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Cancer is emerging as a growing health challenge in Jammu and Kashmir, with 32,425 cases reported over the past three years, according to data shared in the Assembly. While specialised treatment is available at SKIMS Soura and GMC Jammu, limited facilities in district hospitals and a steady annual rise in cases have raised concerns about access and preparedness.

O Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri started on slow note at the Indian box office on the first day. The movie is expected to show a big jump in its collection on Saturday and Sunday.

In Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, one dialogue that became the talk of the town was Ghayal hoon, isiliye Ghatak hoon, which references the titles of Sunny Deol's films. Recently, in an interview, Sunny Deol spoke about whether he received any royalties from Aditya Dhar for the use of those titles.

On Valentine's Day, the makers of Battle of Galwan have unveiled a romantic track titled Main Hoon, featuring Salman Khan and Chitrangda Singh. Composed and sung by Ayaan Lall (Kunickaa Sadanand's son), the song has been released on the occasion of Valentine's Day. The female version is sung by Shreya Ghoshal.

Two senior US senators, Tim Kaine and Pete Ricketts, have called on the Trump administration to convene a Quad Leaders' Summitcomprising the US, India, Japan, and Australiabefore President Trump's planned April meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

At the 62nd Munich Security Conference, European leaders signalled that the post-1945 rules-based order is over. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe must stop relying on the US for security and build its own stronger military pillar within NATO.

The fund aims to mobilise long-term domestic capital, strengthen the venture capital ecosystem, and support innovation-driven entrepreneurship, with a special focus on deep tech and technology-led manufacturing.

Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to allocate at least Rs 15,000 crore in the upcoming Karnataka Budget. He called for a separate and exclusive allocation, warning against merging funds from other departments or development boards to inflate figures.

A bomb scare was reported on a Shillong-bound IndiGo flight at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata after a handwritten note claiming a bomb was found in the aircraft lavatory before takeoff. The flight, scheduled to depart at 9:15 a.m.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed an Indian Air Force air display at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Moran, Dibrugarh, where fighter jets including Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Rafale successfully took off and landed on the highway strip

The Pulwama attack took place on February 14, 2019, when a suicide bomber targeted a CRPF convoy on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, killing 40 personnel. The Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility.

Industry leaders and AI experts have called the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi a pivotal event for India and the Global South. Vivek Mohindra of Dell Technologies highlighted India's talent, IT strength, and the role of public-private partnerships in building sovereign AI infrastructure

Gold traded positive in early session on Friday, but overall tone remains volatile to weak after sharp sell-off from Rs 1,58,000 to Rs 1,54,000, as prices failed to sustain above the Rs 1,60,000 mark.

The opening comes as Nothing continues to expand its global retail presence following its Soho, London store, with additional flagship outlets planned in cities such as New York and Tokyo.

During the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 clash between India and Namibia at Arun Jaitley Stadium, a fan in a Virat Kohli jersey breached security and ran toward Hardik Pandya before being swiftly removed. While off-field, ahead of Valentine's Day and girlfriend Mahieka Sharma's birthday week, the couple celebrated in Delhi.

Director Arjun Sarja revealed that Vishwak Sen was the first choice for the role played by Niranjana in Seetha Payanam, but he walked out of the project due to the difference of opinion.

Director SS Rajamouli says that his highly-anticipated movie Varanasi will have great music, great songs, but there won't be anything like Naatu Naatu.

Director Ashwin Chandrasekhar's Telugu movie Couple Friendly starring Santhosh Sobhan and Manasa Varanasi, has received positive reviews and ratings from the audience.

The IndiaIsrael AI-Cybersecurity Connect, held February 11 in Palo Alto, drew more than 130 founders, venture capitalists, and cybersecurity experts. The event was hosted by the Consulate General of India in San Francisco, the Consulate General of Israel, and Venture Dock.

Arbaaz Patel and Nikki Tamboli have been dating for years. Though he had never proposed before, Arbaaz went down on one knee on The 50, and Nikki accepted, despite their religious differences and her father's disapproval.

Priyanka Chopra wowed on the Variety magazine cover, showcasing five stunning looks ranging from a pearl-detailed plunging gown to bubblegum pink, wine-red, and champagne ensembles.

The world is well aware of how Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has been based on its policies, and Bengali Muslims also clearly remember the past role played by Jamaat-e-Islami in Bangladesh.

As India's outbound medical travel accelerates, Vinmec is emerging as a credible regional provider by pairing system-engineered safety with advanced clinical capabilities.

This exceptionally complex case underscores the level of expertise Vinmec has built through years of handling challenging transplant procedures, establishing the hospital as a national referral center for high-risk pediatric liver transplantation.

India's trade surplus with the US is expected to exceed $90 billion annually following the new trade deal, with an estimated $45 billion additional surplus and $3 billion savings in forex reserves, according to an SBI report.

The political atmosphere intensified on Wednesday when the legislator Rohit Pawar, the nephew of the late Ajit Pawar, presented a detailed case suggesting that the crash near Baramati Airport was not a mere accident but a well-planned conspiracy.

CAIT clarified that no major traders' body has called for a Bharat Bandh, and markets will remain open. While some banks, government offices, transport, and schools may be affected, the organised trade sector does not support the strike called by trade unions and farmer groups protesting labour codes, the India-US trade deal, and seeking MGNREGA restoration.

As of 9.25 am, Sensex lost 397 points, or 0.47 per cent, to reach 83,836, and Nifty lost 111 points, or 0.43 per cent, to settle at 25,842.

Superstar Mahesh Babu says that he enjoyed watching Gunasekhar's recent release Euphoria especially the way the climax unfolds. He congratulated the entire team for their work.

Director Gunasekhar has revealed that he wanted Chiranjeevi to play the role Jayadev Nair, which was eventually portrayed by Gautham Vasudev Menon in his recent release Euphoria.

Madhav Sheth explains why he walked away from a billion-dollar smartphone brand, what's broken in India's consumer tech market, and how AI+ plans to build trust-led devices from India.

During the Rajya Sabha Budget Session, AAP MP Raghav Chadha's speech was interrupted by SP MP Jaya Bachchan, who said experienced MPs can speak without reading notes if given proper time.

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.