Fri Jan 31 23:58:15 UTC 2025: ## India’s Economy Projected to Grow at 6.8%, Patna Jewelry Store Robbed, Boat Capsizes in Varanasi, and Shahid Kapoor’s “Deva” Opens in Theaters
**New Delhi, India** – India’s economy is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% this year, according to the Economic Survey presented to the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This positive projection follows other news from across India.
In Patna, Bihar, a jewelry store was robbed of approximately 50 lakh rupees (approximately $606,000 USD). The thieves disguised themselves as customers to carry out the heist.
Meanwhile, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, a boat carrying 58 people capsized in the river. Details regarding casualties are yet to be released.
Finally, the Bollywood film “Deva,” starring Shahid Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, and Pavel Gulati, opened in theaters today. Early estimates suggest the film grossed approximately ₹0.43 crore (approximately $52,000 USD) on its opening day, with projections reaching ₹7-8 crore (approximately $850,000 – $970,000 USD) by the end of the day. The film’s ultimate success hinges on audience reception and word-of-mouth marketing. Kapoor has described the film as a “big-screen experience” best enjoyed in theaters.
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