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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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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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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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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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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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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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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03:14 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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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03:03 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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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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03:29 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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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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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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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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03:19 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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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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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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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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03:39 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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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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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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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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03:33 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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Mass resignations hit Sri Lanka Cricket
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva and the board's executive committee members officially resigned on Wednesday. The development reportedly comes after a request from the country's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Sri Lankan government is now likely to appoint an interim committee, which will be headed by former member of parliament Eran Wickramaratne, to run the board's affairs.
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03:59 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva and the board's executive committee members officially resigned on Wednesday. The development reportedly comes after a request from the country's president Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Sri Lankan government is now likely to appoint an interim committee, which will be headed by former member of parliament Eran Wickramaratne, to run the board's affairs.
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Punjab CM Mann doesn't appear in court for 3 yrs, judge warns of cancelling his bail
A local court in Punjab has issued a warning to CM Bhagwant Mann to attend the next hearing in person or face cancellation of his bail in a defamation case. Mann had sought exemption from personal appearance, citing an important meeting. However, the court observed that Mann has not appeared at all since October 20, 2022, thereby hindering the proceedings.
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03:54 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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A local court in Punjab has issued a warning to CM Bhagwant Mann to attend the next hearing in person or face cancellation of his bail in a defamation case. Mann had sought exemption from personal appearance, citing an important meeting. However, the court observed that Mann has not appeared at all since October 20, 2022, thereby hindering the proceedings.
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How do exit polls predict which party may win before election results are out?
Survey agencies conduct exit polls by speaking to voters immediately after they have cast their ballots. Exit polls give an idea of who could win elections, but they can sometimes be inaccurate. For West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, and Kerala Assembly polls, predictions could start coming in from 6:30 pm today, when EC's ban on such predictions would end.
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03:50 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Survey agencies conduct exit polls by speaking to voters immediately after they have cast their ballots. Exit polls give an idea of who could win elections, but they can sometimes be inaccurate. For West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam, and Kerala Assembly polls, predictions could start coming in from 6:30 pm today, when EC's ban on such predictions would end.
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IndiGo damages ₹8,000 bag, offers ₹4,500 refund; man says 'consumer safety is a joke'
An X user recently shared photos of his sister's severely damaged luggage bag following an IndiGo flight. The images show a deep crack in the hard-shell luggage, a bag the X user noted cost approximately ₹8,000. "They are offering her a safari bag or ₹4,500 as per their policy...Consumer safety is a joke in this nation," he wrote.
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03:46 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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An X user recently shared photos of his sister's severely damaged luggage bag following an IndiGo flight. The images show a deep crack in the hard-shell luggage, a bag the X user noted cost approximately ₹8,000. "They are offering her a safari bag or ₹4,500 as per their policy...Consumer safety is a joke in this nation," he wrote.
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Delhi Police seize 23 ISI-backed weapons, arrest 9 people
Delhi Police Special Cell arrested nine individuals and recovered 23 weapons, including Zigana and Glock pistols, allegedly smuggled at the behest of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence. "It also recovered country-made weapons manufactured in Bihar's Munger," police said. The weapons smuggled from Pakistan were intended for supply to anti-social elements and notorious gangsters, police added.
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04:09 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Delhi Police Special Cell arrested nine individuals and recovered 23 weapons, including Zigana and Glock pistols, allegedly smuggled at the behest of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence. "It also recovered country-made weapons manufactured in Bihar's Munger," police said. The weapons smuggled from Pakistan were intended for supply to anti-social elements and notorious gangsters, police added.
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Sensex pares gains after 1,000-point jump, ends 610 points higher
BSE Sensex jumped 1,095 points to the day's high of 77,982.51 on Wednesday before eventually closing at 77,496.36. Similarly, Nifty50 jumped 339 points to 24,334.70 before closing at 24,177.65. The initial surge is being attributed to high Q4 FY26 earnings of some companies and buying at dip. The market fell later due to rising crude oil prices and profit booking.
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BSE Sensex jumped 1,095 points to the day's high of 77,982.51 on Wednesday before eventually closing at 77,496.36. Similarly, Nifty50 jumped 339 points to 24,334.70 before closing at 24,177.65. The initial surge is being attributed to high Q4 FY26 earnings of some companies and buying at dip. The market fell later due to rising crude oil prices and profit booking.
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