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Enthusiastic Voter Turnout Marks West Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 29: The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026 has witnessed remarkable enthusiasm among voters. Long queues f

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Punjab Kings, Vaibhav Survashni Claims Orange Cap

New Delhi, April 29: An exhilarating match unfolded on Tuesday evening at the New PCA Stadium in Mohali, where the Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced of

Prime Minister Modi to Inaugurate Ganga Expressway After Praying at Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Varanasi, April 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on Wednesday to offer prayers at the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple. Following

Former FBI Director James Comey Charged with Allegedly Threatening Trump

Washington, April 29: A federal grand jury in the United States has filed charges against former FBI Director James Comey. He is accused of threa

Voting Begins in West Bengals Second Phase with PM Modi Urging Record Turnout

Kolkata, April 29: Voting has commenced for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, starting at 7 AM. This phase covers

Googles AI Hub in Visakhapatnam; Building the missing pipeline for women founders

Google broke ground on an AI hub in Visakhapatnam, marking a pivotal step in Indias bid to build large-scale digital infrastructure to power its

US Imposes Sanctions on 35 Individuals, Entities for Aiding Irans Sanctions Evasions

OFAC separately warned banks against doing business with any firm paying the Iranian government or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for pass

Modi urges active participation as Bengal begins final phase of voting

Voting is underway for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections across 142 constituencies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi u

LIVE: WB Polls Phase 2 Begins Amid Tight Security

At several polling stations, including Kolkata Port and areas in South 24 Parganas, Central Armed Police Forces have been deployed in large numbe

West Bengal Assembly polls Phase 2 LIVE: Voting set to begin at 7 a.m.

This phase will decide the electoral fate of more than half a dozen Ministers of West Bengal government along with Chief Minister and party chair

DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey with threatening to kill President Trump

Hyderabad sees diesel demand surge, Collector orders strict monitoring of supplies

Trump taps Wall Street veteran for powerful Treasury role

President Trump has nominated G. Hunter McMaster II as Assistant Treasury Secretary for Financial Markets, a role he has been performing since Ju

Mewar Kshatriya Mahasabha AGM Today in Udaipur

Udaipur, April 29 (Udaipur Kiran): The annual general meeting (AGM) of the Central Mewar Kshatriya Mahasabha Sansthan will be held on Wednesday,

King Charles, Queen Camilla arrive at White House for state dinner hosted by President Trump

UK's King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Tuesday evening (local time) for a state dinner hosted by US President Dona

Power Cut in Multiple Areas Today 29 April

Udaipur, April 29 (Udaipur Kiran): Power supply will remain suspended from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in several parts of the city. Affected areas includ

Morning Digest: Bengal set for Phase-2 Assembly polls; UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Don't 'Loot a Charity': Musk Takes Stand Against OpenAI

The legal clash is widely seen as a battle of egos pitting the world's richest person against a startup Musk once backed and now trails in the bo

West Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2 Voting Live: BJP vs TMC clash hits crescendo as voters prepare to seal Bengals verdict

Heatwave spurs surge in AC, beverage, ice cream output in India

Soaring temperatures have triggered a sharp demand rebound for ACs, beverages, and ice cream, with companies boosting output after a 50% sales su

West Bengal Assembly Election 2026: Can Modis BJP crack Mamata Banerjees TMC stronghold in make-or-break Phase 2?

