When is a heatwave declared?
The threshold for a heatwave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40°C in the plains, 37°C in the coastal areas and at least 30°C in the hilly regions. Along with this, departure from normal should be at least 4.5°C to 6.4°C. A severe heatwave is declared if departure from normal temperature exceeds 6.4°C.
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The threshold for a heatwave is met when the maximum temperature of a weather station reaches at least 40°C in the plains, 37°C in the coastal areas and at least 30°C in the hilly regions. Along with this, departure from normal should be at least 4.5°C to 6.4°C. A severe heatwave is declared if departure from normal temperature exceeds 6.4°C.
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What is Russian Progress 95 spacecraft that has docked with ISS?
A Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft, Progress 95, has successfully docked with the ISS. "The spacecraft is delivering about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the Expedition 74 crew," NASA said. "It will remain docked to the orbiting laboratory for about six months," NASA added. Expedition 74 mission, running from December 2025 to mid-2026, currently has 7 crew members.
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10:25 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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A Russian uncrewed cargo spacecraft, Progress 95, has successfully docked with the ISS. "The spacecraft is delivering about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the Expedition 74 crew," NASA said. "It will remain docked to the orbiting laboratory for about six months," NASA added. Expedition 74 mission, running from December 2025 to mid-2026, currently has 7 crew members.
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Rupali Ganguly reposts video slamming Alia Bhatt for wearing Gucci leather outfit
Actress Rupali Ganguly reposted a video slamming Alia Bhatt for wearing a leather outfit by luxury brand Gucci. The video, originally shared by an animal rights activist named Sai Lohith, alleged that the leather was sourced from "3-month-old baby calves and 4-month-old baby lambs". Social media users highlighted how Alia's initiative 'Coexist' aims to promote harmony between humans and animals.
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10:42 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Actress Rupali Ganguly reposted a video slamming Alia Bhatt for wearing a leather outfit by luxury brand Gucci. The video, originally shared by an animal rights activist named Sai Lohith, alleged that the leather was sourced from "3-month-old baby calves and 4-month-old baby lambs". Social media users highlighted how Alia's initiative 'Coexist' aims to promote harmony between humans and animals.
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10:42 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Relative of patient forced to clean ambulance in MP, probe launched
A video has surfaced online purportedly showing relatives of a critically injured road accident victim allegedly being forced to clean an ambulance in Madhya Pradesh's Katni. The victim, 32-year-old Rahul Barman, was being shifted to Jabalpur when the incident occurred. Hospital officials said they have taken cognisance of the matter and are seeking an explanation from the ambulance driver.
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10:41 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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A video has surfaced online purportedly showing relatives of a critically injured road accident victim allegedly being forced to clean an ambulance in Madhya Pradesh's Katni. The victim, 32-year-old Rahul Barman, was being shifted to Jabalpur when the incident occurred. Hospital officials said they have taken cognisance of the matter and are seeking an explanation from the ambulance driver.
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BDO transferred over non-cooperation with UP IPS officer in Bengal
Falta Joint BDO Sourav Hazra has been transferred with immediate effect over alleged non-cooperation with observer Ajay Pal Sharma, the IPS officer who is known as UP's 'Singham'. This comes amid a row over Sharma's visit to Falta, from where TMC's Jahangir Khan is contesting the West Bengal Assembly elections. He warned Khan against attempts to intimidate voters.
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10:39 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Falta Joint BDO Sourav Hazra has been transferred with immediate effect over alleged non-cooperation with observer Ajay Pal Sharma, the IPS officer who is known as UP's 'Singham'. This comes amid a row over Sharma's visit to Falta, from where TMC's Jahangir Khan is contesting the West Bengal Assembly elections. He warned Khan against attempts to intimidate voters.
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Kohli's U-19 WC teammate Argal officiates as umpire in RCB's match, reunion pic goes viral
Former RCB and Team India captain Virat Kohli's Under-19 World Cup 2008 teammate Ajitesh Argal officiated as on-field umpire in RCB's IPL 2026 match against DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. A picture of him with Kohli has gone viral on social media. "That's a fascinating full-circle moment!" a fan commented on the picture.
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10:36 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Former RCB and Team India captain Virat Kohli's Under-19 World Cup 2008 teammate Ajitesh Argal officiated as on-field umpire in RCB's IPL 2026 match against DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. A picture of him with Kohli has gone viral on social media. "That's a fascinating full-circle moment!" a fan commented on the picture.
