How does India fare in press freedom as it drops 6 ranks to 157th in 2026?
India has ranked 157th in the World Press Freedom Index 2026, down six ranks from the previous year. Meanwhile, China ranks 178th, Iran ranks 177th, Afghanistan ranks 175th, Russia ranks 172nd, Pakistan ranks 153rd, Bangladesh ranks 152nd, and Bhutan ranks 150th. The index claimed India's political and social indicators pulled its ranking down.
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India has ranked 157th in the World Press Freedom Index 2026, down six ranks from the previous year. Meanwhile, China ranks 178th, Iran ranks 177th, Afghanistan ranks 175th, Russia ranks 172nd, Pakistan ranks 153rd, Bangladesh ranks 152nd, and Bhutan ranks 150th. The index claimed India's political and social indicators pulled its ranking down.
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RR captain Riyan Parag fined 25% of match fee for vaping during IPL match
Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee by the BCCI for vaping during their IPL 2026 match against PBKS on Tuesday. His act was deemed to have brought the game into disrepute. Riyan was caught by camera vaping inside the dressing room after getting out.
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25% of his match fee by the BCCI for vaping during their IPL 2026 match against PBKS on Tuesday. His act was deemed to have brought the game into disrepute. Riyan was caught by camera vaping inside the dressing room after getting out.
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Which countries rank at top & bottom of World Press Freedom Index 2026?
Norway topped World Press Freedom Index 2026, with a score of 92.72, followed by the Netherlands (88.92), Estonia (88.54), Denmark (88.47), Sweden (87.61) and Finland (86.22). Ireland (85.93) ranked seventh while Switzerland (84.83), Luxembourg (84.14) and Portugal (83.71) ranked eighth, ninth and tenth. Eritrea (10.24) ranked 180th, preceded by North Korea (12.67), China (13.85) and Iran (17.45).
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Norway topped World Press Freedom Index 2026, with a score of 92.72, followed by the Netherlands (88.92), Estonia (88.54), Denmark (88.47), Sweden (87.61) and Finland (86.22). Ireland (85.93) ranked seventh while Switzerland (84.83), Luxembourg (84.14) and Portugal (83.71) ranked eighth, ninth and tenth. Eritrea (10.24) ranked 180th, preceded by North Korea (12.67), China (13.85) and Iran (17.45).
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Punjab Police recovers RDX, detonators while probing Patiala blast case
Punjab Police recovered a large cache of weapons while investigating the Patiala freight blast case. The police found rocket-propelled grenade, an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 2.296 kg, detonators and around 1.456 kg of RDX in a village in Tarn Taran. They have described it as a described as a “deep-rooted terror conspiracy" linked to Pakistan’s ISI and pro-Khalistan elements.
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Punjab Police recovered a large cache of weapons while investigating the Patiala freight blast case. The police found rocket-propelled grenade, an improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 2.296 kg, detonators and around 1.456 kg of RDX in a village in Tarn Taran. They have described it as a described as a “deep-rooted terror conspiracy" linked to Pakistan’s ISI and pro-Khalistan elements.
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State can't choose for citizens: SC on 15-yr-old's abortion case
Declining a plea filed by AIIMS against its earlier order permitting a 15-year-old, who had been raped, to terminate 31-week pregnancy, Supreme Court said state can't choose for the citizens. "Let us not choose for people who are capable of choosing," the top court stated. It added there shouldn't be any time limit in cases of pregnancy due to rape.
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Declining a plea filed by AIIMS against its earlier order permitting a 15-year-old, who had been raped, to terminate 31-week pregnancy, Supreme Court said state can't choose for the citizens. "Let us not choose for people who are capable of choosing," the top court stated. It added there shouldn't be any time limit in cases of pregnancy due to rape.
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Speeding car flies off black spot into 200-foot gorge in Himachal Pradesh, 2 burnt to death
Two devotees returning from Chintpurni Temple in Himachal Pradesh's Una district were burnt to death after their speeding car plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge on Wednesday. The Ludhiana-registered Maruti Swift Dzire fell off the Bharwain-Hoshiarpur Road, which is a designated black spot. A tyre burst is suspected to have caused the driver to lose control.
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02:23 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Two devotees returning from Chintpurni Temple in Himachal Pradesh's Una district were burnt to death after their speeding car plunged into a 200-foot-deep gorge on Wednesday. The Ludhiana-registered Maruti Swift Dzire fell off the Bharwain-Hoshiarpur Road, which is a designated black spot. A tyre burst is suspected to have caused the driver to lose control.
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Bengaluru rains flood iconic Church Street bookstore, 5,000 books worth ₹14 lakh destroyed
Heavy rainfall lashed Bengaluru on Wednesday, flooding The Bookworm, an iconic bookstore in Church Street. Around 5,000 books worth ₹14 lakh have been destroyed due to the heavy rains, according to The Times Of India. Bengaluru recorded its highest April rainfall on April 29 (Wednesday).
