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Optimized Electrotech: Indias AI electro-optical systems

Optimized Electrotech builds AI-powered electro-optical systems for defence, backed by Rs 100 crore and deployed with Indian forces.

Three senior Karnataka IPS officers transferred, Labhu Ram is IGP (Intelligence)

S. Girish (2012 batch), Deputy Inspector General of Police, Anti-Narcotic Task Force, has been transferred and appointed as Deputy Inspector Gene

Kalingarayan Channel renovation under way in Erode, works to be completed by June

Broking platform Sahi raises $33M in Series B led by Accel

Sahi will use this funding round to build on its technology & AI stack and expand product suite to scale user base

How music found its voice in Raghu Rais pictures

While photographing legendary musicians, Raghu Rai turned into a rasika to experience the moment before capturing it.

Telangana Govt releases 1,000 crore towards employees pending dues, clears GPF dues of retired personnel up to Oct 2025

Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti says monthly allocation raised from 700 crore to 1,000 crore, medical bills processed without delay

Kalhatti Ghat Road closed to tourists; traffic curbs announced in Nilgiris

The measures have come into place following a Madras High Court order, seeking to control traffic into the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Collector inspects EVM security arrangements in Erode

28-day Bengaluru summer season from May 1

Faith, Crime and the Algorithm: Story of Salim Wastik and the Ex-Muslim Network

Salim Wastik, an ex-Muslim influencer unmasked as a murderer, shows how outrage and algorithms profit online.

TVK demands video recording of postal votes counting, enhanced security arrangements

Party joint general secretary C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar meets Chief Electoral Officer Archana Patnaik to press demands

US-Iran war dealt serious blow to Pakistans economic gains: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Apr 29: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that the US-Iran war has dealt a serious blow to Pakistans economic progress m

Meet the team behind Mast Mahila Mandali, a joyful feminist film made by working-class women

The one-of-its-kind collaborative documentary-feature, produced by grass-roots organisation CORO India, had its premiere at the iconic Regal Cine

175% more fuel supplied; sufficient stocks available: Telangana Civil Supplies Minister

Special focus is given to ensure adequate stocks of diesel available for harvest works

Word of the Day: Callithumpian

The term callithumpian dates back to 19th-century America, where it was associated with so-called callithumpian parades, noisy, mock processions

Young batters are rewriting the grammar, but what of the poor bowlers?

Maharashtra child rights body considers recommending mention of birthdate on wedding invitations

Move aims to curb child marriages and teenage motherhood in State.

Amaravati MLA and MLC quarters nearly ready; 288 flats built, allotment to begin soon

AGICL says 288 flats for MLAs and MLCs are ready and the buildings will be ready in two weeks; APCRDA to begin allotment in coordination with the

Exit polls 2026 LIVE: Focus on West Bengal final phase; record turnouts in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam

Tamil Nadu recorded a historic 85.1% voter turnout in the Assembly polls, while Puducherry led with 91.23%. Assam saw a turnout of 85.91%, and Ke

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Women turned out in large numbers to vote in Coimbatore district

Women voter turnout was relatively lower in Coimbatore North. Of the total 1,51,061 women voters in this constituency, only 76.2% (1,15,190) had

EPFO may raise minimum pension under EPS-95; settles 83.1 million claims in 2025-26

Labour and employment minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Wednesday, said that the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) settled 6.103 million cla

IPL 2026 | A reality check, not doom and gloom: RR bowling coach Hopes

Weather Radars Increased From 14 To 50 Nationwide, Strengthening Real-Time Monitoring: Dr Jitendra

NEW DELHI, Apr , 29: India has significantly expanded its Doppler Weather Radar (DWR) network since 2014, increasing from 14 operational units to

Difficulty in processing emotions related with disruption to daily activities due to pain: Study

The researchers said the study highlights psychological distress -- especially anxiety and depression -- as a key intervention target, particular

Sri Lanka Government temporarily takes over cricket Board

An interim committee will be appointed shortly to find solutions to the current issues in Lankan cricket and to implement structural reforms

Cases booked against DMK, TVK cadres after assault near Saidapet polling station

Police sources said the incident occurred near Polling Station No. 46 in the Saidapet constituency

Bengaluru city police launch Indias first multilingual AI system in Namma 112 emergency service

The system currently supports more than 10 languages Indian languages such as Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Manipuri, Kashmiri, Nepali and Assamese,

West Bengal phase 2 polls: Mamata Banerjee says CRPF cannot torture people like this, alleges bias in voting process

Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Chief Minister, has accused central forces of bias during the ongoing polling. She stated that CRPF personnel were s

West Bengal election Phase 2: Mamata, Suvendu land in same booth area in Bhabanipur

TMC chief Mamata also raised the issue of alleged unrest in Bhangar and accused the Election Commission of India of failing to ensure neutrality

West Bengal assembly elections 2026: Maid contests from Burdwan, households left without help

Kalita Majhi, a domestic worker and BJP candidate, has left a void in her employers' lives as she campaigns for the Ausgram seat. Her employers,

Thunderstorm forecast in 11 Telangana districts on April 30

Watch: India steps up talks with Iran for Hormuz passage

CPI(M) to launch protests from May 3 over delay in resolving Panchagramala land issue

Party district secretary M. Jaggunaidu says Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had promised in his first Cabinet meeting to resolve the Panchagr

