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The J&K Crime Branch has arrested 85-year-old community leader Peer Bakash for allegedly pressuring the family of a Class 5 tribal girl to accept money and hush up her sexual exploitation and subsequent death. His arrest takes the number of accused arrested in the case to ten.

Beginning on Monday, the maiden International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK)2026 will bring together acclaimed filmmakers, producers, cinematographers, curators and educators from India and abroad, with an eminent jury and prominent guests including Ramesh Sippy and Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

Local residents said the building, spread over around 80 square yards, was old and had remained vacant for years because of its poor condition and limited number of pillars. Shops were located on the ground floor but reportedly struggled to attract tenants.

Samay Raina took several hilarious digs at Ashneer Grover over his much-talked-about confrontation with Salman Khan on Bigg Boss 18. From the 'farmhouse' jibe to a brutal Bigg Boss punchline, Ashneer also came up with witty comebacks for Samay.

Nisar was best known for a voice similar to award-winning Bollywood singer Udit Narayan's and was popularly known by his stage name that included the name of the district, Wayanad, in Kerala, where he hailed from.

Gor also met Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar, Amazon executives, stressing greater opportunities for American businesses in India. He also highlighted progress in bilateral trade negotiations and initiatives such as Pax Silica and TRUST.

Nifty 50 started the trading session declining 14.55 points or 0.06 per cent at 23,883.15, while Sensex opened 69.38 points or 0.09 per cent lower at 76,446.05.

Salman introduced 16 new celebrities who will compete for the trophy. Apart from Mary Kom, the show also features Badshah's ex-wife and actor Isha Rikhi, actor Kanika Mann, and more.

Salman introduced 16 new celebrities who will compete for the trophy. Apart from Mary Kom, the show also features Badshah's ex-wife and actor Isha Rikhi, actor Kanika Mann, Manoj Tiwari's daughter Rhiti Tiwari, singer Qazi Touqeer, Arishfa Khan, Uditi Singh, Kushal Tanwar aka Gullu, YouTuber ScoutOP, actor Aman Gandhi and more.

Dominican Republic's Joheirry Mola Dominguez has been crowned Miss World 2026 at the grand finale in Nha Trang, Vietnam, and was seen crying tears of joy after her victory.

Mamata Banerjee visited the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata and met Sr. Mary Joseph M.C., Superior General of the organisation. She paid tribute to Mother Teresa, remembering her lifelong service to humanity and her message of love, compassion and dignity.

Officials flagged poor cleanliness, pest infestation, inadequate facilities, rusted equipment and missing mandatory records. At Sanecure Water Project, FSSAI also found that a water-testing laboratory record appeared to have been digitally altered.

The engine, SLR and H-1 coach were affected. No casualties or passenger injuries were reported, while railway officials and technical teams launched restoration work and an investigation into the incident.

US investigators have reportedly subjected around 50 senior military officials to polygraph tests in an extraordinary probe into leaks of classified information linked to the Iran war. The inquiry follows reports of critical weapons shortages.

The revised rules could restrict citizens from leaving the country for technology-related violations or activities considered harmful to national interests. Beijing is also increasing scrutiny of overseas investments, capital outflows and technology transfers as it seeks to prevent sensitive technology, talent and assets from moving abroad.

The posts alleged that the intern was handling multiple responsibilities and facing financial difficulties. Screenshots sparked reactions and memes online, with users debating unpaid internships and Gen Z's approach to workplace grievances.

Authorities have called the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to inspect the well and determine its significance. The demolition has triggered a political controversy, with the Opposition questioning the action while the BJP and JD-U defended it as being carried out in accordance with the law.

Several people are feared trapped after a three-storey building collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan area near Delhi University's South Campus on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place around 1:30 pm amid rain, triggering panic in the area.

Celebrities joined the Dahi Handi festivities in Mumbai. Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza removed their footwear before participating in the matki-breaking ceremony. Randeep Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav and Veer Pahariya were also spotted at celebrations across the city.

DMRC has warned social media creators against attaching mobile phones to Metro train windows to shoot viral reels. The warning comes after videos of influencers performing such stunts gained popularity online.

Food safety officials sealed the kitchen of Chairman's Club resort in Bengaluru's Sahakaranagar after finding 40 kg of expired chilli, improperly labelled food products, prohibited artificial colours and unhygienic conditions during a Thursday inspection.

Iran's IRGC Navy has claimed it struck six vessels, including three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and three US-affiliated ships elsewhere, in retaliation for alleged US attacks on Iranian tankers. Tehran warned vessels against using unauthorised routes

The CBI has registered a case against Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra and others over an alleged 1,322 crore loss to LIC Housing Finance. The case concerns two loan facilities totalling 980 crore that were allegedly secured using inflated net worth certificates.

