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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.

Tahir Fazal Choudhary, a celebrated hero of the landmark 2003 counter-insurgency operation Sarp Vinash in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, passed away in Uttarakhand after suffering a heart attack, marking the end of an era of extraordinary courage and grassroots resistance against terrorism.

India strongly criticised remarks made by Donald Trump on citizenship and immigration, calling them uninformed, inappropriate and in poor tast, the comments do not reflect the reality of India-US relations, which are built on mutual respect and shared interests.

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Trump emphasized continued US control over the Strait of Hormuz to limit Iran's oil revenues and increase economic pressure. While acknowledging short-term economic effects, including rising fuel costs, he framed the strategy as necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Manoj Mukund Naravane, former Indian Army Chief, has rejected claims that the military lacked direction during the 2020 India-China standoff. Responding to remarks by Rahul Gandhi, he said the government's instruction to do what you think is right reflected trust, not absence of leadership.

Sensex was trading at 77,263, down 0.51 per cent or 400 points, while Nifty was down 0.41 per cent, or 100 points, in early trade amid panic selling in IT, financial and pharma stocks. However, support was seen in FMCG and chemical scrips.

The discussion reflects ongoing uncertainty in US foreign policy, influenced by Middle East conflicts, China strategy, and broader geopolitical shifts. While tactical engagement with Pakistan may continue, experts agree that the long-term US strategy

In a major boost to pilgrims, the Union Government will launch a direct Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar on April 30, ahead of the annual Amarnath Yatra beginning July 3.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do's song Roop Di Rani is originally written by Indeevar and composed by Rajesh Roshan. The track is a reworked version of Kaali Teri Choti from Bahaar Aane Tak. The song stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Sara Ali Khan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Rakul Preet Singh.

Malaika Arora attended an award function and dazzled in a shimmery silver gown featuring intricate mirror work. The actor was trolled for her sensual poses, especially flaunting her bare back.

DGCA has issued a warning letter to IndiGo over compliance with temporary domestic airfare caps imposed in December 2025. Parent company InterGlobe Aviation informed that the issue relates to certain fares charged during the capped period.

The post included remarks against the American Civil Liberties Union and made controversial claims about immigration and demographics, including references to India and China.

Tamil Nadu recorded around 70% voter turnout till 3 p.m. during the Assembly elections, indicating strong public participation across most districts. High turnout was seen in Namakkal, Erode, and several parts of Coimbatore, while comparatively lower polling was reported in Kanniyakumari and Tirunelveli.

Voting in by-elections for one seat in Gujarat and two seats in Maharashtra is progressing steadily, with turnout crossing 40% by 3 p.m. on Thursday. In Gujarat's Umreth constituency, polling reached 46.66%, while Maharashtra's Baramati and Rahuri recorded 40.36% and 39.60% respectively.

India has welcomed France's decision to allow visa-free transit for Indian passport holders at French airports, starting April 10, 2026. This means Indian travellers passing through mainland France on connecting flights will no longer need a transit visa.

MEA said it had seen some reports regarding US President Donald Trump amplifying remarks that referred to India as a hell-hole, but declined to comment further. The controversy arose after Trump reposted content from US commentator Michael Savage, who criticised India and China

The Indian-flagged tanker Desh Garima has already safely reached Mumbai after crossing the Strait earlier. Over 2,680 Indian seafarers have been safely brought back so far, including 65 in the last 24 hours.

Iran has signalled that reopening the strait is unlikely amid ongoing tensions with the US and Israel, while also stating it remains open to negotiations under certain conditions. Meanwhile, an Indian tanker carrying crude oil safely reached Mumbai under naval escort.

Authorities in Karnataka have cancelled the licence of a homestay in Madikeri district after an alleged sexual assault of a US tourist. The victim, staying at Devi Villa Homestay in Kutta village, accused a staff member of drugging and assaulting her.

Vijay Varma has once again grabbed attention for his personal life after being spotted on a dinner outing with Aaliyah Qureishi in Mumbai. This comes months after reports of Vijay Varma's breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia, leading fans to speculate about a possible new romance.

Riteish Deshmukh's role as 'Shivaji' in 'Raja Shivaji' has failed to impress the audience.

David Dhawan has hinted at retiring after his last collaboration with Varun Dhawan titled 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' starring VD, Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde.

On the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Indian Army personnel recounted their experiences during Operation Sindoor, highlighting challenges such as harsh terrain, constant drone threats, and high-alert deployments.

The case involved a terror conspiracy linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, allegedly orchestrated inside Parappana Agrahara Central Jail. The accused were involved in recruiting, training, and radicalising inmates to carry out terror activities, along with plotting attacks in Bengaluru and planning Naseer's escape during a court appearance.

