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In a rare summer sighting, flamingos arrived at Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary in Nashik, surprising birdwatchers. Officials called it a rare opportunity and credited excellent habitat management for attracting the birds despite the April heat

Global oil prices jumped over USD 120 after US President Donald Trump announced the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will stay in place, raising fears of higher fuel costs and inflation in India amid West Asia conflict

Brent crude surged above USD 120 after Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz blockade would continue, calling it more effective than bombing. Economist Jeffrey Sachs warned, The world economy will suffer a terrible crisis if supply disruptions persist

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of a tougher approach if nuclear negotiations fail to progress, expressing frustration over delays. In response, Irans IRGC Navy said it is ready with surprise tactics if tensions escalate, highlighting rising strain between the two sides

BJP councillor Pravesh Wahi has been elected as the new mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi after securing 156 votes, with support from Indraprastha Vikas Party councillors. Congress candidate Hazi Zaraf managed nine votes in the election

Four Chhattisgarh Police personnel, including an inspector, were detained by Guwahati Police for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes from three cybercrime accused. The incident has raised serious concerns over misconduct within law enforcement

Four critically endangered mountain bongos have been brought back to Kenya from a zoo in the Czech Republic as part of conservation efforts. With fewer than 100 left in the wild, the return of these rare, striped antelopes aims to support breeding and restore their population in native forests

China has delivered the worlds largest car carrier, the Glovis Leader, capable of carrying up to 10,800 vehicles at once. Measuring 754 feet in length, the vessel is designed as a high-efficiency floating parking structure and has been handed over to South Korea

Six women lost their lives and eight others were injured after a private bus rammed into a van from behind on National Highway 48 in Gujarats Sabarkantha district. Police said the bus was speeding at the time of the accident

Motif Neurotech has received US FDA clearance to begin clinical trials of its wireless brain implant designed to treat depression. The device, which sits in the skull without penetrating brain tissue, delivers targeted electrical stimulation to regulate mood-related circuits

Israel said its forces killed three Hezbollah fighters and struck multiple infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon as part of a broader military offensive. The strikes extended beyond the designated Yellow Line, with the army also reporting a lightly wounded soldier during operations

All schools across several Mizoram districts, including Aizawl, Serchhip, and Lunglei, remained shut for a second day as heavy rain and gusty winds continued to lash the state. Southern districts also joined the closure as torrential rainfall since Monday caused widespread disruption and damage

Japan Airlines will begin a two-year trial of humanoid robots for cargo and baggage handling at Tokyos Haneda Airport, aiming to ease labour shortages and reduce physical strain on workers. The airline plans to expand the robots role to cabin cleaning by 2028, though current models operate for limited hours between charges

A new study reveals that scorpions reinforce their stingers and pincers with metals like zinc, manganese, and iron to improve strength and sharpness. Researchers found that metal distribution varies across species, depending on whether they rely more on stinging or claw-based hunting and defence

Build-ups to international debuts make for fascinating stories just like in the case of Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and even Sir Garry Sobers; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the brink

His sister held an account at a bank. She died two months ago. Her husband and only child died earlier, leaving her brother as her sole surviving relative.

Addressing a press conference, the CEO said that polling was conducted across 142 Assembly seats in eight districts: Kolkata South, Kolkata North, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, and Purba Bardhaman

He stated that Pakistans oil import bill has surged sharply - from around USD 300 million before the conflict to nearly USD 800 million - putting additional pressure on the countrys economy

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) argued that additional custodial interrogation was required to trace the financial aspects of the case and examine possible international links

According to experts, exposure to very loud noise can cause severe stress in birds and animals. In extreme cases, such stress may lead to cardiac arrest, which could explain the deaths reported at the poultry far, an official said

Among districts, Purba Bardhaman reported the highest turnout at 92.46 per cent, followed by Hooghly (90.34 per cent), Nadia (90.28 per cent) and Howrah (89.44 per cent)

With temperatures soaring across parts of the country, park officials have focused on ensuring the comfort and health of wildlife through improved cooling systems and care routines

Russia will hold its Victory Day parade on May 9 marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but for the first time since 2022, it will not feature military equipment, according to the Russian Defence Ministry

In a clarification, PIB Fact Check stated that no such order has been issued by the Government of India, urging citizens not to fall for misleading information circulating on social media

The highest temperature in the country was recorded at Banda in Uttar Pradesh, where the mercury soared to a scorching 45.6 degrees Celsius, significantly above normal levels