Police allege Hange was aware of an earlier plan to injure Ketan and later kill him, and that Chetan informed him about the murder after it was carried out. The arrest is the third in the case, following the arrests of Ketan's fiance Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled by Delhi Metro to Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) on Teachers' Day for its centenary celebrations. During the ride, he interacted with students and commuters before addressing the gathering.

Isha Rikhi has reacted to the rumours surrounding her separation from Badshah, calling the reports shocking and urging people not to believe unverified claims. Her statement comes amid speculation that she could be the mystery contestant featured in an emotional Bigg Boss 20 promo. H

Panihati BJP MLA Ratna Debnath, whose daughter was the RG Kar rape-murder victim, said those found guilty in the case must face action. Her remarks come as the CBI probe into the case continues, with the victim's family seeking justice and action against everyone allegedly involved.

Explore how Salesforce Architect Deepak T. Bahuleyan modernizes enterprise CRM through scalable platform design, systems integration, and AI-enabled sales and service automation.

Mouni Roy was seen visiting a temple and participating in a sacred abhishek ceremony dedicated to Lord Krishna, while also sharing a special moment with spiritual leader and speaker Gaur Gopal Das.

Kenyan President William Ruto announced the halt of Tata Chemicals' operations in Kenya, citing insufficient value provided. He said two new companies will replace Tata, following a previous directive to suspend activities at the Magadi Soda factory.

The latest rescue involved a Chinese national who was pulled alive from a tunnel linked to a hydropower project. The operation marked the third successful rescue at the Trishuli hydropower site after two Nepali workers were brought out alive from a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydropower plant on Friday.

Patrick Raymon McGoldrick, ex-CEO of Tata Technologies, sold shares worth about Rs 165 crore, reducing his stake to 0.62 percent.

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha accused the AAP-led Punjab government of political vendetta after his voter record in Mohali was marked as permanently shifted in the draft electoral rolls prepared under the Election Commission's SIR.

Liquor brand 'Old Monk' cannot be marketed or sold as um because it is manufactured using neutral spirits infused with artificial rum flavouring -- FSSAI told Bombay High Court.

The arrest followed hours of negotiations between the police and CJP leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, along with student protester Nishu Aazad, whose father, Sanjay, was assaulted

The attack came on Saturday morning, hours after several Ukrainian armed forces were reportedly ordered to follow a three-day ceasefire as United States special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Kyiv on Sunday and Moscow on Saturday with a proposal to end the war.

Embassy of Belgium shared a post on X, sharing the picture of the unique gift before it broke. The PM of Belgium also mentioned that India Gate carries a deep message and also said how it is linked to World War I.

The Nifty ended the week at 23,897.70, gaining 0.10 per cent on Friday, but still registered a weekly decline of around 1.2 per cent. The index snapped a four-session losing streak, although it remained below key moving averages and continued to show a weak near-term technical structure.

The Corporate Mitra initiative aims to simplify compliance and provide accessible knowledge to MSMEs through trained para-professionals.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a temporary halt to hostilities with Russia as US President Donald Trump's envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff prepare to visit Moscow and Kyiv.

Chandra Layout police arrested three, including two women, for allegedly kidnapping, stripping and assaulting a woman over loan repayment. The accused allegedly threatened to circulate a private video and demanded Rs 11 lakh

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message after her government became Italy's longest continuously serving postwar government.

The flight had suffered a sudden loss of altitude after all three hydraulic systems failed, injuring 20 passengers and four crew members. The AAIB said the substance finding has not been linked to the aircraft's technical failure, with the investigation still underway.

Case gained attention after Bharadwaj allegedly spoke about the incident in a viral podcast. The detention follows protests and demands for his arrest, with police also considering stringent charges in the case, officials said.

Sonam Wangchuk says padyatra will be revived if the Centre talks fail to deliver substantive progress on statehood, the Sixth Schedule safeguards and other key demands.

Salman Khan is back on the sets of Bigg Boss 20 ahead of the show's grand premiere on September 6. The actor was spotted in a cowboy-inspired look and was seen getting upset with the media amid the crowd and noise.

Nora Fatehi, Sonnalli Seygall, Mahieka Sharma, Shalini Passi and Sophie Choudry brought '90s-inspired glamour to the GQ Best Dressed 2026 event in Mumbai. Nora flaunted her abs in a stylish white cropped shirt and denim skirt, while Sonnalli opted for a sultry black plunging-neckline gown

Payment aggregators have asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to extend the September 15 deadline for completing re-KYC of existing merchants, citing a verification backlog. Small and informal businesses could face disruptions to digital payment services if they fail to complete the required KYC process on time.

Assocham said the strong forex position provides a cushion against global uncertainties, supports currency stability and strengthens investor confidence. Foreign Currency Assets crossed $600 billion, while gold reserves stood at $116.41 billion

A report by HSBC states lower export tariffs and trade deals could help India's struggling mid-tech export sector recover.