The Indian rupee fell 31 paise to 93.75 against the US dollar on Wednesday, marking its third consecutive session of losses. This decline is driven by rising crude prices following President Trump's military threats against Iran and sustained foreign capital outflows.

A US tourist was allegedly sexually assaulted at a homestay in Madikeri, Karnataka. The incident reportedly occurred on April 19 at a private property in Kutta village, following which the accused, Vrujesh Kumar, was arrested. The homestay owner has also been taken into custody.

Housing prices in Bengaluru may rise up to 40% due to expanding Metro connectivity and infrastructure upgrades, according to Colliers. Improved connectivity via existing and upcoming Metro lines is boosting demand across residential, office, and industrial segments.

Global crude oil prices climbed close to $100 per barrel as geopolitical tensions persisted following Donald Trump's decision to extend the US-Iran ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz remained constrained due to an ongoing naval blockade, limiting shipping activity and raising concerns over global energy supply.

Sensex declined as much as 0.62 per cent, or about 500 points, to 78,779, while Nifty traded at 24,434, down 142.2 points or 0.57 per cent, amid selling pressure in IT, banking, pharma and healthcare stocks such as Max Healthcare, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HCL Tech and Apollo Hospitals.

For the song shoot, Sara Ali Khan wore a metallic bralette-style outfit with a thigh-high slit, flaunting her legs. Her shimmering silver co-ord featured a halter-neck, bralette-style top with cut-out detailing across the front, which accentuated her figure.

A border town achiever brings pride to Poonch as the overall pass percentage rises to 88.85% in the Jammu division, with girls outperforming boys once again.

Deepika Padukone has resumed work shortly after announcing her second pregnancy, with her first appearance being an ad shoot for a maternity brand. Filmmaker Punit Malhotra shared photos from the maternity brand shoot, in which Deepika showcased her pregnancy glow and smartly hid her baby bump.

On the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde handed over a newly constructed house to the family of local victim Adil Shah in south Kashmir. Shah, a ponywallah, was killed while trying to save tourists during the 2025 attack.

The Jonas Brothers member made his relationship Instagram official by sharing a series of pictures with Gabriela during a trip to Puerto Rico.

The decision, cleared by the Board on the recommendation of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, ensures leadership continuity at one of India's largest private life insurers. Padalkar, who has led the company since 2018, has been instrumental in key milestones including its stock market listing

A video from Aishwarya Rai's wedding anniversary has gone viral, showing the former Miss World at the airport to pick her daughter up as she arrives from a school trip. The doting mother was seen filming her as she posed with her friends. After which, the family celebrated Aishwarya and Abhishek's anniversary.

Arshad Warsi revealed that Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan call him every year sharp at 12.01 on his birthday without fail.

The rules apply across all digital payment modes including cards, UPI, and prepaid instruments, covering both domestic and international transactions. High-value recurring payments such as insurance premiums, mutual fund subscriptions, and credit card bills above 1 lakh will also require enhanced authentication.

Despite a declining trend in road accidents over the past three years, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir recorded 972 deaths and over 7,500 injuries in 5,258 accidents in 2025. Jammu district emerged as the worst affected.

BJP leader entered a Mumbai store and confronted the staff over claims that religious symbols like the tilak and bindi were discouraged. The clip shows that she is applying tilak to employees and tying sacred threads (kalawa), while questioning the store management and raising objections over the reported restrictions.

Normal life across Jammu and Kashmir was thrown out of gear after heavy snowfall and incessant rain affected all 20 districts, leading to the cancellation of flights at Srinagar Airport and the suspension of traffic on the JammuSrinagar National Highway.

Security forces eliminated a Pakistani terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad in a joint operation in the Billawar area of Kathua district, marking the first terrorist killing of 2026 in Jammu and Kashmir.

Anil Ravipudi, who is basking in on the success of Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu, says that he will always remain indebted to his first hero Nandamuri Kalyan Ram

Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has made fantastic collection at the Indian box office in its seventh week, taking its 49-day domestic total collection to closer to Rs 900 crore net mark.

At least 3,688 people have lost their lives in more than 20,000 road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir over the last three and a half years, with most crashes occurring between 3 pm and 9 pm due to rash driving and speeding.

Indian Railways has achieved a major logistics milestone as the first full-length freight train carrying rice reached Anantnag Goods Terminal in south Kashmir within 24 hours of departure. The 42-BCN wagon rake operated in coordination with the Food Corporation of India.

At least 10 Army soldiers were killed and 11 others injured when an armoured vehicle carrying troops for an anti-terror operation skidded off the BhaderwahChamba interstate road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sunny Deol's Border 2 is scheduled for grand release in 4800 cinema halls with 17,000 per day in the domestic market. The movie has record breaking advance booking for its opening day.

The trailer of directed by Vishal Bhardawaj's O Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri has received positive response from the audience and critics. Here's a look at the early reviews.