Subhash Ghai’s cult classic Karz, the romantic thriller starring Rishi Kapoor, Tina Ambani, Simi Garewal, Pran, Prem Nath, and more, was screened at the Red Lorry Film Festival, marking its 45th anniversary. The special screening in Mumbai saw Subhash Ghai, Neetu Kapoor, Simi Garewal, and Tina Ambani in attendance. Tina wore a multi-colored co-ord set, Neetu opted for a white blazer with blue jeans, Ghai chose a black shirt and jacket, while Simi stunned in a white pantsuit.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Jan 29 extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India. The Central Government banned SIMI for another five years as an 'unlawful association' under the UAPA. Ministry of Home Affairs took action by exercising the powers conferred by the provisions of UAPA. MHA had declared SIMI as unlawful association on Sept 27, 2001, and it later kept on extending the ban. SIMI “continuing to be involved in fomenting terrorism, disturbing peace, communal harmony in India”. Many criminal cases have been registered against SIMI and its members under various sections of IPC. Home Minister Amit Shah said that SIMI ban is part of PM Modi Government's 'zero tolerance' policy.