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UAE announces Eid Al Adha school break from May 25 to 29

UAE schools will observe a five-day Eid Al Adha break from May 25 to May 29, offering students and staff a pause before the final assessment phas

AP Cabinet Clears Key Decisions on Jobs, Infrastructure and Investments

Meeting chaired by N. Chandrababu Naidu approves over 20 agenda items, including port funding, Amaravati development, and policy reforms

J&K CM Chairs Jammu Cabinet Meet Ahead of Darbar Move

This was the last cabinet meeting chaired by Abdullah in Jammu before moving offices to the summer capital, Srinagar.

Fertiliser Output Steady Despite West Asia Crisis; Govt Secures 37 Lac Ton Urea Imports for Kharif

Total domestic fertiliser production stood at 62.37 lakh tonnes during March-April, while imports were at 15.39 lakh tonnes

As temperature soar, Telangana Power Minister wants advanced plans to avoid interruptions

Usage of air conditioners and coolers at homes and offices, and increase in demand for agricultural purposes pushes demand for electricity

Amit Shah In Ladakh To Attend First-Ever Exposition Of Buddha Relics In India

LEH, Apr 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Ladakh on Thursday to attend the first-ever international exposition of holy relics of Lord

Thiruvananthapuram Corporation making all possible interventions to address drinking water scarcity: Mayor Rajesh

He says that a lasting solution to the problem can be found only through a major drinking water supply project with the cooperation of the State

Wedding turns deadly: 140 chickens allegedly die due to DJ noise in UPs Sultanpur, police launch probe

A poultry farm owner in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a police complaint. He claims 140 chickens died at his farm on April 25. The owner al

Watch: A look at political defections in India

In this week on Talking Politics, we take a look at the long history of defections in India and what it says about Indian politicsl with special

'Our homes smell like a sewer': Janakpuri residents say black water has flowed from taps for five months

West Delhi's Janakpuri faces a severe water contamination crisis, with residents enduring foul-smelling tap water for five months. This has led t

Over 20 workers injured as mini-van overturns in Erode district

Indian-origin woman, among 3 activists, fined for staging pro-Palestine protest in Singapore

Court emphasises the responsibility of organisers to be aware of restricted areas, amidst growing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine confl

Speeding Up Your Bookings: Why Goibibo is a Faster Alternative to the IRCTC App

Planning train travel in India often begins with IRCTC ticket booking, but many users quickly realize that the process can sometimes feel slower

India finds $800 billion silver lining as conflict clouds gather

With an eye on the future, India is set to welcome a massive $800 billion wave of capital investment over the upcoming five years. The current ge

Watch: If Mallikarjun Kharge becomes CM, we would all welcome it: G. Parameshwara

AP Dwcra Groups Lead Others In Country With Rs 15,917 cr Savings

AP women are surging ahead of others in share marketing investments. Compared to March 2021, the Demat accounts in October 2025 have recorded a 2

Moondram Pirai on OTT: Kamal Haasan-Sridevis Tamil classic now gets a remastered release

Directed by late legendary director Balu Mahendra, the romance drama is considered one of the greatest Tamil films of all time

Vaishnaw Flags Off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, Promises Rail Link To Uri

SRINAGAR, Apr 30: As the first direct Vande Bharat Express from Jammu chugged into the Kashmir valley on Thursday, Railways Minister Ashwini Vais

Gujarat High Court, after attire remarks in court, asks IIT Gandhinagar to show sympathy to suspended student

Court flags proportionality in disciplinary action, suggests consensus; earlier remarks on attire noted

Woman succumbs to accidental gunshot injuries in Namakkal; son faces murder charge

US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

The United States is forming an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil prices are surging as the vital waterway remai

Oil price shock from West Asia conflict accelerating shift to renewables: UN

Fossil fuel advocates have unwillingly given a boost to renewable energy as the war in the Middle East has triggered an oil price shock, UN clima

Swiggys riders in cool jackets? Whats really going on amid summer heatwave

Swiggy is providing delivery partners with special cooling vests. These vests help riders manage extreme heat during deliveries. The initiative u