In Focus Podcast | Indias temporal inequality: Why the poorer you are, longer the queue

In this episode, Ankush Pal joins us to talk about about Indias temporal inequality, exploring how the poor face longer waits for essential servi

Atrocities by EC, central forces unprecedented: CM Mamata Banerjee after casting her vote

CBSE Launches Parenting Calendar For 2026-27 To Boost Parent-School Engagement

New Delhi, Apr 29: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Wednesday launched the Parenting Calendar for the academic session 2026-27,

CBSE Class 12 Results 2026 Latest Update: Check expected release timeline at results.cbse.nic.in; check steps to download and more

Over 18 lakh students await their CBSE Class 12 results, expected in the third week of May 2026. The examinations concluded on April 10, with res

CV Anand calls on Telangana CM

Why no gated communityon OMR could be a voting centre this time

While a few gated communities elsewhere in Chennai served as voting centres, the IT corridor did not open its account

J&K Police Promotes 1,785 Personnel Across Ranks

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday promoted 1,785 personnel to their next ranks, a police spokesman said. A departmental pro

Four proposals to link Tummidihatti with Yellampalli under study: Telangana Irrigation Minister Uttam

Congress government reiterates commitment to Pranahita-Chevella project. Restoration of barrages ordered ahead of monsoon

Indias Emerging Startup Powerhouse 2026: From Deep-Tech Innovation to Lifestyle Brands, a New Wave of Disruptors Reshaping Multiple Industries

Amadeus outlines intention to acquire Idemia Public Security (IPS) for 1.2 billion, to create seamless end-to-end travel journeys of the future

Traffic diversions for heavy vehicles to ease congestion as people return to Chennai after elections

Two Mathamangalam natives held with MDMA in Taliparamba in Kannur

The accused were taken into custody from Azad Nagar, Kuttiyeri, in Kannur while travelling in a car

Iran executed 21, arrested 4,000 since West Asia war began: U.N.

The report said many detainees had been victims of forced disappearances, torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, including forced con

BJPs Suvendu Adhikari surrounded by TMC supporters; police, CRPF resort to lathicharge

4 Teachers Suspended Over Unauthorized Absence In Rajouri School

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Chief Education Officer Rajouri has placed 4 teachers of Middle School Namblan in Zone Rajouri under suspension with immediate

Pakistan residents store cooking gas in plastic balloons amid fuel shortage

Karachi residents are resorting to storing gas in plastic balloons due to prolonged load-shedding and low pressure. This practice, particularly i

Parallel Central force structure in Bengal as officials are under pressure, says Akhilesh Yadav

The Samajwadi Party president further claimed that even at the level of the Director General of Police (DGP), there were indications of interfere

Why Risk Management Matters More Than Profits in Trading

What if the key to building wealth isnt how much you make, but how little you lose? Picture this: you turn a $10,000 account into $50,000 in just

Rupee falls 14 paise to close near all-time low level at 94.82 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the elevated crude oil price is likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while the ongoing West Asia crisis and concerns

Rupee falls 14 paise to close near all-time low level at 94.82 against US dollar

MUMBAI, Apr 29: The rupee depreciated 14 paise to close near its all-time low at 94.82 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, pressure

Ex-AIADMK Minister Valarmathis husband booked for disrupting polling

LG Saxena Approves Constitution Of UT Ladakh Haj Committee For 3-Year Term

Leh, Apr 29: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, has approved the constitution of the Ladakh Union Terr

Maharashtra announces AI policy, envisages Rs 10,000 crore investment, excellence centres

Maharashtra's cabinet has approved a new Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026. This policy aims for a massive Rs 10,000 crore investment in AI. It

Skoda Auto India ties up with CSC Grameen eStore for booking of car models

MUMBAI, Apr 29: Czech auto maker Skoda Auto India on Wednesday said it has formed a strategic partnership with government-backed e-commerce platf

Plane crash into hangar at Australia airport; two dead, several injured

Two people were killed when a twin-engine Diamond DA42 crashed into a hangar while landing at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia, cau

India, Sri Lanka reaffirm maritime partnership through bilateral diving exercise

India and Sri Lanka strengthened their maritime ties during the IN-SLN DIVEX 2026 diving exercise in Colombo. Divers from both navies conducted c

Karnataka: Farmers, police clash amid protest against KIADB land acquisition

Farmers opposing the land acquisition expressed fears of losing their livelihood. As the situation escalated, police attempted to control the pro

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

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

Building Bharats commerce backbone: The team behind Shiprockets rise

From a broken logistics system to a full-stack commerce platform, how three founders and a leadership team are building the infrastructure that p

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

Pakistan: Karachi brought to halt as power failures, mismanagement spark protest

In the bustling heart of Karachi, commuters found their daily routines thrown into chaos as prolonged power outages struck Railway Colony. Frustr

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

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.

Beed by-election: Wife of slain sarpanch loses bypoll; Swarupanand Deshmukh wins

Ashwini Deshmukh, widow of the murdered sarpanch, had contested the election amid expectations of a sympathy wave. However, the electorate opted

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

Tamil Nadu election 2026: 57,767 more women have cast their votes than men in Virudhunagar district

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

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

Healthy rise in exports in April so far: Goyal

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The countrys exports have shown a healthy increase during the first-three weeks of April so far despite the ongoing West Asia

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