in ten years to develop a comprehensive ecosystem for designing, developing, producing, and integrating counter-drone and missile systems at the Adani Aerospace Park.

The AEL stated that to build a globally capable supplier base for the project; it will collaborate closely with regional MSMEs and startups. It would give 600 people direct and indirect employment.

AGEL’s two pump storage projects (PSPs) are a 500 MW PSP in Nacharam and an 850 MW PSP in Koyabestagudem. Similarly, Ambuja Cements’s six MTPA cement plants, which would span 70 acres, are expected to employ over 4,000 people directly and indirectly.

The statement said that over 1,000 jobs would be created and that India’s defence capabilities would be strengthened by the ecosystem created by Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited’s Rs 1,000 crore investment in the Counter Drone Systems and Missile Development and Manufacturing Centers at the Adani Aerospace and Defence Park.

There once was a period in Bombay. A warm Christmas Eve. Two strangers, both alone. With a solid start to the new year, Sriram Raghavan’s Merry Christmas delivers on its promises of an aching blend of romance and nostalgia, mystery and suspense.

Twenty years after making his screen debut in Ek Hasina Thi, Sriram Raghavan presents another delicious story about a lovely woman whom an unknown person harasses. The damsel has developed into a mother, and this time, she is hiding a secret from both the man and herself. We witness some witty and melancholic conversations about unfulfilled love and unrelenting heartache as they get along on Christmas Eve. Still, the slow burn eventually consumes our attention, leaving plenty of soot in its wake.  

Like his spiritual mentor Alfred Hitchcock, Raghavan enjoys giving the audience as much information as possible while still confusing us with the strange ways of fate. That may explain why his movies are so worth seeing again. You can’t help but want to return to the crime scene to locate the needle you missed.

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He adds delectable literary and cinematic allusions to the story to make it more appealing. Thus, a copy of Raymond Chandler’s Playback appears just when you wish to return a few frames. Similar to the book, Vinay Pathak, the investigating officer, is touched by the subject of the investigation’s emotional pleas.

He makes allusions to The Adventures of Pinocchio (1986), The Merry Widow (1952), and Kati Patang (1971) as he builds to a story of lies, half-truths, and shifting perceptions. Not to be overlooked is the song by Asha Bhosle from Raja Rani (1973), which honours the thief within each of us.

Merry Christmas Review

• Director: Sriram Raghavan 
• Cast: Vinay Pathak, Sanjay Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, and Vijay Sethupathi
• Duration: 141 minutes.
• Storyline: A romantic meet-cute between two strangers on Christmas Eve swiftly devolves into a chaotic nightmare.

The production design creates the era’s atmosphere. It gives the film the pulpy feel of a paperback edition while the dialogue is deep without being didactic. Pritam’s compositions clearly show the smooth build-up; the sound design heightens the mystery, and the editing infuses the story with clever surprises.

Katrina and Vijay, the two losers in love, are a good match, and Sanjay Kapoor gives the story a subtle, sleazy touch. Katrina, in what may be her most sophisticated and multifaceted role to date, not only plays a stunning and seemingly innocent woman but also manages to capture the essence of a nuanced and multidimensional character.

She is suitably flirtatious with Vijay, who pulls the strings with a performance that simultaneously warms and breaks the heart, and she looks less stiff in her conversations with the camera. Without empathetic characters, this crime drama would not have been able to hold together, and Vijay is the central figure. Through his jiving style or portrayal of Albert’s powerlessness in the face of Maria’s mystery, Vijay transforms a helpless hero into a charming encounter. 

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of Paush month. Since then, his birth anniversary has been celebrated every year on this date. Ardaas, Vishesh langar and grand events are organised in Gurudwaras on this day. It is the 357th Prakash Parv of Ji. He was the son of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Guru of the Sikhs. 

He was born on the seventh day of Shukla Paksha of Pausha month. Since then, every year, his birth anniversary is celebrated on this date. Guru Gobind Singh Ji was born in Patna Sahib (Bihar). Guru Gobind Singh had founded the Khalsa Panth. This is considered the most crucial event in the history of Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh declared Guru Granth Sahib to be the Guru of the Sikhs. He spent his entire life following the path of human service and truth.

Some interesting aspects of Guru Gobind Singh life:

1. Five Kakar

Guru Gobind Singh had clashed with the Mughals several times to protect Khalsa Pant. Guru Singh had ordered the Sikhs to wear hair, bracelets, briefs, a sabre, and a comb. These are called ‘five Kakar’. It is, therefore, mandatory for every Sikh to wear them. A Sikh who has taken Amrit and keeps all five Kakar is known as Khalsa(pure) or Amritdhari Sikh (Amrit Sanskar participant).

2.Patna Sahib Gurudwara

The things that Guru Gobind Singh used in his life are still kept safe in Patna Sahib Gurdwara in Bihar. Guru Govind’s small sabre, which he always maintained, is also present here. His Khadau and comb are also held here. The well from which his mother drew water is also current here.

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3. Rules of Khalsa soldiers

Guru Gobind Singh ji had made some special rules for the Khalsa warriors. He talked about giving up tobacco, alcohol, and halal meat and saving innocent people by performing their duties.

4. Knowledge of multiple languages

Guru Gobind Singh Ji was famous because of his knowledge and military strength. It is said that Guru Gobind Singh also knew Sanskrit, Persian, Punjabi, and Arabic. He was an expert in using bow and arrow, sword and spear.

5. Saint Sepoy

Guru Gobind Singh was a patron of scholars. That’s why he was also called ‘Saint Soldier’. There were always 52 poets and writers present in his court. Guru Gobind Singh himself was a writer who composed many texts during his lifetime. These include texts like Chandi Di War, Jaap Sahib, Khalsa Mahima, Akal Ustat, Bachitra Natak and Zafarnama.

India, the mother of all democracies, is eagerly waiting to celebrate its 75^th Republic Day. The celebration of January 26 is not only about the Armed Forces parade and its triumph but also the honouring of the completion of India’s constitution. Without this, India cannot touch the heights of generosity and the glory of ethics & morality, which it has concretised recently. These values are always inherent in the heart of every individual, but due to the impact of colonialism and the divide-and-rule policy of Britishers hide them. 

The country attained independence on August 15, 1947, and it took over two years to form a constitution. However, when it was ready, it emerged as one of the best constitutions the world has ever had—the visionary leaders Dr Rajendra Prasad, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, B.R Ambedkar, B.N Roy, and so many others did a lot of hard work to make India a republic. 

History of Republic Day

On January 26, 1950, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the country’s first president, unfurled the flag to establish the Indian Republic officially. The day was acknowledged as India’s Republic Day and became a national holiday. The first Republic Day parade was held in 1950. The location was Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, formerly the Irwin Amphitheatre. 3,000 Indian military personnel and more than 100 aircraft participated in the show. President Sukarno of Indonesia was the first chief guest of India’s inaugural Republic Day procession. The first parade on Rajpath took place in 1955. It’s interesting to note that Malik Ghulam Muhammad, the governor-general of Pakistan, was the primary guest of honour on that occasion.

Theme and Chief Guest

Preparations are underway for the Parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. French President Emmanuel Macron will be attending the 75^th Republic Day of India as the chief guest. This will mark the sixth time a head of state from France will be the main attraction at the festivities. 

Republic Day 2024 will have “India-Mother of Democracy” and “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) as its themes.