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In a major crackdown in Mumbai, authorities seized 451 illegally stored LPG cylinders and goods worth 40.61 lakh in the Wadi Bunder area of Dongri. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Rationing Department's Flying Squad intercepted eight vehicles transporting cylinders without valid documentation.

On Friday, MCX gold June futures added 0.02 per cent while MCX silver May futures inched up 0.01 per cent. Currently gold futures stand at Rs 1,52,690, with silver futures at Rs 2,43,300 per kg.

The SHANTI Bill is seen as a key step in strengthening India's clean and secure energy framework, while also advancing long-standing US-India nuclear ties rooted in the IndiaUnited States Civil Nuclear Agreement. The discussions reflect deeper strategic alignment between the two countries in energy security

Hardik Pandya congratulated Rohit Sharma on completing 15 years with the Mumbai Indians, praising his leadership and impact on the team. In a heartfelt dressing room speech, Pandya thanked Rohit for inspiring several players, including himself and Jasprit Bumrah, who made their debuts under his captaincy.

The two leaders appeared to exchange a few words in a cordial manner, with visuals showing them standing close and interacting attentively before proceeding with their respective engagements

A US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials in Islamabad for the first talks since the conflict began over a month ago. The discussions aim to stabilise a fragile ceasefire and reduce tensions. Both sides are negotiating proposals, including US demands on uranium and Iran's push on sanctions and regional control.

Samay Raina made a comeback with his YouTube special Still Alive, a raw and emotional set that blends humour with personal struggles.

An eight-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs in Sopore, triggering outrage among locals who blamed civic authorities for inaction.

Nitish Kumar took oath as a Rajya Sabha member on Friday, marking a major shift in his decades-long political career. Having been elected unopposed on March 16, he resigned from the Bihar Legislative Council on March 30, ending his long association with the state's Upper House.

Ai+ Smartphone has launched its Nova Series, featuring three 5G devicesNova 2, Nova 2 Ultra, and Nova Flipeach designed to cater to different user needs while focusing on everyday usability, design, and camera performance.

A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act after authorities determined that a girl who gained attention during the Kumbh is a minor. Police have named her husband, Farman Khan, in the complaint as part of the ongoing investigation.

Jaiprakash Gaur has expressed strong confidence in the Adani Group following its selection as the successful bidder to take over Jaiprakash Associates Limited through a creditor-led resolution process.

The SIT probe into the death of C. J. Roy concluded that the industrialist died by suicide due to long-standing depression during an Income Tax raid at his Bengaluru office. Investigators found no evidence of external pressure from IT officials, noting that Roy had stopped taking prescribed medication weeks before the incident.

The RBI has proposed a one-hour delay for digital payments above Rs 10,000 to curb rising frauds, which hit Rs 22,930 crore in 2025. The discussion paper outlines safeguards like trusted-person authentication for seniors, capped credits with verification, and a kill switch to block transactions. The move targets APP fraud driven by social engineering.

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.