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Tamil Nadu election 2026: Sholinganallur constituency registers a massive jump in voter turnout

While the constituency registered a turnout of 55% in 2021, this year, the provisional figures released by election authorities stood at around 8

Who Should Use Minoxidil 5% vs 2%?

If youve ever stood in a pharmacy aisle staring at two bottles of minoxidil wondering which one to pick, youre not alone. The difference between

Banda sizzles at 45.6 as heatwave grips Uttar Pradesh

The IMD has forecast mainly clear to partly cloudy skies over Lucknow and adjoining areas, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or t

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Absolute voter increases seen across State followed spatial patterns

While the SIRs deletions muted turnout in cities like Chennai, northern and semi-urban areas of Tamil nadu registered a good increase in voters c

Tamil Nadu Exit Poll Results 2026: Survival test for EPS, OPS, Sasikala and Dhinakaran? Will 'Amma' legacy still save key present & former AIADMK leaders

Tamil Nadu Exit Polls 2026: After voting concluded on April 23, today, April 29 marks the release of exit polls after 6 pm for the Tamil Nadu Ass

Forest Department steps up summer measures for wildlife in Erode

Drinking water troughs have been installed at strategic locations and are being filled using solar-powered motor systems

Displaced Families Raise Concern Over Failure In R&R Implementation, Seek PMO Help

Project-displaced families from Bajpe accused that GMPL (GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals Limited) has failed to fulfill these statutory obligations

Russia says it will stay in OPEC+, hopes U.A.E. exit does not spell end of group

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praised OPEC+ as an important organisation, especially during the current turmoil on global markets

Bengal Polls: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury alleges TMC 'fear tactics', says turnout high

Voter turnout in West Bengal elections remains high despite TMC's alleged attempts to instill fear. Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Vaishnaw To Flag Off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat On Thursday; Services From May 2

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train between Jammu and Srinagar on

Excise case: Delhi HC lists CBI plea against discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia for hearing on May 4

The Delhi High Court will hear the CBI's petition on May 4. This petition challenges a trial court order that discharged Arvind Kejriwal, Manish

EC Sets Up 40 Counting Centres, 25 CRPF Units Guard EVMs in Assam

Mr Goyal also flagged that the three constituencies with the lowest voter turnout were located in Guwahati.

UAE exits OPEC: What is OPEC+, its members, and what does the bloc do?

In 2025, OPEC+ produced nearly 50% of the worlds oil and oil liquids, according to the International Energy Agency

Kerala Film Critics Awards: Mystery thriller Eko wins Best Film

Dominic Arun bags best director award for Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Mohanlal adjudged best actor (male) for Thudarum and Hridayapoorvam. Kalyani

India Emerges as a Global Economic Power, Poised to Play a Key Role in World Peace: Global Experts

New Delhi, April 29: India is rapidly emerging as an economic powerhouse and is shaping its global image as a nation that fosters world peace, ec

Sagar Adani calls for building robust domestic infrastructure to ensure energy security

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Group entity Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL), on Wednesday called for building robust d

Bombay HC modifies order after adjourning defamation suit to 2046; posts hearing in July

The HC had noted that this was one of the matters where the ego fight between the parties at the fag end of their lives clogs the system, prevent

Critically endangered antelopes return to Kenya from Czech zoo

Bongos, rare antelopes known for their striking stripes, have been declared critically endangered due to poaching and diseases

Congress MP writes to President objecting to bar enrolment of Perarivalan

R. Sudha says individuals convicted of serious offences, such as acts of terrorism, cannot be allowed to practise as lawyers

Maharashtra makes Marathi mandatory for cab and auto drivers

From May 1, auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra will have to know basic Marathi, as the State government rolls out a new language requi

Flipkart names Sharayu Jadhav as VP Legal, Varun Gupta as VP Corporate Development

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: E-commerce company Flipkart on Wednesday said it has appointed Sharayu Jadhav as Vice President of Legal and Varun Gupta as Vi

