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India has advised its citizens in Iran to 'expeditiously exit' the country despite a temporary ceasefire between Iran and the US. The Embassy in Tehran urged nationals to use designated routes and stay in touch with officials. Around 9,000 Indians were in Iran when the conflict began, with nearly 1,800 having returned so far.

The controversy began in 2025 when Ranveer Allahbadia asked an offensive question on India's Got Latent: Would you rather watch your parents have sex every day for life or join once to stop it forever? Samay now clarified that Ranveer had asked the question 8 times, but he edited it 7 times and kept it once, and the rest is history.

Israel has backed the United States' decision to pause planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks, while clarifying that the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon. US President Donald Trump announced the conditional pause, linked to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, following last-minute diplomatic efforts.

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Donald Trump in Washington to discuss India-US ties and global stability. He also held talks with Howard Lutnick on boosting economic cooperation, including AI collaboration, trade, and pharma investment. The meetings come as Vikram Misri visits Washington to advance bilateral engagement.

Gold and silver prices jumped on the MCX despite the US-Iran two-week ceasefire announcement. Gold futures rose as much as 2.45 percent or Rs 3,688 to an intraday high of Rs 1,53,977, while silver climbed nearly 6 percent or Rs 13,422 to Rs 2,44,770.

Oil prices plunged sharply after US President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in military strikes on Iran, easing fears of disruption in the Gulf region. Brent and WTI crude dropped up to 20 per cent as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz a key global oil route showed signs of easing.

At the Screen Awards 2026, actor Rajpal Yadav asked a question about the global economy. Saurabh Dwivedi responded, You'll have to return every penny you owe, while Rajpal laughed it off. Since then, Saurabh has been facing heat from netizens, and Salman Khan has come out in support.

Chand Mera Dil stars Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani in the lead roles. The teaser begins with glimpses of two young people, Ananya as Chandni and Lakshya as Aarav, who fall in love, but things soon turn ugly as the charm of romance turns toxic, high on emotions and passion.

Jammu and Kashmir Police, in a joint operation with central agencies, busted a major Lashkar-e-Taiba terror module, arresting five terrorists, including key operative Abu Hureira.

The CAG has highlighted serious lapses in the implementation of PMKKKY in J&K, citing weak planning, poor targeting, and lack of monitoring. The audit found that over 52 crore in District Mineral Foundation funds remains unutilised, while mining-affected communities continue to face pollution, poor infrastructure, and lack of basic services.

Aditya Dhar responded to cricketer Virat Kohli and actor Anushka Sharma's positive reviews of the film. Sharing separate posts on his Instagram Stories, Dhar said their words of praise meant a lot to him.

The US has already struck Iranian military targets, and Trump issued stark warnings of massive consequences, including destruction of a whole civilisation. Amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, the release of two French nationals from Iran has raised hopes of backchannel diplomacy.

The Indian stock market experienced a notable decline on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 closing approximately 1% lower. This downward movement followed an initial opening that saw the Sensex drop over 700 points to reach 73,366.60 and the Nifty slide nearly 0.9% to trade around 22,764.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures (June 5) were trading at Rs 1,50,228, up Rs 247 or 0.16 per cent at 11:35 am. On the intraday front, the yellow metal rose as much as 0.32 per cent or Rs 493 to Rs 1,50,474.

On Sunday, Divyanka Tripathi celebrated her baby shower in Mumbai, attended by the cast of her show Yeh Hai Mohabbatein. From dancing and cake cutting to hugs, kisses, and emotional tears, the joyful occasion was truly an emotional affair. For the ceremony, Divyanka wore a white dress, while Vivek Dahiya opted for a blue bandhgala suit.

Jammu and Kashmir's healthcare system is under severe strain with over 11,700 vacant posts across hospitals. Critical trauma centres in Udhampur and Ramban remain largely non-functional due to acute staff shortages, raising serious concerns over emergency care and overall service delivery.

Actress Karishma Tanna and her husband Varun Bangera are over the moon as they are all set to embrace parenthood for the first time. Karishma and Varun took to their social media accounts to announce the good news and share their happiness with their fans.

The Israel Defense Forces also reported eliminating another IRGC-linked figure tied to military financing. Netanyahu warned of severe consequences for anyone involved in targeting Israel, signaling continued escalation in the conflict with Iran and its allied groups.

