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Startup news and updates: daily roundup (April 30, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday , April 30, 2026.

Two Sisters From Kerala Found Dead in Kanyakumari

Police continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths

Veru explores Keralas regional heritage

The two-day exhibition brings together practitioners, stories and regional narratives that keep Keralas heritage alive

Training for counting personnel held in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi

How Varkalas MS Subbulakshmi Festival keeps the Carnatic legends legacy alive

By establishing a foundation and an annual festival in her name, the Sreekrishna Natya Sangeetha Academy has been nurturing MS Subbulakshmis musi

DMK candidate seeks additional security for vote counting in Erode

Resolution seeking creation of Greater HDMC approved amid pandemonium

Though the Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation passed the bifurcation resolution two years ago, the BJP says lack of grants will affect growth

'Stop putting AI everywhere': Gurugram startup founder's blunt take amid AI boom, say 90% founders dont know what they are doing

Knot Dating CEO Jasveer Singh criticizes Indian founders for indiscriminately applying AI, stating many lack a grasp of the problem, user, or sol

CET re-test for students asked to remove janivara, hijab

Fewer Takers for SRIVANI Darshan Tickets at Tirupati Airport

Official data indicates that both passenger footfalls and flight operations have declined by nearly 50 per cent since April 1

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Rotten Tomatoes score surprises fans Is the sequel better than the original? Heres the early review

The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives in theaters Friday, bringing back Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci to the fashion world

Clean Energy Investments More Consequential Than Many Realise: Jeffrey Sachs

What Adani Green pushes is extraordinarily important for this country. It is operating at a major scale, said US economist Jeffrey Sachs.

Roman Proverb of the Day: 'He who restrains his anger overcomes his greatest enemy'The The Roman Proverb that teaches the art of mastering yourself

Roman Proverb of the Day: An ancient Roman proverb highlights anger as humanity's greatest foe. Mastering oneself through restraint offers true s

'We Will Win Over 226 Seats, Don't Trust Exit Polls': Mamata Banerjee On Bengal Election

West Bengal assembly election 2026 exit polls: ... I have complete faith in the massive mandate given by the people, Mamata Banerjee said

EPFO Kukatpally issues PPOs to retiring employees under a new initiative

AP Logs 85.25% SSC Pass; Girls Outshine Boys

Over 2,100 schools achieve 100% results; Manyam tops, ASR lowest

BDA unearths land fraud, FIR against four, including Revenue Department officer

Major Reshuffle In J&K Finance Department; Over 70 Officers Transferred

JAMMU, April 30: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday ordered a large-scale reshuffle in the Finance Department, transferring and pos

Tourism Dept. can ply more buses to Ariyaman beach, feel tourists

Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Through Lipulekh Pass To Begin In June

PITHORAGARH (UTTARAKHAND), Apr 30: The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Uttarakhands Lipulekh pass will begin in June this year with 500 pilg

Karnataka: AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge rules out CM change for now amid lobbying by Shivakumar camp

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has clarified that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will continue in his post for now. This statement aims to qu

Cyber sparring among Congress factions over Kerala Chief Minister candidate takes a legal turn

Stormy summer rains leave trail of damage across Central Travancore

Man arrested for cheating investors of over 2 crore in cryptocurrency scheme

Daily flights connecting Shivamogga and Bengaluru to stop from Friday

Supreme Court decides to examine the silencing of Kannurs siren

The Kerala High Court has passed an order to silence the siren on the basis of a public interest litigation blaming it for noise pollution

EC to introduce QR-based identity cards for counting centres on May 4

The Election Commission is introducing QR code-based identity cards at counting centers for upcoming assembly elections to prevent unauthorized e

UGC NET June 2026 registration begins: Direct link, important dates, eligibility, fees & how to apply

The UGC NET June 2026 registration process has begun, with the National Testing Agency opening applications for the exam scheduled from June 22 t

Ainapur records 44.7C as heatwave intensifies in Kalyana Karnataka

The district-level data shows several locations in Kalaburagi district recording high temperatures

IPL 2026, RCB vs GT LIVE: GT Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl First

In contrast, defending champions RCB have been in imperious form, registering six victories in eight matches

'Signature that shook the British Raj': Tatya Topes rare 169-year-old letter reveals the secret network behind 1857 Sepoy Mutiny

A signed letter written by freedom fighter Tatya Tope in 1857 has been discovered in Madhya Pradeshs state archives. The letter, found during a d

'Kash Patel chauffeurs his girlfriend': Jordan RIPS Dems for targeting FBI chief, Raskin FIRES BACK

Civil rights, Christian groups raise concern over new FCRA amendment

All India Christian Council to hold a meeting on May 12 to discuss FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 and its implication

