Restrictions on movement of people in Kashmir valley were intensified on Friday as authorities apprehended protests against the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after congregational prayers this afternoon.

Rapper and singer Santy Sharma has sparked a heated online debate after reacting to provocative social media posts by Khushi Mukherjee. His comments about the responsibility of influencers and the impact of online content quickly went viral, dividing opinions across platforms. While some supported his call for better online conduct and responsible influence, others criticized his remarks, especially his comments linking online behaviour to rising crime rates. The controversy has intensified discussions around social media ethics, gender issues, and celebrity influence. Amid the debate, Santy Sharma also announced his upcoming single “I Don’t Care,” set to release on 10 March 2026 on YouTube and major streaming platforms.

A petrol pump worker died after an SUV rammed into his motorcycle in the Sushant Lok area here, police said on Thursday.

Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump's new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi has been appointed West Bengal Governor and Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) named new Bihar Governor as part of major gubernatorial appointments effected by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday night.

A mine collapse on Tuesday at a major coltan mining site in eastern Congo left at least 200 dead, according to Congolese authorities, a number disputed by the rebel group that controls the mine.

Thirty-one students tested positive during an anti-drug screening drive conducted in educational institutions in Vijayanagar area of the city, police said on Thursday.

Indian carriers cancelled 281 international flights on Thursday due to the Middle East crisis, and the government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the region.