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Mahhi Vij celebrated her birthday on April 1, 2026, with midnight festivities that continued into the early hours. Born in 1982, the actress turned 44. Mahhi shared a series of photos from her bash, which was attended by her Seher Hone Ko Hai co-stars Parth Samthaan and Rishita Kothari.

The CAG has flagged continued dependence of J&K on central grants despite modest improvement in its own revenue. The report highlights rising liabilities, high revenue expenditure, constrained capital spending, and delays in financial reporting, raising concerns over the Union Territory's long-term fiscal sustainability.

Generic medicines are exempt, and companies have a 120180 day window to submit plans to relocate production before the tariffs take effect. Some countriesincluding the European Union, Japan, South Korea and Switzerlandwill face lower tariffs, while the United Kingdom gets temporary tariff-free access.

Raghav Chadha reacted strongly after being removed as AAP's deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha, saying he has been silenced, not defeated. He questioned why he was being stopped from speaking in Parliament and claimed the party had asked authorities to restrict his participation.

The teaser offers multiple glimpses of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. From the grand coronation scenes to the exile in the forests of Panchavati, the visuals trace key moments of his journey. Yash, who plays Ravana, is briefly seen towards the end, with his look only partially revealed.

US President Donald Trump defended the Iran war in a primetime address, calling it vital for global security but offering few new details. He emphasized threats from Iran while expanding executive power and sidestepping Congress.

Iran has allowed friendly countries, including India, to transit the Strait of Hormuz. PM Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on safeguarding navigation and resolving tensions diplomatically. MEA denied reports of India paying any tolls.

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, visited Ayodhya with his family for darshan at the Shri Ram Temple on Hanuman Jayanti, describing it as a deeply emotional moment that symbolizes India's cultural continuity, unity, and values inspired by Lord Ram.

The Nifty closed 0.15 per cent higher, gaining 33.70 points to settle at 22,713.10. The Sensex also ended in the green, rising 185.23 points or 0.25 per cent to finish at 73,319.55.

A political row broke out in Karnataka after Siddaramaiah called BJP leaders stray bulls, drawing a sharp odents jibe from B. Sriramulu. He also accused the Congress of corruption and fearing defeat in upcoming by-elections.

Highlighting achievements, he cited top rankings in justice delivery, anti-drug operations, and cybercrime control. He also announced plans for police reforms, including recruitment drives and a permanent Police Recruitment Board, while emphasising continued efforts to strengthen law enforcement and public safety.

Anti-Naxal campaign in Chhattisgarh gained momentum as Ramko Mandavi, a close aide and security guard of a top Maoist leader, surrendered in Kanker district. This follows the recent surrender of two other hardcore Naxalites, signalling weakening morale within the Maoist ranks.

IT Dept has launched a new website, 'Kar Saathi', to simplify tax-related processes and improve user experience. The platform consolidates all direct tax information in one place and features an AI-powered chatbot to provide 24x7 assistance to taxpayers.

NASA's long-awaited Artemis II mission has launched four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon. The rocket lifted off at 6:35 p.m. ET from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.

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.

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.