'Don't share defence tech with Pak,' Rajnath Singh tells Italy
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while holding bilateral talks with Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto on Thursday, urged Italy not to share sensitive defence technologies with Pakistan. Italy assured India that certain defence technologies offered to India would remain exclusive, The Hindu reported, citing sources. Crosetto's visit comes weeks before PM Modi travels to Italy.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while holding bilateral talks with Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto on Thursday, urged Italy not to share sensitive defence technologies with Pakistan. Italy assured India that certain defence technologies offered to India would remain exclusive, The Hindu reported, citing sources. Crosetto's visit comes weeks before PM Modi travels to Italy.
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Grewal wins Best Director at Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 'Akaal...'
Gippy Grewal won the Best Director award for his film 'Akaal - The Unconquered' at the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on April 30. While receiving the award, Grewal said, "This film is extremely close to my heart and was made with immense passion and dedication....This recognition inspires me to continue telling meaningful stories that connect with audiences across generations."
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10:41 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Gippy Grewal won the Best Director award for his film 'Akaal - The Unconquered' at the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on April 30. While receiving the award, Grewal said, "This film is extremely close to my heart and was made with immense passion and dedication....This recognition inspires me to continue telling meaningful stories that connect with audiences across generations."
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Trump could be among 2026 Nobel Peace Prize nominees
Around 287 candidates will be considered for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump likely to be among the nominees. Of this year's nominations, 208 are individuals and 79 are organisations, said Kristian Berg Harpviken. A nomination is not an endorsement by the award body.
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Around 287 candidates will be considered for 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Thursday, with US President Donald Trump likely to be among the nominees. Of this year's nominations, 208 are individuals and 79 are organisations, said Kristian Berg Harpviken. A nomination is not an endorsement by the award body.
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Sambhavna Seth announces pregnancy via surrogacy
Actress Sambhavna Seth announced she's expecting her first child with husband Avinash Dwivedi, 10 years after their marriage. "We are pregnant. Our most beautiful story is now in production, through love, hope, and surrogacy. Countdown begins," they wrote in an Instagram post. The announcement comes after Sambhavna previously opened up about an IVF miscarriage she experienced in December 2024.
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10:33 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Actress Sambhavna Seth announced she's expecting her first child with husband Avinash Dwivedi, 10 years after their marriage. "We are pregnant. Our most beautiful story is now in production, through love, hope, and surrogacy. Countdown begins," they wrote in an Instagram post. The announcement comes after Sambhavna previously opened up about an IVF miscarriage she experienced in December 2024.
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HC junks TMC's plea against exclusion of state govt staff from vote counting duty
The Calcutta High Court dismissed TMC's plea against ECI's decision to exclude state government employees from being assigned as counting supervisors for the West Bengal elections. "It's the prerogative of...ECI to appoint...counting supervisor...either from state...or central government," HC said. It added that TMC can file petitions later if central government employees favour BJP candidates.
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10:58 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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The Calcutta High Court dismissed TMC's plea against ECI's decision to exclude state government employees from being assigned as counting supervisors for the West Bengal elections. "It's the prerogative of...ECI to appoint...counting supervisor...either from state...or central government," HC said. It added that TMC can file petitions later if central government employees favour BJP candidates.
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'The Devil Wears Prada 2' a love letter to journalism: Firstpost
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' shows a "brutally real" depiction of how the media has turned to digital journalism, leaving print and magazine journalism behind, Firstpost wrote. Giving it 3.5/5 stars, it called the film "a love letter to magazine journalism". The review further praised the film's "cutting-edge" visuals and Meryl Streep's thought-provoking and political one-liners.
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10:57 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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'The Devil Wears Prada 2' shows a "brutally real" depiction of how the media has turned to digital journalism, leaving print and magazine journalism behind, Firstpost wrote. Giving it 3.5/5 stars, it called the film "a love letter to magazine journalism". The review further praised the film's "cutting-edge" visuals and Meryl Streep's thought-provoking and political one-liners.
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MCC issues clarification after controversy over Angkrish's obstructing the field dismissal
MCC clarified after controversy erupted over KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi's obstructing the field dismissal. MCC said his dismissal was correct as he deliberately changed direction and crossed pitch while returning to crease, which qualifies as "wilful act". MCC added, "Had he stayed off...pitch, remaining on off-side, ball wouldn't have hit him and there would've been no question of obstruction."
