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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

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Dindigul records 89.21% polling

Release Date Announced for Rajni Ki Baraat Starring Ulka Gupta

Mumbai, April 29: Actress Ulka Gupta is set to dazzle on the big screen soon. She will appear in the upcoming film Rajni Ki Baraat. The makers re

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Ramanathapuram district records 77.73% polling

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

Smartphone seized from Kannur Central Jail

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump and King Charles Discuss Irans Nuclear Threat at White House Dinner

Washington, April 29: President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner at the White House in honor of King Charles III. During the event, he addresse

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

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

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

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

Nagarro releases audited financial statements and annual report for FY2025, reaffirms the preliminary numbers

Unlimit fuels Brevistays expansion with next-generation payment infrastructure in India

Forest fire near Yercaud doused after two-hour operation

No casualties were reported. However, several trees, herbs, plants and creepers were destroyed in the fire.

iFOREX Lists on London Stock Exchange, Supporting Focus Across Global and Indian Markets

AAP MPs' Merger with BJP: Punjab CM Says Meeting Prez on May 5

The President has given a time of 12 noon on May 5 (for the meeting) and I will certainly meet her, Mann said while speaking to reporters here.

BJP, NC, PDP Colluded For Match-Fixing During Rajya Sabha Polls In J&K: Sajad Lone

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Wednesday accused the BJP, National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party

Man Held in Hyderabad for Stealing Bikes

After continuous surveillance on the movements of the accused, the police nabbed him at Madina Crossroads near Charminar

Amid power crisis, Kerala govt directs KSEB to take control of Maniyar hydro project

Kerala governments decision comes more than a year after 30-year contract period with Carborundum Universal ended. The 12-MW captive power plant

Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Arvind Kejriwal in ED Summons Case

New Delhi, April 29: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), regarding a

Five Drug Peddlers Arrested With Heroin In J&Ks Udhampur

Jammu, Apr 29: Five alleged drug peddlers were arrested with heroin in separate cases in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district, officials said on

Bisleri International and Ministry of Earth Sciences Mark Earth Day 2026 with a Pan-India Pledge Drive Across 10 States and 3 Union Territories

On Earth Day 2026, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India, mobilized t

India Accelerates Green Energy Goals, Aiming for 500 Gigawatts by 2030: Prahlad Joshi

New Delhi, April 29: During the Resilient Futures Summit 2026 held in the national capital, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi stated that under Prime

Newly Appointed DGP CV Anand Meets Revanth Reddy

Senior most IPS official C.V. Anand, who has vast experience in policing and numerous success stories adorning in his CV, was appointed Director-

Rs 40,00,00,000 to retire in India? Dezerv's co-founder's statement leaves internet shocked, netizens call it 'mind boggling'

A wealth management co-founder's assertion that Indians need 40 crore to retire at 60 if their expenses are up to Rs 2 lakh has sparked debate an

Rajasthan to Begin Census on May 1, CM Bhajanlal Calls It a Defining Moment for the Nation

Jaipur, April 29: The census in Rajasthan will commence on May 1. Initially, citizens will have the opportunity for self-enumeration, followed by

ByteXL Launches AiGentCraft Summer Program to Help School Students Build Real-World AI Agents

An online, hands-on AI program for Grades 812, designed by IIT, IIM, and Ivy League alumni, enabling students to move from using AI to building i

NSUI activists ransack V-C secretariat in Kuvempu University at Shivamogga during protest over failure to declare results

They also alleged that the university had not rectified discrepancies in the results despite repeated appeals

Nara Lokesh Sworn in as National Working President of TDP

Amaravati, April 29: Nara Lokesh, a member of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and a minister in the Andhra Pradesh government, took the oath as the

International Conflicts and Risk of Polio

Presently not a single child in India gets polio related disability, while just 2 decades ago, nearly 3000 children developed polio disability ev

India BRICS Business summit aims to connect MSME sector globally

The India BRICS Business Summit in Hyderabad boosted India's MSME sector. The BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA) India aims for global MSME unifi

Polling Peacefully Underway, Turnout May Surpass First Phase: Agarwal

More than 60 per cent of the 3.21 crore electors voted till 1 pm in the second phase of polling in West Bengal amid sporadic violence and attacks

After Bihar, will Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM become a factor in West Bengal too?

AIMIM is targeting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls after a notable performance in Bihar. The party faces challenges from electoral roll revis

Global giant Heinekens GCC in Hyderabad inaugurated

It is expected to create over 300 high-value jobs in the initial phase, with employment projected to scale up to 1,600 in the coming years, says

Ganga Expressway: Adani Groups New Corridor to Boost Eastern UP Development

Hardoi, April 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ganga Expressway on Wednesday, a 594-kilometer long project. This is one of Indias

Pleas Against Hate Speeches: No Legislative Vacuum Exists Warranting Intervention : SC

The apex court observed that it would close most of the petitions related to hate speeches pending since 2021.

eCommerce fraud goes 'Jamtara-style', powered by device farming: Report

Indian online shopping faces a new threat. Organised groups are using device farms to commit large-scale eCommerce fraud. These networks exploit

Man Dies in Road Accident in Medak Week before Sisters Marriage

After completing their work, they were on the way to their house when a speeding car hit them at Chitkul village: Police

Vijays Spiritual Journey Continues Post-Election, Heads to Shirdi After Tiruchendur

Chennai, April 29: Following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections of 2026, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay has embarked on a spiritual journey.

