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Arbaaz Khan appeared reluctant to answer a question about Salman Khan's recent comments on trolls during Bigg Boss 20. The actor-producer quickly thanked the paparazzi and walked away before returning to ask whether the question was related to the jewellery event he was attending.

Apple will enforce stricter controls on Full Disk Access for Mac apps after AI agents raised user data privacy issues.

Elon Musk abruptly broke up with his current partner, who is also the mother of four of his kids, she said on social media this week in a lengthy statement along with one of their most recent text exchanges before the split.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin attacked TVK chief Vijay over his alleged silence on the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise and the controversy involving CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Speaking at a rally ahead of the October 6 bypolls, Stalin questioned whether Vijay was afraid of the BJP.

A lawyers' body has formed a five-member independent commission led by former Supreme Court judge Madan B Lokur to examine the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Saad Masood endured a nightmare as India's Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi combined to smash 24 runs in the India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final. The onslaught came in Masood's second over, with India's batters finding the boundary repeatedly in a stunning display of power hitting.

Actors Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah were among film and music personalities attending CJP's Shivaji Park protest on Friday against the Election Commission and SIR. Azmi said voting was a democratic right and opposed removing eligible voters from rolls.

A video from Delhi shows a police officer appearing to punch a protester in the face while the man was being detained during a demonstration against the Election Commission and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Content creator Nazma Shaikh clarified that Rajpal Yadav was not shooed away during Mushtaq Khan's burial.

Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has proposed bills to help immigrant health professionals join the US workforce amid medical shortages.

From October 1, US visa applicants including foreign journalists must make social media profiles public for enhanced screening.

The incident occurred near BOP Rajoke after the intruders allegedly ignored warnings and continued moving towards the Indian side. Meanwhile, Punjab Police dismantled two illegal arms and narcotics networks, arresting four people and recovering 10 kg of heroin and 10 pistols.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke wrote, Am I dreaming or what? on X after actor Naseeruddin Shah met and hugged him in Mumbai ahead of the group's planned protest. Dipke's video showed Shah saying he had come to hug, shake hands with and thank him.

Several X users have praised Drishyam: The Conclusion after watching the Abhishek Pathak directorial in theatres. The Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat-starrer was called an absolute masterpiece suspense thriller by one viewer.

Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad are celebrating five years of their relationship. On Thursday, Hrithik shared a series of unseen romantic moments with Saba, including pictures from their getaways and drives. Sussanne Khan and Hrithik's mother Pinkie Roshan also wished the couple in the comments.

Following the success of Hanuman Ansh, Sony Entertainment Television has announced Neem Karori Baba, a new show based on the spiritual guru's life. The promo, released on September 30, teases miraculous stories associated with him

Differences have emerged among Ladakh's Buddhist leadership over the outcome of the September 9 meeting with the Union Home Ministry. While veteran leader Thupstan Chhewang termed the talks fruitful and pointed to progress on constitutional safeguards, Sonam Wangchuk maintained that there had been no movement on the core demands and warned of a fresh padyatra from September 19 to 24.

A week after a fierce encounter in Doda, security forces recovered the decomposed body of a Pakistani Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from the high-altitude Seoj Dhar forest area. A night-enabled M4 rifle was also recovered. The development comes amid intensified counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, including the recent killing of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in Budgam.

Anantnag Police intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, conducting a cordon-and-search operation at 20 locations in Waghama and picking up 13 suspected drug peddlers. In separate operations, police also arrested three alleged drug peddlers and a long-pending NDPS absconder who had been evading arrest since 2009.

Over Rs 62,683 crore remains unclaimed in Public Sector Banks across India as of June 30, 2026, according to the Union Government. To help depositors, nominees and legal heirs recover their money, the Centre and the RBI have introduced a series of measures, including simplified claim procedures, special outreach drives, the UDGAM portal, and the nationwide Your Money, Your Right campaign.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of the first-ever Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme for Drug Abuse Victims, 2026. The pilot project will begin in the two worst-affected districts of Jammu and Kashmir, focusing on treatment, counselling, skill development, employment, and long-term reintegration of drug abuse victims.