Uttarakhand weather conditions lead to helicopter services halt in Kedarnath Dham Yatra

The Kedarnath Yatra faces disruptions due to a two-day orange alert and adverse weather. Helicopter services are suspended across multiple locati

DSEJ Orders Change Of School Timings In Summer Zone

Jammu, April 29: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has announced a change in school timings for the summer zone areas of Jammu Div

Neo Alternative Asset launches Rs 5,000 cr infra income Fund II; raises Rs 1,500 cr in first close

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: A Neo Alternative Asset Managers on Wednesday announced the first close of its second infrastructure income fund, raising Rs 1

West Bengal Assembly Elections: 78.68% Voter Turnout Recorded by 3 PM in Second Phase

Kolkata, April 29: The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections took place on Wednesday, covering 142 seats. Voter enthusiasm was notab

Targeting commercial ships along Strait of Hormuz is deplorable: India at UNSC

Amid the West Asia crisis, India has urged restoration of safe and unimpeded maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz at the earliest while

News from the world of Education: April 29, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Has Yashs Toxic been shelved forever? Heres the truth behind the rumours

Speculation about Kannada star Yash's film 'Toxic' being shelved has been debunked. Yash clarified the movie is complete but its release is postp

Global auto industry facing demanding environment: OICA President Shailesh Chandra

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The global automotive industry is facing a demanding environment due to factors such as uncertainty linked to trade tensions,

Jagan Reddy's Party Alleges Fuel Shortage In Andhra, Writes To Centre

YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy in a letter to Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri sought an urgent intervention in Andhra Pradesh

CBSE Class 12 Result Date: Exam Controller Responds To Rumours, Shares Expected Timeline

This year, results may be declared earlier than usual due to the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system introduced last year, which has reduced the evalu

Global Faultlines podcast Lebanon part 1: How did a fragile state become a battlefield for regional powers?

In this episode, we explore how Lebanon was drawn into regional conflict, from Palestinian armed groups and Syrian intervention to Israeli invasi

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Congress leaders introspect on not aligning with TVK

Many have said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who did not share the stage with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and was widely believed to have favoured

Filed record 144 patent applications in FY26: Tata Motors

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Commercial vehicles major Tata Motors Ltd on Wednesday said it filed 144 patent applications in FY26, marking its highest numb

West Bengal Polls: Sayani Ghoshs Video Clipped, Shared With False Communal Spin

Team WebQoof found that the two clips were from two different states and presented in a misleading manner.

Ferragamo expands leather mapping efforts as EU sustainability rules take shape

MILAN, Apr 29: Italian luxury brand Ferragamo said it can map the country of origin for much of the leather used to make its coveted footwear and

Peak Hour Chaos On Delhi Metro As Magenta Line Hit By Signal Failure, Commuters Face Delays

The disruption impacted stations including Kalindi Kunj and Shaheen Bagh, both of which witnessed significant overcrowding as services slowed dow

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Dindigul records 89.21% polling

Japanese tanker transits Strait of Hormuz after securing Irans approval

TEHRAN, Apr 29: A Japanese-owned supertanker carrying around two million barrels of crude oil has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormu

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Ramanathapuram district records 77.73% polling

Thomas Cup Finals: Lakshya loses three-game thriller as India trail China 0-1

India will now look to level the tie through the world No. 4 pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who face world No. 5 duo Liang We

Tamil Nadu election 2026: EVMs of four Assembly constituencies in Theni district reach counting centre

Three policeman suspended after student found dead in Dharwad, mother alleges extortion

As allegations of police harassment emerged after a student was found dead in Dharwad, three policemen were suspended on Wednesday

Enhanced CAR-T therapy clears solid tumours by finding faint targets

Scientists have developed a highly sensitive receptor that can detect trace amounts of proteins on solid tumours, overcoming a major biological h