West Bengal's elections reach their climax in the final round. This is a key test for PM Modi and the BJP as they aim to challenge the TMC's stro

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Past exit poll predictions

Tamil Nadu Exit Polls: Voters in Tamil Nadu await exit poll results on April 29, 2026. These projections will reveal the initial voter sentiment

West Bengal & Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Past poll predictions

Exit polls for Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly Elections are due tonight. These projections will reveal voter mood after the final polling ph

Jimmy Kimmel Refuses To Apologise Over Melania Trump Joke amid Backlash

Television host Jimmy Kimmel has pushed back against criticism over his controversial expectant widow joke about First Lady of the US, Melania Tr

Dominant East Bengal makes short work of Odisha in ISL

With this victory, East Bengal FC move up to fourth in the table with 18 points from nine matches. Odisha FC, meanwhile, remain in 13th place wit

Money laundering case: ED attaches Mumbai flat, farmhouse of Anil Ambani

TGGENCO gets ISO Certification

PNB hosts MSME outreach programme across 200 plus locations

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of nations leading public sector banks today hosted its mega MSME outreach

Maharashtra Implements Strict Measures Against Illegal Sand Mining

Mumbai, April 29: In an effort to enhance transparency in the sand mining and sales process, Maharashtras Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawanku

Swami Ramdev, UP Minister inaugurate regional office of BSB

Excelsior Correspondent LUCKNOW, Apr 28: Secondary Education Minister in UP Government, Gulab Devi, here today inaugurated the regional office of

Rajasthans 181 Helpline Center Inspected by Chief Secretary and DGP

Jaipur, April 29: Rajasthans Chief Secretary V. Srinivas and Director General of Police Rajeev Sharma inspected the Rajasthan 181 Helpline Center

Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan A campaign that needs support of society

Col Parmjit Singh singhparmjit55@gmail.com Nasha Mukt (drug free) Abhiyaan. Give youth sanskaar and sahi gayan. Hamare bacche hain hamari aan , b

Ramnagar bus tragedy exposes systemic failure

Killer roads, hollow promises Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com The horrific accident on the Ramnagar-Udhampur stretch on April 20 is not just anoth

Stoinis and Prabhsimran Shine as PBKS Posts 222 Against RR

New Chandigarh, April 29: In the 40th match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Maharaja Yadavindra S

India 5th largest military spender at over $92 bn in 2025, says Sipri

Marathi course by RTOs for auto drivers in Maharashtra

Actor Shreyas Talpade Embarks on Spiritual Journey to Omkareshwar

Mumbai, April 29: Renowned for his comedy and powerful performances, actor Shreyas Talpade is currently on a spiritual journey. He recently visit

Will the 2026 Transgender Policy Change Reality?

Lakshana Gupta The latest developments around transgender rights in 2026 mark another significant moment in Indias evolving legal landscape. Over

Rajnath warns Pak on terror at SCO meet

China to Implement Zero Tariff for 20 African Nations Starting May 1

Beijing, April 29: The State Council of China has announced that starting May 1, 2026, it will implement a zero tariff policy for 20 African coun

Why US stock markets crashed today, and Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones in red now? US stocks fall as AI worries, oil surge and Fed signals hit markets

Why US stock markets crashed today, and Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones in red now? US stocks ended lower as AI growth fears, oil price surge, Fed

Enhanced Safety Measures Implemented in Tehri District to Prevent Accidents

Tehri, April 29: District Magistrate Nitika Khandelwal has taken decisive action following recent accidents in the Chamba, Kunjapuri, and Devpray

Himachal Governor hosts state banquet for President Murmu

SHIMLA, Apr 28 : A state banquet was hosted in honour of the President of India Droupadi Murmu at Himachal Pradesh Lok Bhavan, Shimla on Tuesday

Vice President Radhakrishnan offers prayers at Tiruchanoor temple in Tirupati

TIRUPATI, Apr 28 : Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan offered prayers at the goddess Padmavathi Ammavari Temple at Tiruchanoor near here on Tuesd

Build climate resilience, transform sustainable agro ecosystems: LG

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today attended the National Summit on Sustainable & Climate Resilient

Rising Tensions in Mira Road: Calls for Action After Attack on Security Guards

Mumbai, April 29: Tensions are escalating in Mira Roads Nayanagar area following a violent incident where Jubair Ansari attacked security guards

Rajnath meets Chinese counterpart in Bishkek; talks focus on LAC peace, West Asia crisis

NEW DELHI, Apr 28: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun in Bishkek to discuss maintaining peace

