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Television host Mini Mathur emerged as the first-ever winner of Alliance; he took home a Rs 50 lakh prize. During the final week of the show, Salman Khan entered the Alliance HQ and had an emotional conversation with his brother Sohail Khan about his divorce from Seema Sajdeh, encouraging him to move on with his life.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which governs how individuals, associations and organisations receive and use foreign donations.

The debate has also gained international attention after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that American foreign aid would increasingly be routed directly to national governments instead of NGOs, adding a new dimension to the discussion on regulating foreign funding

A Chandigarh district court has summoned Salman Khan, his sister Alvira Khan Agnihotri and the directors of Style and Content Jewellery Pvt Ltd in connection with an alleged cheating case linked to a Being Human jewellery showroom.

The Sensex rose 374 points, or 0.48 per cent, to settle at 78,954.76, while the Nifty gained 11.35 points, or 0.05 per cent, to close at 24,636.00.

Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi recently met a group of student protesters in New Delhi, applauding their courage and determination in raising their voices for reforms in India's education system. Sharing moments from the interaction on social media, the Congress leader praised the students.

Farah Khan hosted a grand Lock Upp 2 success party after the finale, attended by several contestants namely Harshad Chopda, Akanksha Chamola, Sunita Ahuja, Apoorva Shreya Kalra, her boyfriend Rishabh Jaiswal. While Shilpa Shinde, Akanksha Choudhary and Sufi Motiwala were missing from the celebrations.

The food regulator alleged that the claims were misleading and violated advertising and organic food regulations, while also objecting to the use of the Jaivik Bharat logo on some products. Dabur has defended its labelling, saying it complies with existing laws and industry practices, and argued that it has never made misleading claims.

Authorities said deputies responding to the scene found several victims with gunshot wounds, while local officials reported that three family members, including the suspected shooter, were killed

He told us to value our seat in the House as there are thousands of people vying for that position, said a lawmaker, speaking on condition of anonymity. Modi asked the lawmakers to steer clear of vested interests posing as well-wishers.

Gold futures rose to an intraday high of Rs 1,49,700 per 10 grams, while COMEX gold also traded higher. Silver witnessed mixed trade after early gains. Analysts said easing geopolitical tensions and softer crude oil prices have reduced inflation concerns

The Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case filed by his junior colleague, overturning his 2021 acquittal by a Goa Sessions Court.

Despite heavy rain, protesters continued their agitation and indefinite hunger strike, alleging corruption, bribery, paper leaks and irregularities in recruitment exams. A delegation of students is scheduled to hold talks with the Jharkhand government, with hopes of finding a resolution to their demands.

Sensex started the session at 78,782.43, up 0.25 per cent or 200 points, while Nifty opened at 24,632.65, an increase of 8 points or 0.03 per cent.

The action, taken under the 2023 dark patterns guidelines, targeted practices such as drip pricing, basket sneaking, confirm shaming and forced subscriptions. The government said the move aims to improve transparency and strengthen consumer protection in the digital marketplace.

Bhumi Pednekar has faced backlash after asking protesters to avoid using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The controversy escalated after her former acting teacher, Shruti Desai, questioned her stance on respect, while singer Neha Bhasin also criticised the actor.

Heavy rainfall and cloudbursts forced authorities to temporarily suspend the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Shiv Khori pilgrimages in Jammu and Kashmir as a precautionary measure. Fourteen people stranded in swollen rivers across Jammu and Rajouri districts were rescued, while officials urged devotees to follow weather advisories until conditions improve.

The Congress-National Conference alliance has come under fresh strain after J&K Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra wrote to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking action over the alleged assault on Congress MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat by National Conference workers. The incident in Bandipora has intensified concerns over growing tensions between the coalition partners.

The Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association, long marred by scams and infighting, faces a fresh leadership crisis as rival factions issue conflicting decisions over President Javid Ahmad Kitab's suspension and reinstatement.

Punjab Police, in coordination with central agencies, have dismantled 10 narco-terror modules and arrested 39 operatives, including three Afghan nationals, over the past 25 days. The crackdown led to the recovery of 72 pistols, an AK-47 rifle, two submachine guns, heroin, hawala money, and other incriminating materials.

Security forces in Punjab have recovered 42 sophisticated pistols and an AK-47 rifle in separate operations near the Indo-Pak border during the last four days, exposing a suspected cross-border effort to revive terrorism in the state. Investigations have revealed links to foreign-based operatives.

In a significant anti-terror operation ahead of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, security forces arrested five individuals in Kishtwar and Shopian districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Among those held is a Forest Department employee accused of facilitating terrorist activities, while three youths missing since May 31 were apprehended in Shopian with explosives, ammunition, and other incriminating material.

Public outrage is growing in J&K over the use of excessive force by Pakistani authorities against protesters in PoJK. The Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir staged a protest outside the UN office in Srinagar, demanding international intervention and accountability. NC president Dr Farooq Abdullah also urged the United Nations to investigate reports of civilian killings and human rights abuses in PoJK.

The BJP on Tuesday criticised the United Nations and international human rights organisations for what it described as their silence over alleged atrocities against civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

In a major anti-corruption crackdown, the JKACB has exposed a massive land scam involving the illegal grabbing of over 1,000 kanals of Custodian land across Jammu district. The land, meant for displaced persons from Pakistan and PoJK, was allegedly usurped by a nexus of land mafia and government officials through forged documents and manipulated revenue records.

In a major counter-terror operation, J&K Police dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module in Srinagar by arresting four Over Ground Workers, including a young woman, and recovering arms and ammunition.