Smartphone seized from Kannur Central Jail

The device was reportedly recovered from the second block of the prison

Lebanon detains ex-Palestinian envoy at Beirut airport on corruption charges

BEIRUT, Apr 29: Lebanese authorities detained the former Palestinian ambassador to Lebanon on corruption charges shortly after he arrived in the

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Perambalur district records 85.39% polling

Nandyal Collector, SP launch month-long drive to fix 29 black spots on highways

District recorded 567 road accidents and 296 deaths in 2025, up from 542 accidents and 271 deaths in 2024; nine of the 29 identified black spots

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Marginal increase in final polling figures in Thanjavur district

Medical Insurance: Coverage, Benefits & How It Works

Selecting an insurance provider that maintains trustworthy operations during critical emergencies is essential.

How A Non-Believer In North India Claim Right Of Entry In Sabarimala Temple: SC

While deciding the issue regarding the right to enter temples, it has to examine whether a devotee or a non-devotee is claiming that right, says

Man gets 20-year imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl in Namakkal

The accused, Vasanth, was arrested based on a complaint lodged by the girls parents with the Namagiripettai police on December 29, 2019

Suvendu Adhikari alleges attack by TMC workers during Bhabanipur booth visit

Security forces resorted to a lathi charge at a polling booth in Bhabanipur during the West Bengal Assembly elections after tensions escalated on

NASA Unveils Stunning Image of the Pinwheel Galaxy 25 Million Light-Years Away

New Delhi, April 29: NASA has once again provided a remarkable opportunity to glimpse the infinite beauty of the universe. The Hubble Space Teles

Opinion: Opinion | There's A Bigger Plan Behind UAE's Exit From OPEC - One In Force For Years Now

Surprising as the UAE's decision is, it is also fully in keeping with its pattern of breaking with regional, in particular, Arab consensus on man

India's Healthcare Gets Cheaper, Wider: National Statistical Office Survey Reveals Big Gains

India's latest NSO health survey shows improved access, lower out-of-pocket costs, and rising insurance coverage. Public healthcare use and insti

Chhattisgarh Board 10th, 12th Result 2026 Out: Check Your Scores, Marksheet Directly Here

CGBSE Board 10th, 12th Result: Chhattisgarh board 10th, 12th result has been declared today. Check download link here.

Last Call for Applications: 4th Edition of Villa Swagatam Across South Asia And France

The call for applications for the 4th edition of Villa Swagatam is now open until 31 May 2026.

Actress Srabanti Chatterjee Encourages Voter Participation in Bengal Elections

Kolkata, April 29: Voting is underway for the second phase of elections across 142 assembly seats in West Bengal. Actors and actresses from the B

One of the two tiger cubs rescued in Nilgiris dies

Two tiger cubs were taken into captivity, one after the other, after they were believed to have been abandoned by their mother

Tamil Nadu Exit Poll 2026 Live Updates: DMK vs AIADMK: Will M.K. Stalin lead DMK to another win in Tamil Nadu?

Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women

Forty-four were discharged after receiving hospital treatment

Delhi Excise policy case: HC adjourns to May 4 CBI plea against Kejriwals discharge

AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Durgesh Pathak have written to Delhi HC Justice Swarana Kantha Sharma, saying that they will not

India-Kenya Bilateral Trade Surges by 25% to $4.31 Billion in FY 2026

New Delhi, April 29: India has emerged as a significant trade partner for Kenya. Bilateral trade between the two nations increased to $4.31 billi

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (April 29, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup for Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Three-tier security in place at counting centres in central T.N.

EVMs from over 11,000 polling stations in central region were taken to the respective counting centres amid tight security after the polling on A

In 22 Days, Iran Will Run Out Of Place To Store Oil It Produces. What's Next?

The looming storage crunch is threatening to accelerate production cuts in what was once the second-largest source of crude under the Organisatio

Viral Fuel Price Hike Order is Fake, Confirms Govt

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has officially clarified that no such order has been issued by the Government of India. The viral document is

How do disc brakes work?