Two people were killed when a twin-engine Diamond DA42 crashed into a hangar while landing at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia, causing a major fire. The pilot and passenger died in the incident, while multiple others were injured, including one critically

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

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari traded sharp accusations while present at the same polling booth area in Bhabanipur. Both leaders alleged intimidation and rigging, highlighting the high-stakes political battle in the constituency

According to ICRA, elevated global energy costs driven by supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions are also expected to cause large under-recoveries in LPG and higher fertiliser subsidies

Air India has endorsed the hub-and-spoke aviation model promoted by PM Modi, calling it a transformative step for Indias aviation sector. CEO Campbell Wilson said the initiative will strengthen connectivity, improve airport utilisation and enhance Indias global aviation standing

Controller of Examinations Sanyam Bhardwaj said the system is performing better than before and described criticism as far from facts. He confirmed that Class 12 results are expected in the third week of May

Voters queued up from 7 am outside booths in Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, North and South 24 Parganas and Purba Bardhaman districts, which form Bengal`s electoral and political core. Of the total electorate eligible to vote in this phase, 1.57 crore are women, and 792 are third-gender

Over 17 fire tenders and hydraulic equipment were deployed to control the blaze, which has now been fully contained. Some flats were partially damaged, while others were unoccupied

The British monarch suggested that, had it not been for British intervention in North America, Americans might currently be speaking French. The light-hearted exchange occurred as both leaders affirmed the strength of the special relationship between the UK and the US

Police sources said 24 scans were carried out at a diagnostics centre, including 19 cases in 2024 and five in 2025. At Kushal Diagnostics Centre, seven such scans were reportedly conducted

Meanwhile, a violent clash erupted in the morning near the primary high school in the Hatra Bazaar area of Nadia district between workers of the All India Trinamool Congress and ISF. Several people have been arrested in connection with the incident

The Ganga Expressway passes through 12 districts Meerut, Bulandshahr, Hapur, Amroha, Sambhal, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Hardoi, Unnao, Raebareli, Pratapgarh and Prayagraj connecting western, central and eastern parts of the state

BJP Nagpur chief Dayashankar Tiwaris WhatsApp account was hacked, with fraudsters seeking money from contacts. In a separate case, a cyber-aware retiree was duped of Rs 2.5 lakh via a fake e-KYC call, highlighting the growing threat of online scams

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Fathali to discuss prospects for peace and regional stability amid ongoing tensions. The talks focused on diplomacy, negotiations, and Irans stance on future dialogue and cooperation

US Marines boarded a commercial vessel in the Arabian Sea suspecting it was heading to Iran in violation of the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The ship was later cleared and released after inspection confirmed it was not bound for an Iranian port

An Iranian official in India criticised Donald Trumps threats to bomb Irans infrastructure, calling them a violation of international law. He also questioned the UNs silence and warned that Tehran would respond strongly to any aggression

NASAs Artemis II Orion capsule has returned to Kennedy Space Center after a record-breaking crewed lunar flyby. Engineers will now inspect the spacecraft ahead of Artemis III, which aims to test docking systems for future moon landing missions

The post by US Central Command on X included a video showed marines fast-roping from a helicopter onto the vessel, which it said was the Comoros-flagged M/V Blue Star III. It happened in the Arabian Sea, east of the Strait of Hormuz

President Droupadi Murmu`s proposed visit to the Atal Tunnel on April 29 has been cancelled due to inclement weather, according to an official communication from the President`s Secretariat and confirmed by the Kullu district administration

An RTI has revealed that 88 tiger death cases from 202021 remain pending or under scrutiny, raising concerns over accountability within the National Tiger Conservation Authority. Missing forensic reports and key documents have delayed investigations

Maharashtra is battling a severe heatwave with 67 heatstroke deaths reported till April 28, including 12 in a single day. Nandurbar is the worst-hit district. Experts warn of rising risks and urge precautions as temperatures soar across the state

A hydrogen fuel cell-powered submarine drone by Cellula Robotics completed a 1,257-mile underwater mission, operating for 385 hours without surfacing. The Envoy AUV marks a breakthrough in long-endurance autonomous underwater technology

In a 23-day anti-narcotics drive, Pune Police dismantled an interstate drug network linked to Rajasthan, arresting 19 accused and seizing drugs worth Rs 58 lakh. The crackdown targeted key areas and highlighted growing concerns over youth addiction

An event at Sassoon Docks in Colaba showcased Mumbais maritime heritage through art, theatre and film, while highlighting the need for cleanliness and public access. The initiative aims to turn the historic site into a vibrant cultural and tourist destination

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