WB booths where EVM buttons were taped will go for repoll if verified: EC on BJP's allegations

After BJP alleged that EVM buttons of its candidates were taped at polling booths in Falta (Diamond Harbour) during Assembly polls, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said affected booths will undergo repolling if the claims are verified. Trinamool Congress (TMC) claimed that the BJP is raising a false alarm since it is losing in Bengal.
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01:45 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Which demands have employees made from Pay Commission which may hike salaries by 10%/year?

Employee unions have sought an increase in annual increments from 3% to 6%, and up to a 3x hike in rent, transport and other allowances, ET Now reported. This may effectively increase government employees' salaries by 10% every year. They've also sought a change in how salaries are calculated and an update of the cost-of-living formula, India Today reported.
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02:11 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Speed limit for newly inaugurated Ganga Expressway in UP set at 120 km per hour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Uttar Pradesh’s 594-km-long Ganga Expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj. Built at ₹36,230 crore, it allows speeds up to 120 km per hour and cuts travel time from about 12 hours to 6-8 hours. It is UP’s longest expressway and among India’s biggest greenfield road projects.
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02:19 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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US abruptly ends probe after finding Meta can read all WhatsApp chats: Report

US government abruptly closed an investigation into allegations that Meta can access encrypted WhatsApp messages, Bloomberg reported. The probe was shut down shortly after an investigator shared his findings that Meta stores and can view all WhatsApp chat formats, alleging potential criminal violations. Officials said the claims were unsubstantiated and fell outside the investigator’s authority.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
02:19 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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'250 TMC goons attacked my car with rods,' says BJP candidate in Bengal

As the second phase of West Bengal elections is underway, BJP candidate from Basanti assembly constituency, Bikash Sardar, alleged that about 200-250 goons of Trinamool Congress attacked his car. A video shared by ANI shows a smashed windowpane. Sardar alleged that the accused also attacked his driver. "Please protect us, Election Commission," he pleaded.
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News By: Shalini ojha
02:30 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Suvendu gheraoed by TMC supporters in Kolkata, CRPF resorts to lathicharge

Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate from Bhabanipur and Nandigram, alleged he was surrounded and nearly attacked by TMC supporters during a visit to a polling booth in Kolkata on Wednesday. CRPF and police intervened, resorting to a lathicharge to disperse the crowd. Adhikari is contesting against CM Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
02:55 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Bengal records 61.11% voter turnout till 1 pm in phase 2 polling

West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 61.11% till 1 pm on Wednesday in the second phase of voting. According to the Election Commission, Hooghly topped the districts with a turnout of 64.57%, followed by Howrah at 60.68%. Kolkata North recorded 60.18% polling, while Kolkata South registered 57.73%. This phase covers 142 of the total 294 seats in the state.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
02:54 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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What is the Pakistan factor in UAE's exit from OPEC & how is India involved in it?

UAE exited OPEC because of Saudi Arabia's influence, and as it was upset with Pakistan's failed Iran war negotiations. UAE was also unhappy with growing Saudi Arabia-Pakistan relations, symbolised by their recently signed mutual defence pact. While the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan relationship grows, UAE has been investing heavily in India, which is where their rivalry may now play out, NDTV reported.
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02:52 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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How did a 'clerical error' help Meghalaya honeymoon murder accused Sonam Raghuvanshi get bail?

Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya in 2025, has been granted bail by a court after it found her arrest memo cited non-existent Section 403(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The actual murder section is 103(1). The court rejected police's "clerical error" defence, ruling she was not given effective grounds for arrest.
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02:47 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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King Charles gifts Trump WWII-era Submarine Bell

UK's King Charles III gifted President Donald Trump a bell from the WWII-era submarine HMS Trump during a White House state dinner. King Charles described the gift as a tool to keep the US-UK "special relationship" active. The bell bearing Trump’s name is from a T-class submarine of the British Royal Navy commissioned during World War II.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
03:14 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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What's importance of WW 2 submarine bell that King Charles gifted to Trump?

