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The Leh Apex Body has announced that it will resume its agitation with protest demonstrations across Leh on March 12 to press for key demands, including statehood, inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India, and separate Lok Sabha seats for Leh and Kargil.

Alert Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, killing one suspected terrorist while launching a search operation to track another who reportedly escaped into nearby forests.

Pieter Elbers has resigned as CEO of IndiGo, months after the airline faced its worst-ever operational crisis in December 2025. The airline's parent company, InterGlobe Aviation, announced that Managing Director Rahul Bhatia will take over the airline's management on an interim basis until a new CEO is appointed.

Shivkumar said NDIA Bloc MPs have already raised the matter and staged protests, questioning why the Centre is avoiding debate. Shivakumar also criticised the recent LPG price hike and said the fuel situation is impacting businesses and families, including Indians working in the Middle East.

The Nifty closed 0.97 per cent, or 233.5 points, higher at 24,261.6, while the Sensex rose 0.82 per cent, or 639.82 points, to settle at 78,205.98.

PIB Fact Check unit has dismissed as fake a viral claim that India shared the location of an Iranian naval ship with Israel. PIB clarified that the video was circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts and later amplified by a Turkish newspaper, but the remarks were never made by the Army chief.

The government informed Parliament that there is no shortage of Rs 10, Rs 20, and Rs 50 banknotes in the country.The lower-denomination notes are usually not dispensed through ATMs. The RBI also ensures adequate circulation of notes and coins alongside growing digital payments.

Airstrikes targeted Iranian military airports, Quds Force aircraft and Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, while Iranian missile attacks have killed 12 civilians in Israel. Israel said operations will continue and did not rule out targeting Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Amid rising global oil prices and tensions in West Asia, Pakistan has announced austerity measures to address a worsening fuel crisis. Shehbaz Sharif said fuel use for government vehicles will be cut by 50%, ministers will forgo two months' salary, and MPs will take a 25% pay cut.

The Epstein files reveal how elite networks operate across wealth, politics, and global influence, exposing institutional weaknesses and the structural advantages of power. Transparency is both a test and a necessity for democratic accountability.

The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply.LPG cylinder refill waiting periods have been extended from 21 to 25 days to curb hoarding amid the Iran war. Officials confirmed sufficient supply and no immediate hike in petrol or diesel prices.

The decline followed Trump's statements that the campaign against Iran would conclude very soon and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain secure. The easing came after prices had surged past $100 per barrel due to tensions disrupting energy flows.

The advisory comes amid rising tensions in West Asia following joint strikes by the United States Armed Forces and Israel Defense Forces on Iran on February 28, which triggered Iranian drone and missile attacks on US assets and regional targets.

The issue of the Kashmiri Pandits' exodus was raised at the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, drawing renewed global attention to the displacement of the community from the Kashmir Valley in the early 1990s.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei declared that the nation is prepared to defend its soil against US and Israeli aggression, accusing Washington of sabotaging diplomatic negotiations to forcefully partition the country and seize its significant oil and natural resources

Nirmala Sitharaman said the recent rise in global crude oil prices following the 2026 IranIsraelUS escalation is unlikely to significantly affect inflation in India for now, as inflation remains near the lower end of the Reserve Bank of India's tolerance band.

West Bengal officials stated that the district administration and local authorities followed protocol at Bagdogra Airport, and there was no plan for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to welcome the President. The state government provided a detailed, point-by-point response to the MHA.

Global markets reacted sharply, with Asian stock markets falling. Analysts warn prices could rise further, potentially reaching $143 per barrel this year. Economists noted that Asia and Europe are most vulnerable, while the US, with high domestic production,

EAM S. Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha that Iran thanked India for allowing the warship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi following a technical malfunction. He added that 67,000 Indians have safely returned from conflict-hit Gulf countries, with host nations assuring their safety, and emphasized India's focus on diplomacy.

A minor student in Karnataka's Ballari district remains untraced after allegedly killing a fellow hostel inmate and injuring seven others at a Gurukul residential school on Saturday night. The Class 9 student reportedly attacked hostelmates with an iron rod

Police in Srinagar stopped Congress leaders and workers from marching to Lal Chowk to protest the US-India trade deal and the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, citing law and order concerns.

The Supreme Court postponed the hearing on the CBI's plea against bail granted to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case for two weeks. The court allowed the survivor to be heard in the case but asked her cousin to seek protection from the High Court.

The Nifty settled at 24,028.05, down 422.40 points or 1.73 per cent. The index also officially entered the technical correction zone after falling more than 10 per cent from its record high of 26,373, which it had touched on January 5.

Human rights groups alleged seven Baloch civilians were extrajudicially killed by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, while authorities imposed Section 144 in Dera Ismail Khan amid worsening law and order.

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.