Taiwan becomes world's 6th-largest stock market, overtakes Canada
Taiwan's stock market has overtaken Canada's to become the sixth largest in the world. The total market capitalisation of companies listed in Taiwan has surged over 35% this year to $4.47 trillion, while in Canada it rose about 5%, Bloomberg reported. Taiwan's rise is linked to the rapid growth of TSMC, which saw its market value rise to $1.8 trillion.
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Taiwan's stock market has overtaken Canada's to become the sixth largest in the world. The total market capitalisation of companies listed in Taiwan has surged over 35% this year to $4.47 trillion, while in Canada it rose about 5%, Bloomberg reported. Taiwan's rise is linked to the rapid growth of TSMC, which saw its market value rise to $1.8 trillion.
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How will RBI's ECL norms affect account holders?
The RBI has released new Expected Credit Loss (ECL) guidelines for banks to shift from the current incurred-loss framework. Experts say that account holders will face a more conservative approach in lending, News18 reported. While the norms will improve risk prediction by banks, people with low credit history may find it more expensive to secure loans, the report said.
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05:44 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The RBI has released new Expected Credit Loss (ECL) guidelines for banks to shift from the current incurred-loss framework. Experts say that account holders will face a more conservative approach in lending, News18 reported. While the norms will improve risk prediction by banks, people with low credit history may find it more expensive to secure loans, the report said.
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Record for most goals scored in a CL semi-final match broken as PSG beat Bayern 5-4
PSG defeated Bayern 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League (CL) semi-finals, taking total tally of goals scored in the match to nine. This also broke the record for most goals scored in a CL semi-final, made in the 2025 Barcelona-Inter Milan CL semi-final second leg. Bayern hadn't conceded five goals in a European match since April 1995.
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05:37 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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PSG defeated Bayern 5-4 in the first leg of the Champions League (CL) semi-finals, taking total tally of goals scored in the match to nine. This also broke the record for most goals scored in a CL semi-final, made in the 2025 Barcelona-Inter Milan CL semi-final second leg. Bayern hadn't conceded five goals in a European match since April 1995.
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Rishabh Pant's ex Isha Negi shares cryptic post after being trolled for supporting PBKS
Content creator Isha Negi recently shared a video in which she was seen supporting Punjab Kings during IPL. After being trolled, Isha, who was earlier said to be dating LSG captain Rishabh Pant, shared a cryptic post which read, "Some facts don't need an audience." Earlier during IPL 2025 auction, Pant had expressed relief about not being bought by PBKS.
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Content creator Isha Negi recently shared a video in which she was seen supporting Punjab Kings during IPL. After being trolled, Isha, who was earlier said to be dating LSG captain Rishabh Pant, shared a cryptic post which read, "Some facts don't need an audience." Earlier during IPL 2025 auction, Pant had expressed relief about not being bought by PBKS.
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Russia to remain in OPEC+, says it respects UAE's decision to exit
Russia on Wednesday said it will remain in OPEC+ despite the UAE's decision to exit the alliance of oil producers. On the UAE's withdrawal, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "This is a sovereign decision...and we respect it." He added that Russia hopes OPEC+ will continue to operate, describing it as a "very important area of work" amid energy market turmoil.
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05:58 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Russia on Wednesday said it will remain in OPEC+ despite the UAE's decision to exit the alliance of oil producers. On the UAE's withdrawal, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, "This is a sovereign decision...and we respect it." He added that Russia hopes OPEC+ will continue to operate, describing it as a "very important area of work" amid energy market turmoil.
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21-yr-old dies at waterpark in Noida's GIP Mall, family alleges negligence
A 21-year-old man died in the waterpark of Noida's famous GIP mall on Tuesday, with his family alleging negligence by lifeguards. The deceased's brother said he started feeling uneasy while they were in the wave pool. He also alleged that the lifeguard didn't show any urgency to save the victim. "No one knew how to perform CPR," said another relative.
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06:28 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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A 21-year-old man died in the waterpark of Noida's famous GIP mall on Tuesday, with his family alleging negligence by lifeguards. The deceased's brother said he started feeling uneasy while they were in the wave pool. He also alleged that the lifeguard didn't show any urgency to save the victim. "No one knew how to perform CPR," said another relative.
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Watermelon prices drop to ₹5/kg in Navi Mumbai after death of family of 4
Prices of watermelons have dropped to as low as ₹5 to ₹7/kg in Navi Mumbai after demand fell drastically due to deaths of a family of four after consuming the fruit. The fruit is usually sold at wholesale rates of ₹10-35 per kg, while the retail prices range between ₹30-100 per kg, reported NDTV. Traders are reporting heavy losses.
