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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.

Dhanush is rumored to be tying the knot with Mrunal Thakur in an intimate ceremony to be held on Valentine's Day on February 14.

According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the actor waived around Rs 15 crore from his remuneration shortly after the film's release, amid reports of its underwhelming theatrical run. The film has minted over Rs 32.95 crore in two weeks of its release.

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has collected Rs 28.95 crore net at the Indian box office in its sixth week, taking its 42-day total to Rs 869.80 crore net.

Speaking in Delhi, he dismissed speculation around his meeting with Rahul Gandhi and his recent cryptic social media post, saying such interactions are a normal part of party functioning. Shivakumar said his visit to Delhi was to meet party leaders and discuss legal issues related to irrigation projects, while reiterating that leadership matters would be addressed only within the party.

The airline also informed that eligible passengers can claim compensation for cancellations made within 24 hours of departure. As an additional measure, IndiGo has extended a 'Gesture of Care', offering two travel vouchers of Rs 5,000 each to passengers whose flights were cancelled or delayed by over three hours during the period.

An FIR under the NDPS Act has been registered, and investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the narcotics and potential links in the supply chain. The J&K Police continue to crack down on drug smuggling and related unlawful activities, while the government has set up de-addiction and counselling centres to rehabilitate youth affected by rising drug addiction in the region.

Following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) decisive victory in the Maharashtra local body elections, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), celebrations were held near the Karnataka BJP office in Bengaluru. Former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, attributing the win to the pro-people programmes of the NDA government.

At the closing bell, the Sensex added 187 points, or 0.23 per cent to settle at 83,570. The Nifty advanced 28 points, or 0.11 per cent, to close at 25,694. The broader markets performed in line with the benchmark indices, as Nifty Midcap 100 index lost 0.07 per cent, while the NSE Smallcap 100 declined 0.34 per cent.

The latest arrested accused, Pukhrambam Bimol Meitei, was held from Imphal West district, and a cache of arms and ammunition, including an SMG carbine, pistol, hand grenades and live rounds, was recovered from his possession. He is alleged to be an accomplice in the January 8 petrol pump blast at Moirang Thana Leikai, which caused damage but no injuries.

Speaking in New Delhi, he highlighted the rapid growth of India's startup ecosystem, which has expanded from fewer than 500 startups a decade ago to over 2,00,000 today, making India the world's third-largest startup hub with more than 125 unicorns. PM Modi said the initiative has enabled inclusive growth by empowering youth from tier-2 and tier-3 cities and villages, with women playing a significant role in nearly 45 per cent of recognised startups.

On January 15, 2026, Donald Trump received a Nobel Peace Prize medal as a gift from Venezuelan opposition leader Mara Corina Machado. However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee has officially stated that he is not a Nobel laureate, as the prize itself is non-transferable.

Flipkart Minutes recorded a sharp spike in festive demand during Makar Sankranti, with essentials like rice, pooja items, sweets, and kites dominating last-minute quick-commerce orders.

St. Clair argues the chatbot is dangerously designed and seeks a restraining order to stop it from creating or editing images of her. xAI has said it has disabled Grok from generating sexually explicit images of real people and limited image generation to paid users. The case comes amid broader scrutiny, including action by India's IT ministry against X Corp over the circulation of obscene content through AI services.

Minimum temperatures remained significantly below normal, around 35.4C, with cold wave conditions expected to persist in parts of Delhi, Haryana, and Chandigarh. Dense morning fog reduced visibility, affecting flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport under CAT III conditions.

The BJP countered Gandhi's accusations, calling them an attempt to deflect from possible defeats and labeling the opposition as spreading false narratives. The State Election Commission has ordered a probe into the ink controversy to verify the claims, while maintaining that standard procedures were followed during polling.

A bench of Justices issued notices to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, DGP Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata Police Commissioner and others. The court directed the preservation of CCTV footage and related recordings from the search sites, granted two weeks for responses, and listed the matter for further hearing on February 3, warning that unresolved issues of this nature could lead to lawlessness.

Thousands of Indian students, including many from Kashmir, remain in Iran, causing widespread concern among families. PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also appealed to the MEA for urgent intervention and the safe return of students and pilgrims, including Shia Muslims from J&K currently in Iran.

Between 2021 and 2025, India exported smartphones worth nearly $79 billion, with 2025 recording the highest annual tally. Apple's iPhone shipments dominated exports, contributing about 75 per cent of the total, valued at over $22 billion. iPhone exports from India crossed Rs 2 lakh crore for the first time in 2025, rising nearly 85 per cent year-on-year.

In a video that has gone viral on the internet, Yo Yo Honey Singh is heard saying, Oh my God, it's cold in Delhi. It's fun to have sex in the car in this weather. He then went on to tell the youth to use condoms.

