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SentiPulse Launches SentiCat, Positioning Agents as the Foundation for Digital Humans

Agents Serve as a Capability Layer, with SentiCat Marking an Early Step in SentiPulses Digital Human Roadmap

LG Manoj Sinha Joins Drug-Free J&K Campaign In Doda

JAMMU, Apr 30: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today ignited the Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir Campaign in Doda, rallying citizens against narcotics.

Supreme Court asks Allahabad HC panel to take action against bar leaders in Noida court for abstaining from work

The apex court noted with concern that the Gautam Buddha Nagar Bar Association has continued to pass resolutions for abstaining from work, despit

India, Italy draw up a new drill plan as military ties tighten

India and Italy have recently established a Military Cooperation Plan set for 2026-27, signifying a strategic advancement in their defense relati

Theatre of power? Not in the Persian Gulf, says Iran

Iran's President Pezeshkian declared the Persian Gulf is not for foreign control. He warned against maritime blockades targeting Iran. Pezeshkian

Ion Exchange Enters Strategic Technology and Manufacturing Collaboration with MANN+HUMMEL for Advanced Membrane and System Solutions

Everyone is busy building intelligence, but no one can define what it is

In their books, Karen Hao, Max Fisher, and Dwarkesh Patel explore the AI industry that has become a juggernaut even as it still struggles to defi

May 2026 School Holidays: Full list, summer vacations, heatwave alerts & state-wise closure dates in India

India is experiencing an intense heatwave, forcing many states to declare early summer vacations. Temperatures are soaring, making daily commutes

Bengaluru rains: Homes flooded in Jai Bheem Nagar, residents report repeated losses

Residents, many of whom have been living in the area for over 45 years, said they face the same problem every time it rains.

W.O.R.R is the worry. A four-way assault pummells Indian macro

India faces a rare convergence of four macro shockswar-driven oil surge, a record weak rupee, and a likely poor monsoonraising inflation and grow

This artisanal cheese brand from Dibrugarh is fusing Assams iconic chili bhoot jolokia with creamy cheddar

Queso, Assams first artisanal small-batch cheese brand from Dibrugarh, is making waves for blending European tradition with Assamese flavours

Ex-Kerala MLA P.V. Anvar vows to shave head if defeated in Assembly polls

UDF-backed Independent candidate P.V. Anvar says he will shave his head, wear earrings and walk through the streets of Kozhikode if he loses the

Supreme Court reserves order on Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail

The Telangana High Court had earlier granted Mr. Khera a seven-day transit anticipatory bail, but Assam Police moved the Supreme Court against it

May 2026 Holiday Calendar: From Buddha Purnima to Bakrid; check list of festivals, bank holidays and in India

May 2026 offers numerous holidays and long weekends across India, featuring religious festivals like Buddha Purnima and Id-ul-Zuha, alongside sta

Bengaluru rains: More than 100 distressed birds rescued

Avian and Reptile Rehabilitation Centre said that more than 100 birds have been rescued by them since April 29.

Father And Baby Survive Train Passing Over Them In Bangladesh | Viral Video

Both escaped unhurt after the delayed Titas commuter train began moving while they disembarked, and footage of the father's quick action has gone

Himanta Sarma Like Constitutional Cowboy: Pawan Khera's Bail Hearing

An individual's personal liberty, as guaranteed under Article 21, must be protected, senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi argued, pointing out also t

Samay Raina reacts to Ranveer Allahbadia joining him on The Great Indian Kapil show; Check when and where to watch the reunion episode

Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia reunite: Comedian Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia are set to reunite on The Great Indian Kapil Show on World L

201 Officials To Stay Back In Jammu As Darbar Move To Srinagar Begins

JAMMU, Apr 30: As the bi-annual Darbar Move officially kicks off, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered 201 officers and officials to r

ICSE, ISC Result 2026: Girls Outshine Boys, Pass Percentage Crosses 99% In Both Exams

In ICSE, girls recorded a pass percentage of 99.46 per cent, compared to 98.93 per cent among boys. Similarly, in ISC, girls achieved a pass rate

How the child-mother bond lies at the heart of Syama Satris compositions

At a recent lecture-demonstration, senior musician and scholar R.K. Shriramkumar explained the lyrical and technical intricacies of Syama Sastris

Minor's pregnancy: Amend law on pregnancy termination of rape survivors, says Supreme Court

The court said in its impassioned observations that this is a case of child rape and the survivor will have a lifelong scar and trauma, if termin

Kharge rules out Chief Minister change in Karnataka for now

KALABURGAI (KARNATAKA), Apr 30: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said there was no Chief Minister change in Karnataka for now and th

India-Turkey Cement Security Ties With Dawood Aide Salim Dola's Deportation

Salim Dola, an alleged associate of Iqbal Mirchi and linked to networks of Dawood Ibrahim, had been on the radar of Indian agencies for years.

