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Singer Badshah and Isha Rikhi confirmed their separation through a joint statement on social media on Monday night. The announcement comes after weeks of speculation and months after the couple secretly got married in March.

During the Daayra trailer launch, Kareena Kapoor Khan also expressed her frustration with the organisers over the disorganised arrangements.

The controversy dates back to 2023, when Allu Aravind spoke about KGF's success and questioned Yash's standing before the franchise. His Who was Yash before KGF? remark drew criticism from the actor's fans and has now found its way back into the spotlight.

BJP leaders criticised comedian Samay Raina over remarks made during a roast exchange with comedian Sharon Verma on India's Got Latent, calling the comments about Kashmiri Pandits and people from Bihar derogatory. The controversy has drawn attention to the history of Kashmiri Pandit displacement and concerns over using sensitive community issues for humour.

Samantha reacted to a fan's suggestion to name her baby with Raj Nidimoru 'Samaira' or 'Samaraj'. The actress, who is currently on maternity leave, has also been sharing glimpses of her pregnancy and continuing her workouts while preparing for motherhood

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' daughter Malti Marie celebrated her first Rakhi with her cousin Neer, son of Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha. Malti sent Neer a Rakhi, with Parineeti sharing a picture of the special moment on Instagram

Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje said a new aerospace and materials testing facility in Bengaluru will help Indian industries reduce their dependence on private agencies and foreign laboratories for testing critical materials.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid a wreath at Yangi Uzbekistan Park in Tashkent, honouring Uzbekistan's history, heritage and national spirit. Accompanied by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Modi also viewed artwork depicting Uzbek culture and history. T

While some leaders criticised the comments and stressed the painful history of Kashmiri Pandit displacement, others said the remarks should be viewed in the context of comedy and entertainment

The producers said the minister assured them that their concerns would be brought to Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and that tripartite talks involving producers, distributors and theatre owners would be facilitated to find a permanent solution.

Kannada star Kichcha Sudeepa praised Yash for choosing experimentation over a formulaic follow-up. Posting on X on Friday, Sudeepa said the actor's approach required a different mindset, conviction and guts.

While the wholesale price of tabela buffalo milk will rise from 93 to 102 per litre, consumers buying directly from local farms could end up paying around 110 per litre. Packaged milk brands such as Gokul have separate pricing, with the cooperative having recently raised its buffalo milk price to 78 per litre in Mumbai and Pune

Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone announced that his daughter Sophia Stallone is engaged to her boyfriend Michael Sheehan. Stallone shared pictures on Instagram with Sophia and the couple, expressing his excitement over their engagement.

'The Biggest Oil Deal In World History': President Trump Unveils Landmark US-Venezuela Pact To Tap 65 Billion Barrels Of Oil Reserves

The department urged eligible taxpayers to complete their returns through the e-filing portal before the deadline. More than 6.5 crore ITRs had been filed for AY 2026-27 as of August 20, including over 2 crore ITR-3 and ITR-4 returns.

The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal's Bhote Koshi River has risen to 177, while 826 people remain out of contact, authorities said on Thursday. The Nepali Army rescued 95 Nepali citizens and 21 Indians from Timure, one of the worst-hit areas

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.

India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $12.4 billion to a record $729.3 billion in the week ended August 21, supported by strong overseas inflows following RBI measures to attract foreign capital. The higher reserves give the RBI greater room to support the rupee amid elevated crude oil prices and global uncertainties.

Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has made a strong start at the box office, earning around Rs 140 crore worldwide on its opening day. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the Geetu Mohandas directorial has delivered one of the biggest opening days for an Indian film.

BPCL Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna clarified that there is no proposal to replace E20 petrol with E10, saying the ongoing debate is only about offering E10 fuel as an option for older vehicles. He said switching between the two blends would pose no major operational or logistical challenge if the government changes its policy.

The final lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on August 28, coinciding with Raksha Bandhan. The partial Chandra Grahan will begin at 8:04 am IST and peak at 9:43 am, but it will not be visible from India as the Moon will be below the horizon.

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.

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.

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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.