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Heavy rainfall lashed Bengaluru on Wednesday, flooding The Bookworm, an iconic bookstore in Church Street. Around 5,000 books worth ₹14 lakh have been destroyed due to the heavy rains, according to The Times Of India. Bengaluru recorded its highest April rainfall on April 29 (Wednesday).
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TMC's Derek O'Brien questions credibility of exit polls, says they were wrong in 2021 too
TMC leader Derek O’Brien questioned the credibility of exit polls for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, which showed BJP ahead or in close contest with TMC. He cited 2021 exit polls that had also predicted a tight race between BJP and TMC. "Bengal Polls 2021. How off the mark were the predictions from the final results?" he said.
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TMC leader Derek O’Brien questioned the credibility of exit polls for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, which showed BJP ahead or in close contest with TMC. He cited 2021 exit polls that had also predicted a tight race between BJP and TMC. "Bengal Polls 2021. How off the mark were the predictions from the final results?" he said.
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Owaisi slams decision to charge additional ₹10,000 airfare from Haj pilgrims, calls it exploitation
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed the Ministry of Minority Affairs' decision to charge an additional ₹10,000 from Haj pilgrims due to the situation created by the Iran war. He said ₹90,844 per pilgrim was collected a couple of months ago. He asked whether pilgrims were being "punished" for going through Haj committee, as he dubbed the extra fee "exploitation".
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02:50 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed the Ministry of Minority Affairs' decision to charge an additional ₹10,000 from Haj pilgrims due to the situation created by the Iran war. He said ₹90,844 per pilgrim was collected a couple of months ago. He asked whether pilgrims were being "punished" for going through Haj committee, as he dubbed the extra fee "exploitation".
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Seizing vehicle on mere suspicion that it's carrying beef is illegal: Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court ruled that seizing a vehicle on suspicion of carrying beef without scientific confirmation is “illegal and arbitrary.” It was hearing a 2024 case where police seized a vehicle in Baghpat on suspicion of transporting beef. The petitioner said it was only “suspected,” not confirmed beef, and his vehicle remained impounded for 18 months, causing livelihood losses.
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The Allahabad High Court ruled that seizing a vehicle on suspicion of carrying beef without scientific confirmation is “illegal and arbitrary.” It was hearing a 2024 case where police seized a vehicle in Baghpat on suspicion of transporting beef. The petitioner said it was only “suspected,” not confirmed beef, and his vehicle remained impounded for 18 months, causing livelihood losses.
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Ex-minister in Uddhav's Cabinet joins Shinde's Shiv Sena for Maha MLC polls
Bachchu Kadu, an ex-minister in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government, has joined Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena ahead of Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Kadu, who heads the Prahar Janshakti Party, has merged his outfit with the Sena. Soon after, the Shiv Sena announced his candidature for the council polls, which are scheduled to be held next month.
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03:14 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Bachchu Kadu, an ex-minister in the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government, has joined Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena ahead of Maharashtra Legislative Council elections. Kadu, who heads the Prahar Janshakti Party, has merged his outfit with the Sena. Soon after, the Shiv Sena announced his candidature for the council polls, which are scheduled to be held next month.
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Karisma's kids get relief as Delhi HC bars their stepmother Priya from selling ₹30,000-cr assets
Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor's children and the former's mother, Rani, in the ₹30,000-crore inheritance battle with Sunjay's wife Priya. The court restrained Priya from dealing with the assets as the trial may take time. Onus is on Priya to dispel children's and Rani's doubts over Sunjay's will presented by her, HC added.
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Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor's children and the former's mother, Rani, in the ₹30,000-crore inheritance battle with Sunjay's wife Priya. The court restrained Priya from dealing with the assets as the trial may take time. Onus is on Priya to dispel children's and Rani's doubts over Sunjay's will presented by her, HC added.
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Your stand on women reservation bill will even confuse a chameleon: CM Adityanath to SP
During a session of Uttar Pradesh assembly, CM Yogi Adityanath questioned the Samajwadi Party as to why it was demanding reservation for women when it opposed the same in Parliament. “Even a chameleon will be confused after watching your (Samajwadi Party) behaviour,” he said. "'SP's 'demonic tendencies' against women were highlighted during the 1995 State Guest House incident," he added.
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During a session of Uttar Pradesh assembly, CM Yogi Adityanath questioned the Samajwadi Party as to why it was demanding reservation for women when it opposed the same in Parliament. “Even a chameleon will be confused after watching your (Samajwadi Party) behaviour,” he said. "'SP's 'demonic tendencies' against women were highlighted during the 1995 State Guest House incident," he added.
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After Kejriwal & Sisodia, AAP's Durgesh refuses to appear before HC Justice Swarana
AAP leader Durgesh Pathak has refused to appear before Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in excise policy case, following similar refusals by Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. In a letter to the judge, Pathak said he agrees with Kejriwal’s concerns, who has alleged a conflict of interest against the judge. CBI has challenged their discharge in the case.
