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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

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

A false high: On voter turnout data, SIR impact | The Hindu Editorial

SIRs impact must be factored in before reading turnout figures

Diplomatic Efforts Essential for Ceasefire in Iran and Lebanon, Says EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen

New Delhi, April 29: Diplomatic efforts are ongoing to establish a permanent solution following a two-week ceasefire between the United States an

All 34 students taking Konkani as third language pass SSLC exams in Karnataka

For the past 17 years, Vishwa Konkani Kendra has provided monthly honorarium to Konkani teachers, scholarships to students, and training in writt

Bihar Laborers Death in Delhi Sparks Political Outrage

New Delhi, April 29: The death of Pandav Kumar, a laborer from Khagaria, Bihar, has ignited political tensions in Bihar. Chief Minister Samrat Ch

'100 bn dollar investment': Sagar Adani stresses energy resilience strategy amid West Asia crisis

HC issues fresh notice to AAP's Arvind Kejriwal on ED plea against acquittal in summons cases

The Delhi High Court has issued a new notice to Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal. This follows appeals by the Enforcement Directorate challe

Modi Targets Congress, SP Over Womens Reservation Bill

He alleged that the Samajwadi Party opposed the Nari Shakti Vandan Amendment, which aimed to provide reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and s

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you...' Life lessons on success, learning and human nature by lecturer, poet, essayist and father of American Renaissance Transcendentalism

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson explains a message about success, failure, learning, and human nature. The quote Win as if you were used

Elon Musk Accuses OpenAI and Sam Altman of Betraying Non-Profit Principles in Court Testimony

New Delhi, April 29: Tesla CEO Elon Musk has testified in a significant ongoing case against OpenAI. He claims that the company and its CEO, Sam

Robot Dogs With Musk And Zuckerberg Heads Roam Around Berlin Museum

An interactive installation by American artist Beeple (Mike Winkelmann) currently showing at Berlins Neue Nationalgalerie.

Siberian Huskies abandoned on Hyderabad outskirts, found severely dehydrated; one dead, eight traced

The dogs, aged between 2-3 years, were left in open areas far from habitation, with no access to shade or water during peak summer conditions

Echoes of belonging: The Armenian churchs bells of Chennai and their unseen legacy

Three hundred 300 years have gone by, but the Armenian churchs six sonorous bells continue to spread calm, and remind some others of a home far a

Rashmika Mandanna's Mysaa to Feature a New Action Style

Mysaa entered a crucial phase of production, the other day.

Trump warns Iran to 'get smart soon,' says 'they dont know how to sign a non-nuclear deal'

Former US President Donald Trump has intensified his warnings to Iran. He stated that Tehran must agree to a non-nuclear deal soon. Trump declare

Akshay Oberoi Expresses Trust in Siddharth Anand: I Dont Question Him

Mumbai, April 29: Trust between an actor and a director is crucial in the film industry. It often inspires artists to deliver their best performa

PVR INOX to release David Dhawan hits to celebrate his cinema legacy

The film festival has been curated to honour his legacy ahead of the release of his latest film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai

Sabarimala Row: Supreme Court asks if non-believers can claim temple entry rights

The Supreme Court is examining the right of entry to religious places. A nine-judge bench questioned how a non-believer from North India could cl

Surge in Demand for Transactional Risk Insurance in India Amid Mergers and Acquisitions

New Delhi, April 29: In 2025, the rise in global mergers and acquisitions has led to an increased demand for transactional risk insurance from In

Visakha Express rape case: railway worker booked, special task force on the trail

Government Railway Police take over case from Rentachintala police; special task force formed; CCTV footage from Visakhapatnam, Samalkot and Vija

Several Gurugram schools receive bomb threat emails, police on alert

This is the third time since January that schools have received fake bomb threats

Embrace Garudasana for Stress Relief and Enhanced Focus

New Delhi, April 29: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, maintaining physical and mental fitness poses a significant challenge. Inner peace and physi

Protests erupt across Kerala over power cuts as KSEB warns of curbs amid heat-driven demand

Residents across Kerala are protesting against unexpected power outages. Local KSEB offices faced demonstrations late at night and early morning.

