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Ladakh has doubled the procurement price of sea buckthorn to Rs 300/kg and launched its first International Sea Buckthorn Conclave in Leh. The move, inspired by PM Modi's Sanjeevani praise, aims to boost farmers' income, cut massive crop wastage and build a complete value chain for the Himalayan superfruit.

The couple visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple on Friday, accompanied by Ranveer's parents, just as they prepare to welcome their second child. Deepika wore an orange-and-purple traditional ensemble, while Ranveer chose a purple kurta with white trousers.

Swara Bhasker recalled her reaction to the 2019 Ayodhya verdict, saying she was upset by the judgment and messaged Muslim friends including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan to express that she was sorry and ashamed as a Hindu. Her remarks have resurfaced and drawn reactions on social medi

Gondhal, a Marathi thriller directed by Santosh Davakhar, has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars 2027. The film, which explores relationships, betrayal and deception against the backdrop of Maharashtra's traditional Gondhal ritual, will compete in the Best International Feature Film category.

Salman Khan scolded his driver after a fan's foot reportedly came under his car at a Ganpati event, while another video showed him protecting a young fan in crowds.

'Daayra' is a gripping crime drama that chooses questions over easy answers. Meghna Gulzar keeps the film serious and grounded, while Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran give the story the emotional and moral weight it needs.

CBFC has been reconstituted by the Centre on Wednesday. Actors Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Suniel Shetty find their names on the 18-member panel. The new board has been constituted with immediate effect for a term of three years, or until further orders.

Nearly 6,000 Kashmiri Pandit employees working under the Prime Minister's Rehabilitation Package have sought immediate security after the United Liberation Council allegedly issued its sixth threat in 40 days. The employees have warned of an indefinite hunger strike from October 1 and mass resignation if safe housing and security are not provided by September 30.

Handwara Police, along with the 21 Rashtriya Rifles and 92 Battalion CRPF, busted a Hizbul Mujahideen terror module in north Kashmir by arresting an ex-terrorist allegedly operating as a hybrid terrorist. The accused, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, was arrested from Handwara town, with a Chinese-made pistol, two magazines, and 16 rounds of ammunition recovered from his possession.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the J&K Police Crime Branch has arrested Junaid-ul-Islam from Bengaluru in connection with an alleged Rs 2-crore investment fraud case. The accused allegedly collected money from several people in Kashmir by promising monthly returns of 10 per cent while claiming an association with an e-commerce company.

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.