News18 Evening Digest: Trump's Fresh Warning To Iran, Manipur Unrest & Other Top Stories

Last Updated:April 07, 2026, 19:01 IST

We are also covering: 3 Gunmen Killed In Shooting Near Israel Consulate In Istanbul; Pawan Khera Found Missing During Assam Police Visit In Passport Row.

In today’s evening digest, News18 brings you the latest updates on US President Donald Trump’s fresh warning to Iran before his deadline for reopening the Strait of Hormuz expires, and why fresh violence has erupted in Manipur, along with other top stories of the day.

‘Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight…’: Trump’s Fresh Warning To Iran As Deadline Looms

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, hours before his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires, warned of catastrophic consequences, saying a “whole civilization" could be wiped out. ALSO READ

Iran’s Primary Crude Oil Export Hub Kharg Island Targeted In US Strikes

Iran’s main crude export hub, Kharg Island, was hit by multiple strikes on Tuesday, according to Iranian news outlet Mehr. The island handles the bulk of the country’s oil exports. According to a report by Axios, which cited an unidentified ⁠senior US official, US conducted “strikes on ‌military targets on Iran’s Kharg ⁠Island". ALSO READ

4 Killed, Several Injured: Why Violence Is Flaring Again In Manipur | Explained

Fresh violence erupted once again in Manipur after suspected Kuki-Zo militants launched a bomb attack on a civilian house, killing two children in Moirang Tronglaobi village in Bishnupur district. ALSO READ

‘He Fled To Hyderabad’: Assam CM As Pawan Khera Found Missing During Police Visit In Passport Row

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday claimed that Congress leader Pawan Khera has fled to Hyderabad. Earlier in the day, teams of Assam Police and Delhi Police reached Khera’s residence in Delhi after an FIR was filed in connection with the passport row involving Sarma’s wife. However, Khera was not present at his home. ALSO READ

3 Gunmen, Two of Them Brothers, Killed In Shooting Near Israel Consulate In Istanbul

Three gunmen were killed and two police officers were injured after gunfire broke out near the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday. The incident took place around 12:15 pm local time in the city’s Levent business district. ALSO READ

‘Love You Bhai’: Rajpal Yadav Thanks Salman Khan After His Public Support Amid Cheque Bounce Joke

Actor Rajpal Yadav has expressed his gratitude to Salman Khan after the latter stepped in to publicly defend him on social media. Salman reacted strongly after a joke about Yadav at a recent awards show drew widespread backlash. The remark, made by senior journalist Saurabh Dwivedi, was criticized for mocking Yadav’s ongoing cheque bounce case. Salman defended Rajpal Yadav, praising his decades-long contribution to cinema, and stated that he will continue to receive ample work and consistent opportunities. Now, Rajpal Yadav has reacted to Salman’s post, and thanked him for the support. ALSO READ

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