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The Sensex rose 374 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 78,954.76, while the Nifty gained 11.35 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at 24,636.00.

The action, taken under the 2023 dark patterns guidelines, targeted practices such as drip pricing, basket sneaking, confirm shaming and forced subscriptions. The government said the move aims to improve transparency and strengthen consumer protection in the digital marketplace.

Shreya Kalra emerged as the winner of Lock Upp 2, defeating Shivangi Joshi in the grand finale to lift the coveted trophy. Along with the title, she also took home a whopping Rs 1 crore cash prize after securing the highest number of jury votes.

The J&K Police on Tuesday dismissed a selection grade constable from service for his alleged involvement in a narcotics smuggling case in the Kathua district. The latest dismissal comes amid an intensified crackdown in which more than a dozen police personnel have been removed from service over the past two years for alleged links to drug trafficking and narco-terror networks.

The government also clarified that FSSAI's action against several alcohol manufacturers relates to the use of flavouring substances that mimic standardised alcoholic beverages and misleading age-related claims, affecting brands including Old Monk, McDowell's, Bagpiper, Antiquity Blue and Royal Challenge.

The Sensex surged 544.39 points, or 0.7 per cent, to close at 78,639.03. Meanwhile, the Nifty recorded a stronger advance, ending at 24,774.30, up 391 points or 1.6 per cent, following the introduction of the new Closing Auction Session (CAS).

The Indian rupee surged to a near one-month high on Monday as crude oil prices fell by up to 7 per cent to below the $80-a-barrel mark amid hopes of a deal to end the Iran conflict, while strong foreign inflows further supported the currency.

The blast occurred near sensitive government buildings during a public demonstration, prompting security forces to seal off the area and launch a search operation. The attack comes days after another assault in Hangu district killed nine police personnel, highlighting the surge in militant attacks on law enforcement in Pakistan's border regions.

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 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.

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir has secured an Interpol Red Corner Notice against designated Hizbul Mujahideen commander Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo, the alleged mastermind of the 2013 Hygam terror attack in Sopore that claimed the lives of four Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel. Believed to be hiding in Pakistan, Kandoo is also wanted in multiple terror-related cases involving targeted killings, arms trafficking, and narco-terror financing.

The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has registered an FIR against five Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA) officials and nine Fair Price Shop dealers for allegedly embezzling government food grains worth over Rs 5.57 crore meant for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in Kupwara's Karnah area.

With just three days left for the commencement of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, Srinagar Police conducted a comprehensive multi-agency mock drill at the Panthachowk transit camp to assess emergency preparedness and strengthen response mechanisms. The exercise, involving different departments, simulated multiple emergency scenarios to evaluate coordination, communication, and operational readiness ahead of the annual pilgrimage.

Punjab Police, in coordination with central agencies, have dismantled 10 narco-terror modules and arrested 39 operatives, including three Afghan nationals, over the past 25 days. The crackdown led to the recovery of 72 pistols, an AK-47 rifle, two submachine guns, heroin, hawala money, and other incriminating materials.

As part of the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir campaign and the 100-day drug-free target set by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir Police, in coordination with Punjab Police, arrested two alleged drug traffickers in Amritsar and recovered an AK-47 rifle, a pistol, and narcotic substances.

A young Army officer, Lieutenant Beereshwar Goswami, laid down his life while undertaking operational duties in the rugged terrain of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. As tributes poured in from the Indian Army and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, security forces continued a massive anti-terror search operation in the Dorimal-Gambhir Mughlan forest area for the 16th consecutive day.

Jammu and Kashmir Police has issued a strong advisory urging people to exercise caution while sharing personal photographs, videos, and sensitive information on social media. The police warned that cybercriminals are increasingly using artificial intelligence, deepfake technology, and morphing tools to create fake identities, extort victims, and damage reputations.

Jammu Police have launched an extensive investigation into a suspected international trafficking and prostitution syndicate after the arrest of two Thai women and a special police officer (SPO), allegedly linked to a flesh trade racket operating under the guise of spa and massage services.

J&K Police on Saturday conducted extensive searches at more than 15 locations across Sopore in north Kashmir in connection with a UAPA case linked to the banned JeI. Acting on warrants issued by the designated UAPA court, police seized incriminating material, including literature associated with the proscribed organisation.