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10:57 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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MCC clarified after controversy erupted over KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi's obstructing the field dismissal. MCC said his dismissal was correct as he deliberately changed direction and crossed pitch while returning to crease, which qualifies as "wilful act". MCC added, "Had he stayed off...pitch, remaining on off-side, ball wouldn't have hit him and there would've been no question of obstruction."
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SoftBank to list AI & robotics firm in US, aims $100 bn valuation
Japan's SoftBank Group is planning to create and list an AI and robotics company called Roze in the US that will be involved in building data centres, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. SoftBank is aiming for a valuation of $100 billion, as per the report. The listing could reportedly take place as early as this year.
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11:12 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Japan's SoftBank Group is planning to create and list an AI and robotics company called Roze in the US that will be involved in building data centres, the Financial Times reported, citing sources. SoftBank is aiming for a valuation of $100 billion, as per the report. The listing could reportedly take place as early as this year.
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Felt like a bribe: Musk on Sam Altman's offer to invest in OpenAI
Elon Musk, during his lawsuit alleging OpenAI ditched its mission of being charitable, said that it felt like a bribe when Sam Altman offered him to invest in the firm. The offer followed the news that Microsoft was potentially going to invest in OpenAI. Musk is seeking $150 billion in damages, with any award going to OpenAI's charitable arm.
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Elon Musk, during his lawsuit alleging OpenAI ditched its mission of being charitable, said that it felt like a bribe when Sam Altman offered him to invest in the firm. The offer followed the news that Microsoft was potentially going to invest in OpenAI. Musk is seeking $150 billion in damages, with any award going to OpenAI's charitable arm.
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TMC calls off protest outside strong room after alleging EVM tampering
BJP leader Tapas Roy said the dharna by TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja in front of the strong room in Kolkata (where EVMs are kept) was called off. TMC leaders alleged BJP and EC officials were trying to access EVMs without their presence. "No sit-in protest...should take place in front of a strong room," Roy said.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:10 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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BJP leader Tapas Roy said the dharna by TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja in front of the strong room in Kolkata (where EVMs are kept) was called off. TMC leaders alleged BJP and EC officials were trying to access EVMs without their presence. "No sit-in protest...should take place in front of a strong room," Roy said.
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Israel may soon act against Iran: Defence minister Katz
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel may "act again" against Iran. "US President Donald Trump...in coordination with PM Benjamin Netanyahu...is leading the efforts to achieve the campaign's objectives...to ensure that Iran doesn't once again become a threat to Israel," he said. "We support this effort...but it's possible that we may soon have to act again," he added.
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11:23 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz warned that Israel may "act again" against Iran. "US President Donald Trump...in coordination with PM Benjamin Netanyahu...is leading the efforts to achieve the campaign's objectives...to ensure that Iran doesn't once again become a threat to Israel," he said. "We support this effort...but it's possible that we may soon have to act again," he added.
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11:23 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Kumar Sangakkara named in Sri Lanka Cricket's 9-member Transformation Committee
Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara has been inducted into the nine-member Transformation Committee that will oversee Sri Lanka Cricket. The committee includes former cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Sidath Wettimuny as well, along with other members from corporate, legal, and political backgrounds. The move comes after the Sri Lankan government removed the previous office bearers on Wednesday.
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11:16 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Former skipper Kumar Sangakkara has been inducted into the nine-member Transformation Committee that will oversee Sri Lanka Cricket. The committee includes former cricketers Roshan Mahanama and Sidath Wettimuny as well, along with other members from corporate, legal, and political backgrounds. The move comes after the Sri Lankan government removed the previous office bearers on Wednesday.
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Jews are scared: UK PM as he vows action after London stabbings
UK PM Keir Starmer vowed stronger action to protect Britain's Jewish community after two men were stabbed in north London amid rising antisemitic attacks. He promised more police deployment, tougher laws, and action against state-backed threats. Starmer said people are "scared" to practise their religion, as authorities investigate the suspect with a history of violence and mental health issues.
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11:31 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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UK PM Keir Starmer vowed stronger action to protect Britain's Jewish community after two men were stabbed in north London amid rising antisemitic attacks. He promised more police deployment, tougher laws, and action against state-backed threats. Starmer said people are "scared" to practise their religion, as authorities investigate the suspect with a history of violence and mental health issues.
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Hidden map in nose could explain how smell works
Scientists have created the first-ever smell map, revealing a hidden, highly organised structure within our nostrils. The new research, conducted on mice, shows that smell receptors are arranged in strict horizontal stripes, layered from top of the nose to bottom. Researchers found that this map perfectly aligns with smell map in olfactory bulb, the brain's primary processing centre for odours.
