PM Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi
PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, which is also his parliamentary constituency, and offered prayers at the temple. During his visit, PM Modi was presented with a trishul and a damru. At the temple entrance, 108 young priests (batuks) welcomed PM Modi with the ceremonial blowing of conches.
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PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, which is also his parliamentary constituency, and offered prayers at the temple. During his visit, PM Modi was presented with a trishul and a damru. At the temple entrance, 108 young priests (batuks) welcomed PM Modi with the ceremonial blowing of conches.
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What is the head-to-head record of MI and SRH in IPL?
MI and SRH have faced each other on 25 occasions in the history of IPL with MI and SRH winning 15 and 10 games respectively. Rohit Sharma has scored the most runs (535) in the matches played between the two teams while Bhuvneshwar Kumar has picked the most wickets (20). The two teams will face each other on Wednesday.
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10:31 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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MI and SRH have faced each other on 25 occasions in the history of IPL with MI and SRH winning 15 and 10 games respectively. Rohit Sharma has scored the most runs (535) in the matches played between the two teams while Bhuvneshwar Kumar has picked the most wickets (20). The two teams will face each other on Wednesday.
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NZ PM explains why FTA with India is 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity for his country
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon explained why he calls the Free Trade Agreement with India a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity for his country. He said, "India is going to become the world's third-largest economy, so there's a huge opportunity for New Zealand to grow with India." "It’s going to create jobs, lift wages, and provide more opportunities to Kiwis," he added.
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10:50 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon explained why he calls the Free Trade Agreement with India a "once-in-a-generation" opportunity for his country. He said, "India is going to become the world's third-largest economy, so there's a huge opportunity for New Zealand to grow with India." "It’s going to create jobs, lift wages, and provide more opportunities to Kiwis," he added.
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10:50 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Poll observers are doing terrorism & doing what BJP says: Mamata
West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur Assembly constituency Mamata Banerjee said many poll observers have come from outside. "Whatever the BJP says, they are doing. Just look around, all our posters have been removed," she stated. "They are doing whatever they want. They are doing terrorism," Mamata added. The voting for second phase is taking place today.
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10:46 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur Assembly constituency Mamata Banerjee said many poll observers have come from outside. "Whatever the BJP says, they are doing. Just look around, all our posters have been removed," she stated. "They are doing whatever they want. They are doing terrorism," Mamata added. The voting for second phase is taking place today.
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Karachi residents store gas in balloons for cooking amid shortage
People in Pakistan's Karachi have started storing gas in plastic balloons due to inconsistent gas supply. Locals described the method as a "last resort". Specially designed balloons, priced between PKR 1,000 and PKR 1,500, are being filled with gas and used as a makeshift storage system throughout the day to meet cooking needs.
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10:46 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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People in Pakistan's Karachi have started storing gas in plastic balloons due to inconsistent gas supply. Locals described the method as a "last resort". Specially designed balloons, priced between PKR 1,000 and PKR 1,500, are being filled with gas and used as a makeshift storage system throughout the day to meet cooking needs.
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Passenger confronts Railway official over food containing worms, he replies 'No problem'
A video shared by Congress online shows a passenger confronting Indian Railway official over food served on the train which contained live worms. “What kind of food are you giving us?” the passenger asked the official, who then checked the food and replied, "Koi baat nahi (no problem). “No problem? What if someone had eaten this?” the passenger replied angrily.
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11:05 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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A video shared by Congress online shows a passenger confronting Indian Railway official over food served on the train which contained live worms. “What kind of food are you giving us?” the passenger asked the official, who then checked the food and replied, "Koi baat nahi (no problem). “No problem? What if someone had eaten this?” the passenger replied angrily.
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What does Indian law say about e-cigarettes as RR captain caught vaping during IPL match?
E-cigarettes are completely banned in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA), 2019, covering production, sale, storage and advertisement. First-time offenders face up to one year imprisonment or a fine up to ₹1 lakh, or both. RR captain Riyan Parag was caught on camera vaping in dressing room during their IPL match against PBKS, with action likely.
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11:00 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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E-cigarettes are completely banned in India under the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act (PECA), 2019, covering production, sale, storage and advertisement. First-time offenders face up to one year imprisonment or a fine up to ₹1 lakh, or both. RR captain Riyan Parag was caught on camera vaping in dressing room during their IPL match against PBKS, with action likely.