Disc brakes use friction, heat, and engineering to bring moving two-wheeler vehicles to a quick and controlled stop. Lets explore how.

Green NGO Parisarakkaagi Naavu writes to PM demanding immediate actionto protect people from climate emergencies

Theorganisationhasdemanded that thefelling of any tree on public land, in catchment areas and urban areas, and on notified forest land must be ma

You Need Rs 40 Crore To Retire: Founder's Claim Sparks Online Debate

The viral clip went viral as it exposed the gap between what people assume retirement needs and what long-term inflation can do to expenses.

'Reel making virus': Mumbai man sets road on fire in '33' shape for social media fame on his birthday

A 33-year-old Mumbai car dealer was arrested for performing a dangerous birthday stunt, setting a public road on fire to create a social media re

Kerala pollution control board prepares draft oil spill response plan

A Bengaluru-based firm has submitted the draft plan that includes oil spill modelling, marine sensitivity index mapping and net environmental ben

Exit Poll 2026 Live Updates: Who will win in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Kerala? Exit polls may reveal today

Young talent shines: Under-29 10K (male) category delivers strong performances at Times Internet Half Marathon

Krishna Pal triumphed in the under-29 10km at the Times Internet Half Marathon with a 34:00 chip time, inspired by a newspaper article. Rajesh se

West Bengal Exit Poll 2026 Live Updates: Massive turnout sets the stage ahead of exit poll figures

Emerging women athletes: Under-29 10K category reflects talent and ambition

Tribal man who carried sisters skeleton to bank in Odisha was made to walk 3 km to re-bury remains, claims BJD leader

A tribal man in Keonjhar, Odisha, carried his sister's skeleton to a bank to withdraw funds. He was allegedly asked for proof of death. The incid

OPAL Announces 80 Apprentice Positions: Apply by May 15

New Delhi, April 29: ONGC Petro Additions Limited (OPAL) has officially announced the recruitment of 80 apprentice positions across various trade

Tamil Nadu election 2026: All nine constituencies in Tiruchi district record spike in voter turnout

Manapparai recorded the highest turnout of 88.81% this year while Tiruverumbur recorded the lowest turnout of 81.20% in the Assembly elections he

GTA 6 release date may hinge on May 21: Why this key date could confirmor shakethe November launch

Few entertainment releases carry the weight of Grand Theft Auto VI. Its predecessor, Grand Theft Auto V, remains one of the best-selling games of

Doctors Report Increase in Kidney Stones and Urinary Infections During Summer

Doctors say ignoring dehydration during summer can lead to severe kidney complications, like an increase in kidney stones and urinary infections.

Chhattisgarh Police team detained in Guwahati over alleged bribery case

Police said an FIR was registered under bailable sections, after which the team was allowed to leave the police station on notice following preli

Telangana Govt Releases Rs.1,000 Cr Pending Dues to Employees

The government had promised to release Rs.700 crore per month. Accordingly, it honored its commitment and made monthly payments up to March 2026

Chandra Tal: The Heavenly Lake of Himachal Pradesh, Believed to be Home to Gods and Fairies

New Delhi, April 29: India is rich in legends, from temples to historic palaces. Temples symbolize miracles and faith, while palaces tell tales o

Neo Alternative Asset launches Rs 5,000 Cr infra income Fund II

The firm also announced the first close of its second fund, raising Rs 1,500 crore.

Supermicro Expands Data Center Building Block Solutions Flexibility with Arm-Based Platforms and OCP Systems for Next-Gen AI Infrastructure

Omar Abdullah Trying To Remove Urdu From J&Ks History: Iltija Mufti

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Wednesday accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of trying to remove the Ur

Vijay factor in Tamil Nadu Elections 2026: Can Thalapathy turn star power into political gains?

Superstar Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) enters the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, introducing a significant third dimension to the DM

Election Commission Implements Zero Tolerance Policy Amid West Bengal Voting

Kolkata, April 29: Voting is underway for 142 assembly seats in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections. Manoj Kumar Agarwal, the