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03:37 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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AAP leader Durgesh Pathak has refused to appear before Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in excise policy case, following similar refusals by Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. In a letter to the judge, Pathak said he agrees with Kejriwal’s concerns, who has alleged a conflict of interest against the judge. CBI has challenged their discharge in the case.
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Israel turns away ship carrying 'stolen' Ukrainian grain after Kyiv's protest
A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine said was 'stolen' by Russia will not unload in Israel, Israeli media reported, after Kyiv requested Israel to seize the cargo. Ukraine condemned what it said were purchases of grain produced in Ukrainian territory currently occupied by Russia. Notably, Ukraine considers all grain produced in five regions that Russia is occupying to be 'stolen'.
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03:58 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine said was 'stolen' by Russia will not unload in Israel, Israeli media reported, after Kyiv requested Israel to seize the cargo. Ukraine condemned what it said were purchases of grain produced in Ukrainian territory currently occupied by Russia. Notably, Ukraine considers all grain produced in five regions that Russia is occupying to be 'stolen'.
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Pak minister explains why India managed to deal with oil crisis while Pak failed to
Pakistan minister Ali Malik explained why India managed the global oil crisis without raising petrol and diesel prices, while Pakistan failed to. "India doesn't just have $600-arab reserves, but they also maintain strategic reserves...They insulated themselves by reducing taxation...They had fiscal space for that," Malik said. He noted that Pakistan can't do that as it's bound by IMF's loan terms.
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Pakistan minister Ali Malik explained why India managed the global oil crisis without raising petrol and diesel prices, while Pakistan failed to. "India doesn't just have $600-arab reserves, but they also maintain strategic reserves...They insulated themselves by reducing taxation...They had fiscal space for that," Malik said. He noted that Pakistan can't do that as it's bound by IMF's loan terms.
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Dubai revises 2-year residency visa rule for property investors
Dubai has scrapped the minimum property value requirement for its two-year property-linked residency visa for individual buyers, reports said. Earlier, buyers had to invest at least AED 750,000 (roughly ₹1.9 crore) to qualify for visa. This threshold has been removed for individual purchasers. However, in joint properties, each investor must hold at least AED 400,000. (approximately ₹1.03 crore).
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04:13 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Dubai has scrapped the minimum property value requirement for its two-year property-linked residency visa for individual buyers, reports said. Earlier, buyers had to invest at least AED 750,000 (roughly ₹1.9 crore) to qualify for visa. This threshold has been removed for individual purchasers. However, in joint properties, each investor must hold at least AED 400,000. (approximately ₹1.03 crore).
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It's unifying: BJP on Jamia VC's 'Indians have Lord Mahadev's DNA' remark
Reacting to Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Professor Mazhar Asif's ''DNA of all the Indians have the DNA of Lord Mahadev'' remark, BJP's Amit Malviya said, "Remark is not divisive; it is unifying." "The outrage over Jamia VC Mazhar Asif's...remark...says more about our shrinking tolerance for civilisational ideas than about the statement itself," Malviya added.
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04:11 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Reacting to Jamia Millia Islamia Vice-Chancellor Professor Mazhar Asif's ''DNA of all the Indians have the DNA of Lord Mahadev'' remark, BJP's Amit Malviya said, "Remark is not divisive; it is unifying." "The outrage over Jamia VC Mazhar Asif's...remark...says more about our shrinking tolerance for civilisational ideas than about the statement itself," Malviya added.
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Israel seizes 20 Gaza-bound flotilla boats near Greece
The Global Sumud Flotilla on Thursday said Israeli forces seized 21 of its boats in international waters near Greece, while 17 managed to escape and enter Greek waters. Israel claimed that around 175 activists "are now making...their way peacefully to Israel". The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza, aimed to break blockade imposed by Israel on Gaza Strip since 2007.
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04:28 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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The Global Sumud Flotilla on Thursday said Israeli forces seized 21 of its boats in international waters near Greece, while 17 managed to escape and enter Greek waters. Israel claimed that around 175 activists "are now making...their way peacefully to Israel". The flotilla, carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza, aimed to break blockade imposed by Israel on Gaza Strip since 2007.
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India's 1st hydrogen train's trial run successful in Haryana
India's first hydrogen-powered train has successfully completed its trial run on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana. This train produces no smoke or carbon emissions, making it eco-friendly, officials said. "India now stands in the league of countries like Germany, China, and the UK...The only difference is that this technology is now our own, a gift from our engineers," officials added.
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04:27 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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India's first hydrogen-powered train has successfully completed its trial run on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana. This train produces no smoke or carbon emissions, making it eco-friendly, officials said. "India now stands in the league of countries like Germany, China, and the UK...The only difference is that this technology is now our own, a gift from our engineers," officials added.
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