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11:54 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Scientists have created the first-ever smell map, revealing a hidden, highly organised structure within our nostrils. The new research, conducted on mice, shows that smell receptors are arranged in strict horizontal stripes, layered from top of the nose to bottom. Researchers found that this map perfectly aligns with smell map in olfactory bulb, the brain's primary processing centre for odours.
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Cricketer Sameer Rizvi accused of forcing girlfriend Yesha into religious conversion
A controversy has surfaced involving DC cricketer Sameer Rizvi and his rumoured girlfriend Yesha Sagar. Journalist Abhishek Tripathi, without naming anyone, wrote about the relationship between a UP-based cricketer and an anchor. He mentioned claims about possible pressure related to religious conversion. Social media users claimed the post is about Sameer Rizvi, however there's no confirmation.
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A controversy has surfaced involving DC cricketer Sameer Rizvi and his rumoured girlfriend Yesha Sagar. Journalist Abhishek Tripathi, without naming anyone, wrote about the relationship between a UP-based cricketer and an anchor. He mentioned claims about possible pressure related to religious conversion. Social media users claimed the post is about Sameer Rizvi, however there's no confirmation.
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What do 'WL', 'RAC' and 'CNF' mean for train tickets in India?
Train tickets in India often have the terms 'WL', 'RAC' and 'CNF' printed on them. A 'CNF' status means a full berth/seat has been allocated to the ticket holder, while a 'WL' status indicates the passenger is on general/pooled quota/remote location waiting lists. 'RAC' status allows a passenger to board a train but doesn't allocate a full berth/seat to them.
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07:00 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Train tickets in India often have the terms 'WL', 'RAC' and 'CNF' printed on them. A 'CNF' status means a full berth/seat has been allocated to the ticket holder, while a 'WL' status indicates the passenger is on general/pooled quota/remote location waiting lists. 'RAC' status allows a passenger to board a train but doesn't allocate a full berth/seat to them.
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Commercial LPG price hiked by ₹993
Amid disruptions due to US-Iran war, the price of commercial LPG (19 kg) has been hiked by ₹993 (on average). The price of commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will be ₹3,071.50 and Mumbai will be ₹3,024. The Indian Oil Corporation said there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices, adding that petrol and diesel prices also remain same.
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08:25 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Amid disruptions due to US-Iran war, the price of commercial LPG (19 kg) has been hiked by ₹993 (on average). The price of commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will be ₹3,071.50 and Mumbai will be ₹3,024. The Indian Oil Corporation said there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices, adding that petrol and diesel prices also remain same.
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Mamata visits Bhabanipur strongroom, stays there for 4 hours
West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur seat Mamata Banerjee visited Bhabanipur Assembly segment counting centre, which houses the strongroom for EVMs, citing suspicion of tampering with the machines. She stayed there for four hours. This coincided with protests by TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja, alleging irregularities and possible tampering of EVMs stored in strongrooms.
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08:44 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur seat Mamata Banerjee visited Bhabanipur Assembly segment counting centre, which houses the strongroom for EVMs, citing suspicion of tampering with the machines. She stayed there for four hours. This coincided with protests by TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja, alleging irregularities and possible tampering of EVMs stored in strongrooms.
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Iran will participate in FIFA World Cup 2026 in US, confirms FIFA; Trump reacts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday confirmed Iran will take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 and play their originally scheduled matches in the US. "We've to unite. We've to bring people together. It is my responsibility," Gianni said. Reacting to it, US President Donald Trump said, "If Gianni said it, I am OK. You know what? Let them play."
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08:43 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday confirmed Iran will take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 and play their originally scheduled matches in the US. "We've to unite. We've to bring people together. It is my responsibility," Gianni said. Reacting to it, US President Donald Trump said, "If Gianni said it, I am OK. You know what? Let them play."
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2 Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers arrested for secretly filming women bathing in hotel
Two Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers have been arrested for filming women bathing in their team hotel in Colombo. Several women staying at the hotel had complained they were being filmed via mobile phones while in their bathrooms. Sri Lanka police are currently investigating whether any of these videos have been shared on online platforms.
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08:36 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Two Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers have been arrested for filming women bathing in their team hotel in Colombo. Several women staying at the hotel had complained they were being filmed via mobile phones while in their bathrooms. Sri Lanka police are currently investigating whether any of these videos have been shared on online platforms.
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