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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

J&K Govt Hikes Passenger Fare For Commercial Vehicles By 18%

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has approved an 18% increase in maximum chargeable fare for various categories of commercial pass

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

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

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

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

Assembly elections 2026: No re-polls ordered in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, says ECI after scrutiny

The verification exercise was conducted on April 24 across all 152 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal and 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu, i

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

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 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

57 AAOs Given Stop-Gap Charge As Accounts Officers By Finance Deptt

JAMMU, Apr 29: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction to the placement of 57 Assistant Accounts Officers of the J&K Subordinate A

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

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,

Sensex, Nifty rebound nearly 1% as FMCG, auto shares advance

30-share BSE Sensex jumps 609.45 points, or 0.79%, to settle at 77,496.36; 50-share NSE Nifty climbs 181.95 points or 0.76% to end at 24,177.65

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

Ambadas Danve to be Shiv Sena (UBT)'s candidate for Maharashtra council election

The announcement by party MLA Aaditya Thackeray ruled out the possibility that Uddhav Thackeray would be the opposition's candidate

Varun Dhawans Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai postponed after Yashs Toxic gets delayed

The romantic-comedy was earlier set to be released on May 22 to avoid the clash with Yashs actioner

Argentina emerges as India's main supplier of edible oils

Argentina and India are forging stronger economic bonds, with India becoming Argentina's sixth-largest trade partner. Their collaboration is focu

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

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

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

Andhra Pradesh swaps senior planners between APCRDA and VMRDA on deputation

K. Divya Latha, Joint Director (Planning) at APCRDA, posted as Chief Urban Planner at VMRDA on deputation; V. Shilpa, Chief Urban Planner at VMRD

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

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

Banda sizzles at 45.6 as heatwave grips Uttar Pradesh

The IMD has forecast mainly clear to partly cloudy skies over Lucknow and adjoining areas, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or t

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

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

Vaishnaw To Flag Off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat On Thursday; Services From May 2

SRINAGAR, Apr 29: Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off a 20-coach Vande Bharat Express train between Jammu and Srinagar on

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

Congress MP writes to President objecting to bar enrolment of Perarivalan

R. Sudha says individuals convicted of serious offences, such as acts of terrorism, cannot be allowed to practise as lawyers

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

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

Oil firms selling petrol at Rs 14 a litre loss, diesel at Rs 18

NEW DELHI, Apr 29: Oil marketing companies are selling petrol and diesel at a loss of Rs 14 per litre and Rs 18 per litre, respectively, as eleva

CBSE Class 12 Result Date: Exam Controller Responds To Rumours, Shares Expected Timeline

This year, results may be declared earlier than usual due to the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system introduced last year, which has reduced the evalu

Global Faultlines podcast Lebanon part 1: How did a fragile state become a battlefield for regional powers?

In this episode, we explore how Lebanon was drawn into regional conflict, from Palestinian armed groups and Syrian intervention to Israeli invasi

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Congress leaders introspect on not aligning with TVK

Many have said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who did not share the stage with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and was widely believed to have favoured

West Bengal Polls: Sayani Ghoshs Video Clipped, Shared With False Communal Spin

Team WebQoof found that the two clips were from two different states and presented in a misleading manner.

Ferragamo expands leather mapping efforts as EU sustainability rules take shape

MILAN, Apr 29: Italian luxury brand Ferragamo said it can map the country of origin for much of the leather used to make its coveted footwear and

Peak Hour Chaos On Delhi Metro As Magenta Line Hit By Signal Failure, Commuters Face Delays

The disruption impacted stations including Kalindi Kunj and Shaheen Bagh, both of which witnessed significant overcrowding as services slowed dow

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Dindigul records 89.21% polling

Release Date Announced for Rajni Ki Baraat Starring Ulka Gupta

Mumbai, April 29: Actress Ulka Gupta is set to dazzle on the big screen soon. She will appear in the upcoming film Rajni Ki Baraat. The makers re

Japanese tanker transits Strait of Hormuz after securing Irans approval

TEHRAN, Apr 29: A Japanese-owned supertanker carrying around two million barrels of crude oil has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormu

Tamil Nadu election 2026: Ramanathapuram district records 77.73% polling

Thomas Cup Finals: Lakshya loses three-game thriller as India trail China 0-1

India will now look to level the tie through the world No. 4 pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who face world No. 5 duo Liang We

Tamil Nadu election 2026: EVMs of four Assembly constituencies in Theni district reach counting centre

Three policeman suspended after student found dead in Dharwad, mother alleges extortion

As allegations of police harassment emerged after a student was found dead in Dharwad, three policemen were suspended on Wednesday

Enhanced CAR-T therapy clears solid tumours by finding faint targets

Scientists have developed a highly sensitive receptor that can detect trace amounts of proteins on solid tumours, overcoming a major biological h

Smartphone seized from Kannur Central Jail

The device was reportedly recovered from the second block of the prison