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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

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

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

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

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

Rupa Ganguly Casts Vote in West Bengal Elections, Highlights Importance of Participation

Kolkata, April 29: The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026 has seen a mix of enthusiasm and some complaints from various r

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

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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

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.

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

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

Tropical forest loss eases after record year: researchers

The world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of tropical primary rainforest last year down 36% from 2024, said researchers from the

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

Rupee falls 13 paise to 94.81 against U.S. dollar

The focus has now shifted to the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision. While rates are expected to remain unchanged, the tone will carry

Microsoft facing UK antitrust lawsuit from Slack over Teams 'bundling'

Slack had in 2020 complained to the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of bundling Teams with its Office product to gain an unfair advantage

Exit Polls Today: When And Where To Watch As NDTV Decodes Voter Trends

NDTV brings you the latest updates on exit polls after voting concludes in four states and one Union territory today.

Suspect in Bihar Executive Officer Murder Killed in Police Encounter

Bhagalpur, April 29: Ramdhani Yadav, the prime suspect in the murder of executive officer Krishna Bhushan Kumar, was killed in a police encounter

Man Who Brought Sister's Skeleton For Claim Amount Was 'Drunk': Odisha Bank

The bank, in a post on X, said the incident took place as the man, Jitu Munda from Keonjhar's Dianali village, was unwilling to accept procedures

Massive fire breaks out at Gaur Green Avenue in Ghaziabad, firefighting operations underway

A major fire erupted at Gaur Green Avenue in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Firefighters are battling the blaze. Residents evacuated as smoke filled the

With No End To Iran War In Sight, Should You Invest In US Stocks?

Stock Market Today: Historically, US equities acted as a relative safe haven during global stress. But Iran war has added a new layer of uncertai

U.S. Supreme Court hears Cisco bid to halt Falun Gong suit

A federal district court judge dismissed the suit in 2014 but it was revived by an appeals court in 2023, prompting Cisco to take it to the top U

Indian Stock Market Opens Positively Amid Strong Global Signals, Boosted by Defense and Auto Sectors

Mumbai, April 29: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on Wednesday, driven by strong global signals. At 9:18 AM, the Sensex rose by

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FIR registered in Doda of Jammu and Kashmir over pro-Pakistan posters and video circulated online

Jammu and Kashmir Police have registered a case in Doda district. This follows reports of posters featuring Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sha

Anant Ambani urges Colombia to halt culling of Escobars hippos, offers to bring all 80 of them to Vantara

Pablo Escobar brought the hippos from Africa in the 1980s, but after his death, the hippos from his private zoo made a new life in the Magdalena

U.S. Senate blocks bid to prevent Trump from military action against Cuba

If anyone were doing to the United States what we are doing to Cuba, we would definitely regard it as an act of war, Democratic Senator Tim Kaine

Massive Fire In Ghaziabad Flat Causes Panic, Spreads To Other Floors

Visuals showed the fire spreading to several floors in the building.

Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP and Election Commission, Claims Democracy is Under Threat

Kolkata, April 29: The second phase of voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 is underway. In this context, Chief Minister Mamata Ban

'Gave clean chit to Pakistan': Congress calls Rajnath's SCO meet statement 'anti-national'

Congress slammed the Centre, accusing it of giving Pakistan a clean chit after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated terrorism lacks nationality

Telangana SSC Results 2026 Today

Results to be declared at 2 PM today

Gold and Silver Prices Rise Ahead of US Fed Decision

Mumbai, April 29: Gold and silver opened strong on Wednesday, showing modest gains ahead of the US Federal Reserves decision. Both precious metal

Why are oil prices down now, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil slips after UAE exits OPEC and Strait tensions continue

Why are oil prices down now, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to drop or rise again? Oil prices eased after a long rally as markets

1 in 14 school children obese in India; north tops chart

A concerning national analysis reveals nearly 7% of Indian school children are obese, with rates climbing nationwide. Researchers link this rise

Mamata Accuses BJP of Trying to 'Rig' Bengal Elections

Visiting several polling booths in her Bhabanipur assembly constituency where voting is underway, Banerjee alleged that democratic norms have bee

PSG Edges Bayern in Thrilling 5-4 Encounter

Paris, April 29: In a thrilling clash, Paris Saint-Germain faced Bayern Munich, ending with an exhilarating score of 5-4. Both teams showcased re

Nagarjuna Confirms Release Date for Akhils Lenin Despite Peddi

However, Nagarjuna put all rumors to rest by confirming the original release date.

