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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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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04:06 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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Trump shares AI pic of himself holding a rifle, warns Iran 'No more Mr Nice Guy'
US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself holding a rifle with explosions in the background, declaring, "No more Mr Nice Guy!" He said, "Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a non-nuclear deal. They better get smart soon!" Iran has reportedly submitted a new proposal to US through Pakistan.
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04:29 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself holding a rifle with explosions in the background, declaring, "No more Mr Nice Guy!" He said, "Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a non-nuclear deal. They better get smart soon!" Iran has reportedly submitted a new proposal to US through Pakistan.
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Maha officials no longer need to stand up for MPs, MLAs who are convicted or facing probe
Government officials in Maharashtra would no longer need to rise and greet legislators or parliamentarians who have been convicted, are facing inquiries, or are visiting a government office for election-related processes. The state government has amended its previous order, which had mandated officials to stand and greet them on arrival and again at the end of meetings.
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04:28 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Government officials in Maharashtra would no longer need to rise and greet legislators or parliamentarians who have been convicted, are facing inquiries, or are visiting a government office for election-related processes. The state government has amended its previous order, which had mandated officials to stand and greet them on arrival and again at the end of meetings.
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Adds another dimension to extremism: Chaturvedi on Mumbai stabbing attack
Reacting to an incident in Mumbai where a man stabbed two security guards, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "Such lone wolf attacks add another emerging dimension to religious extremism and security challenges." "Hope it is nipped in the bud by agencies," Chaturvedi added. The accused allegedly asked victims about their religious identity and demanded that they recite Kalma.
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04:23 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Reacting to an incident in Mumbai where a man stabbed two security guards, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said, "Such lone wolf attacks add another emerging dimension to religious extremism and security challenges." "Hope it is nipped in the bud by agencies," Chaturvedi added. The accused allegedly asked victims about their religious identity and demanded that they recite Kalma.
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Bengaluru Police introduce multilingual AI-enabled emergency helpline ‘Namma 112’
The Bengaluru City Police have introduced an AI-powered emergency response system called ‘Namma 112’. It uses multilingual voice AI, supporting Indian languages like Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Manipuri, Kashmiri, Nepali, Assamese, and international languages like Spanish, French and Arabic. The system translates conversations in real time, which can help call handlers interpret critical information.
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04:41 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The Bengaluru City Police have introduced an AI-powered emergency response system called ‘Namma 112’. It uses multilingual voice AI, supporting Indian languages like Bengali, Gujarati, Odia, Manipuri, Kashmiri, Nepali, Assamese, and international languages like Spanish, French and Arabic. The system translates conversations in real time, which can help call handlers interpret critical information.
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Indian rupee hits record closing low
The Indian rupee fell to a record closing low of 94.8450 against the US dollar on Wednesday as UAE's exit from OPEC pushed oil prices higher. The rupee restarted hitting record lows as effects of RBI's currency control measures faded and foreign investors continued selling. This comes as the Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah also hit record lows on Wednesday.
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04:40 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The Indian rupee fell to a record closing low of 94.8450 against the US dollar on Wednesday as UAE's exit from OPEC pushed oil prices higher. The rupee restarted hitting record lows as effects of RBI's currency control measures faded and foreign investors continued selling. This comes as the Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah also hit record lows on Wednesday.
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Adhir praises central forces in WB, says 'They give security'
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury praised development of CRPF in West Bengal and said it's impossible to "expect violence-free polling". "Central forces are giving...sense of security. People are turning out in large numbers," he stated. The second phase of voting is taking place today. Over 2.3 lakh personnel of central forces were deployed in Bengal before second phase of voting.
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04:39 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury praised development of CRPF in West Bengal and said it's impossible to "expect violence-free polling". "Central forces are giving...sense of security. People are turning out in large numbers," he stated. The second phase of voting is taking place today. Over 2.3 lakh personnel of central forces were deployed in Bengal before second phase of voting.
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Crude oil crosses $115 per barrel mark, highest since 2022
Brent crude futures climbed above $115/barrel on Wednesday, marking the highest level since June 2022. This comes as reports claimed US President Donald Trump has asked the US Navy to extend its blockade of Iranian ports, deepening fears of prolonged disruption in Strait of Hormuz. Brent has seen its eighth straight session of gains as concerns over global supply intensify.