Pathanamthitta gears up for vote counting as final preparations enter last phase

Big Accomplishment: NIT Rourkela Develops High-Durability Material for Aircraft Landing Gear

Aligned with the Government of Indias Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, this development positions India as a potential contributor to next-generati

Complaint filed over suspicious shed fire; locals allege illegal occupancy and safety risks

Over 4,700 candidates to appear for NEET in Namakkal

Vaishnaw flags-off first direct Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat with 20-coach upgrade, high security

J&K Govt Transfers 5 Executive Engineers In Rural Engineering Wing

JAMMU, Apr 30: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Wednesday ordered the transfer and posting of 5 In-charge Executive Engineers in the Rural Eng

IPL 2026: Balanced surfaces could see games becoming tighter, says Muralitharan

Minutes after SRH overhauled the target of 244 against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede, Muralitharan pointed to tracks rather than dimensions as t

Sharp rise in food prices hits tourists and pilgrims

Naidu To Participate In Pedala Sevalo At Pamidimukkala On Friday

After distributing pensions, the Chief Minister will interact with construction workers on the occasion of May Day. Later, he will inaugurate L V

Chittoor DRO stresses need to protect youth from drug menace

Mohan Kumar calls on the officials to conduct extensive awareness programmes at the cluster level under the supervision of Revenue Divisional Off

Why reading a 500-page book is easier than you think

Think long books are intimidating? Discover a 500-page classic you can finish in a weekand why reading it can transform your perspective.

Bowring tragedy: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah orders suspension of executive engineer concerned

Reviewing the incident, Siddaramaiah questioned officials over the circumstances that led to the collapse

106 couple enter the wedlock at the free mass wedding ceremony in Dharmasthala

Forest Beat Officer arrested for taking 10,000 bribe in Bhadradri Kothagudem

Ariel Dorfmans Death and the Maiden returns to the stage

Featuring Ira Dubey, Vivek Gomber and Neil Bhoopalam, the dark political drama directed by Bruce Guthrie, will be staged at NCPA from May 7 to 10

Exit polls predictions made at BJP's behest to demoralise TMC workers: Mamata

Exuding confidence about her partys prospects, she said the TMC would comfortably cross the two-thirds mark

Young Indians Parliament-2026: Yi Mysuru invites nominations

The programme, open to students of classes 9 to 12, aims to foster civic awareness, leadership skills, and policy literacy through a structured p

K-AgTech LaunchPad at College of Agriculture, Vellayani to nurture 350 startups over 5-year period

In the five months since the facilitys launch, 16 startups have pitched ideas while eight have been incubated

Mollywood Times: Naslens film with Abhinav Sunder Nayak gets a new release date

Mollywood Times, starring Naslen and directed by Abhinav Sunder Nayak, was earlier scheduled to release on May 14, 2026

Compulsory insurance explained: The hidden rules, types, and truth you must know now

Compulsory insurance is a legal rule that forces people or businesses to buy certain insurance. It mainly covers car, motorcycle, workers safety,

Tiruppur administration cracks the whip on quacks; directs clinics, nursing homes and hospitals to register with Health Department

Tourists flock to Munnar to escape soaring temperatures

The influx of tourists has led to significant traffic congestion in the town, raising concerns about potential gridlock during the busy weekend a

Hezbollah Deploys Fiber-Optic Drones, Echoing Tactics from Ukraine War

Many drones are susceptible to electronic jamming by air defenses. Jamming can cause a drone to crash or return to its point of origin.

Ekadashi in May 2026: Check Apara And Padmini Ekadashi dates, timings, spiritual significance, shubh muhurat and more

May Ekadashi Dates 2026: In May 2026, two significant Ekadashis will be observed: Apara Ekadashi on May 13 and Padmini Ekadashi on May 27. Both E

'Picture with purported Russian hooker': Rep Mace EXPOSES fellow Republican Cory Mills' stolen valor

Man held with 2.3 kg ganja; Goondas Act invoked on two peddlers

Food safety officials warn public on sub-standardcool drinkssold in Salem

Honey Trap Cases Spark Panic in Rayalaseema

Police officials have urged the public to remain cautious

DADDY wont be happy with you!: Vindman VS Hegseth's clash explodes over Iran war at House hearing

Procurement Delays Leave Farmers Stranded Despite Bumper Harvest in Warangal

Civil Supplies Department officials said arrangements are being finalised and that procurement will proceed smoothly once all centres become full

Will win 226 seats in Bengal; exit poll predictions meant to demoralise TMC workers: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of orchestrating exit poll predictions. She claims these projections are designed

AIMIM Chief Owaisi Demands Rollback of Rs 10k Haj Airfare

The Haj Committee is demanding an additional Rs 10,000 from Haj pilgrims as differential airfare. This is despite collecting Rs90,844 per pilgrim

Gujarat : Great Indian Bustard Chick Born In Wild After Decade Goes Missing

Forest authorities expressing fear that it may have fallen prey to wild predators.