A new apprenticeship programme at Wayanads Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary

Inside the School of Ecological Nurturance apprenticeship atGurukulaBotanical Sanctuary in Wayanad, the forest teaches lessons on how to live

Rupee hits record intraday low of 95.34 against U.S. dollar amid West Asia standoff

At the interbank foreign exchange market, in the afternoon session, the domestic currency was trading 37 paise lower at 95.25

Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detaining crews

ATHENS, Apr 30: Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israels maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid

Nepals Ministry of Forests inks deal with WWF for biodiversity conservation

KATHMANDU, Apr 30: Nepals Ministry of Forests and Environment and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have inked an agreement to strengthen collaboration o

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Module

CHANDIGARH, Apr 30: The Punjab Police on Thursday said it has busted an espionage module backed by Pakistans ISI with the arrest of its key opera

IPL 2026 GT vs RCB Live Streaming: When and where to watch Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

IPL 2026 GT vs RCB Live Stream: The Gujarat Titans are set to host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Narendra Modi Stadium today, April 30.

Karnataka Orders Hospital Audit After Bengaluru Wall Collapse Kills 7

Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil visited the site at the Sri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hospital, formerly Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, whe

Tribal district Parvathipuram-Manyam tops AP SSC 2026 at 96.07% for fourth year

The tribal district of Parvathipuram-Manyam topped AP SSC 2026 at 96.07%, retaining first place for the fourth consecutive year on school adoptio

India Recognised For IT, Pakistan For International Terrorism: Rajnath Singh

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Delivering a sharp rebuke over Pakistans continued backing of terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that

Iran's North American diaspora split over next steps after Trump's ceasefire

Iranian diaspora in North America is split on U.S. military intervention for regime change in Tehran. Some support continued strikes, while other

Supreme Court directs Allahabad High Court to grant urgent hearing to senior citizens plea for pension

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the High Court to consider the 77-year-old mans case on a

Ahead Of Darbar Move, CM Omar Abdullah Chairs Cabinet Meeting In Jammu

JAMMU, Apr 30: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday chaired a cabinet meeting to review key development initiatives and dis

Convicted Ex-Harvard Scientist Restarts Brain-Computer Lab in China

Lieber, through an assistant, declined an interview request, citing current commitments. He didnt respond to written questions from Reuters.

No Signal? Axis My India skips Bengal exit poll as voters refuse to speak

Polling agency Axis My India will not release West Bengal exit poll data for the 2026 elections. The agency cited a lack of representative sample

Keralas Power department releases short video with tips to keep electricity consumption down

States Additional Chief Secretary (Power) Puneet Kumar says there is an extraordinary surge in power demand as the summer intensifies, a situatio

L&T Divests 100% Stake in Hyderabad Metro Rail

The divestment represents a value-driven monetisation of a mature infrastructure asset and is aligned with L&Ts broader strategy of exiting the d

Rail Expansion Beyond Jammu Accelerated After PM Modi Took Over: Dr Jitendra

JAMMU, Apr 30: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh today recalled that although the first train had reached Jammu as early as 1972, it took around 5

Dawood Ibrahims close aide Mohammad Salim Dola taken from NCB office to be produced in court

Some 287 nominated for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, Trump likely among them

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has 287 candidates. Donald Trump is a potential nominee. The committee is concerned about jailed laureate Narges Moham

No deal till...: Trump draws the red line on Iran talks

U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran talks are being conducted by phone after he canceled a trip over the weekend for U.S. negotiators to t

Vande Bharat Train Between Jammu And Srinagar Hailed As Game Changer

JAMMU, Apr 30: People across Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday hailed the launch of the direct Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinaga

Comeys 86 47 Is Code to Assassinate Me: Trump

Donald Trump alleges 86 47 is a coded assassination threat after James Comeys viral post. Comey denies intent, pleads not guilty in latest case.