Urdu will never be excluded from recruitment rules for Revenue Dept: Govt

Dy CM, Advisor to CM reject PDP allegations Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: Omar Abdullah-led National Conference Government has sought to

Chouhan unveils Rs 8000 cr worth rural road projects

Govt to build roads, connect hearts in J&K Confident that Omar will take J&K to new heights Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 28: Union Minister Shivra

Sitharaman calls for inclusive growth, skilling to achieve Viksit Bharat 2047 goal

MANGALURU (Karnataka), Apr 28: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday stressed that Indias pathway to becoming a developed nation b

White Knight Corps Commander reviews operational readiness in Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: General Officer Commanding (GOC) White Knight Corps, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, today visited Dogrian

Successive generations of KPs endured profound hardships beyond genocide: LG

Releases Waves of Resilience Story of Radio Sharda Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Apr 28: Admitting that successive generations of Kashmiri Pandits endured pr

Sethi honours bronze medalist Anuj

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Apr 28: MLA Jammu East Yudhvir Sethi felicitated young handball player Anuj Langer for winning a bronze med

Prabhsimran Singh Shines with Half-Century Against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026

New Chandigarh, April 29: Prabhsimran Singh, the opener for Punjab Kings (PBKS), scored a remarkable half-century in the 40th match of the Indian

China to Enhance Capacity and Quality of Service Industry

Beijing, April 29: The Chinese State Councils News Office introduced a proposal on Tuesday aimed at improving the capacity and quality of the ser

Court Charges Dr. Bilkis Shah in Money Laundering Case Linked to Separatist Leader Shabir Shah

New Delhi, April 29: The Patiala House Court has formally charged Dr. Bilkis Shah, wife of Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah, under Sections

Greatest IPL batter: McClenaghan showers praise on Virat Kohli

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran opener Kohli became the first batter to complete 9000 runs in the tournament's history

Mumbais Shor in the City: A Love Letter to the City, 15 Years Later

Mumbai, April 29: The dark comedy-crime film Shor in the City celebrates its 15th anniversary since release. Written and directed by Raj Nidimoru

The War in Iran Regional & Global conditions

by krzysztof pomiski An update on the American-Israeli attack on Iran, launched on 28 February, and carried out outside the rules of regional law

Showkat gets addl charge as CE PHE Kashmir

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Apr 28: Government has assigned the additional charge of Chief Engineer (CE), Jal Shakti (Public Health Enginee

Four vehicles seized for illegal mining

Excelsior Correspondent DODA, Apr 28: Police here today, during an operation, seized four vehicles involved in unauthorized transportation of min

DC Anantnag reviews SANJY-2026 preparations at Nunwan, Chandanwari Base Camps

ANANTNAG, Apr 28: Deputy Commissioner, Anantnag, Yatra Officer, Pahalgam Axis, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat, today visited Nunwan Pahalgam to review

British Indian bookseller to judge inaugural Childrens Booker Prize

LONDON, Apr 28 : The judging panel of the inaugural Childrens Booker Prize 2027 was unveiled on Tuesday, which includes a British Indian booksell

Rupee falls 53 paise to close at 94.68 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 28: The rupee depreciated 53 paise to close at 94.68 against the US dollar on Tuesday, as elevated crude oil prices and unabated fore

Delegation of LEAD-LJK calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 28: A delegation of LEAD LJK Economic Growth and Development Dialogue, led by its Convener Harinder Gupta, ca

Job Alert: Technical Assistant Recruitment at Patna High Court

Patna, April 29: The Patna High Court has announced the recruitment of 53 Technical Assistant positions. Interested candidates have only two days

President Murmus Himachal Pradesh Visit Altered Due to Bad Weather

New Delhi, April 29: President Droupadi Murmus visit to Himachal Pradesh has been modified due to inclement weather. The Presidents Secretariat a

Judge in Kejriwal row recuses from hearing Karti plea

Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma recuses self from hearing Karti Chidambarams plea

