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A political crisis has erupted in the LAHDC Kargil after the Congress, backed by five dissident National Conference councillors, moved a no-confidence motion against Chairperson-cum-Chief Executive Councillor Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon.

Anushka Sharma is back with an ad for her jewellery brand but its not the item but her face that has grabbed attention.

Sharib Hashmi revealed that his wife Nasreen Hashmi's oral cancer has relapsed for the sixth time after years of treatment. Doctors say oral cancer can return due to surviving cancer cells or long-term damage caused by tobacco, smoking, alcohol, and poor oral hygiene.

It's official: after days of endless speculation around their relationship status, actor Mouni Roy and husband, businessman Suraj Nambiar, have made their divorce public. The actor was last seen exiting a restaurant with her friends in Mumbai last night.

Pregnant Deepika Padukone returned to Mumbai after wrapping King's South Africa schedule. Minutes later, ex-boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor also arrived at the airport, sparking speculation online about whether the ex-couple avoided meeting each other or met but weren't papped.

The US Justice Department is expected to announce the dropping of charges as early as this week. Meanwhile, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is also reportedly working toward settling a parallel civil fraud case filed against the billionaire industrialist and others in November 2024.

Elon Musk went viral during Donald Trump's China visit after clips of his playful facial expressions at a Beijing state banquet spread online. Accompanied by his son X A-Xii, Musk attended business meetings with tech leaders, including Tim Cook

The government has also increased customs duty on gold and silver imports to 15 per cent and raised platinum import duty to 15.4 per cent as part of broader efforts to curb non-essential imports and manage forex pressure amid rising oil prices linked to the West Asia crisis.

The Ministry of External Affairs condemned an attack on the Indian-flagged cargo vessel MSV Haji Ali near Oman. The ship, travelling from Somalia to Sharjah, was hit by a suspected drone/missile and sank, though all 14 crew members were rescued by the Oman Coast Guard.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping agreed during a high-stakes summit in Beijing that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons and that the Strait of Hormuz should remain open for global energy supplies and commercial shipping.

Gold and silver prices declined on Thursday amid profit-booking following the government's decision to raise import duty on precious metals to 15 per cent.

Elon Musk's candid moment ahead of Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's welcome ceremony in Beijing has gone viral, with the billionaire seen filming the atmosphere around him.

UK PM is under pressure after Labour's poor performance in the May 2026 local elections, with several MPs reportedly seeking his resignation. The political crisis highlights wider UK challenges including economic slowdown, rising energy costs, social tensions and post-Brexit instability.

A video of Alia Bhatt being ignored by international paps at the Cannes Film Festival has trolls and fans sparring.

Fear has returned to Jammu and Kashmir's border town of Poonch after the Army foiled the first infiltration attempt by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists since Operation Sindoor. One infiltrator was killed in the Krishna Ghati Sector, prompting heightened security and renewed concern among local residents.

Indian equity markets opened on a flat note amid mixed global signals and easing crude oil prices. The Sensex and Nifty posted marginal gains in early trade, while sector-wise performance remained mixed, with IT and media stocks under pressure and metals

Prateek Yadav, son of Mulayam Singh Yadav and stepbrother of Akhilesh Yadav, died in Lucknow at 38. A real estate developer and fitness enthusiast, he was married to Aparna Yadav. A post-mortem will determine the cause of death.

One month after Manoj Sinha launched the 100-day Nasha Mukti Abhiyan, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested nearly 700 drug traffickers and peddlers, treated over 44,000 patients, organised 2.35 lakh awareness events, and seized properties worth crores linked to drug cartels

A latest report by NITI Aayog has revealed serious inefficiencies in Jammu and Kashmir's school education system, with 146 government schools functioning without a single student while 61 teachers continue to be posted there. The report also highlights that 1,371 schools are being run by a single teacher, affecting over 32,000 students.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah launched a sharp and sarcastic attack on the People's Democratic Party, saying its leadership appears unable to understand either English or Urdu and may need an explanation in French to distinguish between outsourcing and backdoor appointments.

Indian equity benchmarks continued their decline for a second session on Tuesday morning, with the Sensex falling as much as 474 points (0.62 percent) to an intraday low of 75,541. The Nifty also traded lower, dropping 126 points (0.53 percent) to 23,689.

Under the revised framework, deepwater blocks will pay 5% royalty for the first seven years of commercial production and 10% thereafter. Ultra-deepwater blocks will enjoy zero royalty for the first seven years, followed by a 5% levy from the eighth year onward.