Petrol, Diesel prices today (April 30): Global oil prices breach $120 per barrel; check fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai

Petrol, Diesel prices update: Despite a surge in Brent crude oil prices, petrol and diesel rates remained stable across India on April 30, 2026,

In pictures: West Bengal elections conclude with high voter turnout

Inside the second phase of polling in West Bengal amid rain and violence.

Pilibhit in UP to get India's first integrated Basmati, organic training-cum-demo farm

India is set to boost its Basmati rice sector. APEDA will establish a new training and demonstration farm in Pilibhit. This facility will focus o

States with revenue deficits & high debt burdens will find current crisis more challenging, Centre warns

A new analysis by the Ministry of Finance said that such States would either cut productive spending or turn to the Centre for more funds

Kapil Sharma announces World Laughter Day special with Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia on Netflix

MUMBAI, Apr 30: Netflix will mark World Laughter Day with a special episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, featuring host Kapil Sharma alongside

Sony reveals PlayStation Plus May 2026 games listand it includes a massive sports title which is a must-download

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games: Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for May 2026. Subscribers can claim EA Sports FC 26, Wuchan

Revanth Assures Relief to Farmers After Maize Crop Fire in Nirmal

Orders damage assessment and immediate relief as officials begin action in Pembi mandal.

May 2026 Calendar: From Labour Day, Mothers Day, Buddha Purnima to Bakrid; full list of national and international events

May 2026 brings a calendar full of significant events. National holidays like Labour Day and Mother's Day are celebrated. Religious festivals inc

Meryl Streep Nearly Quit The Devil Wears Prada Before Pay Hike, Reveals Actor

As per Deadline, the three-time Oscar winner recently shared in an interview that despite being impressed by the script of the 2006 film adaptati

ICSE, ISC Results: Girls Outperform Boys, Pass Rate Over 99%

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations on Thursday announced the Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2026, w

SC to examine PIL for dedicated revenue judicial service for land disputes

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Centre and states to establish a sep

Bangladesh to acquire 14 Boeing jets in $3.7 billion deal amid US trade pact

Bangladesh will sign a $3.7 billion deal with Boeing on Thursday to acquire 14 planes over the next decade for its national carrier Biman Banglad

UAE announces increase in fuel prices for May 2026

Fuel prices in the UAE have seen an increase for May 2026, with Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 all rising. This adjustment, effective May 1,

Mamdani Calls on King Charles to Return Koh-I-Noor Diamond

Before greeting Charles and Queen Camilla at a 9/11 memorial event, Mamdani was asked what he would discuss with the king if he had the chance

Tamil Nadu Exit Polls: Will Thalapathy Vijay Be A King or Kingmaker?

If the exit polls projections hold, Vijay could either emerge as a kingmaker or potentially script history by becoming the next mass leader in th

TNEA 2026 Registration to begin in May: Check when counselling will start, important dates, eligibility and application process here

TNEA 2026 starting date: Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2026 will commence in the third week of May, shortly after Class 12 board resul

Bengaluru rains: 5,000 books worth Rs 14 lakh destroyed as rainwater gushes into iconic BookWorm, video leaves many heartbroken

Bengaluru's iconic bookstore, Bookworm, suffered devastating losses as heavy rain and thunderstorms flooded its premises, washing away an estimat

May Purnima 2026: Vaishakha Purnima date, timings, rituals and why this full moon day is more than just another fast

May Vaishakha Purnima 2026 Date: India observes Vaishakha Purnima on May 1, 2026, a significant day for Hindus and Buddhists, honoring Lord Vishn

'Stopped Op Sindoor voluntarily...': Rajnath Singh calls Pak 'epicentre of international terrorism'

US Seeks International Help to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Two months into the war that started with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, the vital sea channel remains closed, choking off 20% of the world's supp

From 'FOMO' To 'FOWT': Why Is Gen Z Hitting A Pause On Stocks?

