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Asian stocks gain, oil prices decline after UAE says it will exit OPEC

HONG KONG, Apr 29: Stocks mostly advanced in Asia on Wednesday despite losses on Wall Street, while oil prices fell after the United Arab Emirate

Citius TransNet Investment Trust units jump nearly 5 pc in market debut trade

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The units of Citius TransNet Investment Trust, a transport sector-focused infrastructure investment trust (InvIT), climbed nea

Gujarat Tax Official Arrested For Demanding Rs 20 Lakh To Settle GST Probe

The case originated when the CGST Superintendent allegedly demanded Rs 25 lakh to settle an investigation regarding unpaid GST

Dr Reddys gets Health Canada nod for generic semaglutide injection

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Dr Reddys Laboratories on Wednesday said it has received a notice of compliance (NOC) from Health Canada for its generic semag

Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT sets IPO price band at Rs 95-100/unit

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Blackstone-backed Bagmane Prime Office REIT on Wednesday fixed a price band of Rs 95-100 per unit for its Rs 3,405-crore initi

LG Manoj Sinha Chairs High-Level Security Review Ahead Of Amarnath Yatra

Jammu, Apr 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level security review meeting at Lok Bhavan in Jammu to assess the cur

'TMC gundagiri everywhere': BJP candidate Bikash Sardar alleges attack on vehicle in Basanti

Phase 2 polling in West Bengal saw BJP candidates alleging Trinamool Congress gundagiri. Bikash Sardar from Basanti constituency reported his veh

Bengal polls: 'Singham' officer on ground as polling underway in South 24 Parganas

Special police observer Ajay Pal Sharma toured South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, overseeing the second phase of Assembly elections. Despite TMC pro

Supreme Court says enforcement of existing laws, not new laws, needed to combat hate speech and crimes

The court said hate crimes continue to shed blood because of poor enforcement of existing laws, and not because there are no laws to address the

Bhabanipur: Why Mamata Banerjee's citadel remains a tough nut to crack for BJP's Suvendu Adhikari

Bhabanipur West Bengal Election 2026: The seat, a key West Bengal constituency, remains Mamata Banerjee's political anchor. She faces a strong ch

UP: Fire Breaks Out in Ghaziabad High-Rise; Several Residents Rescued

Under the supervision of the chief fire officer, more than a dozen fire tenders from Vaishali, Sahibabad, and Noida were rushed to the spot to do

Paytms arms length approach with Paytm Payments Bank secures core business growth, profitability

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: When the central bank initiated action on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd.(PPBL) in early 2024, Paytm (One 97 Communications Ltd.) mov

Ted Lasso Season 4 teaser: Focus shifts to AFC Richmond Womens team as Jason Sudeikis returns

Set to premiere on August 5 on Apple TV, the upcoming season picks up after the events of Season 3, with Ted Lasso returning to London for what i

African proverb of the day: 'One falsehood spoils a...' Life lessons on honesty, trust and truthfulness

African proverb of the day highlights the Ashanti saying One falsehood spoils a thousand truths. The proverb explains how a single lie damages re

Samsung Dynasty's Wealth Doubles To $45 Billion In Just One Year

The Lees' combined wealth climbed to about $45.5 billion as of March, from roughly $20.1 billion a year earlier, according to the Bloomberg Billi

Oil prices ease after rally as UAE exits OPEC; Iran conflict, Hormuz blockade keep supply concerns high

Brent crude futures for June dipped 1% to $111.25 a barrel, having climbed for the previous seven sessions

Textile exports to get a boost with the India-New Zealand FTA

The apparel sector, mainly casual wear, jackets, formal wear and sports wear, account for 65% of the global imports of New Zealand

Fire breaks out in Ghaziabad high-rise; several residents rescued

The blaze erupted on the eleventh floor of the Gaur Green Avenue Society at around 9 a.m., spreading to multiple flats across several floors, a f

Violence Erupts During West Bengal Assembly Elections Amid Voting Chaos

Kolkata, April 29: Violence broke out in several areas of West Bengal during the second phase of assembly elections, including Nadia, Howrah, and