Global gold demand rises 2% in Jan-Mar 2026 on strong bar, coin buying: WGC

While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record $193 billion, up 74% year-on-year

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Netflix Renews Stranger Things: Tales From 85 for Season 2 After Strong Debut

The first season has 10 episodes and has also entered Netflix's top 15 animated series debuts of all time, according to the publication.

'TMC goons tried to attack me, threatened me over May 4': BJPs Ratna Debnath amid West Bengal Phase 2 polling

Voting in West Bengal's Panihati constituency saw heightened political tension. BJP candidate Ratna Debnath alleged intimidation by TMC workers.

Ontavantha Pidariyum Oor Pidariyum: The story behind the proverb

The proverbs origins are traced to Udayalur in Thanjavur district, according to noted epigraphist T.N. Subramanian

6 Women Dead, 8 Others Injured After Bus Crashes Into Van In Gujarat's Sabarkantha

According to police, the women were part of a catering team for social events.

Watch: Mamata Banerjee is scared of the election: Adhir Ranjan Choudhry

How Tamil Nadu waited for Assembly election results over the decades

For the first time in Tamil Nadus history, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were deployed in all the 234 Assembly segments in the 2001 Assem

High Voter Turnout Expected in West Bengal Elections, Says BJP Leader Locket Chatterjee

Kolkata, April 29: Voting is underway for 142 assembly seats in the second phase of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. BJP leader Lo

Kerala Lottery Dhanalakshmi DL-50 result out today (29-04-2026); Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

The Dhanalakshmi DL-50 lottery results are released today at 3 PM, offering participants a chance to win prizes ranging from a 1 crore jackpot to

Gemini To Meta: How A Deepfake Gang Used AI To Hijack Identities In Gujarat

The gang is accused of executing a complex scheme where they acquired victim data and used AI platforms, such as Gemini AI and Meta AI, to genera

Mumbai, Pune drive warehousing surge; Delhi-NCR sees sharp dip: Vestian

Mumbai leads India's warehousing sector with 42 percent absorption in Q1 2026. The market shows steady recovery, driven by demand from 3PL, manuf

PM Modis Ganga Expressway Initiative: A Gift for All Indians, Says OP Rajbhar

Mumbai, April 29: OP Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of transforming India

Exit poll predictions: What pollsters got right (and wrong) in previous assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Exit polls for the 2026 Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are due today. In 2021, pollsters accurately predicted Assa

Lectures in bars? Pint of View Hyderabad is making it popular

From string theory to biodiversity, the bi-monthly lecture series is drawing working professionals to informal, after-hours learning

At Chennais summer camps, learn about the Constitution, dance like a K-pop star and draw comics

From learning kalari to delving into how nation building and the Constitution works, Chennai has a host of interesting activities in store for ch

India exports rise despite West Asia tensions, says Piyush Goyal

Indian exports are showing strong growth in April. This is happening even with tensions in West Asia. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highli

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Closes FY26 with 19% WPI Growth; Gross Premium Crosses 10,000 Crore

U.S. returns 657 stolen artefacts to India in $14 million restitution

Sources said the 657 antiquities were delivered in three phases: 612 were returned in November 2024, 26 in July 2025, and in the third phase, 19

Vantara offers to take 80 Colombian hippos facing death

Polling peacefully underway, turnout may surpass first phase: Bengal CEO Agarwal

West Bengal's second phase of voting is underway with extensive security. The Chief Electoral Officer expressed confidence in a high voter turnou

'Historic hat-trick of victories': PM Modi hails 'fearless voting in Bengal'

Prime Minister Modi lauded West Bengal's high voter turnout in the second phase of assembly elections, highlighting a fearless atmosphere. He exp

Sahajanand Medical Technologies Achieves ISO 50001 Certification, Among Early Adopters in India's Cardiovascular Device Manufacturing Sector

Sahajanand Medical Technologies (SMT) has successfully obtained the ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management System certification for its manufacturing f

Kerala Faces Power Cuts and Rising Milk Prices Post-Election

Thiruvananthapuram, April 29: Following the elections on April 9, Kerala is witnessing two significant developments that challenge the ruling Lef

All you need to know about: borderline personality disorder

Persons with this condition may find day-to-day functioning hard, because their actions are governed by intense emotions, often without much thou

Who Is 'Indian Illegal Alien' Atharva Vyas? The Man Accused Of Biting A 3-Year-Old Girl

A 24-year-old Indian national, Atharva Vyas, has been arrested in Texas for allegedly assaulting a woman and biting her three-year-old daughter,

West Bengal polls: PM Modi must resign when TMC wins, Derek O'Brien says

Telangana SSC 2026 results declared

Social Welfare Residential Schools recorded 99.1% pass percentage, the highest among all managements

Jharkhand Police arrest prime accused in West Singhbhum treasury-fraud case

In the wake of the scam, Jharkhand Finance Minister Radha Krishna Kishore had ordered a comprehensive audit of all district treasuries

Air India Welcomes Governments Hub-and-Spoke Model, Promises Major Shift in Aviation Sector

New Delhi, April 29: Air India has expressed its support for the governments decision to adopt the hub-and-spoke model, stating that it will brin

West Bengal Elections 2026: TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says will win all 11 seats in Kolkata

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay is confident of winning all 11 seats in Kolkata. He stated securit

Health Ministry Warns Of Intense Heatwave Between April-June 2026; How The States Are Preparing

India's Health Ministry has warned of intense heatwaves from April to June 2026. States are activating heatstroke units, stocking ORS, and issuin