LIVE India News updates on April 7: India's Army-Academia alliance is rewiring defence tech innovation for a self-reliant future

India's Army-Academia alliance is transforming defence innovation through embedded Army Cells in IITs and IISc, fostering indigenous tech like AI drones, smart munitions, and medical diagnostics tailored for battlefield and high-altitude needs.
 

Despite sharp losses triggered by Trump’s tariffs and global recession fears, India’s stock market remains structurally sound. Lower oil, strong domestic flows, and moderate inflation support a bullish long-term outlook. Stay invested.
 

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood has announced strict action and a full audit of all private schools over fee hikes. He accused AAP of allowing hikes and ignoring violations of the Delhi School Act.
 

The Telangana government has moved court against actor Dia Mirza and YouTuber Dhruv Rathee over alleged AI-generated misinformation about tree felling in Kancha Gachibowli. The case stems from a broader dispute involving deforestation and land ownership near UoH.
 

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the evaluation of AI large language model (LLM) applications is in its final stage. The government is preparing to award funding to selected LLM model teams under the AI Mission, highlighting the widespread adoption of AI technology across various sectors in India.

Anantnag Police attached a drug peddler's property worth ₹1 crore under the NDPS Act, intensifying its crackdown on drug trafficking. The action is part of continued efforts to root out the drug trade and dismantle networks enabling such illegal activities.

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Bollywood actress Kiara Advani is set to debut at the 2025 Met Gala, marking another milestone in her global journey. The mom-to-be will walk the red carpet amid international stars, celebrating fashion and motherhood.

INS Sahyadri's arrival in Colombo signifies deepening maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. Joint activities and professional exchanges are planned to enhance interoperability and strengthen naval diplomacy.

The Defence Ministry signed a Rs 2,385 crore contract with BEL to equip IAF’s Mi-17 V5 helicopters with indigenous Electronic Warfare suites, enhancing survivability in hostile environments using radar and missile threat detection systems.

Kunal Kamra urges BookMyShow to either keep listing his shows or provide audience contact information. This request follows concerns raised about his content and potential delisting, impacting his livelihood as a comedian.

A viral story about 'Smooch Cabs' for couples in Bengaluru turned out to be an April Fools' Day prank by meme-based dating app Schmooze. The stunt sparked widespread confusion before the truth surfaced.

A Chinese gamer is suing a gaming company, claiming virtual slaps in-game led to depression. The gamer alleges the company failed to address complaints about item-based harassment.

US President's comment came just hours after major indices from Wall Street to Asia suffered steep losses, with Trump’s 10% blanket import duty and looming 50% reciprocal tariffs sparking fears of economic slowdown.

A 40-year-old Bengaluru tech professional died by suicide amid alleged marital harassment. His death highlights a concerning rise in suicides among men facing domestic distress. Police have launched a probe into the circumstances.
 

Price per cylinder of LPG will increase by Rs 50, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday.

US President Trump's sweeping tariffs have triggered a global market meltdown, with speculation mounting over whether he's crashing markets deliberately to pressure the Fed. Experts warn of recession risks, inflation, and severe economic instability.

A fake cardiologist in Damoh, MP, is accused of causing seven patient deaths. The suspect, posing as a UK-trained specialist, performed unauthorized procedures, leading to a police investigation and NHRC probe.

Gokulam Gopalan, the noted businessman and film producer, is being questioned again by the Enforcement Directorate in Kochi over alleged Rs 600 crore FEMA violations.

In a fresh move, the government has increased excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre.

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has been granted an extension of interim bail by the Rajasthan High Court. The court allowed the extension citing health reasons, as Asaram continues to undergo treatment.

The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals are set to begin, featuring clashes like Real Madrid vs. Arsenal and Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan. Key players and team form are highlighted, setting the stage for exciting matches.

A 19-year-old woman in Varanasi alleges she was gang-raped by 23 men over seven days after going missing. Police have registered a case and arrested six suspects, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the remaining accused.

The Madras High Court on Monday extended the interim protection granted to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra till April 17

An IndiGo flight was diverted to Chikalthana Airport after the elderly passenger reportedly fell seriously ill mid-air. Upon landing, she was examined by medical personnel and declared dead.

Markets across the globe are reeling from a massive sell-off triggered by US-China tariff tensions. Dalal Street mirrored Wall Street’s crash, with stocks, metals, and even gold being dumped amid recession fears and liquidity stress.
 

A 20-year-old boy stabbed a girl with a knife and then stabbed himself, injuring both in the national capital's Delhi Cantonment area.

A youth identified as Alan was tragically killed in an elephant attack in Palakkad's Mundur area. The postmortem revealed fatal chest injuries caused by the elephant’s tusk.

The Kerala High Court has dismissed actor Dileep's plea for a CBI inquiry into the 2017 actress attack case. The court also rejected main accused Pulsar Suni's request to re-examine forensic experts, citing unnecessary delay to the trial.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara sparked outrage by downplaying a Bengaluru molestation case, calling such incidents common in big cities. His remarks have been widely criticised for trivialising women’s safety and normalising sexual harassment.
 

Congress slams PM Modi over massive market crash, blames tariff moves and likens his economic policies to Donald Trump’s.

Mamata Banerjee on Monday met with the sacked school teachers amid the ongoing recruitment controversy in the state. Expressing anguish over their situation, she said her “heart has turned into stone with sadness."

Kerala Congress leaders accuse Sangh forces of attacking Christians and churches across India, citing incidents and an RSS article targeting Christian land ownership. They vow to oppose any legislation threatening religious freedoms, including a proposed Church Bill.

Gujarat Titans' Ishant Sharma was fined for violating the IPL code of conduct during their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations connected with Tamil Nadu Minister KN Nehru and his son, Lok Sabha member Arun Nehru. 

A medical transport helicopter crashed off southwestern Japan, resulting in three confirmed deaths. The helicopter, carrying a patient and others, went missing en route to a hospital in Fukuoka.

A motorcyclist died during a race between two cars involving an Innova and a BMW in the Kidwainagar area of Uttar Pradesh on Friday night.

Five teachers from Wayanad's Ummul Qura Arabic College were rescued by the Nilambur Fire and Rescue team after their car got stuck deep inside Kanjirappuzha forest.

Kunal Kamra has approached the Bombay High Court with a plea against FIR registered by Mumbai Police for cracking an allegedly objectionable joke on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up comedy show.

Police apprehended nine individuals who allegedly subjected a 17-year-old boy to severe abuse, including forcibly removing his clothes, assaulting him, and placing red ants in his undergarments.