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'After 4th, I'll see whose father comes from Delhi to save you,' warns Mamata's nephew at rally
At an election rally in West Bengal, Abhishek Banerjee, who is the nephew of CM Mamata Banerjee, said that after TMC lost in Arambagh, Goghat, Khanakul, Pursura in 2021 "people had escaped". "This time, I will take responsibility....After the 4th, I'll see whose father from Delhi comes to save you," he said, seemingly threatening voters.
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10:35 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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At an election rally in West Bengal, Abhishek Banerjee, who is the nephew of CM Mamata Banerjee, said that after TMC lost in Arambagh, Goghat, Khanakul, Pursura in 2021 "people had escaped". "This time, I will take responsibility....After the 4th, I'll see whose father from Delhi comes to save you," he said, seemingly threatening voters.
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Why is The Lalit Hotel in Delhi facing a ₹1,063-crore crisis?
Delhi HC has upheld NDMC's decision to cancel licence of Bharat Hotels Limited, parent company of The Lalit, and backed its demand for over ₹1,063 crore. The controversy is over 6.0485-acre land parcel, allotted to NDMC by government in 1973, and later licensed to Bharat Hotels in 1982. The agreement included clause for revision of licence fees after 33 years.
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10:58 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Delhi HC has upheld NDMC's decision to cancel licence of Bharat Hotels Limited, parent company of The Lalit, and backed its demand for over ₹1,063 crore. The controversy is over 6.0485-acre land parcel, allotted to NDMC by government in 1973, and later licensed to Bharat Hotels in 1982. The agreement included clause for revision of licence fees after 33 years.
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Will India benefit from UAE exiting OPEC?
After the UAE announced its exit from OPEC, David Roche, Strategist at Quantum Strategy, said that oil-importing countries like India will get oil at cheaper rates. He referred to OPEC as a cartel that raises prices and reduces the supply of goods. "It won't happen immediately as there're other things standing in the way due to Iran war," he explained.
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10:50 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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After the UAE announced its exit from OPEC, David Roche, Strategist at Quantum Strategy, said that oil-importing countries like India will get oil at cheaper rates. He referred to OPEC as a cartel that raises prices and reduces the supply of goods. "It won't happen immediately as there're other things standing in the way due to Iran war," he explained.
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Kim Jong-un praises North Korean soldiers who blew themselves up while fighting Ukrainian forces
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised his country's soldiers who blew themselves up while fighting Ukrainian forces to evade capture. "Those who writhed in frustration at failing to fulfil their duty as soldiers rather than suffering the agony of their bodies being torn apart by bullets and shells — these too can be called...patriots," he said.
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10:50 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised his country's soldiers who blew themselves up while fighting Ukrainian forces to evade capture. "Those who writhed in frustration at failing to fulfil their duty as soldiers rather than suffering the agony of their bodies being torn apart by bullets and shells — these too can be called...patriots," he said.
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Anthropic research reveals which employees AI could replacing right now
Anthropic has shared its research that found which employees are most exposed to AI. It showed that the people who're most exposed are those earning 47% more than the average and are four times more likely to hold a graduate's degree. The employees are 15.5 percentage points (pp) more likely to be females, 10.6 pp white and 4.4 pp Asians.
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10:48 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Anthropic has shared its research that found which employees are most exposed to AI. It showed that the people who're most exposed are those earning 47% more than the average and are four times more likely to hold a graduate's degree. The employees are 15.5 percentage points (pp) more likely to be females, 10.6 pp white and 4.4 pp Asians.
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3 Americans asked to leave India by May 10 for preaching religion in Pune
Three Americans who came to India on tourist visas were served a "leave India notice" by the Pune Police for allegedly preaching religion. They were asked to leave on or before May 10. The trio allegedly handed out leaflets with content on the Bible to a cab driver. They also allegedly tried preaching that "Christianity was better" than other religions.
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11:12 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Three Americans who came to India on tourist visas were served a "leave India notice" by the Pune Police for allegedly preaching religion. They were asked to leave on or before May 10. The trio allegedly handed out leaflets with content on the Bible to a cab driver. They also allegedly tried preaching that "Christianity was better" than other religions.
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Why is Delhi feeling hotter than Dubai?
Dubai lies on Persian Gulf coast, where sea breezes can slightly moderate daytime heat. April in Dubai sees daytime highs of around 34°C, with moderate winds and rising but manageable humidity. Delhi is landlocked on Indo-Gangetic Plain, exposed to dry, hot winds blowing off Thar Desert with no oceanic buffer. Delhi's urban heat island effects can also compound heat stress.
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11:08 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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Dubai lies on Persian Gulf coast, where sea breezes can slightly moderate daytime heat. April in Dubai sees daytime highs of around 34°C, with moderate winds and rising but manageable humidity. Delhi is landlocked on Indo-Gangetic Plain, exposed to dry, hot winds blowing off Thar Desert with no oceanic buffer. Delhi's urban heat island effects can also compound heat stress.
