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Former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah has termed the recent Kulgam and Kishtwar terror attacks an eye-opener for those claiming normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370. He also urged Pakistan to shun terrorism and initiate dialogue with India while clarifying his controversial remarks at a recent Baramulla rally.

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan attended the event alongside Danube Group Founder and Chairman Rizwan Sajan, Managing Director Adel Sajan and filmmaker Karan Johar, who hosted the evening. The launch marked the second collaboration between the Bollywood superstar and the Dubai-based developer.

From joking about the delayed delivery to fans searching for Saif ka Ghee on Blinkit and Swiggy, the actor's association with Gowardhan has become a pop-culture talking point. The buzz has also brought attention to Parag Milk Foods, the company behind Gowardhan Ghee.

Old videos showing Microsoft employees enjoying free meals and workplace perks have resurfaced online amid discussions around the company's Voluntary Exit Offer, sparking fresh debate about corporate culture and job security.

Delhi's Diwali PM2.5 levels may have been 49% higher than official figures, reaching an estimated 400 g/m, according to a CREA analysis of missing monitoring data. Bengaluru also witnessed a sharp rise in pollution, with its AQI peaking at 141 during the three-day Deepavali period, compared with 98 last year.

The incident reportedly took place around 9.10 pm on November 8 in Gopalpur Khadana village when a dispute broke out between Saurabh's family and their neighbours, identified as Dheeraj and Sonu, over bursting firecrackers.

Through witty headlines, sharp satire and inventive wordplay, veteran journalist Arun Kumar chronicles the controversies, contradictions and political spectacle of Donald Trump's second term, writes Shubhangi Chowdhury reviewing the book.

Eisenkot's Yashar party also cancelled a scheduled coalition meeting with Likud, accusing Netanyahu of prioritising political survival over national unity. The political standoff comes amid efforts to form Israel's next government.

Kareena Kapoor wore a beige kaftan with a vintage turban ornament linked to the Bhopal nawabs, which her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, also wore at their wedding.

BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari called Congress 'anti-Sanatan' and linked the controversy to Sonia Gandhi's recent comments about the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition. BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi also criticised the Congress over Gandhi's remarks.

Gold and silver prices in India were in focus on November 7, 2026. According to India Bullions, 24-karat gold was priced at 1,42,860 per 10 grams, while 22-karat gold stood at 1,30,955. MCX December gold futures traded at 1,42,364 per 10 grams, down 1.20%.

Ladakh has been declared India's first 100% organic Union Territory, marking a major milestone in sustainable agriculture. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena credited farmers and the administration for promoting chemical-free farming, conserving the fragile Himalayan ecosystem, and creating opportunities to improve farmers' incomes through better market access for organic produce.

Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah's remarks claiming that Pakistan was protecting the people of Jammu and Kashmir have triggered a political controversy, with Congress distancing itself from the National Conference chief's statement and the BJP accusing him of echoing Pakistan's narrative.

Climate activist and Leh Apex Body leader Sonam Wangchuk has criticised the arrest of three CJP leaders in Delhi, describing the situation as an undeclared emergency. He warned that he would consider an indefinite fast or a padyatra if the leaders were not released by the following day. Wangchuk had earlier announced that he would skip the CJP's October 10 protest at Jantar Mantar due to preparations for the approaching winter in Ladakh.

A six-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the alleged sexual assault, illegal termination of pregnancy and death of a 12-year-old tribal girl and her stillborn child in Kishtwar's Chatroo. Meanwhile, the Tribal Gujjar Bakarwal Welfare Foundation has demanded protection for the victim's family and strict action against those allegedly attempting to hush up the case.

The JERC's decision to raise electricity tariffs in Jammu and Kashmir by an average 6.83 per cent from September 1 has triggered a political storm, with opposition parties accusing the National Conference government of betraying its promise of 200 units of free electricity. BJP, Apni Party, Peoples Conference and PDP leaders have criticised the hike, while trade bodies have warned that it could add to the financial burden on consumers and further strain the region's economy.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha took an apparent swipe at former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti over her past remarks on the Tricolour, saying the national flag is today being held high with pride across Jammu and Kashmir. He also called for a united societal effort to combat terrorism, narco-terrorism, substance abuse and corruption.

The BJP faced another embarrassment in Jammu and Kashmir after police registered an extortion and fraud case against Pulwama Kisan Morcha vice-president Aijaz Ahmed Shah. The development comes days after the party suspended its Pulwama district president Showkat Gayoor following an extortion case against him.

Jammu and Kashmir has 5,138 unaudited functional cooperative societies, accounting for more than 56 per cent of the UT's total functional cooperatives, according to data presented in the Lok Sabha. The Ministry of Cooperation said only 3,994 of 9,132 functional societies in J&K have been audited.

Jammu and Kashmir's cultivable land increased from 10.74 lakh hectares in 2020-21 to 10.97 lakh hectares in 2024-25, registering a rise of 23,000 hectares, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha. The figures also show that the average monthly income of an agricultural household in J&K was Rs 18,918, significantly higher than the national average of Rs 10,218.

Ganderbal Police have uncovered an alleged conspiracy to falsely implicate a poultry businessman in a drug case, with his wife's alleged former lover suspected of orchestrating the plot. Police intercepted a courier from Kanpur containing cocaine, charas and diclofenac tablets and have detained a suspect from Srinagar. The roles of the woman, her alleged lover and other suspected conspirators are under investigation.

J&K Police have issued a public advisory cautioning citizens that scammers are exploiting AI-powered deepfake and morphing tools to misuse publicly shared photos, videos, reels, and voice clips creating fake identities and impersonation scams that appear alarmingly authentic. The advisory urges the public to limit exposure of personal content, use masked copies of sensitive documents like Aadhaar, enable two-factor authentication, and report suspicious accounts or DMs promptly.

Counter-Intelligence Kashmir arrested Siraj Nabi Parray of Budgam for allegedly running a social media account glorifying terrorists and inciting youth toward terrorism. In a parallel pre-dawn operation, J&K Police's Counter-Intelligence Wing raided locations in Baramulla, Shopian, Anantnag, Kupwara and Bandipora.