BJP to form government in West Bengal by winning 192 seats, predicts Today's Chanakya
Today's Chanakya has predicted that the BJP will form the government in West Bengal by winning 192 (± 11) seats, way more than the majority mark of 148. TMC is expected to win 100 (± 11) seats, it predicted on Thursday, a day after several exit polls predicted the BJP's win. The results will be declared on May 4.
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Today's Chanakya has predicted that the BJP will form the government in West Bengal by winning 192 (± 11) seats, way more than the majority mark of 148. TMC is expected to win 100 (± 11) seats, it predicted on Thursday, a day after several exit polls predicted the BJP's win. The results will be declared on May 4.
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How did Sun help India avoid power shortage as demand hit all-time high?
Solar energy contributed 57 GW of electricity and helped avoid a shortage when India's power demand surged to an all-time high of 256.11 GW on April 25. Solar energy accounted for 21% of the total electricity supply during the peak demand, while thermal energy contributed 66%. The power ministry has projected peak power demand of 270 GW for this summer.
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06:34 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Solar energy contributed 57 GW of electricity and helped avoid a shortage when India's power demand surged to an all-time high of 256.11 GW on April 25. Solar energy accounted for 21% of the total electricity supply during the peak demand, while thermal energy contributed 66%. The power ministry has projected peak power demand of 270 GW for this summer.
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Probe claiming WhatsApp can read users chats abruptly closed by US: Report
A US government investigation into whether Meta can access encrypted WhatsApp messages has been abruptly closed, Bloomberg reported. The move came shortly after an investigator claimed Meta can view WhatsApp messages, with "no limit" on the types of messages accessible. A government spokesperson called the claims "unsubstantiated", while Meta also denied the allegations.
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06:53 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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A US government investigation into whether Meta can access encrypted WhatsApp messages has been abruptly closed, Bloomberg reported. The move came shortly after an investigator claimed Meta can view WhatsApp messages, with "no limit" on the types of messages accessible. A government spokesperson called the claims "unsubstantiated", while Meta also denied the allegations.
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What is the weather forecast for Delhi over the next week?
The IMD has predicted the maximum temperature in Delhi to be around 40℃ until May 3 and linger between 35-38℃ on May 4, 5 and 6. Light rain accompanied by thunderstorm/lightning and strong winds has been predicted from May 3, 4 and 5, with humidity levels also increasing over the same period. Cloudy skies are expected from May 1 onwards.
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07:07 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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The IMD has predicted the maximum temperature in Delhi to be around 40℃ until May 3 and linger between 35-38℃ on May 4, 5 and 6. Light rain accompanied by thunderstorm/lightning and strong winds has been predicted from May 3, 4 and 5, with humidity levels also increasing over the same period. Cloudy skies are expected from May 1 onwards.
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Julian Alvarez overtakes Lionel Messi as fastest Argentina player to 25 CL goals
Argentina forward Julian Alvarez surpassed Lionel Messi to become the fastest player from the country to reach 25 Champions League (CL) goals. He now has 25 goals in 41 appearances, overtaking Messi, who took 42 matches and Sergio Aguero, who needed 48 games to achieve the feat. Alvarez scored Atletico Madrid's only goal against Arsenal in their CL semi-final clash.
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07:28 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Argentina forward Julian Alvarez surpassed Lionel Messi to become the fastest player from the country to reach 25 Champions League (CL) goals. He now has 25 goals in 41 appearances, overtaking Messi, who took 42 matches and Sergio Aguero, who needed 48 games to achieve the feat. Alvarez scored Atletico Madrid's only goal against Arsenal in their CL semi-final clash.
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Arsenal denied penalty in 78th minute, draw CL semi-final match vs Atletico
Arsenal drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League (CL) semi-finals, after being denied a penalty in the 78th minute. The referee reversed his decision to award penalty after consulting VAR. Viktor Gyokeres scored a penalty for Arsenal in the first half. Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico with another penalty in the second half.