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FSSAI proposes ban on plastic layer in pan masala packaging
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft notification to curb the use of plastic in pan masala packaging. "Sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala," it said. It also suggests the use of paper, cardboard, or cellulose-based materials instead of plastic.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:06 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft notification to curb the use of plastic in pan masala packaging. "Sachets using plastic material shall not be used for storing, packing or selling gutkha, tobacco and pan masala," it said. It also suggests the use of paper, cardboard, or cellulose-based materials instead of plastic.
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India not a hole, but whole: Indo-US business leader on Trump's 'hellhole' remark
India is "not a hole, but whole in all respects", said Lalit Bhasin, former national president of Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). He was responding to a social media post in which US President Donald Trump called India and China "hellholes". "Please don't compare it [India] with China," Bhasin said, adding that the message be conveyed to the US government.
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11:02 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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India is "not a hole, but whole in all respects", said Lalit Bhasin, former national president of Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC). He was responding to a social media post in which US President Donald Trump called India and China "hellholes". "Please don't compare it [India] with China," Bhasin said, adding that the message be conveyed to the US government.
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Browser app that uses cat to force people to take break from scrolling goes viral
A browser app, Cat Gatekeeper, that forces people to take a break while scrolling through social media like X, Instagram, TikTok, etc, has gone viral. Instead of sending a notification, it places a large cat on the screen as a timer goes off, which can be set by the user. It was built by Japanese indie developer ZOKUZOKU.
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11:22 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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A browser app, Cat Gatekeeper, that forces people to take a break while scrolling through social media like X, Instagram, TikTok, etc, has gone viral. Instead of sending a notification, it places a large cat on the screen as a timer goes off, which can be set by the user. It was built by Japanese indie developer ZOKUZOKU.
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Decaying dark matter behind early supermassive black holes: Study
A University of California study suggests decaying dark matter might have caused the early existence of supermassive black holes discovered by James Webb Telescope. These black holes, having masses up to billions of suns, were observed around 500 million years post Big Bang. The study observes that dark matter's energy release may have changed the chemistry of first gas clouds.
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News By: Girish Kumar Anshul
11:39 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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A University of California study suggests decaying dark matter might have caused the early existence of supermassive black holes discovered by James Webb Telescope. These black holes, having masses up to billions of suns, were observed around 500 million years post Big Bang. The study observes that dark matter's energy release may have changed the chemistry of first gas clouds.
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Altman shares 5 rules that will decide OpenAI's future business decisions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman listed five principles that will determine the ChatGPT-maker's future business decisions. The principles are democratisation, to prevent consolidation of AI in few hands; empowerment, ensuring that users can reliably use its AI products; universal prosperity, to put easy-to-use AI systems in the hands of everyone; resilience, to address new risks posed by AI and adaptability.
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12:09 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman listed five principles that will determine the ChatGPT-maker's future business decisions. The principles are democratisation, to prevent consolidation of AI in few hands; empowerment, ensuring that users can reliably use its AI products; universal prosperity, to put easy-to-use AI systems in the hands of everyone; resilience, to address new risks posed by AI and adaptability.
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OpenAI misses its own targets of new users, revenue: Report
OpenAI missed its own targets of new users and revenue in recent months, sparking concerns about whether it can support its extensive data-centre spending, WSJ reported. CFO Sarah Friar reportedly expressed concerns that the ChatGPT creator might not be able to pay for future computing contracts if revenue doesn't grow fast enough. This comes as OpenAI plans for an IPO.
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12:08 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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OpenAI missed its own targets of new users and revenue in recent months, sparking concerns about whether it can support its extensive data-centre spending, WSJ reported. CFO Sarah Friar reportedly expressed concerns that the ChatGPT creator might not be able to pay for future computing contracts if revenue doesn't grow fast enough. This comes as OpenAI plans for an IPO.
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PBKS suffer their 1st defeat in IPL 2026
RR defeated PBKS by six wickets in their IPL 2026 match in New Chandigarh on Tuesday. It's PBKS' first defeat in the tournament after eight matches. With the win, RR moved to the third spot, while PBKS remain on top of the points table. PBKS posted a total of 222/4, with RR chasing it down in 19.2 overs.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
12:23 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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RR defeated PBKS by six wickets in their IPL 2026 match in New Chandigarh on Tuesday. It's PBKS' first defeat in the tournament after eight matches. With the win, RR moved to the third spot, while PBKS remain on top of the points table. PBKS posted a total of 222/4, with RR chasing it down in 19.2 overs.
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12:23 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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