UK King Charles presented US President Donald Trump with a bell from HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during a White House state dinner. Historians from Royal Museums Greenwich said bells from decommissioned ships often hold ceremonial value and are preserved as artefacts. Historically, such items are gifted in diplomatic settings to honour shared maritime heritage and alliances.
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03:14 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Indian man in US arrested for assaulting woman, biting her 3-yr-old daughter

A 24-year-old Indian national, Atharva Vyas, has been arrested in US for allegedly assaulting a woman and biting her three-year-old daughter in a park. Vyas entered US in 2023 on a student visa but had previously been arrested for felony assault. His visa was later revoked in 2025. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it has lodged a detainer.
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03:05 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Indian Hajj pilgrims to pay ₹10,000 more as aviation fuel prices rise amid US-Iran war

A circular issued by Hajj Committee of India said each Hajj pilgrim from India will have to pay an additional ₹10,000. The decision was taken due to pressing requests from airlines for revision of base fare after a sharp rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices, it said. The committee asked selected pilgrims to deposit the extra amount by May 15.
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News By: Aradhana
03:03 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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500 litre of petrol burnt for 'Dhurandhar 2' climax, no CGI was used

Vishal Tyagi, the special effects (SFX) supervisor of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', revealed there was no CGI involved in the making of the massive tanker explosion in climax. Tyagi said director Aditya Dhar was clear about not using CGI. "Imagine burning 500 litres of petrol for real...I was majorly concerned for Ranveer Singh, but he wasn’t as concerned himself," he added.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
03:29 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Cigarettes to get costlier from May onwards, prices to jump 17%: Report

India's top cigarette producers are likely to increase product prices by up to 17% from May onwards to further accommodate the government's excise duty increases, NDTV Profit reported. Some cigarette packs are likely to see an increase of ₹20, with both premium and lower-priced brands expected to be hit. Cigarettes had gotten costlier by ₹5-8 per stick earlier.
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03:26 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Telangana Class 10 results declared, 95% students pass

The Telangana State Secondary School Certificate (TS SSC) results were declared today. The Class 10 exams were conducted from March 14 to April 16, 2026 across 2,676 exam centres in the state. Over 5.28 lakh students appeared for the exams and 95.15% cleared them. The pass percentage of girls is 96.26%, while pass percentage of boys is 94.07%.
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News By: Bhuvnesh Ojha
03:19 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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'Mother met 13 serving Presidents, all were fully clothed,' jokes King Charles in US

Speaking at state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump at White House, UK King Charles jokingly said, "My late mother met no fewer than 13 serving Presidents, thankfully all of them fully clothed." "Such was...closeness that Sir Winston Churchill while staying in...White House...emerged naked from...bathtub to discover...door opening as President Roosevelt came in for a chat," Charles added.
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03:16 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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India's largest coaching institute Allen planning to launch IPO: Report

Allen Career, the largest educational (coaching) institute of India, is considering an IPO, Bloomberg reported. The firm, backed by American-British businessman James Murdoch and ex-Disney executive Uday Shankar, has been in discussions with investment banks about a possible listing and is expected to formally appoint advisers soon. Notably, Allen was last valued at nearly $1.2 billion in 2022.
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News By: Vaishnavi Mishra
03:39 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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TMC supporters chant 'Joy Bangla', BJP's Adhikari responds with 'Jai Shri Ram'

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari encountered TMC supporters chanting 'Joy Bangla' while he was inspecting polling booths in Bhawanipur constituency. He and his supporters retaliated by shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Hindu Hindu bhai bhai' slogans. "They're not voters, they are outsiders. They tried to attack me. Send CRPF here. They are Mamata's goons," Adhikari said while speaking to the media.
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03:35 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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Ink put on BJP symbol's button at seat from where RG Kar victim's mother is contesting

A blot of ink was put on the BJP symbol's button at a polling booth in Panihati, ANI reported. BJP has fielded Ratna Debnath, who is the mother of the RG Kar rape and murder victim, from the seat. The ink was removed using a sanitiser. "TMC goons misbehaved with me...said they'd see me on May 4," Debnath alleged.
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News By: Shalini ojha
03:33 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026

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