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After scripting history by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, the J&K cricket team met ICC Chairman Jay Shah, who congratulated the players for their remarkable achievement. The BCCI described the victory as a landmark moment for cricket in the region and praised the team's grit and perseverance.

In a significant reshuffle of gubernatorial posts, Kavinder Gupta resigned as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and was immediately appointed Governor of Himachal Pradesh by President Droupadi Murmu. The announcement was part of a broader set of appointments and transfers involving several Governors and Lieutenant Governors across the country.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda hosted a star-studded reception in Hyderabad on March 4. D.K. Shivakumar, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka attended. Apart from him, many Bollywood and South film stars arrived to bless the couple.

US President Donald Trump said American forces are performing 15 out of 10 in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury against Iran, claiming the US military has significantly weakened Tehran's capabilities.

MCX gold April futures gained 0.31 per cent to Rs 1,62,018 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile MCX silver May futures gained 1.50 per cent to Rs 2,69,551 per kg.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez rejected Trump's threat to cut trade over Spain's refusal to back U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, summing up his stance as No to war. He warned the conflict risks millions' lives and criticized the operation for fueling global instability, drawing parallels with the 2003 U.S.-led Iraq invasion.

Amid global conflicts, the climate crisis worsens unnoticed. A 34C rise could trigger Hothouse Earth, bringing heatwaves, food and water shortages, and biodiversity loss. Urgent actionrenewables, ecosystem protection, and public mobilisationis needed to prevent disaster.

Oil prices rose above $83 per barrel as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and a container ship was hit. India, with 25 days of reserves and diversified imports from Africa, Russia, and the US, is better positioned to handle supply disruptions.

As of 9.30 am, Sensex gained 246 points, or 0.31 per cent, to reach 79,362 and Nifty added 84 points, or 0.35 per cent, at 24,565.

A tanker off the coast of Kuwait was hit by a large explosion, causing an oil spill. ran continues its missile attacks on Israel and U.S. bases, while the conflict has already claimed over 1,000 lives, including senior Iranian leaders.

Arjun Tendulkar will tie the knot with Saaniya Chandhok on March 5, 2026. The Tendulkars opted for regal, heavy outfits and smiled for the paps. Raj Thackeray, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Irfan and Yusuf Pathan, Yuvraj Singh, among others, attended the pre-wedding festivities.

The condolence book will be open on March 5, 6 and 9 at the embassy premises in New Delhi, with specific visiting hours for members of the public, diplomats and others wishing to pay their respects.

Amid the intensifying AI rivalry between the United States and China, countries like India, Indonesia and Vietnam are focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence to achieve developmental goals and maintain digital autonomy rather than compete for global dominance.

Ministry of Defence said its air defence systems intercepted three ballistic missiles and 121 of 129 drones launched during the latest Iranian attack, with eight drones falling inside the country. The strikes resulted in the deaths of Pakistani, Nepali and Bangladeshi nationals, and left 78 others with minor injuries across multiple nationalities.

MCX gold April futures gained 1.04 per cent to Rs 1,62,790 per 10 grams around 11.30 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile MCX silver May futures gained 1.84 per cent to Rs 2,70,200 per kg.

Actor Sapthami Gowda, who is best known for her performance in Kantara, has condemned photographers for taking pictures and videos of female actors from inappropriate angles at events.

The decision was taken due to the escalating tensions and instability in the Middle East. The Gulf region is a key overseas market for the film's multilingual global rollout, and the situation has reportedly disrupted cinema operations across territories.

The Indian Army opened fire on Wednesday morning after detecting suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, thwarting a potential infiltration attempt. Reinforcements have been dispatched, and a search operation is underway.

The Indian rupee plunged 69 paise to an all-time low of 92.18 against the US dollar in early trade on March 4, 2026, pressured by spiking crude prices (Brent at 82 dollars per barrel) due to the escalating US-Iran conflict.

Newlyweds Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, married on February 26 in Udaipur, the couple dropped Sangeet photos featuring family dances. On Tuesday, the couple hosted a meet-and-greet event for fans.

Amid anti-US and anti-Israel protests across the Union Territory over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah appealed for calm and restraint, warning that anti-national elements were attempting to exploit the charged atmosphere to create law-and-order problems.

Amid widespread protests in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Union Territory government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions, including universities, till March 7 as a precautionary measure.

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.