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Tamil actor Jeeva said that he does not want Jana Nayagan to be the last movie of Thalapathy Vijay. He wishes he would do more movies.

Fraudsters posing as CBI and TRAI officials kept victims under video surveillance for days; cybercrime officials urge the public to report such calls on helpline 1930. Despite repeated warnings by cybercrime authorities, cyber fraud continues to claim victims across Jammu and Kashmir.

Ending weeks of speculation, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has convened a fresh round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups, including the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, on February 4 in New Delhi.

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has become the highest grossing movie for megastar Chiranjeevi with its collection of Rs 226 crore gross.

Allu Arjun speaking in Japanese and interacting directly with Japanese movie lovers who attended the premieres of Pushpa Kunrin in Japan.

Sharwanand's Nari Nari Naduma Murari Vaidya has received positive reviews and ratings from the audience. Here's what they're saying about the film.

Mahesh Babu is finally set to open the AMB Cinemas with South India's first Dolby Cinema experience on January 16.

Jammu city recorded an unusually cold day, emerging as the coldest place in the Union Territory with a maximum temperature of 7.4C, even lower than Gulmarg and Pahalgam.

In the wake of a major crackdown on a white-collar terror module involving doctors and students, Jammu and Kashmir authorities have launched an extensive profiling drive of mosques, madrasas, and religious functionaries.

Action has been taken against a teacher, lab technician, lineman, forest worker, and health department driver following security agency inputs linking them with LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen networks.

Rahul Gandhi said that by blocking Jana Nayagan, the PM Modi-led government cannot silence the voice of the Tamil people.

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 1,015 crore gross in India and Rs 285 crore at the overseas box office in its sixth week, taking its total to Rs 1,300 crore.

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu (MSVG) has collected Rs 84 crore gross at the worldwide box office on the first day.

Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi has received mixed reviews and ratings from audience.

Tension gripped several border areas of the Jammu province after multiple Pakistani drones were spotted intruding into Indian airspace along the International Border and the Line of Control in Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch districts.

Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has received mixed reviews and ratings from the audience, who call it a family drama with thin storyline.

Vijay Deverakonda is happy with disabling of ratings for Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu on the ticketing portals like BookMyShow.

With sextortion cases rising sharply across Jammu and Kashmir, police have issued a high alert, warning people against online blackmail traps using fake social media profiles and video calls. Victims are urged not to panic or pay money, but to immediately report incidents and preserve digital evidence.

A health alert has been sounded in Jammu after several cases of gastroenteritis were reported from the Jagti and Nagrota migrant camps. The administration has ordered immediate testing of water samples and asked the Health Department to issue preventive advisories.

The Raja Saab has collected Rs 129 crore gross at the worldwide box office on the first day. But it has failed to beat the records of Prabhas' Adipurush, Kalki AD and Salaar.

Director Sudha Kongara's Parasakthi starring Sivakarthikeyan has received mixed reviews and average ratings from the audience.

Over 14 months after taking office, the Omar Abdullahled NC government has not appointed a Deputy Speaker, prompting the BJP, the principal opposition party, to demand adherence to legislative convention.

Director Maruthi's The Raja Saab starring Prabhas, Sanjay Dutt and Malavika Mohanan has garnered negative reviews and average ratings from the film critics.

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 56.35 crore net in the Indian box office in its fifth week, taking its 35-day total to Rs 830.85 crore net.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has expressed his surprise over Geethu Mohandas' direction in the teaser of Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.

The postponement of Vijay's Jana Nayagan is set to benefit Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi and Prabhas' The Raja Saab at the box office this Sankranthi.

The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the Letter of Permission for 50 MBBS seats at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence following protests over admissions in Jammu. The decision brought an end to the agitation led by the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Sangharsh Samiti, even as the political blame-game continued between the BJP and the Chief Minister.

Samantha is set to release the teaser trailer of Maa Inti Bangaaram with The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu this Sankranthi.

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 5.70 crore net at the Indian box office on its fifth Tuesday, taking its 33-day total to Rs 831.40 crore net.

A statement by Cabinet Minister Javid Rana predicting Ladakh's re-merger with J&K has sparked sharp opposition from Buddhist leaders. LBA chief Chering Dorjay Lakrook categorically rejected the claim, asserting that Leh is united against any such move.

The Censor Board is not giving a certificate to Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which is set to be a Pongal release on January 9.

The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu (MSVG), which are released as Sankranti treats, are set to clash with each other at the box office.

Amid heightened infiltration attempts from across the border, special teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, and BSF have launched a three-tier specialised training programme for Village Defence Group members in Jammu district.

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 35.80 crore net at the Indian box office in its fifth Weekend. Its total collection stands at Rs 820.30 crore net in the domestic market in 31 days.

Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Vijay, Suriya and Other Kollywood star gearing up to release their most awaited upcoming Tamil movies of 2026.

The Congress high command's decision to appoint new District Congress Committee presidents across all 21 organisational districts of J&K has stirred internal debate within the party. Posting of national-level leaders as district presidents raises questions of promotion versus demotion within the party.

Even as Jammu Police cracked down hard on narcotics in 2025 by arresting 311 drug peddlers, including 35 women, security agencies are alarmed by a disturbing shift in the drug supply chain, with women and married couples increasingly acting as key operatives.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a Valley-wide campaign against the use of banned Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, booking over 150 individuals in the last three days.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has released the title and first-look poster Dil Diya A Naked Truth, which are creating ripples in the social media platforms.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has continued to make good collection at the Indian box office despite the release of Dharmendra's Ikkis.

Senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh has been appointed as the new Director General of Police of Ladakh following a key reshuffle in the AGMUT cadre ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 115.70 crore net at the indian box office in its fourth week. Its 28 days total collection stands at Rs 780 crore net.

Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis starring Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda has collected Rs 7,28 crore net at the Indian box office on the first day.

A controversy erupted during the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League after a batsman was seen wearing a helmet bearing the Palestinian flag in a match held in Jammu. The incident triggered a police probe, with the player and league organisers summoned for questioning.

Action taken under UAPA on the first day of 2026 against the launch commander of a banned terror outfit involved in cross-border terrorism. The accused is a designated terrorist wanted in multiple serious cases related to terrorism, arms smuggling, and infiltration.

Actor and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has announced his new film, teaming up with director Surender Reddy and producer Ram Talluri. Here's everything you need to know.

The population of the critically endangered Hangul, Jammu and Kashmir's state animal, has increased to 323 in the 2025 census, reflecting a steady recovery from historic lows.

Three OGWs of proscribed terror outfits, including a woman, have been declared proclaimed offenders by the Special NIA Court in Srinagar for their alleged involvement in anti-national and secessionist activities. The accused were reportedly masquerading as journalists and social media influencers to spread fabricated and provocative content online.

Despite the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, 2025 is set to close as the least violent year in Jammu and Kashmir in more than 20 years. Official police data shows a sharp decline in terror-related incidents.

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla is a senior neurosurgeon based in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, and the FounderChairman and Managing Director of Dr. Rao's Hospital