Actor Sidhant, who is known for his work in the streaming series ‘Jubilee’ and ‘Freedom at Midnight’, has spoken about his roots from Jammu. He wondered if fiction could match up to what people of Kashmir have faced in reality.

Aam Aadmi Party national Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal celebrated Holi along with senior party leaders at the residence of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia here on Wednesday.

Indian stock markets may look weak on the surface, but the current phase offers a strong buying opportunity for long-term investors, a report said on Wednesday.

The global brokerage Morgan Stanley believed that structural fundamentals of the Indian economy remain intact and earnings growth is set to improve further in 2026, even as markets struggle with near-term volatility.

Gujarat has set a target of vaccinating 5.50 lakh adolescent girls against cervical cancer under a statewide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation campaign launched from Ahmedabad, following the national roll-out announced last week.

Longer‑tenor government securities are looking attractive with much of the "uncertainty already priced in," and the risk–reward balance in Indian markets is better due to strong domestic growth, a report said on Wednesday.

Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock, who will be next seen in the ‘Practical Magic’ sequel, is looking to build out her future slate.

The Oscar-winning actress is set to star in and produce a new movie for Sony from writer Dana Fox. Following a competitive situation, Sony Pictures has landed the untitled project from Bullock and Fox, reuniting the two after Paramount’s 2022 box office hit The Lost City, reports.

The makers of director Geethu Mohandas's highly anticipated action-drama, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups', featuring Yash in the lead, on Wednesday announced that the film’s release was being postponed to June 4 this year in the wake of the current conflict going on in the Middle East.

It may be recalled that the film was originally slated for a worldwide premiere on March 19 this year.

Indian intelligence agencies have warned that cases relating to hoax bomb threats are set to increase in the coming months, especially with a number of elections coming up.

In the last year, many schools and airlines have been receiving such calls. The airline industry, in particular, was the hardest hit as a result of these calls, as the recalling and rescheduling of flights caused heavy losses.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday called up Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and impressed upon him to ensure the safe evacuation of Punjabis stranded in the strife-torn Middle East. During the telephonic conversation, the Chief Minister shared comprehensive data pertaining to Punjabis languishing in Gulf countries due to the sudden outbreak of war and urged that immediate steps be taken to bring them home.

Punjab Finance, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday said that under the leadership of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Punjab has emerged among the top three states in the country for remarkable achievements in revenue growth, asserting that the state’s financial performance over the past four years reflects structural reform, fiscal discipline and administrative transparency.

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday, on Holi, celebrated the festival of colours with her furry companions, and her loved ones as well.

The actress, sharing adorable glimpses of her Holi celebrations with her pets, took to her social media to post a carousel of pictures where she flaunted her happy mood while enjoying the festive mood at home.

Gold and silver prices climbed over 1 per cent on Wednesday amid escalating conflict between the US‑Israeli combine and Iran, driving safe haven demand.

MCX gold April futures gained 1.04 per cent to Rs 1,62,790 per 10 grams around 11.30 am on an intraday basis. Meanwhile MCX silver May futures gained 1.84 per cent to Rs 2,70,200 per kg.

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has warned that maximum temperatures across Tamil Nadu could rise by as much as 3 degrees Celsius above normal over the coming days, signalling a spell of intense heat across the state.

A drone strike near the US Consulate in Dubai triggered a fire as Iran continued a wave of drone and missile attacks targeting American diplomatic missions across the Middle East.

Hyundai Motor and Kia reported record vehicle sales for February in the United States, driven by robust demand for sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and hybrid models, the automakers said on Wednesday.

The Indian Army opened fire on Wednesday after noticing suspicious movement along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.

Officials said around 4.30 a.m. this morning, the soldiers guarding the LoC observed some persons trying to sneak across the fence.

“Subsequently, the Army opened fire towards the suspected spot, thwarting a possible infiltration bid. Reinforcement has been rushed to the spot, and a search operation has been started in the area,” officials said.

The Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Wednesday, tracking weak global cues and aggressive FII short positioning in index futures amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.