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NDPS court in Mumbai criticises NCB over freeze order; allows actor Rhea Chakraborty to operate account

Additional Sessions Judge U.C. Deshmukh passed the order while allowing the application filed by Rhea Chakraborty and her mother Sandhya

Clevatess Season 2 trailer: New cast revealed ahead of July premiere as the beast king returns

The story follows the aftermath of a failed mission by a group of heroes who are unable to defeat the powerful beast king Clevatess

At least four killed, 20 injured as bus, truck collide in Odisha

The accident took place on Tuesday (April 28, 2026) night in Chandiposh police station area when the bus was travelling from Rourkela to Mangalpu

Cactus Technology Solutions Private Limited has been Empanelled by National e-Governance Division to Support AI Capacity Building for Government Initiatives

This Video Doesnt Show Hindu Girls Beating Bangladeshi Man in Delhi University

The video is actually from Bangladesh's Dhaka University.

Telangana SSC results 2026 on four websites, MeeSeva WhatsApp number

Hyderabad Police Commissioner appealed to parents not to burden their children with hopes, to observe their behavior after results

West Bengal is worse than Kashmir, but voters undeterred: Dilip Gosh

Addhatrao, Tendulkar cleared for T20 Mumbai

Since they have not participated in the T20 league organised by the association of their respective teams, the BCCI has allowed them to participa

West Bengal Assembly elections: Brisk voting underway in the final phase of polling

Sexuality education: The gap isnt in their curiosityits in our response

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

Great Nicobar project is possibly one of the one largest theft of Indian property, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has alleged the Great Nicobar project is one of the biggest scams and gravest crimes against the natural and tribal

Why Traditional Ayurvedic Formulation Methods Are Gaining Attention in Modern Beauty

Hegseth to be grilled by Congress for first time since Iran war began

Democrats are likely to pivot to the ballooning costs of the Iran war, the huge drawdown of critical U.S. munitions and the bombing of a school t

Lokesh sworn in as TDP national working president; Naidu hits out at YSRCP, calls for unity in alliance

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu administers oath to son Nara Lokesh and 252 members of the new TDP committees at NTR Bhavan; says new committ

TestMu AI Launches Kane CLI, the New Browser Automation Tool Built for AI Agents and Developers

The terminal-native browser verification tool ships today with native support for Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor, and Gemini CLI, and its free to

Marking 10 Years in Vietnam, MINISO Unveils The Countrys First MINISO FRIENDS in Ho Chi Minh City

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

Clear Policies and Rapid Implementation in India: Insights from Sagar Adani

New Delhi, April 29: Sagar Adani, Executive Director of Adani Green Energy, stated on Wednesday that Indias policies are clear and consistent, le

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

New Zealand Announces Squad for Womens T20 World Cup 2026, Featuring Debutants Nancy Patel and Izzy Sharp

New Delhi, April 29: New Zealand has officially announced its 15-member squad for the Womens T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in Engla

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

Payal Rajput Breaks Down, Opens Up About Vipassana Journey

She revealed that she spent a few months in Jaipur undergoing Vipassana meditation, a silent meditation technique focused on self-observation and

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

Sagar Adani Pushes For Energy Backbone Anchored In Resources In India

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Sagar Adani, Executive Director of renewable energy major Adani Green Energy, said on Wednesday that at our core, we s

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

Hike in milk price necessary, will be implemented: Milma

Quantum of increase to be decided after a meeting of Milma board, says K.S. Mani, chairman of Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation

Delhi Excise case: AAP leader Durgesh Pathak says he wont appear for proceedings

Mr. Pathak, like AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, has written a letter to Delhi High Court Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma saying that h

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

Madras High Court orders CBI probe into 397-crore transformer procurement during Senthilbalajis tenure

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan direct the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti Corruption to handover the pa

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

FSSAI proposes plastic-free packaging for pan masala, gutka

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a complete ban on single-use plastic packaging for pan masala, gutka, and s

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

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

CG Board Result 2026 LIVE: Chhattisgarh 10th, 12th Scorecard Today At 2:30 PM, Check Via QR Code

Chhattisgarh Class 10, 12 Result LIVE Updates: CGBSE Chhattisgarh Class 10 and 12 results out today at 2:30 pm. Check official websites, direct l

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

Chernobyl, 40 years later

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

Controlling Inflation Expectations is Crucial for Monetary Policy Amid Uncertainty: SBI Research

New Delhi, April 29: A new report from SBI Research emphasizes the importance of controlling inflation expectations amid ongoing uncertainty. The

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

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

Tiruchendur To Shirdi: Vijay Goes On Temple Run Ahead Of May 4 Poll Results

Vijay's temple visits come as he takes on both the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK, both parties with deep organisational strength.

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

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

Sensex, Nifty rebound as Asian markets rally

BSE Sensex climbed 358.92 points to 77,245.83 in opening trade; NSE Nifty went up by 101.2 points

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