The trailer of Bhooth Bangla is out; the film marks Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's comeback after decades and brings back nostalgic comedy vibes. It features a mix of spooky and comic scenes with references to their earlier films, though some moments remind viewers of Bhool Bhulaiyaa. The film will release this Friday.

While top performance ratings have declined, promotion rates have improved. Attrition remains largely steady, though some sectors like financial services are seeing higher exits. Sector-wise, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and renewable energy are expected to offer higher hikes.

Donald Trump threatened large-scale strikes on Iran's infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if Tehran fails to meet US demands over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials also signalled the possibility of disrupting key global trade routes like the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

Kerala will observe a 48-hour silence period from Tuesday evening ahead of the April 9 polls, with strict restrictions on campaigning, advertisements, and public events to ensure free and fair elections. Authorities have also asked non-local political workers to leave constituencies to prevent undue influence.

Donald Trump has suggested that the ongoing conflict with Iran could end quickly if Tehran meets certain conditions, while hinting at what he described as a egime change within the country. He claimed that the US is now negotiating with more easonable Iranian representatives.

A major security alert unfolded at Delhi University on Monday morning after bomb threat emails were sent to two prominent colleges, forcing authorities to evacuate students and staff as a precaution. Officials quickly initiated emergency procedures to ensure safety while security teams began searching the campuses.

The strike is seen as a major blow to Iran's command structure. Separately, Israel also reported killing another IRGC-linked official involved in oil operations, further escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.

The action followed a complaint by BJP and directions from the Election Commission of India amid the Model Code of Conduct during the West Bengal Assembly polls. While BJP accused her supporters of attacking the office, Chatterjee denied the charges and filed a counter-complaint.

Bommai highlighted issues of law and order, lack of development, and the need for political empowerment through the Constitution framed by B. R. Ambedkar. He also stressed education and unity as key to progress while expressing confidence in a pro-poor government in the future.

The Bengaluru Central RTO auction saw intense bidding for premium vehicle registration numbers under the KA-01-NJ series, with the coveted '0001' plate fetching 22.10 lakh. Other high-value numbers like '7', '9999', and '7777' also attracted strong bids.

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.

Megastar Chiranjeevi's Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu has crossed $4.2 million at overseas box office in 10 days. The movie has fetched a huge benefit share for its international distributors.

If Jana Nayagan is not released on 6th or 13th February, the movie might face a big delay due to impending TN Assembly election announcement by Election Commission, say the experts.

Even as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah assured relocation of SMVDIME medical students to other colleges, JKBOPEE has said it lacks the authority to conduct fresh MBBS counselling beyond the MCC schedule.

Ahead of Republic Day, Pakistan violated the ceasefire along the LoC in North Kashmir's Keran sector, prompting a strong retaliation by the Indian Army. In a major security boost, forces recovered and defused a six-kg IED in Shopian.

Haryana dominated the second day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2026 in Leh, clinching two gold medals in figure skating as the sport made its debut at the event. Ladakh thrilled home crowds by defeating ITBP 31 in an action-packed ice hockey encounter, while Haryana moved to the top of the medal standings.

A major political controversy has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir after security agencies began profiling mosques and madrasas across the Valley, seeking detailed personal and financial information from religious functionaries, a move strongly opposed by several political parties and civil leaders.

Junior NTR impressed with Dhandoraa, which he describes as a thought provoking and powerful film with outstanding performances.

MM Keeravaani says that he is honoured and privileged to have composed the music for Vande Mataram for the 26th January Republic Day Parade.

The Election Commission of India is likely to begin the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh from May, with Booth Level Officers already conducting door-to-door verification and updating voter photographs.

Gilli Nata has emerged as the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada 12. A leaked video features the actor lifting the trophy of this season, according to the reports.

Tamil actor Jeeva said that he does not want Jana Nayagan to be the last movie of Thalapathy Vijay. He wishes he would do more movies.

Fraudsters posing as CBI and TRAI officials kept victims under video surveillance for days; cybercrime officials urge the public to report such calls on helpline 1930. Despite repeated warnings by cybercrime authorities, cyber fraud continues to claim victims across Jammu and Kashmir.

Ending weeks of speculation, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has convened a fresh round of talks with Ladakh's agitating groups, including the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, on February 4 in New Delhi.