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it will generate up to 212 MW of electricity, irrigate nearly 90,000 hectares across J&K and Punjab, supply drinking water to Kathua, and strengthen water security, agriculture and border management.

The Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing has chargesheeted a former ICICI Prudential Life Insurance employee for allegedly siphoning off over 10.75 lakh by fraudulently surrendering an insurance policy using forged documents and a fake SBI account. The investigation found evidence of forgery, cheating and attempted fraud involving multiple insurance policies, with the case now before a Jammu court.

Thousands of residents reportedly boycotted the first phase of PoJK Assembly elections as JAAC-led protests intensified, with demonstrators calling the polls a sham and demanding political rights.

The Union Government informed the Rajya Sabha that it has launched the National Mental Health Survey-2 to assess mental health disorders, including those linked to prolonged conflict, natural disasters and substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir. It said the Union Territory has around 120 psychiatrists, 40 clinical psychologists, 21 addiction treatment facilities and expanded Tele-MANAS services as part of efforts to strengthen mental healthcare across all districts.

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that 35 workers lost their lives and three others suffered serious injuries at NHPC and CVPPL hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district over the past five years. It also stated that compensation has been paid in most cases, safety audits are being conducted regularly, and there is no evidence that project-related blasting or tunnelling has caused damage to nearby houses or structures.

Mehbooba Mufti's remarks at Jantar Mantar on Kashmir protests have triggered a political storm, with the NC, Apni Party and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah demanding a public apology.

The Jammu and Kashmir Sarnarthi Action Committee (JKSAC) has demanded a high-level probe into the alleged misappropriation of lakhs of kanals of evacuee land meant for the rehabilitation of families displaced from PoJK. The demand comes after the ACB unearthed a major Custodian land scam and registered multiple FIRs against revenue officials and beneficiaries.

FASTag-based toll collection on National Highways reached a record 70,278.18 crore in 2025-26, marking a steady rise over the past three years, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha. The Centre said it has reviewed the toll pricing mechanism to reduce the burden on commuters through measures such as an annual pass, rationalised toll charges and lower penalties for UPI payments.

The Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway Corridor has come under the spotlight after official data tabled in the Rajya Sabha revealed that 58 of J&K's 73 identified black corridors are located in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts, through which the mega highway project passes.

The Union Territory of Ladakh will host India's first-ever Global Black-necked Crane Festival from August 10 to 14 across Leh, Tso Kar and Hanle to promote wildlife conservation, sustainable tourism and community participation. Dedicated to the Black-necked Crane, Ladakh's state bird and the world's only alpine crane, the festival aims to showcase the ecological and cultural significance of the Changthang wetlands.

Jammu and Kashmir Police has executed a court proclamation against Pakistan-based designated terrorist Mohammad Qasim alias Sulliman, directing him to appear before a designated court in Jammu by August 21. Qasim, who carries a Rs 10 lakh reward, is accused of involvement in the Katra and Narwal blasts and of operating a terror network in Rajouri and Poonch.

A Kashmiri youth was allegedly lured to Cambodia with a promise of a lucrative computer operator job but was instead forced into online scamming activities. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW), Kashmir, has filed a chargesheet against the accused in the overseas job fraud case registered in April.

The NIA Special Court in Jammu rejected the 20-day interim bail plea of former DySP Davinder Singh, accused in a high-profile terror-linked case, but granted him five days of custody parole on humanitarian grounds to attend his late father's religious rituals in Srinagar. The court held that with his regular bail already rejected and an appeal pending in the High Court, there was no ground for interim bail.

The Shri Amarnath and Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimages resumed on Saturday after a nearly week-long suspension caused by adverse weather and security concerns. Over 6,200 Amarnath pilgrims left Jammu's Bhagwati Nagar base camp for Kashmir, while around 2,000 devotees registered for the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage in Katra as authorities closely monitored weather and safety conditions.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said the first International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK) would herald a new era in the Union Territory's partnership with the film industry and help restore Kashmir's historic status as a preferred filmmaking destination. Speaking at the curtain-raiser event, he outlined the government's vision to create a filmmaker-friendly ecosystem, promote local talent, and position IFFJK as a globally recognised annual film festival.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the family of martyred Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi of the government's full support after speaking to his son over the phone. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the bereaved family in Budgam, paid tributes to the fallen policeman, promised continued assistance, and reaffirmed the administration's commitment to dismantling the terror ecosystem and eliminating terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.

