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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.

Political and religious leaders in the United States have raised serious concerns over the escalating conflict with Iran, questioning its justification, strategy, and economic consequences.

The blackout coincides with ongoing missile and drone strikes, retaliatory Iranian attacks, and restrictions on VPNs and satellite connections, leaving citizens with limited communication.

India is closely monitoring developments, given its economic interests and large diaspora in the region, while continuing diplomatic outreach to ensure stability and safe energy flows. The situation remains volatile following recent military escalations involving Iran.

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon Limited, has criticised the condition of National Highway 44 in Bengaluru, calling it poorly designed and inadequately maintained. In a post on X, she raised concerns about substandard barricades and unpaved shoulders along the key IT corridor connecting the city to Hosur.

The announcement coincided with Modi's first rally in Cooch Behar after poll dates were declared. During the rally, he criticised the Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Banerjee over law and order issues, citing the Kaliachak incident in Malda where judicial officers were held hostage.

Two women alleged to be related to Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani have been arrested in the US, with their residency status revoked over alleged immigration fraud and political links. While US authorities cite security concerns and misleading asylum claims

In a recent public address, Narendra Modi referenced films like Dhurandhar, The Kashmir Files, and The Kerala Story while highlighting cinema's role in shaping public awareness. He noted how such films bring significant issues and historical narratives into mainstream discussion.