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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11:08 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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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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11:06 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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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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11:02 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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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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11:22 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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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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11:39 pm Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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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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12:09 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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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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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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Gulf leaders hold 1st high-stakes meet since start of war, discuss if they should join it
Gulf leaders gathered in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a high-stakes Gulf Co-operation Council meeting. This marks the first time the Gulf heads of state have come together since their countries were indirectly pulled into the US-Iran war. A Gulf official said the leaders discussed whether they should join the war and craft a response to Iranian strikes.
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12:40 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Gulf leaders gathered in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for a high-stakes Gulf Co-operation Council meeting. This marks the first time the Gulf heads of state have come together since their countries were indirectly pulled into the US-Iran war. A Gulf official said the leaders discussed whether they should join the war and craft a response to Iranian strikes.
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12:40 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Why has shoplifting surged in the UK?
Over 5,30,000 offences were recorded in England and Wales in a year, as per data. Inflation and financial stress have pushed some people into theft. According to The Guardian, research shows many offenders are repeat offenders, linked to addiction or organised theft, and are stealing to resell goods. Self-checkouts, open displays and reduced staff presence have unintentionally made theft easier.
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12:47 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Over 5,30,000 offences were recorded in England and Wales in a year, as per data. Inflation and financial stress have pushed some people into theft. According to The Guardian, research shows many offenders are repeat offenders, linked to addiction or organised theft, and are stealing to resell goods. Self-checkouts, open displays and reduced staff presence have unintentionally made theft easier.
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Trump places live bee on his palm, pic shows Melania & UK's King Charles' reaction
White House has shared a picture showing US President Donald Trump placing a live honeybee on his palm and showing it to his wife Melania Trump, UK's King Charles and Queen Camilla at the First Lady's beehive. The picture also shows their reaction to Trump's action, which has gone viral. White House shared another picture calling Trump "The Beekeeper".
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
07:00 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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White House has shared a picture showing US President Donald Trump placing a live honeybee on his palm and showing it to his wife Melania Trump, UK's King Charles and Queen Camilla at the First Lady's beehive. The picture also shows their reaction to Trump's action, which has gone viral. White House shared another picture calling Trump "The Beekeeper".
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07:00 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Voting for final phase of West Bengal Assembly polls begins
Voting for the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections has commenced across 142 constituencies. A total of 1,448 candidates are contesting in this phase, with around 3.21 crore voters set to exercise their franchise. This follows the first phase, in which 1,478 candidates were in the fray. Counting for both phases will take place on May 4.
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07:00 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Voting for the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections has commenced across 142 constituencies. A total of 1,448 candidates are contesting in this phase, with around 3.21 crore voters set to exercise their franchise. This follows the first phase, in which 1,478 candidates were in the fray. Counting for both phases will take place on May 4.
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07:00 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Which other countries have exited the oil cartel OPEC before UAE?
The most recent country to withdraw its membership of OPEC, before UAE, was Angola in 2024. Ecuador terminated its membership in 2020 after suspending and rejoining OPEC in 2007 and 1992, respectively. Qatar quit the oil-exporting body in 2019. Meanwhile, Indonesia suspended its membership again in November 2016, despite suspending and reactivating it in 2009 and January 2016, respectively.
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07:00 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The most recent country to withdraw its membership of OPEC, before UAE, was Angola in 2024. Ecuador terminated its membership in 2020 after suspending and rejoining OPEC in 2007 and 1992, respectively. Qatar quit the oil-exporting body in 2019. Meanwhile, Indonesia suspended its membership again in November 2016, despite suspending and reactivating it in 2009 and January 2016, respectively.
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07:00 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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First-ever 'Sperm Racing World Cup' announced with ₹95-lakh cash prize
Tech entrepreneurs Eric Zhu, Garret Niconienko, Nick Small and Shane Fan have announced what they're claiming to be the world's first 'Sperm Racing World Cup', a science-based competitive sport. The race will see 128 semen samples, each from a different country, racing to win a $100,000 (₹95 lakh) cash prize in San Francisco. The competition already has 10,000 applications.
