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Rise & Fall Season 2 has witnessed its first major disciplinary action after a heated argument between contestants Siwet Tomar and Shehzad Poonawalla turned physical. Siwet was removed from the show following the altercation in the latest episode

Alia Bhatt shared a romantic birthday wish for Ranbir Kapoor, calling him her cutie and sharing a loved-up moment with her husband. She was seen holding him close and looking into his eyes.

During the India vs. West Indies match, Virat Kohli was seen holding Apple's slimmest and lightest smartphone, the iPhone Air. Social media users reacted differently to the incident.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is set to return to the Paris Fashion Week runway for the ninth edition of Le Dfil L'Oral Paris, taking place on 28th September 2026 at Place Joffre, in front of the Eiffel Tower.

Salman Khan on BB 10 has spoken out against those who create and share fake artificial intelligence (AI) videos on social media. He also discussed how bullying and eve-teasing have found new forms on social media because of AI.

India take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. A comfortable win in the end for the men in blue. With the ball, they fought back after West Indies made a great start. With the bat, India always looked in total control.

Kashmera Shah has hit back after Komal Rani Swarnkar made a shocking allegation about Sunita Ahuja. In a social media post, Kashmera said women who focus on and protect their families are often called ude, dominating and selfish.

Nestle India responded to a Mumbai customer's claim of finding worms in a Maggi packet, assuring strict quality controls are in place.

Anjali Arora's Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha has sparked fresh social media reactions after a poster showed a vanar character wearing spectacles, with netizens joking about the modern eyewear in the Treta Yuga setting. The film had already faced backlash over Anjali's casting as Mata Sita

On Saturday, September 26, 2026, Alia Bhatt, who looked spectacular in an ivory lace saree with scalloped edges and sequin work all over, walked alongside Vicky Kaushal. The star-studded night saw the presence of Bollywood stars, including Shabana Azmi, Boney Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Shalini Passi, Sonali Bendre, Khushi Kapoor and others.

Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan questioned Rhiti Tiwari over her conduct after the Diss Battle controversy involving Uditi Singh. In the Weekend Ka Vaar promo, Salman said nobody knew Rhiti before the show and noted that people could credit her entry to father Manoj Tiwari.

MrBeast attended a Mumbai event for Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Namit Malhotra and Nitesh Tiwari. Ranbir prompted MrBeast to say Jai Shri Ram and later explained Lord Ram's story and his sacrifice for his father's promise and duties.

Vicky Kaushal has unveiled his first looks from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited Love & War, showing the actor in two contrasting avatars. In one poster, Vicky is seen smoking a cigarette with an intense, rugged look, while the second shows him sitting in a pool holding flowers.

Ajay Devgn joined Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' wife Amruta Fadnavis and daughter Divija Fadnavis for the annual 'Sea Shore Shine 2026' clean-up drive at Mumbai's Juhu Beach, a day after Ganesh Visarjan. Organised by the Divyaj Foundation with the BMC and Mumbai Police.

Mushtaq Khan was laid to rest in Mumbai on Friday. Actors Rajat Bedi and Ali Khan attended his funeral, while his son Mohsin remembered the late actor's final moments. Only a handful of celebs attended his last rites; many mainstream celebs skipped

Nita Ambani was seen with their grandchildren near the idol as they sought blessings from Lalbaugcha Raja. Anant Ambani was also seen at the pandal with one of the children. In the video, he can be seen standing before the idol and seeking Bappa's blessings along with the child.

Alia Bhatt's first look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited Love & War has been unveiled. The actress appears as a glamorous retro cabaret dancer, dressed in a striking red sequin co-ord set and a dramatic feather hair accessory.

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's The Vvaan received mixed responses from moviegoers. While some praised its visuals, regional roots and supernatural storyline, others appreciated the performances of Sidharth and Tamannaah

The final week of September brings a diverse line-up of films and web series across major OTT platforms, spanning mystery, crime, courtroom drama and romance. Parineeti Chopra's Shaque: Trust No One, Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, Aneet Padda's Hunkkaar: The Roar, Don't Be Shy and The Love Hypothesis.

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.

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.