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A scene from Ramayana's international cut has triggered criticism after viewers discovered it was missing from the Indian release. The sequence shows three wolves pursuing Sai Pallavi's Sita and Ravi Dubey's Lakshman, who prepare to confront them.

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.

Malaika Arora attended Manish Malhotra's Diwali bash amid dating rumours with diamond merchant Harsh Mehta. Although the two reportedly avoided posing together, Harsh was seen arriving with Malaika and her sister Amrita.

A leaked post-credit clip from Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana reportedly shows Sunny Deol making a powerful entry as Lord Hanuman, chanting Jai Shri Ram. The scene has sparked excitement among moviegoers, with reports claiming that the audience cheered louder for his appearance than for Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.

Manish Malhotra hosted a star-studded Diwali bash on Thursday, attended by several Bollywood celebrities and star kids, including Suhana Khan, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Nysa Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, and others.

Deepika Padukone's saffron dress in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer King song Tu Mil Jaaye has created a controversy again. BJP MLA Ravinder Singh Negi has warned SRK to remove the part in which Deepika is wearing the saffron dress. He also recalled that three years ago, in Pathaan, Deepika had worn saffron bikini.

Alia Bhatt shared adorable behind-the-scenes pictures of Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha from the sets of Ramayana as the film arrived in theatres. Praising her husband for his dedication, Alia wrote that he poured his heart and soul into the project.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has reacted to the debate surrounding the alleged influence of violent films on real-life crimes after a reported school attack in Andhra Pradesh. Taking to X, he accused some actors, directors and producers of appointing themselves social reformers to criticise others' work.

US President Donald Trump claimed that Republicans would have won the midterm elections by a landslide if he had been on the ballot, following the party's major setback as Democrats took control of Congress. Trump blamed the outcome on the absence of his name from the ballot and said he would analyse why candidates won or lost.

Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has been re-elected to the US House of Representatives from Virginia's 10th Congressional District, securing over 61.5% of the vote. The former White House technology policy advisor to Barack Obama defeated Republican Dave Beckwith.

Virat Kohli stole the spotlight during the India vs New Zealand first ODI with a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Nathan Smith, followed by his trademark 'bow and arrow' celebration. Fans also surprised him by singing 'Happy Birthday' at the stadium ahead of his birthday on November 5.

India's unofficial gold imports surged over 1,500% to 50 tonnes during July-September, their highest level since 2023, according to the World Gold Council. Higher import duties encouraged informal trading channels, while elevated prices and cautious jewellers clouded demand prospects.

Buying gold, silver, utensils, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha idols, electronics, a new broom (jhadu), and whole coriander seeds (sabut dhaniya) is considered auspicious. While gold and silver symbolise wealth and prosperity, traditional purchases such as a broom and coriander seeds are believed to remove negativity

His sons, Raj Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor, carried the legacy forward, carving their own identities as celebrated actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Raj Kapoor further strengthened the family's standing, with his sons Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Rajiv Kapoor also making their mark in the film industry.

Donald Trump has acknowledged that the Iran war may have contributed to Republican losses in the 2026 US midterm elections. Expressing surprise at the results, he defended military action against Tehran and indicated that he could use his veto powers against legislation passed by a Democratic-controlled Congress.

Growing confrontation between the Delhi Police and the legal fraternity following the suspension of ACP Manasvi Vashishtha after protests by police personnel over an incident involving advocate Lalit Bansal at Shahdara Police Station

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.

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