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04:59 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Brent crude futures climbed above $115/barrel on Wednesday, marking the highest level since June 2022. This comes as reports claimed US President Donald Trump has asked the US Navy to extend its blockade of Iranian ports, deepening fears of prolonged disruption in Strait of Hormuz. Brent has seen its eighth straight session of gains as concerns over global supply intensify.
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Why do ACs explode in summer and how to prevent them from catching fire?
Overuse of AC units during intense heat can lead to overheating, which may result in units exploding and catching fire. Other causes of fires include gas leaks, compressor failure, short circuit, blocked air filters or coils. To prevent this, people should avoid running ACs nonstop, service them regularly, use stabilisers, be cautious with turbo mode, and check for refrigerant leaks.
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04:59 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Overuse of AC units during intense heat can lead to overheating, which may result in units exploding and catching fire. Other causes of fires include gas leaks, compressor failure, short circuit, blocked air filters or coils. To prevent this, people should avoid running ACs nonstop, service them regularly, use stabilisers, be cautious with turbo mode, and check for refrigerant leaks.
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How can a non-believer in North India claim right to entry in Sabarimala temple: SC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned how a non-believer from North India can claim the right of entry to Sabarimala temple. The top court said that it has to examine whether a devotee or a non-devotee is claiming that right. It said this while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places.
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04:58 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned how a non-believer from North India can claim the right of entry to Sabarimala temple. The top court said that it has to examine whether a devotee or a non-devotee is claiming that right. It said this while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places.
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Meta breached rules by failing to keep kids off platforms: EU
The EU has charged Meta for breaching its laws by failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The commission said Meta's measures to identify and remove children from its platforms were inadequate and that 10-12% of European children under 13 use them. "Terms and conditions should not be mere statements," EU tech chief said.
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05:12 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The EU has charged Meta for breaching its laws by failing to prevent children under 13 from accessing its platforms, Facebook and Instagram. The commission said Meta's measures to identify and remove children from its platforms were inadequate and that 10-12% of European children under 13 use them. "Terms and conditions should not be mere statements," EU tech chief said.
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Resolve seen post 9/11 needed for defence of Ukraine: King Charles
UK King Charles said that "unyielding resolve" seen after 9/11 terrorist attack in the US is needed for "defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people" to secure a lasting peace. "I pray with all my heart that our alliance will continue to defend our shared values, with our partners in Europe and the Commonwealth...and across the world," he added.
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05:08 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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UK King Charles said that "unyielding resolve" seen after 9/11 terrorist attack in the US is needed for "defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people" to secure a lasting peace. "I pray with all my heart that our alliance will continue to defend our shared values, with our partners in Europe and the Commonwealth...and across the world," he added.
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PM Modi to stop in UAE for 3 hours before visiting European nations next month: Report
PM Narendra Modi will make a quick stopover in the UAE before he continues his journey to European nations from May 15-20, The Print reported. He will stay in the UAE for three hours and meet President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Their meeting is likely to focus on Middle East war, and they could discuss ways to deepen ties.
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05:04 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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PM Narendra Modi will make a quick stopover in the UAE before he continues his journey to European nations from May 15-20, The Print reported. He will stay in the UAE for three hours and meet President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Their meeting is likely to focus on Middle East war, and they could discuss ways to deepen ties.
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Central forces told to use tear gas to disperse gatherings of over 4 people: WB BJP
During voting in West Bengal, BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari said, "The Central Observer has ordered central forces to do whatever they want to disperse any gatherings of more than four people, including using tear gas and lathi charge." "Those who have cast their votes should go home," he added. Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 78.68% until 3 pm.
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News By: Garima Garg
05:29 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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During voting in West Bengal, BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari said, "The Central Observer has ordered central forces to do whatever they want to disperse any gatherings of more than four people, including using tear gas and lathi charge." "Those who have cast their votes should go home," he added. Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 78.68% until 3 pm.
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BJP wins Delhi MCD mayoral elections, Pravesh Wahi becomes Mayor
The BJP has won the Delhi MCD mayoral elections with its candidate Pravesh Wahi becoming the Mayor after securing 156 votes out of 165. Monika Pant was elected the Deputy Mayor. The results were announced after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) opted not to contest, and Congress managed to win only nine votes. Wahi has been a three-time councillor.
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05:28 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The BJP has won the Delhi MCD mayoral elections with its candidate Pravesh Wahi becoming the Mayor after securing 156 votes out of 165. Monika Pant was elected the Deputy Mayor. The results were announced after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) opted not to contest, and Congress managed to win only nine votes. Wahi has been a three-time councillor.
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