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Meghan Markle made her first public appearance since her father Thomas Markle was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material. She accompanied Prince Harry to an online child safety event in Brussels but withdrew from her scheduled speech, with Harry addressing the gathering alone.

Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya escaped a fire at their Andheri building with their twin sons, but their 56-year-old watchman, Dhanpat, lost his life. Divyanka paid an emotional tribute, recalling how he had blessed her newborn boys.

Kalyan and Anna, a Russian citizen, got married in 2013 and have a daughter and a son. This is his third marriage. He married his first wife, Nandini, in 1997, and the two separated in 1999. In 2009, he married Renu Desai. They had a son and a daughter before divorcing in 2012.

Indian stock markets remained closed on November 10 for Diwali-Balipratipada, with trading scheduled to resume on November 11. In the previous session, Sensex and Nifty ended higher, while the Nifty 500 extended its winning streak to seven sessions.

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has recalled breaking down in tears while watching the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992. In her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, she reflects on the incident, describing the challenges of preserving India's secular identity.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's wife, Lori Huang, could potentially receive up to $81.1 billion (approximately 7.62 lakh crore) in a hypothetical divorce settlement, according to media reports. However, the couple has not announced any divorce plans, and the figure is speculative.

Karnataka Police have recovered all seven bodies in the alleged mass murder of members of a single family, with the investigation now focusing on establishing the motive. The accused told investigators that mental harassment by his wife and her family, along with property disputes, drove him to commit the killings. H

The White House was placed under lockdown after a driver crashed into a sign near Lafayette Square on Monday. The driver reportedly clashed physically with Secret Service personnel and National Guard members before being detained. President Donald Trump was inside the White House

Mumbai Fire Brigade received 142 fire calls on November 8, of which 137 were attributed to firecrackers, making it one of the busiest days for the department in recent times. Region 4, covering Borivli to Kandivli, tops the list with 53 calls

10-year-old boy, identified as Rishi, died after a firecracker exploded while he was celebrating Diwali in Delhi's Narela area. His family has accused Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital of medical negligence, alleging delayed treatment and claiming that his body was transferred for post-mortem without informing them.

Her remarks drew sarcastic reactions online amid concerns over Kolkata's post-Diwali air pollution. Kolkata recorded an average AQI of 301 on Diwali, placing it in the 'very poor' category.

Farah Khan has called out online portals for sharing videos that falsely claimed a fire had broken out at her Mumbai home. She clarified that the fire was at an under-construction building and not her residence. Sideos.

The move is expected to save consumers around Rs 3,540.38 crore annually, with 679 brands reporting price reductions of more than 50 per cent and the highest cut reaching 96.45 per cent. Consumers can check revised prices through the Pharma Sahi Daam app or NPPA website.

Rajinikanth, along with his daughter Aishwarya Rajinikanth, is heading to Greece to attend the wedding of music composer Anirudh Ravichander and CEO Kavya Maran, scheduled for November 10-11. Videos of MK Stalin and Udhayanidhi Stalin at Chennai airport have also surfaced.

The Kapoor family celebrated Diwali 2026 with a festive gathering at their Krishna Raj bungalow in Mumbai. Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor and other family members shared glimpses of their celebrations on Instagram.

Sensex gained 107 points and Nifty rose 58 points as late buying reversed sharp intraday losses, helping both benchmarks finish higher despite volatile trading.

Mumbai recorded 89 fire incidents in two days during Diwali, including 28 triggered by firecrackers, leaving four people injured. In a tragic incident, a 56-year-old security guard died of suffocation after getting trapped in a lift during a fire at a 27-storey high-rise in Andheri West. A diya is suspected to have triggered the blaze.

Bollywood celebrities celebrated Diwali with their loved ones, from hosting star-studded parties and performing traditional family pujas to enjoying glamorous festive gatherings. Take a look at their Diwali photo dumps.

Esha Deol and Bharat Takhtani, who announced their separation in February 2024 after 12 years of marriage, were seen arriving together at a Diwali celebration on Saturday

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt greeted paparazzi from their new Krishna Raj bungalow in Mumbai on Diwali 2026. Ranbir waved and blew flying kisses from the balcony, with Neetu Kapoor joining him.

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer Ramayana has reportedly faced online piracy, with moviegoers recording scenes and sharing unauthorised clips on social media platforms, including Facebook and YouTube. Following the leaks, the makers issued a legal warning, stating that strict action would be taken against those recording

Kareena Kapoor celebrated Diwali with sister Karisma Kapoor and parents Babita and Randhir Kapoor at a family lunch. The sisters also shared festive moments on social media, while Jeh's sweet Diwali wish to the paparazzi caught attention.

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal celebrated Diwali by sharing an adorable family picture featuring their son Vihaan, offering fans the first glimpse of his face. The couple looked cheerful as they posed with their little one in festive outfits

Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya turned their twins' name reveal into a fun family game, finally introducing them as Daivik and Vaidvik. The actress also shared the touching thought behind the names, revealing how their sons' contrasting personalities inspired their choices.

At the Maatrubhumi trailer launch, Salman Khan compared his character's qualities to Lord Ram and urged audiences to focus on the Ramayana's story and characters rather than its reported Rs 4,000 crore budget and VFX.

A 50-member delegation of 1947 PoJK displaced persons will travel to New Delhi on September 20 and seek meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 21.

The poster of Ladakhi feature film 'Birds on Ice' was released at PVR Leh by Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra. Directed by Sahil H. Shah, the film has been selected for the 'A Window on Asian Cinema' section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, where it will have its world premiere in October 2026.

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits across the world are observing September 14 as Balidan Diwas to honour those who lost their lives during decades of terrorism in Kashmir, with special tribute being paid to BJP leader Tika Lal Taploo, who was assassinated on September 14, 1989. The occasion also brings renewed focus on the community's long-standing demands for rehabilitation, employment, relief and a separate homeland.

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.

Security forces on Friday eliminated one terrorist during a 12-hour-long joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district. The operation was conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF following specific intelligence inputs.

The ruling National Conference and opposition BJP staged parallel demonstrations in Srinagar, trading accusations over governance, unfulfilled promises and statehood as police detained activists and blocked both marches from reaching their targets.

The Chatroo case in Kishtwar has taken a fresh turn with police arresting four more persons, including Health Department employees, amid allegations of an infant being swapped. A nurse has also been detained for questioning, while the SIT continues to investigate the alleged sexual assault, illegal pregnancy termination and death of the minor.

Ahead of India's 80th Independence Day, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a massive wave of Tiranga rallies, with students, farmers, government employees, security personnel, youth and residents participating across cities, villages and border areas. From Jammu city to the Suchetgarh International Border and Srinagar, the celebrations have highlighted patriotism, national unity and growing public participation in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, while observing Partition Horrors Remembrance Day in Srinagar, paid tribute to the millions who suffered during the 1947 Partition and said its wounds continue to linger in India's collective consciousness. He urged people, particularly the youth, to learn from the past, reject communal bitterness and work towards peace, harmony, national unity and a Viksit Bharat

J&K Transport Minister Satish Sharma has reportedly sought the immediate removal of Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, accusing him of defiance, insubordination and bypassing the ministry. The letter, dated August 6, has gone viral on social media, though the government has neither confirmed nor denied its authenticity.

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.