Share Market News: Gen Z are trying to understand it better before stepping in again. Experts say 'fear of wrong timing' shouldn't hold them back

Rare Liver Transplant Successfully Performed on 18-Month-Old at Osmania

Doctors carry out a 14-hour complex surgery using a portion of the fathers liver to treat a child with Glycogen Storage Disease, with treatment p

Vaishnaw flags off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat, services from May 2

The direct train services between Srinagar and Jammu will reduce travel time between the twin capitals of Jammu and Kashmir and boost tourism, be

Shivadhar Reddy appointed as Telanganas State Security Advisor

He would advise Telangana govt on issues concerning Police, Law and Order, Internal Security, Crime Control and other aspects

Canada Shooting Victims' Families Sue OpenAI Over Shooter's ChatGPT Use

The case highlights concerns about the harms posed by overly agreeable AI chatbots and what obligations the tech industry has to control them or

Pakistan Opens 6 Land Routes To Iran Amid Hormuz Blockade: Double-Crossing US?

But by granting the six land routes to Tehran, Islamabad appears to have punched a hole into Trump's strategy.

White House Quiet As China Tightens Trade Rules Ahead Of Trump-Xi Meet

The rules, announced just weeks ahead of President Donald Trump's May 14-15 summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, lay the legal groundwork for p

Supreme Court notice on plea to establish separate revenue judicial cadre to decide land disputes

The petition drafted by advocate Ashwani Dubey stated that the issue was dealt with by the Allahabad High Court, but its direction has not been i

Referee in Trouble Over Riyan Parag Smoking Row

As per the BCCI sources, there is no provision in the BCCI rule book to penalise Riyan for smoking during the Punjab Kings (PBKS) clash at Mullan

Israel says intercepted 175 Gaza flotilla activists on 20 boats

Approximately 175 activists from more than 20 boats... are now making their way peacefully to Israel, Israels Foreign Ministry said in a statemen

Kara Review: A Tiresome Tale of Robber and His Redemption

Kara ends up as a predictable and tiring tale of crime and redemption that struggles to justify its own existence.

Bengaluru rains: Three years after fatal flooding, K.R. Circle underpass submerged again

According to a police officer, the accumulated water cannot be pumped out as there is no proper outlet, and doing so could flood adjoining roads.

Tamil Nadu records 99.9% pass in Class 10 ICSE, Class 12 ISC exams

A total of 3,305 students from 88 schools across Tamil Nadu appeared for the Class 12 exams. While girls achieved a pass percentage of 99.93%, 99

Plea against NCLT acting president appointment infructuous, says Delhi HC

The Delhi High Court has officially dismissed a petition that was questioning the legitimacy of the acting president's role at the National Compa

CBSE Class 12 Result 2026 Date and time: When will the board announce results at cbse.gov.in? Here is the latest official update

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has not yet announced the official date and time for the Class 12 results in 2026. While media re

National Museum of Asian Art Presents Paintings From Indias Himalayan Kingdoms in New Exhibition

Exhibition Features Works, Some Never Publicly Displayed Before, From Renowned Benkaim Collection- April 18, 2026, through July 26, 2026

Kerala Assembly polls: LDF poised to retain power as exit polls confirm lack of anti-incumbency, claims M.V. Govindan

CPI(M) State secretary says while some polling agencies predict a tight race, underlying findings of the surveys, specifically absence of anti-in

UFC Perth Live Streaming: Maddalena vs Prates headlines main fight card - Preview, Date, Start Time, Full Card, Venue and More

UFC returns to Perth with a stacked card headlined by hometown hero Jack Della Maddalena facing dangerous finisher Carlos Prates. Maddalena aims

Iran at UN accuses US of nuclear double standards, misuse of NPT platform

Iran's UN mission accused the US of misrepresenting its nuclear program at a review conference, deflecting from Washington's own violations. Tehr

Watch: WB exit polls split verdict, leaders react ahead of results

With polling concluded in West Bengal, attention has now shifted to exit polls and political reactions.

Gaayapadda Simham and its Trump card

Pavan Sadineni on the Telugu comedy film Gaayapadda Simham and the challenges of catering to rapidly-changing audience preferences

Exit Polls 2026: What the numbers mean for Indias biggest political players?