Drone strikes were also reported in North and South Darfur. The UN Human Rights Office said drone attacks caused at least 880 deaths between January and April this year, accounting for over 80 per cent of conflict-related civilian fatalities in Sudan.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas was among the many Asian stars honoured at the Gold House Gala 2026. The actor opted for a two-decade-old Amit Aggarwal chikankari saree, styled in collaboration with celebrity stylist Ami Patel. She completed her glamorous look with a statement Bvlgari necklace.

Bhumi Pednekar's part might be scrapped from 'The Royals' season 2 after the show and actress faced massive criticism and trolling.

L'Oral Paris shared a reel on IG that shows posters of global brand ambassadors Alia Bhatt, Viola Davis, and Helen Mirren, among others, displayed at the Htel Martinez ahead of the Cannes Film Festival. However, there was not a single poster of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, which left fans fuming.

PM Modi and Amit Shah will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 12 in Assam. Tight security arrangements have been put in place, while thousands of BJP workers are expected to attend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged government, private and aided schools across the country to conduct classes online amid concerns over the economic impact of the ongoing Iran-US war and rising crude oil prices.

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Monday assured no fuel shortage amid global energy supply disruptions, saying crude inventories stable and refineries operating optimally, Sujata Sharma said. LPG deliveries exceeded bookings, with strong petrol, diesel supply.

The flight arriving from Istanbul was carrying 288 people when sparks and flames were noticed in the rear landing gear around 6:35 a.m. Emergency response teams quickly reached the site and brought the fire under control using fire engines, while passengers were evacuated through emergency exits.

Diljit Dosanjh has responded to the controversy surrounding banners and flags at his recent concert in Calgary, clarifying that he never objected to any specific flag or banner, but to attempts to disrupt the event and harass his fans.

Speculation about Hardik Pandya unfollowing Mumbai Indians on Instagram sparked rumours of a fallout after MI's IPL 2026 playoff exit. However, reports clarified it was likely a temporary glitch, as the account reappeared within minutes.

IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performed a special air show over the Somnath Temple. The event took place in the presence of PM Modi, who also participated in religious rituals including Kumbhabhishek, Dhwaj Puja and Maha Puja.

At the closing bell, the Nifty was down by 360.3 or 1.49 per cent at 23,815.85, and the Sensex ended 1312.91 points or 1.70 per cent lower at 76,015.28.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday participated in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav marking 75 years since the reconstruction of the historic Somnath Temple, as BJP leaders praised his efforts to promote Sanatan culture and criticised previous Congress-led governments for allegedly neglecting India's cultural heritage.

Gold futures fell over 0.4 per cent during early trade, while silver futures gained modestly. Analysts attributed the pressure on gold to a stronger dollar and uncertainty after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to a US-backed peace proposal.

As the J&K administration intensifies its 100-day mission to make the Union Territory drug-free, the widespread illegal cultivation of opium poppy in several districts of the Kashmir Valley has emerged as a major obstacle. Police, Excise, Revenue, and Agriculture departments have destroyed poppy crops spread over hundreds of kanals and registered multiple cases under the NDPS Act.

Jammu and Kashmir is facing an unprecedented drug crisis, with more than 13.5 lakh people addicted to narcotics and other substances, including over 1.68 lakh children aged 10 to 17. Nearly 95,000 minors are dependent on opioids, exposing the alarming spread of addiction into schools and homes across the Union Territory.

Nearly 492 crore remains unclaimed in banks across Jammu and Kashmir despite a nationwide campaign launched by the Central Government to help people recover dormant deposits and forgotten accounts. J&K Bank alone accounts for 331 crore in unclaimed funds, followed by SBI and Punjab National Bank.

On the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army's White Knight Corps released a powerful video showcasing precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK.

A year after the devastating cross-border shelling in Poonch that claimed 14 civilian lives, including four children, the scars of that tragic night remain fresh. Residents continue to grapple with trauma, loss, and a lingering sense of insecurity, while key promises such as bunker construction and improved medical infrastructure remain unfulfilled.

Announcing a 100-day target to eradicate drug abuse, Manoj Sinha highlighted strict enforcement measures, including FIRs, arrests, property seizures, and licence cancellations.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah termed the results of the five-state Assembly elections, particularly in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, as a political earthquake with long-term national implications.

A political rift between coalition partners, the National Conference and the Congress, has sharpened over the issue of restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Triggered by remarks from NC president Farooq Abdullah criticising Congress's half-hearted support,.

The collapse of a bridge in the Thathar area on the outskirts of Jammu has claimed three lives and left one injured, exposing serious safety lapses and administrative negligence. Preliminary investigations point to a long-standing pipeline leak that weakened the soil, coupled with poor adherence to construction safety norms, including a lack of protective gear for workers.

While Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the claims as misinformation, asserting that only public feedback was sought, PDP leader Iltija Mufti has accused the government of gradually sidelining the language through administrative decisions.

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.

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.

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.

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.