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News By: Ashley Paul
07:00 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Tech entrepreneurs Eric Zhu, Garret Niconienko, Nick Small and Shane Fan have announced what they're claiming to be the world's first 'Sperm Racing World Cup', a science-based competitive sport. The race will see 128 semen samples, each from a different country, racing to win a $100,000 (₹95 lakh) cash prize in San Francisco. The competition already has 10,000 applications.
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Trump's face to feature on limited edition US passports
US President Donald Trump’s picture will soon feature in a limited-edition American passport. The State Department said the special passports are being introduced to commemorate 250th anniversary of US Declaration of Independence in July. Earlier, Treasury Department said new US paper currency will carry Trump’s signature, while US Mint is planning a commemorative gold coin featuring his image.
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News By: Dharini Mudgal
08:28 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump’s picture will soon feature in a limited-edition American passport. The State Department said the special passports are being introduced to commemorate 250th anniversary of US Declaration of Independence in July. Earlier, Treasury Department said new US paper currency will carry Trump’s signature, while US Mint is planning a commemorative gold coin featuring his image.
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08:28 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Riyan Parag spotted vaping inside dressing room during match; risks imprisonment, heavy fine
RR captain Riyan Parag was spotted vaping in the dressing room during his team's match against PBKS on Tuesday. A video that has gone viral on social media shows Parag taking a puff and exhaling smoke with Yashasvi Jaiswal standing near him. As vaping is banned in India, Parag could face a hefty fine and even imprisonment.
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News By: Anmol Sharma
08:19 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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RR captain Riyan Parag was spotted vaping in the dressing room during his team's match against PBKS on Tuesday. A video that has gone viral on social media shows Parag taking a puff and exhaling smoke with Yashasvi Jaiswal standing near him. As vaping is banned in India, Parag could face a hefty fine and even imprisonment.
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08:19 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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India's 18th Railway Zone announced: South Coast Railway
South Coast Railway will become India's 18th railway zone, headquartered in Visakhapatnam and operational from June 2026. Created by carving out parts of East Coast and South Central Railways, it fulfills a long-pending demand from Andhra Pradesh. The zone is strategically important for freight and port connectivity, and aims to improve railway efficiency, administration.
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08:11 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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South Coast Railway will become India's 18th railway zone, headquartered in Visakhapatnam and operational from June 2026. Created by carving out parts of East Coast and South Central Railways, it fulfills a long-pending demand from Andhra Pradesh. The zone is strategically important for freight and port connectivity, and aims to improve railway efficiency, administration.
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Commercial flights from Noida Airport to start from June
Noida International Airport has received final security clearance from BCAS, clearing a key hurdle before operations. Commercial flights are now expected to begin in the first week of June 2026. The approval follows a leadership change to meet regulatory norms. Once operational, the airport will boost connectivity in Delhi-NCR and help reduce congestion at existing airports.
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08:09 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Noida International Airport has received final security clearance from BCAS, clearing a key hurdle before operations. Commercial flights are now expected to begin in the first week of June 2026. The approval follows a leadership change to meet regulatory norms. Once operational, the airport will boost connectivity in Delhi-NCR and help reduce congestion at existing airports.
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08:09 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Pak helps Iran bypass US blockade, opens land routes for 3,000 Iran-bound containers
Pakistan has opened six land routes to Iran to help the latter bypass the US' naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as more than 3,000 containers, bound for Iran, have been stuck at Karachi port for the past few days. One of the land routes can help goods reach Iran 87% faster.
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News By: Ashley Paul
08:41 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Pakistan has opened six land routes to Iran to help the latter bypass the US' naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as more than 3,000 containers, bound for Iran, have been stuck at Karachi port for the past few days. One of the land routes can help goods reach Iran 87% faster.
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