Exit polls are revealing potential political shifts across India. In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress faces its toughest challenge yet from th

1 In 4 Indian School Children Obese, Unhealthy Diets To Blame: Study

Childhood obesity is not just about weight gain, it has long-term health implications. Experts warn that obese children are more likely to develo

Change Your Law: Supreme Court To Centre Over Teen Pregnancy Termination

We respect individual choices, so should you Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, reprimanding the government for pressing a curative petition challengi

On Camera, Car Flies Off Himachal Road Into Deep Gorge, 2 Burnt To Death

The accident location is a designed lack spot, and a section of the road was damaged, opening directly onto the deep gorge.

Shivadhar Reddy Appointed Telangana State Security Advisor

Shivadhar Reddy shall have the status and rank of Chief Secretary to Government. He shall be paid a fixed remuneration of Rs.2.25 lakh per month

SC Notice To Centre On Plea To Establish Revenue Judicial Service For Land Disputes

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the Centre and others on a PIL seeking directions to establish a revenue ju

Vande Bharat Links JammuSrinagar, Boosting Connectivity

The event was celebrated as a milestone in strengthening connectivity, boosting tourism, and improving yearround accessibility across the Himalay

Israel Arrests 175 Gaza Flotilla Activists on 20 Boats

Israel controls all entry points to Gaza, and has been accused by the United Nations and foreign NGOs of strangling the flow of goods into the te

Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study

The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who

Quote of the Day by David Allan Coe: All men are created equal, it is only men themselves who place themselves above equality

Quote of the Day: David Allan Coe's quote, 'All men are created equal; it is only men themselves who place themselves above equality,' challenges

French teen charged in Singapore over vending machine straw-licking video

KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 30: A French teen is facing mischief and public nuisance charges in Singapore after posting a video on social media of himself

Newlywed bride asked to say beta for a future child; her one-word reply is now going viral. Watch

A bride's simple word choice at her Indian wedding has gone viral. During a ritual, she replaced the traditional 'beta' with 'baccha' when asked

Champions League: Atletico hit back to hold Arsenal in cagey semifinal first leg

Gyokeres and Alvarez score penalties in each half; Arsenal had another penalty ruled out by VAR

Aswathaman, key accused in Armstrong murder case, arrested while trying to flee abroad

He was released on bail a few days ago, and was apprehended at Bengaluru International Airport while attempting to escape to Bangkok

Dhan launches gold vault for retail investors

MUMBAI, Apr 30: Investment platform Dhan has launched Gold Vault, a product that enables retail investors to buy physical gold and silver at live

Opinion: Opinion | UAE Can Now Easily Meet An Old American 'Demand'. But There's A Casualty: Saudi

Though the timing of the UAE's actions appears paradoxical at first, a deeper evaluation reveals the strategy.

Renault Group India to separate powertrain manufacturing from vehicle production, sales operations

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: French automaker Renault is undertaking a restructuring of the groups operations in India with plans to separate powertrain pr

India among worst-hit as hepatitis deaths stay high despite global gains: WHO report

India faces a significant hepatitis burden, contributing to a high number of global deaths. Despite progress in reducing infections, the world is

HUL Q4 profit rises 21 pc to Rs 2,994 cr; sales up 8 pc at Rs 16,172 cr

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: FMCG major Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) on Thursday reported 20.96 per cent rise in March quarter consolidated net profit to R

Tiger, Cub Die In Kanha Reserve; Toll In MP Rises To 27 This Year

The tigress, in the age group of 8 to 10 years, and her cub, about 18 months old, died who had been kept at a quarantine room in the KTR for trea

Roblox appoints former AWS senior executive Sunil Rao as MD for India

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Gaming company Roblox has appointed former Amazon Web Services senior executive Sunil Rao as Managing Director for its India a

Women quota bill: SP MLAs stage protest against BJP in Uttar Pradesh Assembly premises

The protest came ahead of the special one-day session of the Assembly during which the government is expected to move a censure motion against Op

Press freedom hits its lowest level in 25 years

Press freedom has hit a 25-year low. More than half the world's countries now face difficult or very serious press freedom situations. The share

Bajaj Finance shares climb nearly 5 pc post earnings announcement

NEW DELHI, Apr 30: Shares of leading NBFC Bajaj Finance on Thursday climbed nearly 5 per cent after the firm reported a 22 per cent increase in i

Hyperscaler results pose major test for AI-driven U.S. stock market

From an individual stock perspective, options data is pricing in swings of 4% for Amazon to 7.1% for Meta following the companies respective earn