Congress accuses Rajnath Singh of giving 'clean chit to Pakistan', dubs his remarks at SCO 'anti-national'

Congress criticizes Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's remarks on terrorism at an SCO meeting. The party claims Singh provided a 'clean chit' to Pa

Rain Brings Relief from Heat in NCR, Yellow Alert Issued for Weather Conditions

Noida, April 29: The recent rainfall in the National Capital Region (NCR) has provided significant relief to residents suffering from extreme hea

Petrol Price Today 29 April 2026: Fuel prices across states; check Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata petrol rates

Petrol prices on April 29, 2026, show regional variations across India. Delhi recorded 94.77 per litre, while Hyderabad saw 107.46 per litre. Glo

Taylor Swift Says Fans Can Take Song Theories to an Extreme Place

During the conversation, Swift shared how the inspiration behind her music has become a major topic among fans. Swift said some parts of her fanb

Karnataka BJP Criticizes Siddaramaiah Government Over Water Crisis and Farmer Neglect

Bengaluru, April 29: The leader of the opposition in the Karnataka Assembly and senior BJP leader R. Ashoka launched a sharp attack on the Congre

Nara Lokesh Announces AP SSC Results 2026 Date; Results on April 30 at 11 AM

Headmasters can also download the results directly through their respective school logins immediately after the official release.

Great Nicobar project one of biggest scams, gravest crimes against natural, tribal heritage: Rahul Gandhi

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Great Nicobar project. He described it as a major scam and a grave crime against

Anupam Kher Mourns the Passing of Textile King Vasu Shroff

Mumbai, April 29: Renowned actor Anupam Kher is heartbroken following the loss of a significant figure in his life, Vasu Shroff, who inspired him

Quote by Pythagoras: 'Let no one persuade you by word or deed to do or say whatever is not best for you.' - A quiet lesson in strength from one of the greatest philosophers of all time

Pythagoras, more than a mathematician, was a philosopher advocating for self-governance. His timeless quote urges individuals to resist external

Suvendu Adhikari Inspects Polling Centers in Bhawanipur, Urges Voter Participation

Kolkata, April 29: Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in West Bengal, inspected polling centers in the Bhawanipur constituency on Wed

Techie calls Bengaluru one of the worlds loneliest cities, compares it with places like Paris, Patna and Goa, sparks debate

Bengaluru's founder Harsh Snehanshu describes the city as the loneliest he's lived in, despite his community-building initiatives. He notes that

Mumbai's Mira Road attack gives Pahalgam reminder: US-returned science graduate asked guard to recite Kalma before stabbing, called it 'first step' to join ISIS

Pahalgam-like terror attack unfolded in Mumbai after a US-returned science graduate stabbed two guards at Mumbai's Mira Road. He also asked one o

Clothing reality: TN politicians bid for new appeal

The spotless white khadi shirt and dhoti is the trademark of Tamil Nadu politicians. However, a few of them are changing the traditional dress co

National medical commission removes cap on MBBS seats, eases population norm

The National Medical Commission has removed key restrictions on MBBS seat expansion, eliminating the 150-seat cap per college and the 100 seats p

Abhishek Banerjee Casts Vote in Bhawanipur, Criticizes BJPs Hollow Predictions

Kolkata, April 29: Political rhetoric intensified during the second phase of voting in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. Abhishek Banerjee

EVM 'Glitch', Violence During Early Hours Of Polling In Bengal Phase 2

This is the second and final phase of the Bengal election, and it takes place against the backdrop of the controversial EC-mandated Special Inten

Deplorable: India On Hormuz Disruption At United Nations Security Council

United Nations, April 29 (IANS) India has condemned the attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which is vital to its energy and

HSBC names Gautam Anand to lead Global India private banking unit

HSBC has appointed Gautam Anand to lead its global India private banking division, aiming to bolster cross-border services for affluent clients w

