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ByteXL Launches AiGentCraft Summer Program to Help School Students Build Real-World AI Agents

An online, hands-on AI program for Grades 812, designed by IIT, IIM, and Ivy League alumni, enabling students to move from using AI to building i

Holy Relics Of Tathagata Buddha Arrive In Leh, Amid Deep Spiritual Fervour

L-G accords ceremonial welcome; massive community participation marks historic occasion Leh, Apr 29: Amid deep spiritual fervour and an atmospher

Nara Lokesh Sworn in as National Working President of TDP

Amaravati, April 29: Nara Lokesh, a member of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and a minister in the Andhra Pradesh government, took the oath as the

International Conflicts and Risk of Polio

Presently not a single child in India gets polio related disability, while just 2 decades ago, nearly 3000 children developed polio disability ev

India BRICS Business summit aims to connect MSME sector globally

The India BRICS Business Summit in Hyderabad boosted India's MSME sector. The BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA) India aims for global MSME unifi

Polling Peacefully Underway, Turnout May Surpass First Phase: Agarwal

More than 60 per cent of the 3.21 crore electors voted till 1 pm in the second phase of polling in West Bengal amid sporadic violence and attacks

Global giant Heinekens GCC in Hyderabad inaugurated

It is expected to create over 300 high-value jobs in the initial phase, with employment projected to scale up to 1,600 in the coming years, says

Ganga Expressway: Adani Groups New Corridor to Boost Eastern UP Development

Hardoi, April 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ganga Expressway on Wednesday, a 594-kilometer long project. This is one of Indias

Law permits Perarivalan to practise as lawyer: T.N. Bar Council enrolment committee chairman

K. Balu says Section 24A of the Advocates Act permits former convicts to enrol as lawyers after a cooling-off period of two years pursuant to the

Pleas Against Hate Speeches: No Legislative Vacuum Exists Warranting Intervention : SC

The apex court observed that it would close most of the petitions related to hate speeches pending since 2021.

eCommerce fraud goes 'Jamtara-style', powered by device farming: Report

Indian online shopping faces a new threat. Organised groups are using device farms to commit large-scale eCommerce fraud. These networks exploit

Man Dies in Road Accident in Medak Week before Sisters Marriage

After completing their work, they were on the way to their house when a speeding car hit them at Chitkul village: Police

Vijays Spiritual Journey Continues Post-Election, Heads to Shirdi After Tiruchendur

Chennai, April 29: Following the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections of 2026, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay has embarked on a spiritual journey.

Global gold demand rises 2% in Jan-Mar 2026 on strong bar, coin buying: WGC

While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record $193 billion, up 74% year-on-year

'TMC goons tried to attack me, threatened me over May 4': BJPs Ratna Debnath amid West Bengal Phase 2 polling

Voting in West Bengal's Panihati constituency saw heightened political tension. BJP candidate Ratna Debnath alleged intimidation by TMC workers.

Mamata Banerjee Stands Strong with Bengal: Sayoni Ghosh Claims Victory Ahead

Kolkata, April 29: In the lead-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC MP Sayoni Ghosh has launched a strong attack on the BJP. She asserte

Ontavantha Pidariyum Oor Pidariyum: The story behind the proverb

The proverbs origins are traced to Udayalur in Thanjavur district, according to noted epigraphist T.N. Subramanian

6 Women Dead, 8 Others Injured After Bus Crashes Into Van In Gujarat's Sabarkantha

According to police, the women were part of a catering team for social events.

Watch: Mamata Banerjee is scared of the election: Adhir Ranjan Choudhry

How Tamil Nadu waited for Assembly election results over the decades

For the first time in Tamil Nadus history, the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were deployed in all the 234 Assembly segments in the 2001 Assem

High Voter Turnout Expected in West Bengal Elections, Says BJP Leader Locket Chatterjee

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

Kerala Lottery Dhanalakshmi DL-50 result out today (29-04-2026); Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

The Dhanalakshmi DL-50 lottery results are released today at 3 PM, offering participants a chance to win prizes ranging from a 1 crore jackpot to

Mumbai, Pune drive warehousing surge; Delhi-NCR sees sharp dip: Vestian

Mumbai leads India's warehousing sector with 42 percent absorption in Q1 2026. The market shows steady recovery, driven by demand from 3PL, manuf

ISC, ICSE Results 2026 Date and Time: CISCE issues note for Class 10 and 12 students amid result expectations. Check details

ISC, ICSE Results 2026 Date: The results of ISC and ICSE are expected to be released in April, most probably tomorrow. As lakhs of Class 10 and 1

PM Modis Ganga Expressway Initiative: A Gift for All Indians, Says OP Rajbhar

Mumbai, April 29: OP Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government, stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of transforming India

