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Pooja Bhatt is the eldest child of Mahesh Bhatt. (Photo: Express Archive)

Mahesh Bhatt sobs recalling daughter Pooja’s reaction to his affair with Soni Razdan: ‘I can’t thank you enough, you didn’t judge me’

Mahesh Bhatt broke down recalling how Pooja Bhatt reacted when he told her about his affair with Soni Razdan and his decision to move out and marry her.

Twinkle Khanna spoke about late actor Rishi Kapoor

Twinkle Khanna recalls being called Rishi Kapoor’s ‘illegitimate daughter’: ‘When you were in your mother’s stomach, I serenaded her’

Rishi Kapoor’s daughter-in-law and actor Alia Bhatt, along with Varun Dhawan, who worked with the late actor in their debut film Student of the Year, recalled their special memories with him on Kajol and Twinkle Khanna’s show.

Fashion designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, who designed multiple outfits for Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan during their wedding, recently took a trip down memory lane, recalling the majestic event.

Abhishek Bachchan wore sherwani with ruby buttons for his wedding with Aishwarya Rai, recall designer duo Abu-Sandeep: ‘Bachchans are very humble’

Fashion designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, who designed multiple outfits for Abhishek Bachchan during his wedding with Aishwarya Rai, recently took a trip down memory lane, recalling the majestic event.

Technology

Meta to use AI chats to personalise content and ads from December

Starting December 16, Meta will begin using users' conversations with its AI assistant to personalize ads and content on Facebook and Instagram.

despite some scepticism towards Wikipedia, its information tends to be far more factual than broad datasets like the Common Crawl, which scrape diverse web pages from the internet. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Wikipedia might give AI models access to site for ‘knowledge base’

Wikipedia's knowledge base could significantly improve data accessibility and quality for AI models and LLMs.

The Sora app also includes parental controls through ChatGPT, allowing parents to set infinite scroll limits, disable algorithmic personalisation, and control who can send direct messages to their children. (Image: AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

OpenAI launches Sora App alongside Sora 2 for improved audio, video generation AI platform

OpenAI's Sora app will be free upon release, as OpenAI states it is “for individuals to freely explore its features.”

Srinagar News

Militant attack in Srinagar neighbourhood injures policemanSubscriber Only

According to the sources, suspected militants opened fired at policeman Mohammad Hafiz Chad at Hamdaniya Colony in Srinagar’s Bemina neighbourhood. He was shot at from close range and suffered bullet injuries in abdomen and an arm.

‘Fixed match’: Omar Abdullah on delay in J&K pollsSubscriber Only

“There is a strange fixed match being played. When you ask the government, they say the decision is to be taken by the EC. When you talk to the EC, it says they have to consult the Centre to make a decision.”

Anger simmers in Kashmir varsities after ‘social media post on Prophet’Subscriber Only

A senior official said NIT has rusticated the student for a year but protesting students want more stringent punishment and his arrest.

NIT students protest against social media post on ProphetSubscriber Only

The protests subsided after top officials of the institute assured action against the student and wrote to the police to initiate legal action against him.

J&K panchayat body slams govt over delay in holding pollsSubscriber Only

Speaking to reporters Friday, AJKPC president Anil Sharma said all “pro-democracy people” in both Kashmir and Jammu regions “want peace and development, which is possible only through constitutional means”.

Detaining govt critics is abuse of PSA: Jammu and Kashmir HC quashes journalist’s detentionSubscriber Only

Also grants bail to Kashmir Walla editor

BRO releases video of vehicles reaching Amarnath cave, Jammu and Kashmir parties raise ecological concernsSubscriber Only

Until now, the Himalayan cave shrine, situated at an altitude of more than 3,800 metres and visited by tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year during the summer months of June to August, was accessible only by foot.

J&K Police first in country to use GPS anklet for UAPA accused out on bail

The officials said the devices were introduced after a Special NIA Court, Jammu, passed an order directing the police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on a terror accused—the importance of which was highlighted by the prosecution department of the police.