Rishi Kapoors Early Lessons: A Journey from Bobby to Stardom

Mumbai, April 29: The Kapoor family has entertained audiences for four generations and continues to do so today. This illustrious lineage has pro

PM Modi to inaugurate 6-lane Ganga Expressway on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. This six-lane corridor connects 12 districts, enhancing conne

Tamil Nadu DGP Cancels Leave for Police Ahead of May 4 Counting

Chennai, April 29: The Director General of Police (DGP) of Tamil Nadu has ordered the cancellation of all police personnel leaves starting May 2,

Mamata Visits Polling Booths In Bhabanipur, Alleges Central Forces Acting At BJPs Behest

KOLKATA, Apr 29: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday visited several polling booths in her Bhabanipur assembly constituency w

Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'

Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the livelih

Indore Man's Family Seeks Justice As Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Accused Gets Bail

Raja Raghuvanshi went missing on May 23 last year during the couple's honeymoon, and his mutilated body was found on June 2 from a deep gorge.

Constable Booked in Saifabad; Hunt on Over Viral CM Security Reel

Yadav hailing from Gadwal drew sharp criticism for making a reel claiming that in the police uniform

Major Drug Bust In Kokernag: 4.4 Kg Charas Seized, Peddler Arrested In J&Ks Anantnag

Anantnag, Apr 29: In a significant breakthrough in its ongoing crackdown against drug trafficking, Anantnag Police on Wednesday apprehended a sus

Mithun Chakraborty Casts Vote, Predicts Change in Bengal

Kolkata, April 29: Voting has commenced today in the second phase of the Bengal elections, covering 142 seats across seven districts. Citizens, m

SC seeks response on Rs 375 crore NICSI tender dispute over OneXtel empanelment

The Supreme Court is reviewing a dispute over a government tender for message gateway services. Enterprise firm Karix Mobile claims its rival One

Taking theatre to the people: Bhoomikas Hyderabad initiative returns

As the group marks founder Udaya Bhanu Garikipatis legacy, it returns with doorstep theatre and a city-wide festival

Mamata Banerjee alleges attempt to bulldoze democracy, accuses ECI and CRPF of harassing party workers as Bengal Phase 2 polls begins

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claims the Election Commission and CRPF are harassing Trinamool Congress workers. She alleges intimida

U.S. Candidates Warn of Chinas Global Expansion at Senate Hearing

Washington, April 29: The growing global influence of China has drawn sharp attention during a Senate hearing, where nominees for diplomatic posi

Pleasant weather in Delhi with morning rain

Weather experts have attributed the sudden change in conditions to a cyclonic circulation over adjoining areas of Delhi

Garena Free Fire Max Redeem Codes for April 29, 2026: Unlock 10+ rewards now

Garena Free Fire MAX offers players daily rewards through redeem codes, which are 12-character alphanumeric combinations released regularly. Thes

IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals Equal Mumbai Indians, Surpass RCB and SRH

New Delhi, April 29: Rajasthan Royals (RR) continued their impressive performance in IPL 2026 with a commanding victory over Punjab Kings at the

88 tiger death cases still pending, probe lapses flagged

An RTI has revealed that 88 tiger death cases from 202021 remain pending or under scrutiny, raising concerns over accountability within the Natio

Telangana Govt Trains Tribal Youth from Former LWE-hit Areas as Tourist Guides

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy handed over appointment letters to 20 tribal youth from areas previously affected by Naxalism, appointing them as

FIFA increasing financial distribution to all 48 World Cup teams by 15%

The national teams competing in the event in the United States, Mexico and Canada will see their preparation money rise from $1.5 million to $2.5

Marathi Film Swaas Breaks Box Office Records, Celebrates 10 Years of Success

Mumbai, April 29: It is rare for a film to earn 25 times its budget without featuring major stars. However, on this day in 2016, a Marathi film s

Abhishek Banerjee Votes, Says BJP Wont Cross 50 Seats in Bengal

He cited past election predictions by BJP leaders, noting that their projections had not materialised and outcomes had instead favoured the TMC

West Bengal Elections 2026 Voter Turnout at 18.39% till 9 am in Phase 2

West Bengal Phase 2 Elections 2026 voter turnout: Voting in Phase 2 of the West Bengal Assembly elections recorded 18.39% turnout till 9 am acros