Exit poll predictions: What pollsters got right (and wrong) in previous assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Exit polls for the 2026 Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are due today. In 2021, pollsters accurately predicted Assa

Lectures in bars? Pint of View Hyderabad is making it popular

From string theory to biodiversity, the bi-monthly lecture series is drawing working professionals to informal, after-hours learning

At Chennais summer camps, learn about the Constitution, dance like a K-pop star and draw comics

From learning kalari to delving into how nation building and the Constitution works, Chennai has a host of interesting activities in store for ch

India exports rise despite West Asia tensions, says Piyush Goyal

Indian exports are showing strong growth in April. This is happening even with tensions in West Asia. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highli

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Closes FY26 with 19% WPI Growth; Gross Premium Crosses 10,000 Crore

BJP Youth Wing Protests Against Umar Khalid Event in Karnataka, Claims Government Misuse of Power

Bengaluru, April 29: The Karnataka BJP has launched a fierce attack on the Congress government following the arrest of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morc

Dubais real estate has a new driver with a 'golden' touch

Dubai's real estate market is increasingly valuing properties based on connectivity, with metro-linked areas seeing over 26% price growth. Urban

Polling peacefully underway, turnout may surpass first phase: Bengal CEO Agarwal

West Bengal's second phase of voting is underway with extensive security. The Chief Electoral Officer expressed confidence in a high voter turnou

'Historic hat-trick of victories': PM Modi hails 'fearless voting in Bengal'

Prime Minister Modi lauded West Bengal's high voter turnout in the second phase of assembly elections, highlighting a fearless atmosphere. He exp

PM Modi thanks Bengal's 'great people' for high voter turnout, urges continued participation in 'festival of democracy'

Addressing a public gathering in Hardoi, the Prime Minister said he appreciated the great people of Bengal for coming out in large numbers to exe

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

All you need to know about: borderline personality disorder

Persons with this condition may find day-to-day functioning hard, because their actions are governed by intense emotions, often without much thou

Who Is 'Indian Illegal Alien' Atharva Vyas? The Man Accused Of Biting A 3-Year-Old Girl

A 24-year-old Indian national, Atharva Vyas, has been arrested in Texas for allegedly assaulting a woman and biting her three-year-old daughter,

West Bengal Elections 2026: TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says will win all 11 seats in Kolkata

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay is confident of winning all 11 seats in Kolkata. He stated securit

Health Ministry Warns Of Intense Heatwave Between April-June 2026; How The States Are Preparing

India's Health Ministry has warned of intense heatwaves from April to June 2026. States are activating heatstroke units, stocking ORS, and issuin

Panama's Ocean Lifeline Collapsed In 2025, Breaking A 40-Year Pattern, Study Finds

Between December and April, strong northern trade winds normally push warm surface water offshore.

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

SIRs impact must be factored in before reading turnout figures

Officials didn't delete names of voters dying 25 years ago to protect Mamata Banerjee: BJP's Rudranil Ghosh

BJP candidate Rudranil Ghosh accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of obstructing voter list deletions, alleging it was done to defame the ECI a

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

This One Workout Habit Could Add Years To Your Life, Study Finds

For years, health advice has focused on getting enough workout. But this research adds an important layer, there may be an optimal amount of work

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

MI vs SRH IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians Face Must-Win Clash at Wankhede

Struggling Mumbai Indians take on in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial IPL 2026 match. MI aim to revive campaign at Wankhede Stadium.

Telangana SSC Class 10 Result 2026 Out; Overall Pass Percentage Stands At 95.15%

Telangana Board has declared the Class 10 SSC exam results for 2026, accessible on official and NDTV websites.

'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.

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

Noida Labor Protest: Allegations of Illegal Arrests of Children, Petition Filed with Human Rights Commissions

Noida, April 29: A petition has been filed by advocate Subhash Chandran with the National Human Rights Commission and the National Commission for

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

Several Gurugram schools receive bomb threat emails, police on alert

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

Kerala farmer killed by own illegal electric fence meant to keep wild boars away

Carcass of wild boar also found near the power fence

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

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

Hong Leong Bank Vietnam Named Best SME Bank for Customer Experience in Southeast Asia and Vietnam

HLBVN was also recognised as the Best Digital Bank for Customer Experience in Vietnam, with the Bank successfully simplifying business management

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

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

Mango Pachcha release date: Sudeep-backed film grabs vacant slot left by Toxic

Right after the postponement of Toxic starring Yash, the release date of Mango Pachcha, starring Sanjith Sanjeev, was locked

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

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

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

People Are Voting Fearlessly In West Bengal This Time: PM Modi

HARDOI (UP), Apr 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said voters are casting their vote in West Bengal this time in a fearless atmosphe

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