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Amid mounting political and farmer backlash over the proposed IndiaUS trade deal, the Congress has announced that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and party president Mallikarjun Kharge will visit the Kashmir Valley to interact with fruit growers.

The viral video shows Mutya allegedly misbehaving with the child, prompting the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights to register a suo motu case and instruct police to investigate. The accused's family maintains his innocence, claiming the video was misinterpreted and reflected affectionate behavior.

Ultrahuman Ring PRO has been launched in India with a price tag of Rs 42,990. There are a lot of improvements in the wearable along with a charging case that's anything but just that. Oh, and the Jade AI is what we needed.

A foreign woman in Mumbai shared a video of being followed and harassed for over 15 minutes. FIR was registered at Agripada Police Station against two unidentified individuals. Similar incidents have occurred earlier, including at Post Malone's concert in Guwahati and Mumbai's Gateway of India.

Vishnu Vinyasam featuring Sree Vishnu and Nayana Sarika in the lead roles, has been released in theatres today and is getting mixed reviews and average ratings from the audience.

In a stern verdict, the Fast Track Court in Jammu sentenced Mohammad Shahnawaz to nine years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to rape a seven-year-old girl at a madrassa, calling it a serious breach of trust.

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda shared separate wedding posts on Instagram, with Rashmika's photos alone crossing 18 million likes. Their engagement numbers have surpassed those of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's wedding posts.

Tensions surged after Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab lil-Haq in response to alleged cross-border firing. Afghanistan's Ministry of National Defence said it carried out retaliatory strikes, claiming 55 Pakistani soldiers were killed and military posts seized, while eight Afghan soldiers also died.

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera alleged a tacit understanding between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party, claiming cases are used selectively before elections. The Rouse Avenue Court refused to frame charges, citing insufficient evidence in the scrapped 202122 excise policy case.

Karnataka, the first state to introduce an AVGC policy in 2017, is now implementing its 20242029 policy focused on incentives, infrastructure, startups and original IP. The government is also expanding creative clusters beyond Bengaluru and promoting immersive technologies in tourism, education and healthcare.

MCX gold April futures gained 0.43 per cent to Rs 1,60,399 per 10 grams around 12.30 am on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 3.05 per cent to Rs 2,67,600 per kg.

Samsung has gone official with its latest flagships, Galaxy S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26. Here's our first look at the phones and some initial thoughts.

Tara Sutaria has purchased her first home in Mumbai after her reported breakup with Veer Pahariya. A tour inside her house reveals ivory-toned interiors, herringbone wooden flooring, elegant dcor, and a grand piano in the living area.

The US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's global tariffs under IEEPA, meant for national security, not broad trade. He then imposed a temporary 15% tariff under Section 122, causing confusion for businesses. India, Brazil, and China received cuts, while the UK may face higher duties.

The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL by Save India Foundation challenging a 1980 Waqf Board notification declaring Jahangirpuri mosques as Waqf properties, citing lack of bona fide intent after 46 years.

The 50-share Nifty ended 1.12 per cent, or 288.35 points, lower at 25,424.65. The Sensex closed 1.28 per cent, or 1,068.74 points, down at 82,225.92.

The GSMA has launched an Innovation Fund offering 100,000200,000 grants to support small enterprises in low- and middle-income countries using mobile and digital technologies for clean energy, circularity, digital inclusion, and climate action across Africa, Latin America, and South/Southeast Asia.

Officials familiar with the developments said the helicopter went down into the sea approximately 300 metres short of the runway as it was approaching Mayabunder for landing.

After facing relentless body-shaming and online trolling, Mrunal Thakur found renewed confidence and self-acceptance and credited a powerful piece of advice from Akshay Kumar for helping her rise above all the negativity and boost her confidence.

Sivakarthikeyan says that he was so impressed listening to Thaai Kizhivi that he decided to play the hero in Sivakumar Murugesan's next movie, Seyon. He decided to sign both the movies on the first day

Anirudh said Kamala Haasan and Rajinikanth are coming together after 47 years and their reunion movie, tentatively known as KHxRK, is going to be a fun-filled entertainer.

Priyanka, who is currently busy promoting her film 'The Bluff,' recalled how she was once nicknamed 'Piggy Chops' by her costar, actor Abhishek Bachchan, to which Karl Urban had the most hilarious reaction.

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.