Ranveer Singhs Dhurandhar to release in Japan in July

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy-actioner stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun

Offer accepted, then Rs 36 LPA demand: Gurugram CEO Jasveer Singh calls hiring experience 'nonsense', post goes viral

A startup CEO shared a hiring experience where a backend developer accepted a 33% salary hike to 28 LPA, only to demand 36 LPA two days before jo

Watch: Will PM Modi resign if Mamata Banerjee wins Bengal: TMC MP Derek OBrien

Month-long Kochi Comedy Festival brings together national and regional artistes

The inaugural edition of the Kochi Comedy Festival kicked off on April 19 with Opening Night Show featuring artistes such as Kenny Sebastian, Abi

Avataar Ventures Joins India Deep-Tech Investment Alliance as Platinum General Member

Avataar Ventures to commit growth capital to deep tech companies across robotics, quantum, semiconductors, material science, space tech, lifescie

National Commission for Women Takes Cognizance of Kolhapur Sexual Abuse Case, Demands Report Within 7 Days

New Delhi, April 29: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken immediate notice of a report concerning the alleged sexual abuse of women

Watch: Observers threatening people instead of reporting it to EC: Abhishek Banerjee

Umar Khalid is in jail to ensure society doesn't turn into prison: Prakash Raj at Bengaluru event

The event focused on Mr. Khalids writings, incarceration, and the broader political and social context reflected in the book

Pleas against hate speeches: No legislative vacuum exists warranting intervention, says SC

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the existing framework of criminal law adequately addresses the issue of hate speeches and

After Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Durgesh Pathak To Skip Excise Case Hearing

Earlier, Arvind Kejriwal and former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia had written letters to the High Court after their plea seeking the recus

Siddaramaiah will remain Karnataka CM for another 15 days, says MP Govind Karjol

Internal fighting has reached its peak, says BJP leader

Outrage Grows Over Shooting Incident In Delhi Involving Bihar Delivery Boy

Mumbai, April 29: Outrage is escalating following the shooting of delivery boy Pandav Kumar by Head Constable Neeraj of the Delhi Polices Special

West Bengal Elections Phase 2: Bhangar tense during polling, ISF claims voters, agents threatened

West Bengal Elections Phase 2: Tension flared in Bhangar and South 24 Parganas during West Bengal Assembly elections. The ISF alleged TMC workers

EU finds Meta failing to keep under-13s off Facebook, Instagram

Under Meta's own terms and conditions, the minimum age to access the social media platforms is 13

The Hindu launches tabloid TeenDigest for young readers

A revamp of The Hindu In School, the 32-page edition aims to engage curious young minds in an age of endless scrolling. Content ranges from deep

Dubai holdings worth 17.7 mln traced to Sudan paramilitary leaders accused of genocide

A report reveals Sudan's military leader Hemedti and his associates own over 20 luxury properties in Dubai. This wealth is linked to smuggled gol

IPL 2026: 'Difficult to pick a favourite', Sourav Ganguly says race is wide open

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly cast his vote in West Bengal elections. He commented on the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Ganguly stated it is har

Ministry of Ayush Issues Heat Safety Guidelines Amid Rising Temperatures

New Delhi, April 29: The heat wave across the country is intensifying rapidly. In the last week of April, temperatures in several states have soa

Ganga Expressway: All you need to know about the expandable six-lane greenfield corridor

The Ganga Expressway is a 594-km-long, access-controlled greenfield corridor with six lanes, expandable to eight, and a design speed of 120 kmph

India to roll out barrier-free tolling with FASTag, AI cameras by December, says Nitin Gadkari

Watch: Mamata visits polling booths, alleges central forces acting at BJPs behest

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited multiple polling booths in Bhabanipur during voting, alleging that central forces and election

Telangana records 46 on second consecutive day, seven districts cross 45

Exit Polls failures: Nine times predictions missed the mark

Assembly Election Exit polls Failure History: Exit polls for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam are awaited. However, past el

Nandyal SP Suneel Sheoran conducts late-night surprise inspections to curb crime in town