The sleuths of the ED conducted raids at nine locations in J&K and Punjab as part of a money laundering investigation into an alleged Pakistan-linked narco-terror funding network. The probe revealed a cross-border heroin smuggling racket with suspected links to Hizbul Mujahideen, leading to the seizure of incriminating documents and the freezing of bank accounts containing approximately 49.9 lakh.

The Shri Amarnath and Mata Vaishno Devi yatras remained suspended for the sixth consecutive day due to adverse weather conditions, leaving more than 15,000 pilgrims stranded at various locations across Jammu and Kashmir. The Shiv Khori and Machail Mata pilgrimages also remained suspended as authorities continued to monitor the weather and assess the safety of the routes before allowing the yatras to resume. So far, over 3.9 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the Holy Cave Shrine during the ong

A political controversy erupted in J&K after security forces demolished the houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists following the targeted killing of Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi in Anantnag. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti criticised the action as unconstitutional and counterproductive, while security agencies intensified anti-terror operations and detained thousands of suspects across the Kashmir Valley.

At Hyatt Centric Sector 17, a hidden speakeasy, destination-led dining and immersive heritage walks make a compelling case for Chandigarh as more than a stopover

PDP president Mehbooba Mufti joined protesting students at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, backing their demands while reviving the debate over the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A. Calling the August 5, 2019 decision unconstitutional, she accused the Centre of undermining democracy, demanded the resignation of the minister concerned, and said India's youth would play a decisive role in safeguarding the Constitution.

The killing of Police Head Constable Aashiq Hussain Qureshi in Anantnag has triggered one of the largest anti-terror operations in Kashmir in recent years. Security forces have detained over 2,000 terror associates, intensified surveillance across the Valley, and demolished the houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists as investigations point to possible cross-border involvement.

Amid incessant rains and the threat of flash floods and landslides, the Jammu and Kashmir government has identified 1,017 vulnerable locations with over 10 lakh people at risk. Chairing a high-level review meeting, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directed officials to strengthen rescue and relief measures, restore essential services on priority and maintain round-the-clock preparedness across the Union Territory.

A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable, Ashiq Hussain, was martyred after terrorists opened fire on security forces during a cordon and search operation in Anantnag district on Tuesday. The operation, launched on specific intelligence inputs, remains underway as security forces have intensified the cordon to prevent the terrorists from escaping. Unconfirmed reports suggest that The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Nature's fury continued across the Jammu division as three more people died in rain-related incidents, pushing the death toll beyond 23 in three days. Poonch witnessed the worst devastation, with three families nearly wiped out in separate cloudburst and landslide tragedies, while Rajouri issued a flood advisory amid forecasts of more heavy rainfall and ongoing rescue operations.

A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district reduced Mohammad Latief's home to rubble within minutes after he stepped out to move his car. Eight members of his family were killed or remain buried under debris, while nearby villages also suffered heavy casualties and widespread destruction in the flash floods.

The National Conference and Congress staged a protest in New Delhi, demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood after being prevented from reaching Jantar Mantar. Omar Abdullah accused the Centre of reneging on its promise, while Farooq Abdullah urged the Union Government to honour its commitment.

Six more people died in rain-related incidents across Jammu division on Monday, taking the death toll to 16 in two days. Rescue operations in flood-hit Poonch and Rajouri were hampered by fresh rainfall, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced Rs 6 lakh ex gratia for the families of those killed.

Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts forced authorities to temporarily suspend the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Shiv Khori pilgrimages in Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure. Fourteen people stranded in swollen rivers across Jammu and Rajouri districts were rescued, while officials urged devotees to follow weather advisories until conditions improve.