Trump welcomes United Arab Emirates exit from OPEC

IPL 2026 | Riyan Parag fined 25% of match fee for vaping incident, BCCI explores stringent action on RR

Parag's actions during the Royals' game against Punjab Kings drew condemnation on social media

No branch visits: How to open a demat account online in India

From PAN and Aadhaar verification to e-signing and activation, opening a demat account is now a fully digital process. Heres how first-time inves

Fortnite Server status: Patch v40.30 release time, when will the servers be back up, and what does the new update mean for players

Each major Fortnite patch isnt just about bug fixes, its part of a larger storytelling and gameplay evolution. The Fortnite v40.30 update arrives

China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills

China's navy and air force held combat patrols near Scarborough Shoal. This action follows annual regional drills involving Australia, New Zealan

J&K Govt Grants 15-Day Extension To Employees For Filing Property Returns

JAMMU, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has granted a 15-day relaxation for employees to file their annual property returns for 2025. Thi

Wicked the musical in India: Inside the new production bringing Oz to Mumbai

Director John Stefaniuk on friendship, spectacle, cancel culture, and why this reimagined Wicked speaks directly to todays audience

Maha Bar Bench Conclave 2026 Sets Benchmark as Maharashtras First Legal Skilling Platform

Ensure Uninterrupted Power Supply in Summer: Bhatti

Despite the nationwide stress on the electricity market, the Deputy Chief Minister directed officials to procure additional power through power e

Sathyavan Savithiri: First look of Keerthy Sureshs next out

Directed by Praveen S Vijaay, the film also stars Mysskin in a leading role

J&K Police Lodges FIR As Late Separatist Leaders Video Surfaces Online

SRINAGAR, Apr 30: The cyber wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday registered an FIR against unidentified persons for posting a video of la

As Delhi turns up the heat, MCD orders citywide cooling measures

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has issued an advisory for the upcoming summer season. Departments are directed to take precautionary measures

CORAS Commandos Among 21 Security Personnel To Guard Vande Bharat Trains In J&K: PCSC

JAMMU, Apr 30: Apart from the multi-layered security setup along the 327-kilometre Jammu-Katra-Srinagar-Baramulla railway line, 21 security perso

Grand Christmas Ball today in Chennai

The soiree is organised by Anglo-Indians but by no means restricted to them. In these times of dwindling Anglo-Indian presence even in enclaves w

India Deploys 'Aarogya Maitri' Health Cube In Jamaica For Humanitarian Emergency Response

The Jamaica deployment is being viewed as part of India's broader outreach to CARICOM countries, where healthcare, disaster resilience, and capac

Inside American artist Doug Aitkens immersive new exhibition at NMACC, Mumbai

Doug Aitken collaborates with Indian artisans to build a three-storey meditation on time and transformation

Unusual instruments and where you can learn them in Bengaluru

Learn how to play instruments such as didgeridoos, handpans and harmonicas with the help of these experts in the city

IPL 2026 GT vs RCB Playing 11: King vs Prince tonight; Check head-to-head records

IPL 2026 GT vs RCB Head-to-Head Records: Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to cement their top-tier standing as they face Gujarat Titans at the Na

A small fledgling community library in Chennai watched over by shopkeepers

This reading nook is in a space near the Marundeeshwarar temple tank that is being promoted as a social congregating point in an effort to reimag

FDI In India May Cross USD 90 bn In 2025-26: DPIIT Secy

DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said that the government has taken a series of measures to attract FDI

BJP Delhi Shares Pinterest Pics as Kejriwal's Home, Calls it 'Sheesh Mahal 2.0'

Team WebQoof found that most of the images were taken from Pinterest or a social media page.

Caring for the planet: these children from Chennai craft changeusing sustainable methods

Around this Childrens Day, little nimble fingers demonstrated how art forms that use eco-friendly and even discarded materials can be part of eve

Father throws 4-year-old son into Yamuna after domestic fight in Firozabad

In two separate incidents, family disputes led to tragic outcomes for young children. A father allegedly drowned his four-year-old son in the Yam

Kimbal raises $22M in Series B round led by GEF Capital

The newly raised capital will be used to fund product development across power quality, energy management, and battery storage.

