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The US is deploying 82 per cent of its JASSM-ER cruise missile inventory toward Iran. These stealthy, 930-km long-range weapons allow precision strikes on high-value targets while keeping aircraft safe from defences.

Congress leader Pawan Khera alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife holds 3 passports and asked what the need was for it and if Himanta also has more passports and whether he is preparing to flee after losing the election.

US President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. With nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply affected, tensions have surged sharply. The US has warned of possible military action if Tehran fails to comply. Recent strikes near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear facility and attacks on key petrochemical hubs have further escalated the crisis, sending shockwaves through global energy markets.

Karan Johar has shared a new poster of the upcoming film Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya Lalwani. The filmmaker has also teased a major surprise that will be unveiled tomorrow.

Victims have reported receiving calls from fraudsters posing as officials from the US immigration agencies such as the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), US Department of Homeland Security, and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

The F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet of the United States was shot down over southern Iran on Friday (Apr 3), the first such incident since the start of the war.

The India‑flagged LPG tanker Green Asha has become the ninth Indian vessel to transit the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Gulf. The passage underscores New Delhi’s efforts to keep vital energy supply lines open despite disruptions to maritime traffic caused by the ongoing regional conflict.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Istanbul, highlighting Ankara’s continued diplomatic role in the Russia-Ukraine war.

An Iranian drone attack on the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia last month caused significantly more damage than previously acknowledged by authorities in the Kingdom and also struck a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) facility within the compound, according to a latest report by The Wall Street Journal, citing current and former American officials.

On Saturday, following a strike near an Iranian nuclear facility and the reported downing of a US aircraft, President Trump took to Truth Social to renew his ultimatum. Referencing a previously issued 10-day window for negotiations, he warned that the final deadline was fast approaching.

In a dramatic development in the ongoing US-Iran war, U.S. President Donald Trump praised American forces for carrying out what he called one of the “most daring” rescue operations in military history after the successful recovery of both crew members from a downed F-15E Strike Eagle inside Iran.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that a member of the site’s physical protection team was killed by shrapnel, while parts of the facility sustained damage from shockwaves and debris.

Janhvi Kapoor has shared about a disturbing moment in her life as a teenager when she came across a morphed image of herself on an adult website. The actor admitted that the incident still affects her.

According to French ministry, the 62-year-old Frenchmans defence team did not get access to the final court hearing, which violated his rights.

The F-15E Strike Eagle’s recent shootdown over Iran has sparked debate regarding the vulnerability of non-stealth, fourth-generation fighters against modern air defences, despite their superior payload, speed, and mission versatility.

Iran released images claiming US aircraft were destroyed during an F-15E rescue mission, while Donald Trump said the pilot was safely recovered with no US casualties.

Targeting the ruling BJP, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that Assam’s governance is being controlled from New Delhi. He claimed that Donald Trump controls Narendra Modi, and Narendra Modi and Amit Shah control CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

In a separate tweet NetBlocks pointed out that there were countries that did face internet shutdown or regional-level closure over longer periods, but that was intermittent.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday (Apr 5).