Top news of the day: Irans supreme leader says U.S. suffered disgraceful defeat; 10,000 airfare hike for Haj pilgrims draws criticism; and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Korean Proverb of the Day: Birds hear the words spoken in the day, and mice hear the words spoken at night Life lessons on communication, secrecy, and why thinking before you speak matters

Korean proverb of the day: Birds hear the words spoken in the day, and mice hear the words spoken at night highlights the enduring power and reac

CISCE declares ICSE, ISC 2026 results: Over 99% pass rate out of 3.6 lakh students who appeared in exams

Girls outperformed boys in both Class X and XII exams; candidates can access their results through the official CISCE websites and the DigiLocker

The shocking criminal case against D4vd explained - what we know so far on 14-year-old Celeste Rivas' murder

Prosecutors allege singer D4vd, real name David Burke, used a chainsaw to dismember 14-year-old Celeste Rivas in his garage after stabbing her. H

Tiruchi Corporation collects over 48 lakh from impounding stray cattle

L&T to divest stake in Metro Rail (Hyderabad) for 1,461.47 crore

Jaladhara works under way in Annamayya district to revive water bodies, link tanks

District Collector Nishant Kumar said works worth 5 lakh in Galiveedu mandal would link multiple tanks through a 2-km feeder canal and bring 210

Bengaluru rains: Bowring Hospital wall collapse leaves a trail of loss, pain, and grief

Formanysurvivors, with their livelihoods obliterated, the futureseems likea big question mark

Xiaomi 17T Pro, Xiaomi 17T: Price, specs, features and launch. What we know so far

Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T and Xiaomi 17T Pro are generating early buzz ahead of their expected launch, with leaks suggesting notable upgrade

In Focus Podcast | Does the PIL jurisdiction need to be reconsidered?

In this In Focus-Parley episode, Anuj Bhuwania and Talha Abdul Rahman join us to discuss the future of Public Interest Litigation amid rising con

Forest Department initiates measure to quench the thirst of wild animals and birds inside reserve forests

Water is being filled in the troughs created inside the reserve forests by engaging tankers periodically

Telangana Govt extends Prajavani to RDO level with immediate effect

Guidelines issued for conducting Prajavani at RDO levels

US economy grew 2% from January-March, recovering from federal shutdown; Iran war clouds outlook

The U.S. economy grew at a modest 2% annual pace in the first quarter of 2026, recovering from a weak 0.5% expansion in the previous quarter afte

As first payments of $166 billion Trump tariff refunds begin May 11, will importers get paid despite portal errors and claim delays?

As first payments of the $166 billion Trump tariff refunds begin May 11, the key question is speed. Data shows only about 3% of claims are fully

On the Founder's Day Manipal University Jaipur Launches New Industry-Oriented Academic Programs

Manipal University Jaipur celebrates Founder’s Day on the 128th birth anniversary of Dr. T. M. A. Pai, with deep respect and gratitude to r

Watermelon safety guide: How should you store your favourite summer fruit? Here are four simple and easy tips

Watermelon storage tips: Following a tragic incident where a family died after eating watermelon, people are now cautious and searching for tips

Pakistan in Active Talks With US, Iran to Broker Peace in West Asia

President Donald Trump on Sunday said that the US and Iranian officials can talk by phone for a peace solution to the conflict.

India sees USD 6.1 bn investments in FY 2025-26, to generate over 31,000 jobs across 14 states: DPIIT

India has attracted significant investment, facilitating over USD 6.1 billion in projects for FY 2025-26. These initiatives are set to generate m

Tiruchi Railway Division holds business development meet with major freight customers

Shikhar Dhawan launches first high performance centre under Da One Sports in Gwalior

Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has opened the first High Performance Centre in Gwalior. This facility aims to develop young cricket talent from smaller

Election Commission assessing repoll plea in 77 booths in West Bengal

If required, repolling in the affected booths could be conducted as early as May 1, officials added

ECI introduces QR-based identity cards for counting centres on May 4 to check unauthorised entry

A three-tier security mechanism has been prescribed for verification of identity at counting centres

LDF, UDF Claim Victory Post Exit Poll Results

Pinarayi remains the people's top choice for CM, Satheeshan the front-runner if UDF wins

Close Fight In Kerala, But UDF Has Edge, Predicts Today's Chanakya Exit Poll

The pollster has predicted that the Congress led alliance will win 69 seats (plus/minus 9)