Spot gold dropped by 0.8% to $4,584.03 per ounce, following a record high of $4,642.72 in the previous session.

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.

While stressing that the US has a good relationship with Denmark, Trump said Denmark lacks the capacity to defend Greenland on its own and dismissed concerns about undermining NATO. Pressed on whether force could be used, he refused to rule out any options, saying he would ot give up options. Trump did not announce any immediate decisions, stating that discussions were ongoing and that Greenland remains vital for both US and European security.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis rejected the allegations, defending the electoral process while suggesting stronger measures if needed. Following viral videos and complaints, BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani ordered an enquiry, while the administration clarified that marker pens, used in local body polls since 2012, were supplied by the State Election Commission and issued fresh instructions to ensure proper ink application.

Nupur Sanon has revealed that when her mother had doubts about her relationship with Stebin Ben, Kriti Sanon was the one to convince family members.

The remarks follow regulatory scrutiny after reports that Grok had complied with requests to digitally undress images of real people. X has since implemented restrictions, limiting image creation and editing to paid subscribers and barring edits of real people in revealing clothing.

Trump responded cautiously, saying the US has received reports that killings and planned executions in Iran have stopped. He did not rule out military action, emphasizing vigilance while monitoring the situation.

Kriti Sanon has penned an emotional note for sister Nupur Sanon post her wedding with Stebin Ben.

The airlines cited passenger safety as the top priority and are offering alternatives where possible. International carriers like Lufthansa have also adjusted routes to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace. Meanwhile, India has advised its nationals in Iran to leave immediately and warned against traveling to the country due to the deteriorating security situation.

US President Donald Trump has signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, reversing school nutrition rules to allow whole milk back in US cafeterias and removing the requirement for a doctor's note for milk substitutes.mp also announced new Section 232 trade actions targeting critical minerals and semiconductor imports, including a 25 per cent tariff on select chips.

A senior citizen raised concerns over chaos and delays at a polling booth during the Maharashtra local body elections, voicing his frustration directly to actress-politician Hema Malini after waiting nearly two hours to cast his vote. He said the lack of accountability made the experience particularly difficult for elderly voters. Hema Malini later appealed to Mumbai residents to exercise their right to vote,

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert, warning of cold wave conditions and persistent fog, with temperatures dipping as low as 35 degrees Celsius. Dense fog has reduced visibility to near-zero levels in some areas, leading to possible flight delays at Delhi airport, where operations are continuing under CAT III conditions.

Lawmakers highlighted severe shortages in physicians, nurses, pediatric specialists, and other healthcare workers, citing data projecting the need for tens of thousands more medical professionals by 2037. They emphasized that H-1B workers do not displace US employees but are essential to sustaining the healthcare system.

The bill also prohibits any US assistance to the Taliban and includes human rights measures, such as applying visa restrictions on Chinese officials involved in violations against Tibetans. The legislation forms part of a broader package funding US government operations through September 30, 2026, covering national security, diplomatic missions, and foreign aid programs.

The decision follows the Maharashtra government's declaration of a public holiday on January 15 to ensure the smooth conduct of elections in 29 municipal corporations, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in Mumbai.

Similar problems were reported across cities including Mumbai, Solapur, Pune, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and Pimpri-Chinchwad, causing long delays and confusion among voters. In several areas, EVMs failed to start on time, and changes in booth assignments left citizens wandering in search of their designated polling centres. Public frustration is mounting over the State Election Commission's handling of the process.

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.

Action has been taken against a teacher, lab technician, lineman, forest worker, and health department driver following security agency inputs linking them with LeT and Hizbul Mujahideen networks.

Rahul Gandhi said that by blocking Jana Nayagan, the PM Modi-led government cannot silence the voice of the Tamil people.

Dhurandhar has collected Rs 1,015 crore gross in India and Rs 285 crore at the overseas box office in its sixth week, taking its total to Rs 1,300 crore.

Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu (MSVG) has collected Rs 84 crore gross at the worldwide box office on the first day.

Ravi Teja's Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi has received mixed reviews and ratings from audience.

Tension gripped several border areas of the Jammu province after multiple Pakistani drones were spotted intruding into Indian airspace along the International Border and the Line of Control in Samba, Rajouri, and Poonch districts.

Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has received mixed reviews and ratings from the audience, who call it a family drama with thin storyline.

Vijay Deverakonda is happy with disabling of ratings for Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu on the ticketing portals like BookMyShow.

With sextortion cases rising sharply across Jammu and Kashmir, police have issued a high alert, warning people against online blackmail traps using fake social media profiles and video calls. Victims are urged not to panic or pay money, but to immediately report incidents and preserve digital evidence.