NIA officials deployed in seven Bengal Assembly seats for second phase of polls

National Investigation Agency officials are now present in seven West Bengal Assembly seats. This deployment aims to stop the use of bombs during

'Got the guts?' TMC's Derek O'Brien dares PM Modi to resign if party retains West Bengal

Amid the second and final phase of polling in the West Bengal Assembly elections on Wednesday, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Br

U.S. Cyber Operations Strategy Shifts Focus to China, Senior Commander Warns of Growing Threats

Washington, April 29: The United States is intensifying its military focus on China, viewing it as a long-term strategic challenge. Senior comman

VenkateshAnil Ravipudi Film On Track Claim Makers

The team has clarified that there is no truth to the reports and confirmed that the project is very much on track for a Sankranthi 2027 release

Yashs Toxic postponed again: We are aligning global distribution, say makers

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, the much-anticipated film starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, has been pushed back indefinitely. The

Bengaluru rain today: Bangalore to see showers, thunderstorms amid intense heat, netizens say 'perfect time for chai pakoda'

Bengaluru weather update: The residents of Bangalore heaved a sigh of relief after the city saw light rain and thunderstorms on Tuesday. Bengalur

India Condemns Attacks on Hormuz Shipping, Calls for Resumption of Free Navigation

New Delhi, April 29: India has condemned the recent attacks on commercial shipping in the Hormuz Strait during a United Nations Security Council

China-US Tensions Build Over Iran And AI Before Donald Trump Meets Xi Jinping

In the final weeks before the summit, Washington and Beijing are each using the negotiating window to armour their supply chains, lock down criti

Pete Hegseth faces Congress heat for the first time since the Iran war began

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face lawmakers regarding the ongoing war with Iran. The administration's proposed military budget is also und

North Korea's Kim Praises Soldiers Who Opt Suicide To Evade Capture In Ukraine

North Korea sent an estimated 14,000 troops to fight with Russian forces in Kursk region while the country suffered heavy casualties with more th

FIFA enacts new World Cup rule on yellow cards to help avoid player bans in knockout rounds

FIFA cleared the disciplinary records of players who have one yellow card after the three-game group stage so they start the knockout phase afres

Rajasthan: Flights resume at Jodhpur as IAF Dornier lands after runway upgrade

Flight operations have resumed at Jodhpur Airport after nearly a month. Runway resurfacing work is complete. An Indian Air Force Dornier aircraft

Toxic: Yash Announces Postponement

The makers today made the announcement regarding its delay.

Young Man Shot Dead in Jharkhand Over Land Dispute

New Delhi, April 29: A tragic incident occurred late Tuesday night in Karma village, located in the Pipratand police station area of Palamu distr

Techurate Harshavardhan Pusala on Building a Truly Digital Financial Ecosystem

Reimagining banking for a digital-first, inclusive world, Harshavardhan Pusala is building technology that puts people, not systems, at the cente

Cancer Patient Casts Vote in West Bengal Elections, ECI Praises Determination

Kolkata, April 29: A touching moment emerged during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. The Election Commission of India

Fog, speed & AI: Inside Ukraine's drive to defeat the dreaded Shahed drone

Ukraine is battling Russia's Shahed drones with its own interceptor drones. These Ukrainian drones are low-cost and designed to destroy the more

Modi Holds Roadshow in Varanasi, Offers Prayers at Vishwanath Temple

At the temple, the prime minister offered prayers and performed rituals amid Vedic chants

FIFA President Infantino Praises PM Modis Football Session in Sikkim

New Delhi, April 29: FIFA President Gianni Infantino commended Prime Minister Narendra Modis passion for sports on Wednesday. He shared a photo o

Forget Rs 1-2 crore, startup founder says now you need Rs 40 crore retirement fund if you want to live in a city

A recent podcast clip ignited discussions about retirement savings. One financial expert proposed a 40 crore corpus for individuals with monthly

BJP Will Form Govt in Bengal with Thumping Majority: Nabin

The high-stakes contest is being seen as decisive for the ruling TMC's bid for a fourth consecutive term and the BJP's push to form its first gov

BJP Slams Trinamool's 'Diamond Harbour Model', Says Symbol 'Taped' At Booths

Roads Cannot Be Blocked In Name Of Religious Activities : SC

Supreme Court says if a secular activity is being affected, the government can interfere with its rights.