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Sensex rises 950 points, Nifty near 24,300 in early trade
Indian benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, witnessed a strong rebound in early trade on Wednesday. After opening at 77,245.83, the Sensex jumped over 950 points to touch the day's high of 77,879.68 in the early session, while the Nifty 50 rose to 24,298.95. The rebound was supported by buying in blue-chip stocks and firm cues from Asian markets.
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11:27 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Indian benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, witnessed a strong rebound in early trade on Wednesday. After opening at 77,245.83, the Sensex jumped over 950 points to touch the day's high of 77,879.68 in the early session, while the Nifty 50 rose to 24,298.95. The rebound was supported by buying in blue-chip stocks and firm cues from Asian markets.
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11:27 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Fire breaks out at Ghaziabad housing society, residents evacuated
A massive fire broke out on Wednesday at Gaur Green Avenue residential society in Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram, leading to the evacuation of residents. The fire started inside an apartment on the ninth floor of one of towers at around 9 am, following which multiple fire tenders were rushed to scene, according to officials. No injuries have been reported in the incident.
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11:24 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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A massive fire broke out on Wednesday at Gaur Green Avenue residential society in Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram, leading to the evacuation of residents. The fire started inside an apartment on the ninth floor of one of towers at around 9 am, following which multiple fire tenders were rushed to scene, according to officials. No injuries have been reported in the incident.
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11:24 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Canada didn't let us enter in 1914, & now here we are: Diljit on Vancouver show
Diljit Dosanjh, during his appearance on 'The Tonight Show', spoke about his concert in Vancouver, which was attended by 55,000 people. He recalled that in 1914, 376 passengers, mostly Sikhs, along with Muslims and Hindus, were denied entry to Canada, adding, "And now...here we are, man." The passengers were later declared political agitators by British authorities upon returning to India.
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11:15 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Diljit Dosanjh, during his appearance on 'The Tonight Show', spoke about his concert in Vancouver, which was attended by 55,000 people. He recalled that in 1914, 376 passengers, mostly Sikhs, along with Muslims and Hindus, were denied entry to Canada, adding, "And now...here we are, man." The passengers were later declared political agitators by British authorities upon returning to India.
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Delhi Police claims it shut eatery at 2 am due to 'congestion', owner says 'Had just 3 orders'
Delhi Police issued a clarification after Delhi-based restaurant owner Gagandeep Sapra claimed police personnel misbehaved with his staff and shut his cloud kitchen at 2 am on Monday. Police said the action was taken due to "heavy congestion" and "excessive movement". "No dine-in, no walk-ins. Only delivery riders...We had three active orders. Where...is this 'heavy congestion'?" Sapra replied.
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11:41 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Delhi Police issued a clarification after Delhi-based restaurant owner Gagandeep Sapra claimed police personnel misbehaved with his staff and shut his cloud kitchen at 2 am on Monday. Police said the action was taken due to "heavy congestion" and "excessive movement". "No dine-in, no walk-ins. Only delivery riders...We had three active orders. Where...is this 'heavy congestion'?" Sapra replied.
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21-yr-old man pleads guilty to plotting ISIS-linked terror attack on Taylor Swift concert
A 21-year-old Austrian man accused of supporting the Islamic State group and plotting an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 has pleaded guilty as his trial began. The plot was thwarted, but authorities still had to cancel three performances by the superstar in August 2024. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
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11:32 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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A 21-year-old Austrian man accused of supporting the Islamic State group and plotting an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024 has pleaded guilty as his trial began. The plot was thwarted, but authorities still had to cancel three performances by the superstar in August 2024. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.
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11:32 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Trump cuts in front of Queen Camilla as she greets US officials, keeps greeting his own staff
US President Donald Trump is facing criticism for cutting in front of Queen Camilla while she was greeting top US officials, including Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent and Pete Hegseth. Trump began shaking hands with his own aides alongside UK's King Charles, as Queen Camilla was left standing behind. "Every day is another embarrassment for our country," an X user said.
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11:59 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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US President Donald Trump is facing criticism for cutting in front of Queen Camilla while she was greeting top US officials, including Marco Rubio, Scott Bessent and Pete Hegseth. Trump began shaking hands with his own aides alongside UK's King Charles, as Queen Camilla was left standing behind. "Every day is another embarrassment for our country," an X user said.
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Bengal records 40% voter turnout till 11 am in phase 2 polling
West Bengal saw 39.97% voter turnout till 11 am on Wednesday in the second phase of voting. Hooghly, Howrah and Nadia witnessed 43.12%, 39.45% and 40.34% voting while Kolkata North and North 24 Parganas saw 38.39% and 38.43% turnout. This phase covers 142 of the total 294 seats in the state and the electorate stands at approximately 3.21 crore.