3 infiltration bids in 10 days in J&KSubscriber Only

These attempts, coming after a calm spring and summer on the Line of Control, indicate militants are desperate to sneak into Kashmir from across the border before winter sets in, officials said.

‘Rubbing salt into our wounds’: Omar Abdullah on UT Day celebrationsSubscriber Only

Abdullah’s comments on J&K’s UT status, during a party convention in Kupwara, came as the administration geared up for its ‘UT Foundation Day’ celebrations on October 31.

Srinagar’s Jamia shut third week in a rowSubscriber Only

All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said its chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was once again not allowed to leave his residence to lead the Friday prayers as the mosque remained shut.

Leaders not allowed to hold pro-Palestine rallies, says PDPSubscriber Only

The people of Kashmir have always stood behind the people of Palestine,” Iltija said.

Infiltration bid foiled, 2 militants killed in J&K’s Uri sector: ArmySubscriber Only

The operation attempt against the infiltrating militants has been suspended due to inclement weather and will resume once it clears up, the Army said.

Ladakh hill council to get new chairperson, National Conference leader Dr Jaffer Akhoon likely to bag postSubscriber Only

The departments allocated to the chairman and executive councillors will be equally shared between the two parties. “Both the INC and the NC pledge to provide a strong and sustainable Council that works for the betterment and development of the people of Kargil,” Congress leader Nasir Munshi added.

20th convocation of University of Kashmir: President Droupadi Murmu asks Kashmir University to work preserving Himalayan ecosystemSubscriber Only

Referring to the motto of the University of Kashmir which means ‘let us move from darkness to light’, the President said that the more youth move towards the light of education and towards the light of peace, the more our country will progress.

2 Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in Kulgam encounter

Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. The slain ultras were identified as Basit Amin Bhat of Frisal and Saqib Ahmad Lone of Hawoora, Kulgam. Acting on a specific input regarding the presence of terrorists in the Kujjar area […]

J&K police seize 30kg heroin, two from Punjab apprehendedSubscriber Only

Pointing out that the apprehended persons hailed from Punjab, police officials said the seized narcotics was allegedly being smuggled on an Innova from the Line of Control in North Kashmir.

Infiltration bid near LoC foiled, 2 terrorists killed in joint operationSubscriber Only

Based on an intelligence input to the J&K police, a joint party of police and Army launched a search operation in the Kumkadi area along the LoCl in Machil sector.

Kokerang operation hasn’t disturbed the peace in area, says J&K Police chiefSubscriber Only

The 7-day-long Kokernag encounter had left 4 security personnel and 2 LeT militants dead.

J&K: DSP held on graft chargeSubscriber Only

DSP Adil Mushtaq had been in police custody for three days before his arrest. Police said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT), headed by SP South, was constituted in view of the larger ramifications of the case.

J-K Lt Governor’s ‘people don’t want change’ remark draws flak from OppositionSubscriber Only

The remarks are being viewed by the Opposition as the Centre’s stand of not conducting elections in Jammu and Kashmir anytime soon.

Kokernag operation enters Day 5: J&K search operation for militants on, drones, heavy weapons usedSubscriber Only

Security forces have deployed drones for surveillance and are using heavy weapons, including mortar shells, to flush out the militants.

J-K: Anantnag operation enters fifth day

The police believe two to three terrorists are trapped in the forest area as the forces maintained a tight cordon.

Political commentator Hyderi arrested in SrinagarSubscriber Only

Hyderi, who has worked as a journalist with local newspapers in J&K, was arrested after police registered a case against him following court orders late Thursday night.

Additional duties on US apples & walnuts scrapped: J&K leaders warn of impact, ask PM to rethinkSubscriber Only

Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir also cautioned the Centre on lifting the additional import duties, saying it will lead to “economic distress… (in) J&K and Himachal fruit Industry.