Hungarys Peter Magyar heads to Brussels to reset EU ties, unlock 18 bn in frozen funds after Orbn era

Incoming Hungarian leader Peter Magyar on Wednesday pays his first visit to EU chiefs in Brussels since his election win, looking to turn the pag

Rupa Ganguly Casts Vote in West Bengal Elections, Highlights Importance of Participation

Kolkata, April 29: The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026 has seen a mix of enthusiasm and some complaints from various r

Jail, Fine or Ban? Riyan Parag Faces Trouble After Alleged Vaping in Dressing Room

Riyan Parag faces scrutiny after alleged vaping during IPL 2026 match. BCCI may investigate as IPL rules and Indian law could lead to fines or ba

NFHS-6 data likely in first half of May

Neo Alternative Asset Managers hits 1,500 crore first close for 5,000 crore Infra Income Fund II

Neo Alternative Asset Managers has successfully raised 1,500 crore for its second infrastructure income fund. The fund will invest in de-risked i

Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda React to Viral Recreation of Vachindamma

One particular song from the movie, Vachindamma, became a massive hit with the audience.

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PM Modi Celebrates Spiritual Journey in Kashi with Grand Road Show

Varanasi, April 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the second day of his visit to Kashi with a grand 14-kilometer road show, culminating in

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Fish to SIR, Everything About 2026 Bengal Polls is a Test of the 'Real Bangali'

As Bengal votes in the 2nd phase, the secular, progressive Bengali will be put to test. As will the fish-eating BJP.

Opinion: Opinion | Did Pak Sabotage Iran's Messages To Trump? Inside Growing Mistrust Between Them

Just last week, Iran carried out strikes on terror camps inside Pakistan, targeting Jaish-al-Adl, an organisation that has long been operating in

Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to work

Thousands of Pakistani women doctors are returning to practice through telemedicine. This initiative connects home-based doctors with patients in

PM Modi holds 14-km roadshow in Varanasi, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a large roadshow in Varanasi. He began his journey from Banaras Locomotive Works and concluded at Kashi Vi

West Bengal elections 2026: BJP booth agent alleges attack in Nadia district, blames TMC workers

In Howrah, an EVM glitch triggered clashes, leading to detentions by CRPF. Voting is being held across 142 constituencies with heavy security and

'No vacuum in law to deal with the offence' What Supreme Court said on hate speeches

The Supreme Court ruled that current laws adequately address hate speech, stating punishment is a legislative matter and no vacuum exists. Howeve

NIA Officials Deployed in 7 Bengal Assembly Seats for Second Phase of Polls

The sleuths of the federal anti-terror agency have been deployed in seven Assembly seats, including Kasba, Bhangar, Baruipur, and Bishnupur

Increased imports buoy overall availability of natural gas in India in March 2026, despite fall in domestic production

Net production of domestic gas for sale in March represented 83% of the gross production

Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine

Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve prote

Major Fire Erupts in Ghaziabad High-Rise Society, Emergency Services Respond Swiftly

Ghaziabad, April 29: A significant fire incident has occurred in the Indirapuram area of Ghaziabad, causing panic among local residents. Reports

EU countries, lawmakers fail to reach deal on watered-down AI rules

Europes AI rules, considered to be the strictest in the world, came amid concerns about the impact of the technology on children, workers, compan

Why Riyan Parag's Dressing Room Vaping Is a Major Code of Conduct Breach

During the 16th over of RR's successful 223-run chase, Riyan Parag was seen vaping in the presence of teammates Yashasvi Jaiswal, Yudhvir Singh C

Diesel Price Today (29 April 2026): Latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata; minor changes in some cities

Diesel price today 24 April 2026: Check latest city-wise diesel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata. Diesel prices remained stable across In

Telangana 10th Results 2026 Live: Results to be out today at bse.telangana.gov.in; check all the latest update here

TS SSC 10th Results 2026: bse.telangana.gov.in not working? Here are other websites and other methods to check scores

Telangana SSC Results 2026: With the results of TS SSC results coming today, the official website bse.telangana.gov.in may crash with many studen

Wazed Ali Choudhury: Assam MLA's Big Bet In Newly Formed Birsing-Jarua Seat

Wazed Ali Choudhury has a long electoral history in Dhubri as he has represented the Salmara South constituency multiple times.