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06:24 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Prices of watermelons have dropped to as low as ₹5 to ₹7/kg in Navi Mumbai after demand fell drastically due to deaths of a family of four after consuming the fruit. The fruit is usually sold at wholesale rates of ₹10-35 per kg, while the retail prices range between ₹30-100 per kg, reported NDTV. Traders are reporting heavy losses.
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Bengal records 89.99% voter turnout till 5 pm in phase 2 polling, crosses 2021 record of 80.4%
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 89.99% till 5 pm in the second phase of voting, surpassing the 80.4% turnout recorded for the same 142 seats in the 2021 Assembly polls. With an hour still left before polling stations close, officials said the figure could rise further. In the first phase, the state recorded a voter turnout of 93.19%.
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06:21 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 89.99% till 5 pm in the second phase of voting, surpassing the 80.4% turnout recorded for the same 142 seats in the 2021 Assembly polls. With an hour still left before polling stations close, officials said the figure could rise further. In the first phase, the state recorded a voter turnout of 93.19%.
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8th Pay Commission extends memorandum submission deadline to May 31
The 8th Central Pay Commission has extended the deadline for memorandum submission from April 30 to May 31. This comes a day after the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery requested an extension. The Commission said submissions must be made through the specified online link, adding that paper-based memoranda, PDFs and emails will not be accepted.
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06:37 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The 8th Central Pay Commission has extended the deadline for memorandum submission from April 30 to May 31. This comes a day after the National Council-Joint Consultative Machinery requested an extension. The Commission said submissions must be made through the specified online link, adding that paper-based memoranda, PDFs and emails will not be accepted.
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How will RBI's new rule shield people from small delays in credit card repayments?
RBI has now directed banks and card issuers to report an account as 'past due' only if a credit card debt hasn't been repaid three days after the repayment deadline. This will shield cardholders from credit score downgrades even for minor repayment delays. However, the rules note that 'days past due' will be calculated from the repayment deadline only.
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06:35 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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RBI has now directed banks and card issuers to report an account as 'past due' only if a credit card debt hasn't been repaid three days after the repayment deadline. This will shield cardholders from credit score downgrades even for minor repayment delays. However, the rules note that 'days past due' will be calculated from the repayment deadline only.
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2 exit polls predict BJP to win West Bengal, 1 gives edge to Mamata's TMC
Two exit polls, Matrize and P-Marq, predicted that the BJP would cross the halfway mark of 148 in West Bengal and would likely form a government. According to Matrize, BJP would win 146-161 seats, while P-Marq predicted that the BJP would win 150-175 seats. People's Pulse predicted that Mamata Banerjee-led TMC would win 177-187 seats in the 294 seated Assembly.
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Two exit polls, Matrize and P-Marq, predicted that the BJP would cross the halfway mark of 148 in West Bengal and would likely form a government. According to Matrize, BJP would win 146-161 seats, while P-Marq predicted that the BJP would win 150-175 seats. People's Pulse predicted that Mamata Banerjee-led TMC would win 177-187 seats in the 294 seated Assembly.
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BJP to return to power in Assam, predict exit polls
According to AxisMyIndia's exit poll, the BJP will once again form a government in Assam. It predicted that the BJP might win 88-100 seats in the 126-seat Assembly, while Congress would win 24-36 seats. Matrize predicted 85-95 seats for the BJP. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma focused on topics like infiltration. Assam voted in one phase on April 9.
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According to AxisMyIndia's exit poll, the BJP will once again form a government in Assam. It predicted that the BJP might win 88-100 seats in the 126-seat Assembly, while Congress would win 24-36 seats. Matrize predicted 85-95 seats for the BJP. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma focused on topics like infiltration. Assam voted in one phase on April 9.
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Stalin-led DMK's win predicted by 3 exit polls in Tamil Nadu
Three exit polls have predicted CM MK Stalin-led DMK's win in Tamil Nadu elections. Matrize has predicted 122-132 seats for DMK-led bloc, 87-100 for NDA, and 10-12 for Vijay's TVK in the 234-seat Assembly. People's Pulse and Axis My India have also predicted a victory for DMK. The halfway mark in the Tamil Nadu Assembly is 118.
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07:12 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Three exit polls have predicted CM MK Stalin-led DMK's win in Tamil Nadu elections. Matrize has predicted 122-132 seats for DMK-led bloc, 87-100 for NDA, and 10-12 for Vijay's TVK in the 234-seat Assembly. People's Pulse and Axis My India have also predicted a victory for DMK. The halfway mark in the Tamil Nadu Assembly is 118.
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Rajiv Bajaj to step down from Bajaj Finance's board
Bajaj Finance on Wednesday announced that Rajiv Bajaj will step down from its board at the end of his current term. He has informed that he will not be offering himself for re-election, the company said in a filing. He will cease to be a non-executive director of the company at its annual general meeting scheduled for July 30.