List before another Bench, Justice Sharma said when the matter came up for hearing. The case will now be heard on July 21

Stoinis Shines with Explosive Finish in IPL Match

New Chandigarh, April 29: In an electrifying performance, Marcus Stoinis, playing for Punjab Kings (PBKS), scored an unbeaten 62 runs off just 22

Shocking Murder Revelation in Ranchi: Mother Killed by Daughter and Two Accomplices

Ranchi, April 29: A chilling revelation emerged in Ranchi when the body of a woman was exhumed from her grave, leading to the discovery of a murd

Why are oil prices up now, and will Brent, US WTI crude rates continue to rise or drop again? Global markets react to Iran war, UAE exit from OPEC, and AI stock worries

Why are oil prices up now, and will Brent, US WTI crude rates continue to rise or drop again? Oil prices climbed as the Iran conflict disrupted s

Dawood aide Dola brought back from Turkiye

2-Year-Long Hunt Spanned Several Countries, Involved Int'l Agencies

PBKS Sets Second Highest Score Against RR in IPL 2026 Match

Mumbai, April 29: In the 40th match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Tuesday. Batting first, PBKS scor

Traffic Advisory Issued for Maharashtra Day Parade in Dadar, Mumbai

Mumbai, April 29: On the occasion of Maharashtra Day, the Mumbai Police have released a special traffic advisory for drivers in the Dadar area. T

Phase-1 vote surge new poll rider in TMCs comfort zone

Promotion of English Edition of Xi Jinping: Governance of China Volume 5 Held in Jakarta

Jakarta, April 29: A promotional event for the English edition of Xi Jinping: Governance of China Volume 5 took place on Tuesday in Jakarta, Indo

Increased Buyer Participation at the 139th Canton Fair, Preparations for Phase Three Complete

Beijing, April 29: According to the latest data released by the China Foreign Trade Center, approximately 245,000 buyers and traders from 219 cou

Bengal polls: Calcutta HC cautions EC on preventive detentions

BJP President Calls Arvind Kejriwals Satyagraha a Political Drama

New Delhi, April 29: The President of the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Virendra Sachdeva, labeled the Satyagraha led by Arvind Kejriwal, t

U.S. Marines board merchant ship in Arabian Sea suspected to be headed to Iran

CENTCOM said U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship's voyage would not include an Iranian port call

Women voting in big way to teach oppn a lesson: Modi

Tragic Incident at Noida Water Park Claims Life of 21-Year-Old

Noida, April 29: A tragic incident occurred at the water park in GIP Mall, located in Noidas Sector 39, where a 21-year-old man lost his life aft

Governor Mangubhai Patel Advocates Sensitive Implementation of Tribal Recommendations

Bhopal, April 29: Governor Mangubhai Patel emphasized the need for sensitive implementation of suggestions and recommendations received during th

Viktor Axelsen: A career engineered to perfection

Two Olympic gold medals, as many World titles and sustained dominance defined his reign; the Danes appetite for success shifted badmintons power

Controversy Erupts Over Marathi Language Requirement in Maharashtra

Mumbai, April 29: In Maharashtra, a heated debate has emerged regarding the mandatory requirement of the Marathi language for auto and taxi drive

Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Punjab Kings with a 6-Wicket Victory

Mumbai, April 29: In a thrilling encounter of IPL 2026, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) showcased an impressive performance, defeating the Punjab Kings

Trump To Put His Picture In US Passports

Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in some US passports, officials said Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts

Rafael Jodar Reaches Quarterfinals at Madrid Open, Set to Face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner

Madrid, April 29: Spanish player Rafael Jodar has made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open for the first time in his career.

Bengal turns fortress for phase-II poll: 2.3 lakh CAPF & 38,297 state cops in place

West Bengal's final assembly polls are underway with an unprecedented security deployment across 142 constituencies. Over 2.3 lakh central forces