PM Modi holds Trishul & Damru after offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
PM Narendra Modi was seen holding a Trishul and Damru after offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Wednesday. "I was fortunate to have darshan and perform pooja....Here, I prayed to Lord Bholenath for happiness, prosperity, and a healthy life for all citizens of the country," PM Modi wrote on X. He also held a 14-kilometre-long roadshow in Varanasi.
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PM Narendra Modi was seen holding a Trishul and Damru after offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Wednesday. "I was fortunate to have darshan and perform pooja....Here, I prayed to Lord Bholenath for happiness, prosperity, and a healthy life for all citizens of the country," PM Modi wrote on X. He also held a 14-kilometre-long roadshow in Varanasi.
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BJP seeks repolling after claiming its button on EVM was taped on booths in WB
BJP leader Amit Malviya demanded repolling at booths in Diamond Harbour Assembly seat during final phase of West Bengal elections, alleging that BJP’s button on the EVM was taped, preventing voters from voting. Malviya criticised the TMC over this incident, calling it the “Diamond Harbour Model”. The Election Commission said the booths would undergo repolling if the claims are verified.
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01:44 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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BJP leader Amit Malviya demanded repolling at booths in Diamond Harbour Assembly seat during final phase of West Bengal elections, alleging that BJP’s button on the EVM was taped, preventing voters from voting. Malviya criticised the TMC over this incident, calling it the “Diamond Harbour Model”. The Election Commission said the booths would undergo repolling if the claims are verified.
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Senior Hamas intel operative who helped plan Oct 7 attack killed, claims Israel
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it has killed Iyad Ahmed Abd al-Rahman Shambari, who was the head of the operations department in the military intelligence of the Palestinian armed militant group Hamas. Shambari was a key planner of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Hamas launched the surprise attack on Israel in 2023 and kidnapped over 200 people.
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01:38 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said it has killed Iyad Ahmed Abd al-Rahman Shambari, who was the head of the operations department in the military intelligence of the Palestinian armed militant group Hamas. Shambari was a key planner of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Hamas launched the surprise attack on Israel in 2023 and kidnapped over 200 people.
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Rahul Gandhi calls govt's Great Nicobar project a 'scam', BJP hits back
Congress' Rahul Gandhi called Great Nicobar project on Great Nicobar Island a "scam" and a “grave crime” against nature. Hitting back, BJP said, "Rahul is speaking...language of those who're inimical to India’s strategic interests." Notably, the island is situated near Malacca Strait, key trade route, and is expected to secure India's maritime interests. India's around 55% trade passes through it.
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01:57 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Congress' Rahul Gandhi called Great Nicobar project on Great Nicobar Island a "scam" and a “grave crime” against nature. Hitting back, BJP said, "Rahul is speaking...language of those who're inimical to India’s strategic interests." Notably, the island is situated near Malacca Strait, key trade route, and is expected to secure India's maritime interests. India's around 55% trade passes through it.
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Bag of crude bombs seized near polling booth in Bengal's Ketugram
A bag of crude bombs has been seized near a polling booth in West Bengal's Ketugram. The central forces have secured the area and a CID bomb squad has been deployed to defuse the explosives. Notably, voting for second phase of Assembly polls is taking place today in the state. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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01:54 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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A bag of crude bombs has been seized near a polling booth in West Bengal's Ketugram. The central forces have secured the area and a CID bomb squad has been deployed to defuse the explosives. Notably, voting for second phase of Assembly polls is taking place today in the state. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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WB booths where EVM buttons were taped will go for repoll if verified: EC on BJP's allegations
After BJP alleged that EVM buttons of its candidates were taped at polling booths in Falta (Diamond Harbour) during Assembly polls, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said affected booths will undergo repolling if the claims are verified. Trinamool Congress (TMC) claimed that the BJP is raising a false alarm since it is losing in Bengal.
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01:45 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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After BJP alleged that EVM buttons of its candidates were taped at polling booths in Falta (Diamond Harbour) during Assembly polls, West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal said affected booths will undergo repolling if the claims are verified. Trinamool Congress (TMC) claimed that the BJP is raising a false alarm since it is losing in Bengal.
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Which demands have employees made from Pay Commission which may hike salaries by 10%/year?
Employee unions have sought an increase in annual increments from 3% to 6%, and up to a 3x hike in rent, transport and other allowances, ET Now reported. This may effectively increase government employees' salaries by 10% every year. They've also sought a change in how salaries are calculated and an update of the cost-of-living formula, India Today reported.
