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The J&K and Ladakh High Court acquitted a man in a rape case, observing that the relationship between the accused and the survivor was a consensual love affair and that the prosecution failed to prove she was a minor.

Several agencies released exit poll projections after voting for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections ended on Wednesday.

The screening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 saw a who's who of Bollywood in attendance, including Tamannaah Bhatia, Karan Johar, Rhea Chakraborty, Soha Ali Khan, Huma Qureshi, Anya Singh, Shibani Akhtar, Medhaa Rana, Dino Morea, and Nikita Dutta. Let's take a look at the highlights of the event and who wore what!

Air India's losses have widened significantly after its 2022 takeover by Tata Group, despite strong demand in India's growing aviation market.

How Devendra Kumar once a child labourer in Delhi's most dangerous slum is now closing the digital divide for India's most marginalised students.

The case relates to a knife attack in which two security guards were seriously injured after being targeted over their religious identity. The accused was arrested shortly after the incident, and investigators also recovered a laptop, religious literature, and other materials.

At least seven people, including three children, were killed after a compound wall of Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru collapsed amid heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening. Rescue and treatment efforts are underway at the hospital ICU.

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 concluded with a high turnout of 89.99%. The BJP accused the TMC of electoral malpractice, including alleged tampering with EVM buttons in Falta, while demanding repolling in affected booths.

In Howrah, an EVM glitch triggered clashes, leading to detentions by CRPF. Voting is being held across 142 constituencies with heavy security and over 3.2 crore eligible voters.

Factionalism within the J&K Congress unit has intensified following the elevation of dissident leaders Karan Bhagat and Vikar Rasool Wani to key national roles by the party high command.

While the market indices remained muted on Tuesday, the stock of Adani Total Gas surged over 7.5 percent on the bourses, a day after reporting strong financials in the fourth quarter of the last financial year.

On Monday, Sanjay Dutt appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) after being summoned. His lawyer said he was unaware of the song's meaning due to language barriers, apologised, and offered to support the education of 50 tribal children.

UBS downgraded IndiGo's stock to eutral and cut its target price to Rs 4,940 due to rising macroeconomic pressures and higher fuel costs. Despite short-term volatility, IndiGo remains relatively strong compared to global peers, supported by domestic fuel price controls.

Sai Pallavi was trolled for struggling with Hindi at the Ek Din event while netizens questioned her casting as Sita in Ramayana.

A CISF jawan has been arrested in West Burdwan's Kulti for allegedly molesting a 10-year-old girl after luring her with mangoes near a CISF camp in Sitalpur. The child informed her family, who filed a complaint, after which police arrested the accused. He has been suspended and booked under the POCSO Act.

The closure has sharply reduced global oil supply, leading to record inventory drawdowns and an estimated multi-million barrel per day supply loss. The market is now facing a significant oil deficit and pushing Brent prices above $100 in recent trading, with WTI also surging.

Indian stock markets closed strongly higher, with the Sensex rising 639 points and Nifty gaining 194 points, driven by positive sentiment after the IndiaNew Zealand Free Trade Agreement was finalised. The deal removes or reduces tariffs on most bilateral trade, boosting investor confidence.

In a major administrative move ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit, the Ladakh administration has approved the creation of five new districtsNubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar and Drassraising the total to seven.

India's strong growth hides structural issues like weak job creation and low productivity. With growth turning capital-intensive, reforms and investment in jobs and human capital are crucial for sustainable progress.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a fresh round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups on May 22, coinciding with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's upcoming two-day visit to Leh from April 30.

In a decisive push against the growing menace of drug abuse, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an unprecedented grassroots mobilisation led by women, with 1,947 mohalla-level committees formed across the Jammu division within days of launching the 'Nasha Mukt J&K' campaign.

In a major anti-corruption crackdown, the JKACB has exposed a massive land scam involving the illegal grabbing of over 1,000 kanals of Custodian land across Jammu district. The land, meant for displaced persons from Pakistan and PoJK, was allegedly usurped by a nexus of land mafia and government officials through forged documents and manipulated revenue records.

In a major counter-terror operation, J&K Police dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module in Srinagar by arresting four Over Ground Workers, including a young woman, and recovering arms and ammunition.

Tahir Fazal Choudhary, a celebrated hero of the landmark 2003 counter-insurgency operation Sarp Vinash in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, passed away in Uttarakhand after suffering a heart attack, marking the end of an era of extraordinary courage and grassroots resistance against terrorism.

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.