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07:28 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Arsenal drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League (CL) semi-finals, after being denied a penalty in the 78th minute. The referee reversed his decision to award penalty after consulting VAR. Viktor Gyokeres scored a penalty for Arsenal in the first half. Meanwhile, Julian Alvarez equalised for Atletico with another penalty in the second half.
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Foreigners have no place in Strait of Hormuz except at bottom of its waters: Mojtaba
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said that foreigners who act with "greed and malice" have no place in Strait of Hormuz "except at bottom of its waters". His remarks come amid the US blockade of Iranian ports. "The future of the [Gulf] region will be without American presence and in service of the security and well-being of its peoples," he added.
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07:44 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, said that foreigners who act with "greed and malice" have no place in Strait of Hormuz "except at bottom of its waters". His remarks come amid the US blockade of Iranian ports. "The future of the [Gulf] region will be without American presence and in service of the security and well-being of its peoples," he added.
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Justice will prevail: Kareena on HC ruling in Sunjay's estate case
Actress Kareena Kapoor took to her Instagram to address the Delhi High Court's ruling, which favoured Karisma Kapoor and her kids, in Sunjay Kapur's ₹30,000-crore estate battle. Kareena wrote, "And there is light...Justice and truth will always prevail." This comes after the court restrained Sunjay's wife, Priya Kapur, from "dissipating the assets" left behind by the late industrialist.
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07:42 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Actress Kareena Kapoor took to her Instagram to address the Delhi High Court's ruling, which favoured Karisma Kapoor and her kids, in Sunjay Kapur's ₹30,000-crore estate battle. Kareena wrote, "And there is light...Justice and truth will always prevail." This comes after the court restrained Sunjay's wife, Priya Kapur, from "dissipating the assets" left behind by the late industrialist.
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Vodafone Idea gets ₹23,600 crore relief as govt cuts AGR dues to ₹64,046 crore
Vodafone Idea on Thursday said Department of Telecommunications has finalised its adjusted gross revenue dues at ₹64,046 crore as of December 31, 2025. The figure is lower than the earlier provisional estimate of ₹87,695 crore, marking a relief of ₹23,649 crore. It will be required to make minimum annual payments of ₹100 crore over four years from FY32 to FY35.
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08:08 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Vodafone Idea on Thursday said Department of Telecommunications has finalised its adjusted gross revenue dues at ₹64,046 crore as of December 31, 2025. The figure is lower than the earlier provisional estimate of ₹87,695 crore, marking a relief of ₹23,649 crore. It will be required to make minimum annual payments of ₹100 crore over four years from FY32 to FY35.
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Where Indians spent their dollar remittances abroad in February?
Indians remitted $2,338.60 million abroad in February 2026 under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), about a 19% increase from a year earlier, according to RBI data. Most of the money was spent on travel ($1,307.03 million), followed by maintenance of close relatives ($266.18 million) and investment in equity/debt ($265.99 million). Over $51 million was spent on buying immovable property.
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08:05 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Indians remitted $2,338.60 million abroad in February 2026 under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), about a 19% increase from a year earlier, according to RBI data. Most of the money was spent on travel ($1,307.03 million), followed by maintenance of close relatives ($266.18 million) and investment in equity/debt ($265.99 million). Over $51 million was spent on buying immovable property.
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Railways special commandos to guard Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express
Over 21 security personnel, including RPF commandos, popularly known as CORAS (commandos for railway safety), will guard the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express launched by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday, an official said. A pilot vehicle will also run ahead of train for added security. Furthermore, there would be guard posts every two kilometres along the route.
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08:04 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Over 21 security personnel, including RPF commandos, popularly known as CORAS (commandos for railway safety), will guard the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express launched by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday, an official said. A pilot vehicle will also run ahead of train for added security. Furthermore, there would be guard posts every two kilometres along the route.
