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Samantha is set to release the teaser trailer of Maa Inti Bangaaram with The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu this Sankranthi.

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 5.70 crore net at the Indian box office on its fifth Tuesday, taking its 33-day total to Rs 831.40 crore net.

A statement by Cabinet Minister Javid Rana predicting Ladakh's re-merger with J&K has sparked sharp opposition from Buddhist leaders. LBA chief Chering Dorjay Lakrook categorically rejected the claim, asserting that Leh is united against any such move.

The Censor Board is not giving a certificate to Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, which is set to be a Pongal release on January 9.

When asked by reporters in Mysuru whether he would complete his tenure and set a new record as the longest-serving CM in the history of Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah stated that its all depends upon the decision of the high command and he doesn't know when the high command will make decisions.

REDMI Note 15 5G, REDMI Pad 2 Pro have been launched in India; here's how much they cost, along with specs and features. Sales begin on January 9 and January 12.

The Raja Saab and Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu (MSVG), which are released as Sankranti treats, are set to clash with each other at the box office.

Amid heightened infiltration attempts from across the border, special teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, and BSF have launched a three-tier specialised training programme for Village Defence Group members in Jammu district.

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 35.80 crore net at the Indian box office in its fifth Weekend. Its total collection stands at Rs 820.30 crore net in the domestic market in 31 days.

Rajinikanth, Kamal Hassan, Vijay, Suriya and Other Kollywood star gearing up to release their most awaited upcoming Tamil movies of 2026.

The Congress high command's decision to appoint new District Congress Committee presidents across all 21 organisational districts of J&K has stirred internal debate within the party. Posting of national-level leaders as district presidents raises questions of promotion versus demotion within the party.

Even as Jammu Police cracked down hard on narcotics in 2025 by arresting 311 drug peddlers, including 35 women, security agencies are alarmed by a disturbing shift in the drug supply chain, with women and married couples increasingly acting as key operatives.

The Centre has amended the Motor Vehicles Aggregator Guidelines to ban pre-ride tipping prompts on cab apps and allow passengers, especially women, to choose same-gender drivers where available.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a Valley-wide campaign against the use of banned Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, booking over 150 individuals in the last three days.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga has released the title and first-look poster Dil Diya A Naked Truth, which are creating ripples in the social media platforms.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has continued to make good collection at the Indian box office despite the release of Dharmendra's Ikkis.

Senior IPS officer Mukesh Singh has been appointed as the new Director General of Police of Ladakh following a key reshuffle in the AGMUT cadre ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 115.70 crore net at the indian box office in its fourth week. Its 28 days total collection stands at Rs 780 crore net.

Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis starring Dharmendra, Jaideep Ahlawat, Agastya Nanda has collected Rs 7,28 crore net at the Indian box office on the first day.

A controversy erupted during the Jammu and Kashmir Champions League after a batsman was seen wearing a helmet bearing the Palestinian flag in a match held in Jammu. The incident triggered a police probe, with the player and league organisers summoned for questioning.

Action taken under UAPA on the first day of 2026 against the launch commander of a banned terror outfit involved in cross-border terrorism. The accused is a designated terrorist wanted in multiple serious cases related to terrorism, arms smuggling, and infiltration.

Actor and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan has announced his new film, teaming up with director Surender Reddy and producer Ram Talluri. Here's everything you need to know.

The population of the critically endangered Hangul, Jammu and Kashmir's state animal, has increased to 323 in the 2025 census, reflecting a steady recovery from historic lows.

Three OGWs of proscribed terror outfits, including a woman, have been declared proclaimed offenders by the Special NIA Court in Srinagar for their alleged involvement in anti-national and secessionist activities. The accused were reportedly masquerading as journalists and social media influencers to spread fabricated and provocative content online.

Despite the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, 2025 is set to close as the least violent year in Jammu and Kashmir in more than 20 years. Official police data shows a sharp decline in terror-related incidents.

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla is a senior neurosurgeon based in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, and the FounderChairman and Managing Director of Dr. Rao's Hospital

Railways to run reserved service between New Delhi and Katra from December 27 to January 1 amid expected surge in footfall.

The J&K Police have intensified their crackdown on the terror ecosystem by detaining three Over Ground Workers under the PSA in Shopian district. Detentions carried out as part of an intensified drive to dismantle terror networks and curb criminal activities across the UT.