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Employee unions have sought an increase in annual increments from 3% to 6%, and up to a 3x hike in rent, transport and other allowances, ET Now reported. This may effectively increase government employees' salaries by 10% every year. They've also sought a change in how salaries are calculated and an update of the cost-of-living formula, India Today reported.
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Speed limit for newly inaugurated Ganga Expressway in UP set at 120 km per hour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Uttar Pradesh’s 594-km-long Ganga Expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj. Built at ₹36,230 crore, it allows speeds up to 120 km per hour and cuts travel time from about 12 hours to 6-8 hours. It is UP’s longest expressway and among India’s biggest greenfield road projects.
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02:19 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Uttar Pradesh’s 594-km-long Ganga Expressway from Meerut to Prayagraj. Built at ₹36,230 crore, it allows speeds up to 120 km per hour and cuts travel time from about 12 hours to 6-8 hours. It is UP’s longest expressway and among India’s biggest greenfield road projects.
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US abruptly ends probe after finding Meta can read all WhatsApp chats: Report
US government abruptly closed an investigation into allegations that Meta can access encrypted WhatsApp messages, Bloomberg reported. The probe was shut down shortly after an investigator shared his findings that Meta stores and can view all WhatsApp chat formats, alleging potential criminal violations. Officials said the claims were unsubstantiated and fell outside the investigator’s authority.
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02:19 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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US government abruptly closed an investigation into allegations that Meta can access encrypted WhatsApp messages, Bloomberg reported. The probe was shut down shortly after an investigator shared his findings that Meta stores and can view all WhatsApp chat formats, alleging potential criminal violations. Officials said the claims were unsubstantiated and fell outside the investigator’s authority.
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'250 TMC goons attacked my car with rods,' says BJP candidate in Bengal
As the second phase of West Bengal elections is underway, BJP candidate from Basanti assembly constituency, Bikash Sardar, alleged that about 200-250 goons of Trinamool Congress attacked his car. A video shared by ANI shows a smashed windowpane. Sardar alleged that the accused also attacked his driver. "Please protect us, Election Commission," he pleaded.
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02:30 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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As the second phase of West Bengal elections is underway, BJP candidate from Basanti assembly constituency, Bikash Sardar, alleged that about 200-250 goons of Trinamool Congress attacked his car. A video shared by ANI shows a smashed windowpane. Sardar alleged that the accused also attacked his driver. "Please protect us, Election Commission," he pleaded.
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Suvendu gheraoed by TMC supporters in Kolkata, CRPF resorts to lathicharge
Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate from Bhabanipur and Nandigram, alleged he was surrounded and nearly attacked by TMC supporters during a visit to a polling booth in Kolkata on Wednesday. CRPF and police intervened, resorting to a lathicharge to disperse the crowd. Adhikari is contesting against CM Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
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02:55 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal's Leader of Opposition and BJP candidate from Bhabanipur and Nandigram, alleged he was surrounded and nearly attacked by TMC supporters during a visit to a polling booth in Kolkata on Wednesday. CRPF and police intervened, resorting to a lathicharge to disperse the crowd. Adhikari is contesting against CM Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur Assembly seat.
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Bengal records 61.11% voter turnout till 1 pm in phase 2 polling
West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 61.11% till 1 pm on Wednesday in the second phase of voting. According to the Election Commission, Hooghly topped the districts with a turnout of 64.57%, followed by Howrah at 60.68%. Kolkata North recorded 60.18% polling, while Kolkata South registered 57.73%. This phase covers 142 of the total 294 seats in the state.
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West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 61.11% till 1 pm on Wednesday in the second phase of voting. According to the Election Commission, Hooghly topped the districts with a turnout of 64.57%, followed by Howrah at 60.68%. Kolkata North recorded 60.18% polling, while Kolkata South registered 57.73%. This phase covers 142 of the total 294 seats in the state.
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What is the Pakistan factor in UAE's exit from OPEC & how is India involved in it?
UAE exited OPEC because of Saudi Arabia's influence, and as it was upset with Pakistan's failed Iran war negotiations. UAE was also unhappy with growing Saudi Arabia-Pakistan relations, symbolised by their recently signed mutual defence pact. While the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan relationship grows, UAE has been investing heavily in India, which is where their rivalry may now play out, NDTV reported.
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UAE exited OPEC because of Saudi Arabia's influence, and as it was upset with Pakistan's failed Iran war negotiations. UAE was also unhappy with growing Saudi Arabia-Pakistan relations, symbolised by their recently signed mutual defence pact. While the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan relationship grows, UAE has been investing heavily in India, which is where their rivalry may now play out, NDTV reported.
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How did a 'clerical error' help Meghalaya honeymoon murder accused Sonam Raghuvanshi get bail?
Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya in 2025, has been granted bail by a court after it found her arrest memo cited non-existent Section 403(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The actual murder section is 103(1). The court rejected police's "clerical error" defence, ruling she was not given effective grounds for arrest.
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02:47 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya in 2025, has been granted bail by a court after it found her arrest memo cited non-existent Section 403(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The actual murder section is 103(1). The court rejected police's "clerical error" defence, ruling she was not given effective grounds for arrest.
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King Charles gifts Trump WWII-era Submarine Bell
UK's King Charles III gifted President Donald Trump a bell from the WWII-era submarine HMS Trump during a White House state dinner. King Charles described the gift as a tool to keep the US-UK "special relationship" active. The bell bearing Trump’s name is from a T-class submarine of the British Royal Navy commissioned during World War II.
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03:14 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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UK's King Charles III gifted President Donald Trump a bell from the WWII-era submarine HMS Trump during a White House state dinner. King Charles described the gift as a tool to keep the US-UK "special relationship" active. The bell bearing Trump’s name is from a T-class submarine of the British Royal Navy commissioned during World War II.
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What's importance of WW 2 submarine bell that King Charles gifted to Trump?
UK King Charles presented US President Donald Trump with a bell from HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during a White House state dinner. Historians from Royal Museums Greenwich said bells from decommissioned ships often hold ceremonial value and are preserved as artefacts. Historically, such items are gifted in diplomatic settings to honour shared maritime heritage and alliances.
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03:14 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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UK King Charles presented US President Donald Trump with a bell from HMS Trump, a World War II-era British submarine, during a White House state dinner. Historians from Royal Museums Greenwich said bells from decommissioned ships often hold ceremonial value and are preserved as artefacts. Historically, such items are gifted in diplomatic settings to honour shared maritime heritage and alliances.
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Indian man in US arrested for assaulting woman, biting her 3-yr-old daughter
A 24-year-old Indian national, Atharva Vyas, has been arrested in US for allegedly assaulting a woman and biting her three-year-old daughter in a park. Vyas entered US in 2023 on a student visa but had previously been arrested for felony assault. His visa was later revoked in 2025. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it has lodged a detainer.
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03:05 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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A 24-year-old Indian national, Atharva Vyas, has been arrested in US for allegedly assaulting a woman and biting her three-year-old daughter in a park. Vyas entered US in 2023 on a student visa but had previously been arrested for felony assault. His visa was later revoked in 2025. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it has lodged a detainer.
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Indian Hajj pilgrims to pay ₹10,000 more as aviation fuel prices rise amid US-Iran war
A circular issued by Hajj Committee of India said each Hajj pilgrim from India will have to pay an additional ₹10,000. The decision was taken due to pressing requests from airlines for revision of base fare after a sharp rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices, it said. The committee asked selected pilgrims to deposit the extra amount by May 15.
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03:03 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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A circular issued by Hajj Committee of India said each Hajj pilgrim from India will have to pay an additional ₹10,000. The decision was taken due to pressing requests from airlines for revision of base fare after a sharp rise in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices, it said. The committee asked selected pilgrims to deposit the extra amount by May 15.
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500 litre of petrol burnt for 'Dhurandhar 2' climax, no CGI was used
Vishal Tyagi, the special effects (SFX) supervisor of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', revealed there was no CGI involved in the making of the massive tanker explosion in climax. Tyagi said director Aditya Dhar was clear about not using CGI. "Imagine burning 500 litres of petrol for real...I was majorly concerned for Ranveer Singh, but he wasn’t as concerned himself," he added.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
03:29 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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Vishal Tyagi, the special effects (SFX) supervisor of 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', revealed there was no CGI involved in the making of the massive tanker explosion in climax. Tyagi said director Aditya Dhar was clear about not using CGI. "Imagine burning 500 litres of petrol for real...I was majorly concerned for Ranveer Singh, but he wasn’t as concerned himself," he added.
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Cigarettes to get costlier from May onwards, prices to jump 17%: Report
India's top cigarette producers are likely to increase product prices by up to 17% from May onwards to further accommodate the government's excise duty increases, NDTV Profit reported. Some cigarette packs are likely to see an increase of ₹20, with both premium and lower-priced brands expected to be hit. Cigarettes had gotten costlier by ₹5-8 per stick earlier.
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03:26 pm Wednesday, 29 April 2026
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India's top cigarette producers are likely to increase product prices by up to 17% from May onwards to further accommodate the government's excise duty increases, NDTV Profit reported. Some cigarette packs are likely to see an increase of ₹20, with both premium and lower-priced brands expected to be hit. Cigarettes had gotten costlier by ₹5-8 per stick earlier.
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