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Sonu Sood took to social media to offer Rajpal Yadav a film and a signing amount to help him. It comes after he was sent to Tihar Jail over a Rs 9 crore debt.

Redmi Pad 2 Pro 5G is a well-rounded mid-range tablet that prioritises a large, smooth display, excellent battery life, and reliable everyday performance, making it easy to live with over the long term.

Mardaani 3 has done superb business at the Indian box office in the second weekend and beaten the lifetime business record of Rani Mukherji's Mardaani in just 10 days.

Akshay Kumar has advanced Bhooth Bangla's release to April 10, 2026, amid strong audience buzz. The move avoids a clash with Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan, which is delayed due to pending approvals.

Usha Uthup has reacted to the rehashed version of her iconic song Rambha Ho in Dhurandhar, saying she is delighted to see the track make a powerful comeback.

Police detained the driver for questioning and are conducting medical tests amid allegations that he was under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle was seized, and a case has been registered based on a victim's complaint.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package worth $175 million for Seychelles to support projects across key sectors including social housing, e-mobility, vocational training, health, defence and maritime security.

The USA have been put in the Group A alongside big cricketing giants - India and Pakistan. Now after match against India, USA will next play against Pakistan.

At the closing bell, the Sensex gained 485 points, or 0.58 per cent, to settle at 84,065. The Nifty surged 173 points, or 0.68 per cent, to close at 25,867.

The Karnataka BJP welcomed the Centre's move to put the Bengaluru Metro fare hike on hold, crediting Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for swift intervention and accusing the Congress-led state government of burdening commuters.

Addressing tribals at the Bastar Pandum festival in Jagdalpur, Amit Shah highlighted major development initiatives, assured dignified rehabilitation for those who surrender, and warned of strict action against violence.

National Congress Party (SP) national president Sharad Pawar was rushed to a hospital in Pune from Baramati Monday afternoon. His wife. Pratibha Pawar, his daughter, and Baramati MP Supriya Sule accompanied him to the Ruby Hall Clinic in the city.

The Supreme Court warned against further adjournments in the habeas corpus plea challenging the NSA detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, stressing the urgency of such matters.

Border 2 starring Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan has continued to keep the bells ringing at the Indian box office in its third week and it has inched closer to Rs 350 crore mark in 17 days.

NSA Ajit Doval's recent visit to Canada and talks with his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin have marked a reset in IndiaCanada ties and dealt a setback to alleged ISI-backed efforts to revive the Khalistan movement.

US President Donald Trump strongly criticised Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, calling it absolutely terrible and one of the worst ever. Posting on Truth Social during the event, Trump attacked the music, choreography and language used in the performance, saying it failed to reflect America's values and standards.

The interim US-India trade deal framework has strengthened India's push to achieve $120 billion in engineering exports in FY2025-26 and its longer-term goal of $250 billion by 2030, according to the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC). The deal includes reduced US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent and preferential tariff rate quotas for automotive parts, improving market access and competitiveness for Indian exporters, particularly MSMEs.

The office of the Dalai Lama has firmly denied reports linking the Tibetan spiritual leader to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The clarification came after media reports claimed the Dalai Lama's name appeared multiple times in documents released by the US Department of Justice as part of the Epstein case. The Dalai Lama's office stated that he never met Epstein nor authorised any interaction with him

Saturday's 'poor' AQI levels, though smog continued to persist across several areas. Pollution hotspots such as Mundka, Pusa, Narela and Rohini remained in the 'poor' category, while locations like Sri Aurobindo Marg, IGI Airport and Lodhi Road recorded comparatively cleaner air. The IMD has forecast misty conditions along with temperatures ranging between 10C and 23C, which may continue to impact visibility and air quality.

Normal life across Jammu and Kashmir was thrown out of gear after heavy snowfall and incessant rain affected all 20 districts, leading to the cancellation of flights at Srinagar Airport and the suspension of traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway.

Security forces eliminated a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad in a joint operation in the Billawar area of Kathua district, marking the first terrorist killing of 2026 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Anil Ravipudi, who is basking in on the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, says that he will always remain indebted to his first hero Nandamuri Kalyan Ram

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has made fantastic collection at the Indian box office in its seventh week, taking its 49-day domestic total collection to closer to Rs 900 crore net mark.

At least 3,688 people have lost their lives in more than 20,000 road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir over the last three and a half years, with most crashes occurring between 3 pm and 9 pm due to rash driving and speeding.

Indian Railways has achieved a major logistics milestone as the first full-length freight train carrying rice reached Anantnag Goods Terminal in south Kashmir within 24 hours of departure. The 42-BCN wagon rake operated in coordination with the Food Corporation of India.

At least 10 Army soldiers were killed and 11 others injured when an armoured vehicle carrying troops for an anti-terror operation skidded off the BhaderwahChamba interstate road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sunny Deol's Border 2 is scheduled for grand release in 4800 cinema halls with 17,000 per day in the domestic market. The movie has record breaking advance booking for its opening day.

The trailer of directed by Vishal Bhardawaj's O Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri has received positive response from the audience and critics. Here's a look at the early reviews.

Megastar Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has crossed $4.2 million at overseas box office in 10 days. The movie has fetched a huge benefit share for its international distributors.

If Jana Nayagan is not released on 6th or 13th February, the movie might face a big delay due to impending TN Assembly election announcement by Election Commission, say the experts.

Even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured relocation of SMVDIME medical students to other colleges, JKBOPEE has said it lacks the authority to conduct fresh MBBS counselling beyond the MCC schedule.

Ahead of Republic Day, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC in North Kashmir's Keran sector, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian Army. In a major security boost, forces recovered and defused a six-kg IED in Shopian.

Haryana dominated the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh, clinching two gold medals in figure skating as the sport made its debut at the event. Ladakh thrilled home crowds by defeating ITBP 31 in an action-packed ice hockey encounter, while Haryana moved to the top of the medal standings.

A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after security agencies began profiling mosques and madrasas across the Valley, seeking detailed personal and financial information from religious functionaries, a move strongly opposed by several political parties and civil leaders.

Junior NTR impressed with Dhandoraa, which he describes as a thought provoking and powerful film with outstanding performances.

MM Keeravaani says that he is honoured and privileged to have composed the music for Vande Mataram for the 26th January Republic Day Parade.

The Election Commission of India is likely to begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from May, with Booth Level Officers already conducting door-to-door verification and updating voter photographs.

Gilli Nata has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada 12. A leaked video features the actor lifting the trophy of this season, according to the reports.

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.