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07:08 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Bajaj Finance on Wednesday announced that Rajiv Bajaj will step down from its board at the end of his current term. He has informed that he will not be offering himself for re-election, the company said in a filing. He will cease to be a non-executive director of the company at its annual general meeting scheduled for July 30.
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Iran-linked hackers target US marines, data of over 2,000 personnel leaked
A hacker group believed to have links with Iran has reportedly leaked sensitive personal information of over 2,000 US Marines stationed in West Asia, raising serious security concerns and prompting a probe by the US Department of Defense. Iraq-based outlet Shafaq News identified the hacking group as "Handala," also known as "Hanzala".
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A hacker group believed to have links with Iran has reportedly leaked sensitive personal information of over 2,000 US Marines stationed in West Asia, raising serious security concerns and prompting a probe by the US Department of Defense. Iraq-based outlet Shafaq News identified the hacking group as "Handala," also known as "Hanzala".
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Another exit poll predicts BJP's win in West Bengal
The Poll Diary exit poll has predicted the BJP to sweep 142-171 seats in West Bengal Assembly, with the TMC to stay below the majority mark of 148 at 99-127. This comes after two exit polls, Matrize and P-Marq predicted BJP's win, and People's Pulse predicted TMC's victory in the 294-seat Assembly. Polling on the state concluded on Wednesday.
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07:29 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The Poll Diary exit poll has predicted the BJP to sweep 142-171 seats in West Bengal Assembly, with the TMC to stay below the majority mark of 148 at 99-127. This comes after two exit polls, Matrize and P-Marq predicted BJP's win, and People's Pulse predicted TMC's victory in the 294-seat Assembly. Polling on the state concluded on Wednesday.
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CM Vijayan to face defeat in Kerala as 2 exit polls give edge to Congress-led UDF
Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is set to defeat ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala after a decade, according to two exit polls. Axis My India projected 78–90 seats for UDF, well above majority mark of 70, while estimating 49–62 seats for LDF. Matrize poll predicted 70–75 seats for UDF and 60–65 seats for LDF. NDA may win 0-3 seats.
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07:21 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is set to defeat ruling Left Democratic Front in Kerala after a decade, according to two exit polls. Axis My India projected 78–90 seats for UDF, well above majority mark of 70, while estimating 49–62 seats for LDF. Matrize poll predicted 70–75 seats for UDF and 60–65 seats for LDF. NDA may win 0-3 seats.
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'DNA of all Indians have DNA of Lord Mahadev,' says Jamia Millia Islamia VC at RSS event
Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Professor Mazhar Asif attended an event organised by RSS on the campus in Delhi on Tuesday. While addressing students, Asif highlighted the diversity in India and said, "The DNA of all the Indians have the DNA of Lord Mahadev." However, several students protested against the event, resulting in the deployment of police on the campus.
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07:42 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Professor Mazhar Asif attended an event organised by RSS on the campus in Delhi on Tuesday. While addressing students, Asif highlighted the diversity in India and said, "The DNA of all the Indians have the DNA of Lord Mahadev." However, several students protested against the event, resulting in the deployment of police on the campus.
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TMC leader calls exit polls 'baseless' as BJP's win predicted in West Bengal
TMC leader Kunal Ghosh called exit polls baseless, adding that they have nothing to do with ground reality. This came after at least four exit polls - Praja Poll, Poll Diary, Matrize and P-Marq, predicted the BJP would cross the halfway mark of 148 in the 294-seat Assembly. Bengal voted in two phases, with the second phase concluding on Wednesday.
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07:38 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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TMC leader Kunal Ghosh called exit polls baseless, adding that they have nothing to do with ground reality. This came after at least four exit polls - Praja Poll, Poll Diary, Matrize and P-Marq, predicted the BJP would cross the halfway mark of 148 in the 294-seat Assembly. Bengal voted in two phases, with the second phase concluding on Wednesday.
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Actor didn't stop after 'cut' during intimate scene, actress didn't step out for 2 days: Annu
Speaking on Siddharth Kannan's YouTube show, Annu Kapoor recalled an incident where an actor got carried away while filming intimate sequence. "I've seen actors get aroused during intimate scenes...During one such scene...the hero got carried away. Even after 'cut' was called...he didn't stop," Kapoor added. "The actress...was so shaken...she didn't step out of her room for two days," he added.
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07:53 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Speaking on Siddharth Kannan's YouTube show, Annu Kapoor recalled an incident where an actor got carried away while filming intimate sequence. "I've seen actors get aroused during intimate scenes...During one such scene...the hero got carried away. Even after 'cut' was called...he didn't stop," Kapoor added. "The actress...was so shaken...she didn't step out of her room for two days," he added.
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