IPL 2026 GT vs RCB: Check pitch report of Narendra Modi Stadium and weather forecast of Ahmedabad

IPL 2026 GT vs RCB Pitch Report, Weather Forecast: Gujarat Titans meet Royal Challengers Bengaluru today at Narendra Modi Stadium. Gujarat Titans

Delhi-NCR rain alert: National capital, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad to see rain, thunder and hail storm in next 3 hours. Check latest warning from NDMA

DelhiNCR Rain Forecast: On Thursday, several parts of Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad experienced light rain and thunderstorms as

ECI approves Telangana Rakshana Sena for K Kavitha's party, retains 'TRS'

The Election Commission has approved K Kavitha's new political party, Telangana Rakshana Sena, retaining the TRS initials. Kavitha launched the p

Do Mosquito Repellent Creams Harm Skin? Doctors Clear The Air

Mosquito repellent creams are widely used to prevent dengue and malaria, but do they harm your skin? Dermatologists explain their safety, possibl

Delhi College Bars Student Union Fests After University Clashes

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University, bars students' union from organising fests after recent campus clashes. Administration assigns re

FDI in India may cross $90 billion in 2025-26: DPIIT Secretary

He said that during April-February 2025-26, inflows have crossed $88 billion and hopefully crossing $90 billion in the full fiscal 2025-26

Watch: TN exit polls predict DMK win, TVK set for Assembly debut

Exit polls in Tamil Nadu suggest that Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance are likely to retain power.

Anantnag SSP Reviews Security Arrangements For Amarnath Yatra, Asks Officers To Stay Vigilant

SRINAGAR, Apr 30: Anantnag Senior Superintendent of Police Amod Ashok Nagpure on Thursday reviewed security measures and other arrangements being

Trump Has 3 Military Options Against Iran Amid Stalemate. What They Are

Trump has previously threatened to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure. However, the international law experts have pointed out that such stri

Adani Ports Q4 profit up 9% to 3,308 cr

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone logged a net profit of 3,023.10 crore in January-March 2024-25

Gundala Forest Beat Officer in ACB Net

The bribe was accepted from the complainant at his office for not to interfere in the cultivation of Patta Podu Bhumi of five acres

ICSE, ISC 2026 Results: Girls Outshine Boys In Both Exams

Girls outperformed boys in both the ICSE and ISC examinations in 2026.

Iran war: Pezeshkian says US blockade 'doomed to fail'

Iran's president has said the US naval blockade both violates international law and will not succeed. The US military, meanwhile, is hailing its

Why Iran's Oil Industry Is Being Squeezed By US Blockade

With no way to export the oil it is pumping out and diminishing room to store it at home, Iran may be forced to dramatically reduce or cease prod

Volkswagen sees only minor relief from possible tariff refund, CFO says

Volkswagen's finance chief Arno Antlitz revealed that any U.S. tariff refunds will offer minimal financial benefit. These potential refunds are e

Kerala polls: SNDP leader Vellappally Natesan says IUML will rule, anarchy likely if UDF comes to power

This will lead to anarchy and more communal riots like Marad, says SNDP Yogam general secretary

Kerala Karunya Plus KN 621 lottery results out today April 30, 2026; Check Rs 1 crore prize winning number and complete list here

Karunya Plus KN 621 Lottery Result (30-04-2026): Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the high-stakes draw for the Karunya Plus KN 621 week

Ukraine Bets On Battlefield AI As The Race For Weapons Autonomy Intensifies

Ukraine and Russia are locked in an intensifying race to deploy increasingly automated systems from aerial drones to ground and maritime platfor

Entrepreneur Makes Daily 1-Hour 'Office Picnic' Mandatory For 40-Member Team, Wins Praise

The founder highlighted that the employees pause work daily for a '1-hour picnic' that fosters togetherness at the workplace.

Andhra Cop Allegedly Rapes Woman Who Took Farmland On Lease From Him

Senior officials are closely monitoring the investigation and assured that strict and fair action will be taken if the allegations are found to b

'Mai jhoothe promise nahi karunga': Foreign student's Chatur Ramalingam-style speech at Aligarh Muslim University will remind you of 'Three Idiots'

A foreign student's electrifying college election speech at Aligarh Muslim University has gone viral. Ayyuba, with his fluent Hindi and high-ener