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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

Morning Digest: Bengal set for Phase-2 Assembly polls; UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+, and more

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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

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

Dominant East Bengal makes short work of Odisha in ISL

With this victory, East Bengal FC move up to fourth in the table with 18 points from nine matches. Odisha FC, meanwhile, remain in 13th place wit

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

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

Ramnagar bus tragedy exposes systemic failure

Killer roads, hollow promises Sunny Dua sunnydua55@gmail.com The horrific accident on the Ramnagar-Udhampur stretch on April 20 is not just anoth

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

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

Why US stock markets crashed today, and Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones in red now? US stocks fall as AI worries, oil surge and Fed signals hit markets

Why US stock markets crashed today, and Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Dow Jones in red now? US stocks ended lower as AI growth fears, oil price surge, Fed

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

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

Chouhan unveils Rs 8000 cr worth rural road projects

Govt to build roads, connect hearts in J&K Confident that Omar will take J&K to new heights Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR, Apr 28: Union Minister Shivra

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

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

Greatest IPL batter: McClenaghan showers praise on Virat Kohli

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) veteran opener Kohli became the first batter to complete 9000 runs in the tournament's history

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

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

Delegation of LEAD-LJK calls on LG

Excelsior Correspondent Jammu, Apr 28: A delegation of LEAD LJK Economic Growth and Development Dialogue, led by its Convener Harinder Gupta, ca

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

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

Promotion of English Edition of Xi Jinping: Governance of China Volume 5 Held in Jakarta

Jakarta, April 29: A promotional event for the English edition of Xi Jinping: Governance of China Volume 5 took place on Tuesday in Jakarta, Indo

Shekhar Suman Critiques Anglicization in Hindi Cinema: A Colonial Hangover

Mumbai, April 29: Actor Shekhar Suman is currently focused on nurturing future talent through the film academy SSF, stepping away from acting. In

Bengal polls: Calcutta HC cautions EC on preventive detentions

BJP President Calls Arvind Kejriwals Satyagraha a Political Drama

New Delhi, April 29: The President of the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Virendra Sachdeva, labeled the Satyagraha led by Arvind Kejriwal, t

Women voting in big way to teach oppn a lesson: Modi

Tragic Incident at Noida Water Park Claims Life of 21-Year-Old

Noida, April 29: A tragic incident occurred at the water park in GIP Mall, located in Noidas Sector 39, where a 21-year-old man lost his life aft

Governor Mangubhai Patel Advocates Sensitive Implementation of Tribal Recommendations

Bhopal, April 29: Governor Mangubhai Patel emphasized the need for sensitive implementation of suggestions and recommendations received during th

Viktor Axelsen: A career engineered to perfection

Two Olympic gold medals, as many World titles and sustained dominance defined his reign; the Danes appetite for success shifted badmintons power

Controversy Erupts Over Marathi Language Requirement in Maharashtra

Mumbai, April 29: In Maharashtra, a heated debate has emerged regarding the mandatory requirement of the Marathi language for auto and taxi drive

Trump To Put His Picture In US Passports

Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in some US passports, officials said Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts

Rafael Jodar Reaches Quarterfinals at Madrid Open, Set to Face World No. 1 Jannik Sinner

Madrid, April 29: Spanish player Rafael Jodar has made history by reaching the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open for the first time in his career.

Bengal turns fortress for phase-II poll: 2.3 lakh CAPF & 38,297 state cops in place

West Bengal's final assembly polls are underway with an unprecedented security deployment across 142 constituencies. Over 2.3 lakh central forces

Trump Welcomes King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House

New Delhi, April 29: During a special state ceremony at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King C

Trumps face and signature in gold to appear on US passports soon? State Department plans limited-edition passport for 250th anniversary

Trumps face and signature in gold to appear on US passports soon? The State Department plans limited-edition passports to mark 250 years of the U

Neopolis Pipe Scam: Former Sales Engineer Under Scanner For Supplying Fakes

The company lodged a complaint with the Narsingi police, who booked a case.

Madhya Pradesh Approves 26,800 Crore for Development Projects

Bhopal, April 29: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav presided over a cabinet meeting on Tuesday at the ministry. The cabinet approved significant dev

Major Drug Bust in Manipur: 4.267 Kilograms of Heroin Seized, Two Arrested

Imphal, April 29: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in collaboration with the Assam Rifles and state police, has arrested two drug traffickers

GHMC Organises Indie pup Adoption, Stray Dog Sterilisation And Anti-Rabies Vac Drive

The initiative was carried out across all city circles by the GHMC veterinary department, where a total of 27 indie puppies were given for adopti

How Can Democracy Win in the Defeat of Daughters: Rekha Guptas Bold Statement

New Delhi, April 29: A special session was convened in the Delhi Assembly to discuss womens reservation. During this session, Chief Minister Rekh

In Kolkata, 55 nuns rejoin poll rolls

627 Cases Booked In Crackdown On Tinted Glass Violations

According to the officials, the drive was conducted up to the evening. They said the Motor Vehicles Act rules prohibited the use of unauthorised

West Bengal Governor Urges Enthusiastic Voting in Final Phase

Kolkata, April 29: West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi has called on the states residents to participate enthusiastically in the second and final phas

Donald Trump's mother had a crush on Prince Charles? Trump shares family story during royal state visit in Washington

Donald Trump's mother had a crush on Prince Charles? The US President shared a family story during a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Ca

TET Alert: April 30 Deadline For Applications; Over 93k Candidates In The Fray

Data as of April 28, showed 93,514 applications have been received, including 21,826 for Paper I, 59,271 for Paper II, and 12,417 for both papers

Shreyas Iyer Reflects on Punjab Kings First Loss of IPL 2026 Season

New Chandigarh, April 29: In the 40th match of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings (PBKS) faced a 6-wicket defeat against Rajasthan Royals (RR). Following thi

Tribunals restore 1,468 votes in West Bengal, delete six names for second phase

Supreme Court-mandated tribunals restored voting rights for 1,468 people in West Bengal before the second phase of polls, bringing the total rein

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: 'God gave you a brain. Do the best you can with it. And you don't have to be...' - powerful lessons on intelligence and how to use your brain effectively by actor and director of Play Misty for Me

Quote of the day by Clint Eastwood: He shares his views on intelligence. He believes true intelligence is about how we use our minds in daily lif

Karnataka Government Challenges High Court Ruling on Bike Taxi Ban in Supreme Court

Bengaluru, April 29: The Karnataka government has approached the Supreme Court to contest the recent High Court decision that lifted the ban on b

Textbook Rush: 1.1 Crore Copies Dispatched To Districts Ahead Of Academic Session

Officials said 1.35 crore free textbooks are required this year and 1.09 crore copies, about 80 per cent, had already reached district headquarte