Gujarat to Launch Tourist-Friendly Police Stations in Key Destinations

Gandhinagar, April 29: A significant decision has been made to enhance the safety, convenience, and overall experience of tourists visiting Gujar

Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers

The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of tropical primary rainforest last year down 36% from 2024, said researchers from the

The Saudi-Pakistan Factor Behind UAE's Exit From OPEC

The UAE has also been frustrated with Pakistan, partly because of its deepening ties with Saudi Arabia, but also because of what it considers Isl

Bengal Elections 2026 Phase 2: From Mahua, Mithun to Suvendu, big names turn out to vote

Rupee falls 13 paise to 94.81 against U.S. dollar

The focus has now shifted to the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision. While rates are expected to remain unchanged, the tone will carry

Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'

Slack had in 2020 complained to the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of bundling Teams with its Office product to gain an unfair advantage

Exit Polls Today: When And Where To Watch As NDTV Decodes Voter Trends

NDTV brings you the latest updates on exit polls after voting concludes in four states and one Union territory today.

Kaber Vasuki interview: On the success of Frangipani and why music is therapy

For independent musician Kaber Vasuki, who is now on the Frangipani Tour 2026, song writing is therapy

Suspect in Bihar Executive Officer Murder Killed in Police Encounter

Bhagalpur, April 29: Ramdhani Yadav, the prime suspect in the murder of executive officer Krishna Bhushan Kumar, was killed in a police encounter

Man Who Brought Sister's Skeleton For Claim Amount Was 'Drunk': Odisha Bank

The bank, in a post on X, said the incident took place as the man, Jitu Munda from Keonjhar's Dianali village, was unwilling to accept procedures

Massive fire breaks out at Gaur Green Avenue in Ghaziabad, firefighting operations underway

A major fire erupted at Gaur Green Avenue in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Firefighters are battling the blaze. Residents evacuated as smoke filled the

U.S. Supreme Court hears Cisco bid to halt Falun Gong suit

A federal district court judge dismissed the suit in 2014 but it was revived by an appeals court in 2023, prompting Cisco to take it to the top U

Indian Stock Market Opens Positively Amid Strong Global Signals, Boosted by Defense and Auto Sectors

Mumbai, April 29: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Wednesday, driven by strong global signals. At 9:18 AM, the Sensex rose by

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FIR registered in Doda of Jammu and Kashmir over pro-Pakistan posters and video circulated online

Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case in Doda district. This follows reports of posters featuring Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sha

Deepfakes, impersonation, and AI manipulation: The new frontline of cyber defence

AI is turning trust into a vulnerability, enabling highly convincing deepfake-driven fraud at scale. As deception grows more sophisticated, organ

Anant Ambani urges Colombia to halt culling of Escobars hippos, offers to bring all 80 of them to Vantara

Pablo Escobar brought the hippos from Africa in the 1980s, but after his death, the hippos from his private zoo made a new life in the Magdalena

U.S. Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba

If anyone were doing to the United States what we are doing to Cuba, we would definitely regard it as an act of war, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine

Massive Fire In Ghaziabad Flat Causes Panic, Spreads To Other Floors

Visuals showed the fire spreading to several floors in the building.

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP and Election Commission, Claims Democracy is Under Threat

Kolkata, April 29: The second phase of voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 is underway. In this context, Chief Minister Mamata Ban

'Gave clean chit to Pakistan': Congress calls Rajnath's SCO meet statement 'anti-national'

Congress slammed the Centre, accusing it of giving Pakistan a clean chit after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated terrorism lacks nationality

Telangana SSC Results 2026 Today

Results to be declared at 2 PM today

Gold and Silver Prices Rise Ahead of US Fed Decision

Mumbai, April 29: Gold and silver opened strong on Wednesday, showing modest gains ahead of the US Federal Reserves decision. Both precious metal