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11:51 am Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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West Bengal saw 39.97% voter turnout till 11 am on Wednesday in the second phase of voting. Hooghly, Howrah and Nadia witnessed 43.12%, 39.45% and 40.34% voting while Kolkata North and North 24 Parganas saw 38.39% and 38.43% turnout. This phase covers 142 of the total 294 seats in the state and the electorate stands at approximately 3.21 crore.
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Parag's 29(16) knock was what we needed for momentum: Sangakkara
Reacting to RR's win against PBKS after chasing target of 223 runs, head coach Kumar Sangakkara said captain Riyan Parag's knock of 29(16) was "exactly what we needed to bring the momentum back our way". He described the win as a "collective effort". RR are currently placed third at the table with six wins in nine games.
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12:11 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Reacting to RR's win against PBKS after chasing target of 223 runs, head coach Kumar Sangakkara said captain Riyan Parag's knock of 29(16) was "exactly what we needed to bring the momentum back our way". He described the win as a "collective effort". RR are currently placed third at the table with six wins in nine games.
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BJP claims its button on EVM was blocked with tape at polling booth in WB
Amid voting for the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP candidate Debangshu Panda alleged that an EVM in Falta (Diamond Harbour) had been tampered with. Panda, who was touring the area to check the polling booth, claimed TMC blocked the access to vote for the BJP using tape. TMC leader Jahangir Khan is contesting from Falta.
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12:01 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Amid voting for the final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP candidate Debangshu Panda alleged that an EVM in Falta (Diamond Harbour) had been tampered with. Panda, who was touring the area to check the polling booth, claimed TMC blocked the access to vote for the BJP using tape. TMC leader Jahangir Khan is contesting from Falta.
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Which items are not allowed to be taken inside a polling booth?
Certain items are not allowed inside a polling station while going to vote, including mobile phones, photographic equipment and recording devices, so that the secrecy of voting is maintained. One cannot wear any dress or attire bearing political party symbols or bring posters and banners, an ABP News report said. Carrying any weapon or sharp object is also prohibited.
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12:26 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Certain items are not allowed inside a polling station while going to vote, including mobile phones, photographic equipment and recording devices, so that the secrecy of voting is maintained. One cannot wear any dress or attire bearing political party symbols or bring posters and banners, an ABP News report said. Carrying any weapon or sharp object is also prohibited.
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Iran issues fresh warning, says 'Will burn US ships at sea'
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a fresh warning to the US, threatening retaliation against American naval assets. IRGC said, "If America miscalculates again, we'll burn its giant ships at sea." It further said it would employ the capabilities of Resistance Front if America commits a new act of aggression, adding that any response would involve "new capabilities".
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12:23 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a fresh warning to the US, threatening retaliation against American naval assets. IRGC said, "If America miscalculates again, we'll burn its giant ships at sea." It further said it would employ the capabilities of Resistance Front if America commits a new act of aggression, adding that any response would involve "new capabilities".
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12:23 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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14-year-old boy, cousin killed in Delhi hit-and-run mid-call with father after RCB-DC IPL match
Two cousins, 14-year-old Abhav Bhatia and 20-year-old Yagya Bhatia, were killed in a hit-and-run in Delhi on Monday after watching DC-RCB IPL match. Abhav was on a call with his father when the crash occurred. "Papa...we enjoyed a lot...we will reach home in half an hour," he told his father before a truck fatally struck their bike and drove away.
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12:20 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Two cousins, 14-year-old Abhav Bhatia and 20-year-old Yagya Bhatia, were killed in a hit-and-run in Delhi on Monday after watching DC-RCB IPL match. Abhav was on a call with his father when the crash occurred. "Papa...we enjoyed a lot...we will reach home in half an hour," he told his father before a truck fatally struck their bike and drove away.
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Sleepwell launches exchange offer with discounts up to ₹25,000*
Sleepwell has launched a limited-period exchange offer on mattresses. Customers can bring their old mattress to any authorised Sleepwell store and get discounts ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹25,000*. Additionally, they also get two premium pillows free*. The deal is valid on Sleepwell Ortho and other mattresses across stores nationwide.
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12:39 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Sleepwell has launched a limited-period exchange offer on mattresses. Customers can bring their old mattress to any authorised Sleepwell store and get discounts ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹25,000*. Additionally, they also get two premium pillows free*. The deal is valid on Sleepwell Ortho and other mattresses across stores nationwide.
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