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Kolkata weather today: Rain, thunderstorms to lash 'City of Joy' and other Bengal districts on polling day, IMD issues yellow alert

Kolkata rains: As Kolkata and other Bengal districts go to phase 2 voting today, the IMD has predicted rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across

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

In Sabarimala case, Hindu party urges SC to revisit 30-year-old order on Hinduism

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

Can't deny RTE admission due to dispute with govt: SC to schools

Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon

During a White House state dinner, President Trump stated that King Charles agrees with him that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons. Trump a

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

WhatsApp to block misuse of logos to curb digital arrest

Inept probe: SC acquits 12 lifers in 2008 murder case

Trump slams Germanys stance on Iran, raises nuclear alarm

President Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his remarks on the Iran conflict, accusing him of misjudging Tehran's nuclear amb

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

Panama Canal Sees Spike in Vessel Traffic Due to West Asia War

since October the canal had registered some 300 vessels crossings compared with the same period last fiscal year

Tharoor Meets Irans Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali, Discusses Prospects for Peace

Earlier this month, Iran's envoy to India, Ambassador Mohammad Fathali, said that the Iranian delegation was ready for peace ace but said that Ir

Kedarnath Yatra: Rudraprayag admin deploys more than 90 Cameras, 24/7 control rooms for pilgrim safety

Rudraprayag district administration has intensified surveillance for the Kedarnath Yatra, utilizing over 90 cameras and a dedicated command cente

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

King Charles III Condemns White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting, Says Acts of Violence Will Never Succeed

The address, prepared with input from the UK government while reflecting the monarch's personal tone, opened against the backdrop of rising globa

'Vote in record numbers': PM Modi appeals for high voter turnout in phase-2 of West Bengal polls

Prime Minister Modi urged record voter turnout for West Bengal's Phase-2 elections, especially from women and youth. Voting commenced across 142

Delhi, Noida, Gurugram likely to see more rain, thunderstorms today and tomorrow? Here's what IMD prediction says amid extreme heatwave

Delhi-NCR weather today: The weather in Delhi-NCR saw a sharp turn on Wednesday morning as the residents woke up to rain, strong winds and thunde

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

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,

Singham under fire: Plea filed in SC to oust Ajay Pal Sharma from Bengal poll duty

The petitioner alleged that Sharma, often nicknamed the Singham of UP for his record as an encounter specialist, has abandoned the neutrality req

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

Relief from heat as rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR; IMD issues alerts for thunderstorms, dust storms

Delhi-NCR experienced relief from the heatwave as rain lashed several parts on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department issued orange and y

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

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 Elections 2026: What have past exit polls predicted?

West Bengal Exit Polls: West Bengal's elections have a history of exit poll misses. The 2026 polls are underway, with the Trinamool Congress faci

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

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

Indian Air Force Chief Meets Armenian Military Leader to Enhance Defense Cooperation

New Delhi, April 29: Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh met with Lieutenant General Edward Asryan, Chief of the General Staff 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

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

Ecuadors Foreign Minister Gabriela Somarriba to Visit India for Key Meetings

New Delhi, April 29: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that Ecuadors Foreign Minister Gabriela Somarriba will be visiting India fr

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

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

Jammu shine in Volleyball; Cricket tourney begins in Kishtwar

League of Classics Excelsior Sports Correspondent UDHAMPUR/KISHTWAR, Apr 28: The Directorate of Youth Services and Sports (YSS), J&K, continued t

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

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

Crackers, risky reels: Kedarnath cops file FIRs on pilgrims

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

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

National Family Health Survey Phase 6 Results Expected Soon

Mumbai, April 29: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to release the results of the sixth phase of the National Family Health Survey

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

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

Death proof sought for withdrawal, man takes sister's skeleton to bank

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