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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06:24 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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06:21 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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06:37 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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06:35 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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07:00 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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06:45 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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07:01 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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07:01 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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07:21 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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NDA to retain power in Puducherry: Exit Poll
The Axis My India exit poll has predicted that the NDA will retain power in Puducherry. It predicted 16-20 seats for the NDA, including 10-12 for AINRC and 4-6 for the BJP. The Congress-DMK alliance is expected to win 6-8 seats and the TVK-led alliance 2-4. The Puducherry Assembly has 30 seats with 16 required for a majority.
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07:50 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The Axis My India exit poll has predicted that the NDA will retain power in Puducherry. It predicted 16-20 seats for the NDA, including 10-12 for AINRC and 4-6 for the BJP. The Congress-DMK alliance is expected to win 6-8 seats and the TVK-led alliance 2-4. The Puducherry Assembly has 30 seats with 16 required for a majority.
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Actor Vijay's TVK to win 10-12 seats in debut polls in TN: Exit poll
Actor-politician Vijay's TVK, which made its debut in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, is predicted to win 10-12 seats in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly, according to an exit poll conducted by Matrize. P-Marq has projected 16-26 seats for TVK, while Praja Poll has predicted 1-9 seats. Three exit polls have predicted CM MK Stalin-led DMK's win in the elections.
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07:49 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Actor-politician Vijay's TVK, which made its debut in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, is predicted to win 10-12 seats in the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly, according to an exit poll conducted by Matrize. P-Marq has projected 16-26 seats for TVK, while Praja Poll has predicted 1-9 seats. Three exit polls have predicted CM MK Stalin-led DMK's win in the elections.
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What have exit polls predicted for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Assam?
BJP's win in West Bengal was predicted by four exit polls, namely Praja Poll, Poll Diary, Matrize and P-Marq, while TMC's win was predicted by People's Pulse. DMK could return to power in Tamil Nadu, claimed Matrize, People's Pulse and P-Marq. Congress-led UDF has edge in Kerala, said VoteVibe, Matrize and P-Marq. BJP might sweep Assam, said three exit polls.
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08:13 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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BJP's win in West Bengal was predicted by four exit polls, namely Praja Poll, Poll Diary, Matrize and P-Marq, while TMC's win was predicted by People's Pulse. DMK could return to power in Tamil Nadu, claimed Matrize, People's Pulse and P-Marq. Congress-led UDF has edge in Kerala, said VoteVibe, Matrize and P-Marq. BJP might sweep Assam, said three exit polls.
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'BJP to win 175-185 seats out of 294 in Bengal,' predicts Mumbai Satta Bazaar
Satta Bazaar projections from Mumbai market suggest the BJP is set to cross the majority mark of 148 in West Bengal by winning 175-185 of 294 seats. The ruling TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, is estimated to secure 127–132 seats. Matrize and P-Marq exit polls have also predicted that the BJP would cross the halfway mark and form a government.
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08:07 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Satta Bazaar projections from Mumbai market suggest the BJP is set to cross the majority mark of 148 in West Bengal by winning 175-185 of 294 seats. The ruling TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, is estimated to secure 127–132 seats. Matrize and P-Marq exit polls have also predicted that the BJP would cross the halfway mark and form a government.
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Supply shock from West Asia war apparent in economy: Economic Review
The government's economic review for April said a "supply shock" triggered by the West Asia conflict is "apparent in the economy". "An accompanying demand compression is a serious concern, given high prices, rising inflation and a reduced pace of economic activity," it stated. However, it said domestic demand, policy buffers and sustained public investment provide some insulation.
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08:06 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The government's economic review for April said a "supply shock" triggered by the West Asia conflict is "apparent in the economy". "An accompanying demand compression is a serious concern, given high prices, rising inflation and a reduced pace of economic activity," it stated. However, it said domestic demand, policy buffers and sustained public investment provide some insulation.
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08:06 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Ananda Dairy found mixing alum in 'peda' during raid in UP
A raid by FSSAI in Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh found that Ananda Dairy was allegedly mixing alum in batches of "peda". A video shows unhygienic conditions at the unit. According to reports, one person fell ill after eating the sweet dish, following which a complaint was filed. In another incident, over 1600 kg of adulterated paneer was seized in Aligarh.
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08:27 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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A raid by FSSAI in Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh found that Ananda Dairy was allegedly mixing alum in batches of "peda". A video shows unhygienic conditions at the unit. According to reports, one person fell ill after eating the sweet dish, following which a complaint was filed. In another incident, over 1600 kg of adulterated paneer was seized in Aligarh.
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