SP Suneel Sheoran visits Bommalasatram, Railway Station, Nunepalli, Sai Baba Nagar and other localities; tells personnel to keep watch on rowdy-s

Nusrat Jahan Casts Vote in Bengal Elections, Urges Citizens to Participate

Kolkata, April 29: The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections is underway, with voting taking place for 142 seats. Former MP and popu

HC Issues Fresh Notice To Kejriwal On ED Plea Against Acquittal In Summons Cases

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a fresh notice to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on pleas by the ED challenging his acquit

Honeymoon Murder: Indore Victim's Kin Shocked As Sonam Gets Bail

Victim Raja Raghuvanshi's family seek CBI probe; wish to move the Meghalaya High Court against the lower court's decision to grant bail to Sonam.

Kerala power cuts: No load shedding, overuse causing disruptions, says Minister Krishnankutty

Krishnankutty claims power trips due to overload are for a short duration of 5-10 minutes

BJP leaders express confidence, say Bengal voters yearning for 'Paribartan'

Senior BJP leaders noted high voter enthusiasm across West Bengal. They stated people voted freely without fear or intimidation. Central forces e

TDP Forms New Executive Committees, Lokesh Assumes Charge as Working President

TDP leader and IT Minister Nara Lokesh assumed responsibilities as the party's working president, with the leadership describing the position as

'Just give us a ring if you ...': King Charles gifts Trump WWII submarine bell at White House dinner

BJPs Rahul Sinha Predicts Change in West Bengal Elections Amid Peaceful Voting

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

Chinese proverb of the day: 'He who strikes first admits that his ideas have...' Life lessons on violence, negotiation, patience and why is it beneficial to show restraint than taking impulsive action in conflicts

Chinese proverb of the day explains the meaning of the quote He who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out. The proverb focuses on vi

Six killed, four injured as bus crashes into van in Gujarat's Sabarkantha

Six passengers of the van were killed, and four others suffered injuries, he said

Demand for Warehousing in Indias Major Cities Rises by 8% in Q1 2026

New Delhi, April 29: The demand for warehousing and logistics in Indias major cities increased by 8% during the January-March quarter of 2026. Th

West Bengal Elections: Bhabanipur erupts as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari faces Joy Bangla chants, police lathicharge

West Bengal Election Bhabanipur Mamata vs Suvendu: Bhabanipur witnessed high-tension drama as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari faced 'Joy Bangla' slogans f

Telangana 10th Results 2026: Check all names of toppers from last year and this year, and how to download results at bse.telangana.gov.in

The Board of Secondary Education Telangana is expected to announce the SSC Result 2026 today, April 29, at 2 PM. Students can download their Clas

Chiranjeevi Completes Look Test for Mega158; Shoot Set to Begin Soon

This marks a reunion between Chiranjeevi and director Bobby Kolli, who previously delivered the blockbuster Waltair Veerayya.

PM Modi inaugurates 594-km Ganga Expressway connecting 12 districts from Meerut to Prayagraj

CM Adityanath described the six-lane (expandable to eight) expressway as a lifeline connecting villages, farmers, entrepreneurs and youth

TMC-BJP workers reportedly clash in Hooghly, CRPF resumes peaceful polling after 'minor incident'

West Bengal's second phase polling saw clashes between BJP and TMC agents in Khanakul and Nadia districts. Voting resumed peacefully in Khanakul

Mass Abandonment of Huskies in Hyderabad; Rescue Teams Save Six Dogs

Initial reports suggested that nearly 40 Huskies had been left in a truck by unidentified individuals.

On Duty, Off Track: Man Arrested for Watching Leaked 'Jana Nayagan' at EVM Counting Centre in Chennai

A contract worker in Chennai was arrested for watching a leaked Vijay film Jana Nayagan at an EVM counting centre while on duty.