Removal of the long-held designation sparks debate across mainstream and separatist circles as Mirwaiz cites pressure from authorities and the ban on Hurriyat constituents.

Dissident Lok Sabha member Aga Ruhullah warns of joining student protests as Chief Minister rejects pressure tactics on reservation policy.

Crime Branch Kashmir's Economic Offences Wing has filed a chargesheet in a Rs 26 lakh international online fraud case in which a woman from Arunachal Pradesh allegedly duped a Kashmiri businessman by posing as a UK-based pharmaceutical executive.

An NIA court in J&K has ordered the attachment of immovable property belonging to US-based Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Shah alias Dr Fai under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The order follows his failure to appear before investigators after being declared a proclaimed offender in a terror-related case.

Nearly 5,000 students from Jammu and Kashmir pursue medical studies in Bangladesh; JKSA seeks the Prime Minister's intervention amid violence and uncertainty.

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat says J&K Police, in coordination with security agencies, is carrying out sustained operations to dismantle terror ecosystems; surprise security checks were conducted in Srinagar markets.

The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Special Judge, Anti-Corruption, Srinagar, against Tehsildar Nusrat Aziz and four other revenue officials in a high-profile land fraud case.

Adverse weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir disrupted air and road transport on Sunday, with 14 flights cancelled at Srinagar International Airport due to poor visibility and snowfall in higher reaches.

The 40-day harshest winter period, Chillai-Kalan, is set to begin from Saturday night in Kashmir, with the Meteorological Department forecasting light to moderate snowfall in the higher reaches of north Kashmir.

In a major legal setback for Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salah-ud-din, a special NIA court in Kashmir has issued a non-bailable warrant against him in a terror case registered in 2012.

Sleuths of NIASIA raided the rented room of cleric Irfan Ahmed Wagay in Jammu and Kashmir as part of the investigation into the Delhi Red Fort blast. The search comes amid intensified nationwide operations, including the arrest of the ninth accused, Yasir Ahmad Dar, as investigators work to dismantle the entire terror network behind the attack.

A confidential letter from the Kishtwar SSP has flagged 29 workers at the strategically crucial Ratle Hydroelectric Project for alleged terror links and criminal records, raising serious national security concerns. The disclosure has intensified political sparring, with BJP MLA Shagun Parihar claiming vindication and CM Omar Abdullah demanding a probe into alleged political interference.

Political parties and separatist groups in the Kashmir Valley have demanded action against Bihar CM Nitish Kumar over a viral video allegedly showing him pulling down a Muslim woman doctor's niqab during an official function. PDP leader Iltija Mufti lodged an FIR in Srinagar, while CM Omar Abdullah sought an apology, and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemned the act.

A fake Railway recruitment racket in Kashmir has been exposed after investigators found that one of the complainants was in fact the mastermind behind the scam.

Internal divisions within the Ladakh Buddhist Association have intensified, with its Kargil branch accusing the apex body in Leh of discriminatory and unilateral functioning. The Kargil unit has objected to the removal of vice president Kunzes Dolma, calling the move unconstitutional and illegal.

The Indian Army has achieved a historic logistics milestone by transporting tanks and artillery guns into the Kashmir Valley for the first time through a special military train. The movement, enabled by the UdhampurSrinagarBaramulla Rail Link, strengthens all-weather military mobility.

Amid allegations of bias against players from the Jammu region, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a high-level enquiry committee to examine the selection process of the J&K football team for the 79th Santosh Trophy.

Entering the rapidly evolving Indian spirits landscape with a bold statement of intent, TIGERFIRE has officially launched as a new premium artisanal vodka.

A day after the Congress held its 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah clarified that the Vote Chori campaign is solely the Congress party's initiative and has no connection with the INDIA bloc.

The long-pending process for Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies elections in Jammu and Kashmir has moved closer to resumption, with the appointment of the State Election Commissioner expected soon.

Tears and long-suppressed grief marked an emotional ceremony at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar on Saturday as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha handed over appointment letters to families of terror victims.

Despite pressure from the ruling National Conference and other parties, the UT administration retains the post-2019 holiday list; Omar Abdullah says authority rests with the Centre.