Karnataka Police Intensifies Hunt for Fugitive Gynecologist in Mandya Gender Determination Case

Mumbai, April 29: The Karnataka police have ramped up their efforts following a significant case of illegal gender determination in Mandya distri

Ganga Expressway to reduce Meerut-Prayagraj travel time to just 6 hours, you can drive at 120 kmph in the six-lane corridor

Ganga Expressway Route, length: Ganga Expressway is UP's longest expressway, and it will reduce the travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj to j

Hark back to the homes of the royals of Royapettah

Besides Amir Mahal, Royapettah has several royal residences, some of which have survived the test of time

Allegations of EVM Tampering in Bengal Elections: BJP Claims Blocked Voting Options

Kolkata, April 29: Allegations of tampering with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) have emerged during the voting process in the Falta assembly c

PSG edge Bayern 5-4 in record-breaking semi-final first leg

The match pitted the most attacking Champions League teams of the season against each other, and it quickly lived up to its billing with a relent

US Based Consulting Firm SC&H Expands Global Footprint, Opens First International Office in Gurugram, India

India-based team to enhance client service, scale capacity, and support U.S. colleagues across core practices

Curd rice-infused cocktails and more at Bengalurus exclusive speakeasy

India, U.K. need to simplify their regulatory mechanisms: Londons Lady Mayor

During her maiden visit to India, Mayor Dame Susan Langley emphasised on the need for both the countries to understand each others markets more s

New Zealand Seizes Historic Trade Opportunity with India, Says PM Luxon

New Delhi, April 29: New Zealand has recently finalized a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described this

Poco X8 Pro Max Review | Powerful performance and premium hardware

Starting at 42,999, the phone makes a strong case for its Pro Max branding with a massive battery, a premium design, and powerful performance

From understanding AI to leading with it

Most boardrooms have stopped debating whether AI matters. The harder question, and the one quietly stalling transformation across Indian enterpri

BJP Polling Agent Attacked in West Bengal Elections Amid Rising Violence

Nadia, April 29: Reports of violence and unrest have emerged from various regions of West Bengal during the second phase of the 2026 Assembly ele

Dr. Reddys Laboratories gets Health Canada nod for generic Semaglutide injection

Health Canadas approval positions Dr. Reddys Laboratories as a key player in the Canadian market, offering a vital treatment for Type 2 diabetes

Bong Joon Ho reunites with Neon for first animated feature Ally, set for 2027 release

Described as a family-oriented adventure with emotional undertones, the film follows a young piglet squid living deep in the South Pacific Ocean

BJP will form government in Bengal with thumping majority: BJP chief Nabin

The BJP will form the government in Bengal. We are winning the elections with a massive majority, Nitin Nabin said

West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam exit polls: When pollsters' predictions have gone wrong and why

As the West Bengal Assembly elections conclude, attention turns to exit poll projections, expected after 6:30 pm. These polls, based on voter sur

Water Supply Initiatives Launched to Protect Wildlife in Tiruppur and Erode

Chennai, April 29: In response to severe heat and drought, the Forest Department has intensified efforts to fill water bodies in the forest divis

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

WASHINGTON, Apr 29: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administrati

North Carolina labour official backs federal rule to hike H-1B wages

WASHINGTON, Apr 29: The top labour official of North Carolina has supported a federal proposal to increase the minimum wages employers will have

Approve maternity leave for third pregnancy: HC to TN govt

The Madras High Court ruled that the government cannot discriminate in approving maternity benefits, including for third pregnancies. A division

King Charles III, Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial and other NYC landmarks as part of US trip

NEW YORK, Apr 29: King Charles III and Queen Camilla are headed to New York on Wednesday as part of their closely watched diplomatic visit to the

Rahul Gandhi Visits Great Nicobar Island, Criticizes Central Governments Development Project

New Delhi, April 29: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, shared a video of his visit to Great Nicobar Island on Wednesday, t

Tamil Nadu government cannot restrict maternity leave to just 12 weeks for third pregnancy: Madras High Court

Justices R. Suresh Kumar and N. Senthil Kumar say the pain undergone by women employees for all pregnancies are the same and hence they are entit

UAE Quits OPEC: What It Means For India's Oil Prices, Fuel Bills

Being able to deal with the UAE as a separate seller should give Indian refineries the chance to re-adjust risk levels and pricing, particularly