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Iran will protect its nuclear & missile capabilities as national assets: Mojtaba
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that Iran will protect its "nuclear and missile capabilities" as national assets, even as US President Donald Trump tries to secure deal on those issues. He added that the only place Americans belong in Persian Gulf is "at the bottom of its waters", and said that "new chapter" was being written in region's history.
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08:22 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that Iran will protect its "nuclear and missile capabilities" as national assets, even as US President Donald Trump tries to secure deal on those issues. He added that the only place Americans belong in Persian Gulf is "at the bottom of its waters", and said that "new chapter" was being written in region's history.
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4 people die, over 15 others missing as cruise boat overturns in MP
At least four people drowned, and over dozen others remain missing after a tourist cruise boat carrying 35-40 passengers capsized in the Bargi Dam reservoir in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. A sudden and violent storm struck the reservoir, overwhelming the boat's stability and causing it to overturn. Around 15 people have been rescued, and operations are ongoing, CM Mohan Yadav said.
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08:38 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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At least four people drowned, and over dozen others remain missing after a tourist cruise boat carrying 35-40 passengers capsized in the Bargi Dam reservoir in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. A sudden and violent storm struck the reservoir, overwhelming the boat's stability and causing it to overturn. Around 15 people have been rescued, and operations are ongoing, CM Mohan Yadav said.
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Why should a person never share pic of boarding pass online?
Barcode on boarding pass can contain key data, including passenger name, PNR, flight details, seat number and sometimes even frequent flyer information, said aviation expert K Anuradha Suresh, retired Senior AGM at Air India. A malicious person can log into airline's 'Manage My Booking' portal, change or cancel passenger's seat, or cancel flight. It could also lead to identity theft.
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08:33 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Barcode on boarding pass can contain key data, including passenger name, PNR, flight details, seat number and sometimes even frequent flyer information, said aviation expert K Anuradha Suresh, retired Senior AGM at Air India. A malicious person can log into airline's 'Manage My Booking' portal, change or cancel passenger's seat, or cancel flight. It could also lead to identity theft.
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Venkatesh Prasad gets out of car to enjoy hailstorm in Bengaluru, tastes hailstone
Karnataka State Cricket Association President Venkatesh Prasad shared a video showing him stepping out of his car into an unexpected hailstorm in Bengaluru. "When you get a hailstorm, you don't ask questions, you just become a child again!" he wrote. He is also seen returning to his car and placing a hailstone in his mouth.
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08:48 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Karnataka State Cricket Association President Venkatesh Prasad shared a video showing him stepping out of his car into an unexpected hailstorm in Bengaluru. "When you get a hailstorm, you don't ask questions, you just become a child again!" he wrote. He is also seen returning to his car and placing a hailstone in his mouth.
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Death toll rises to 10 as rain wreaks havoc in Bengaluru
The death toll from Wednesday's heavy rain in Bengaluru rose to 10 on Thursday, with three more deaths reported due to electrocution and a structure collapse. This comes after seven people were killed in a hospital building collapse. Bengaluru recorded 111.5 mm of rainfall on Wednesday, the highest single-day rainfall in April, according to the IMD.
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08:46 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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The death toll from Wednesday's heavy rain in Bengaluru rose to 10 on Thursday, with three more deaths reported due to electrocution and a structure collapse. This comes after seven people were killed in a hospital building collapse. Bengaluru recorded 111.5 mm of rainfall on Wednesday, the highest single-day rainfall in April, according to the IMD.
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Have you stopped beating wife: Musk as he fires back at OpenAI lawyer over 'trick' question
Elon Musk accused an OpenAI lawyer of "trying to trick" him during cross-examination in his lawsuit against the AI startup and CEO Sam Altman. When asked whether he received tax benefits from his donations to OpenAI, Musk compared the yes-or-no question to asking, "Have you stopped beating your wife?" The judge later intervened and halted the exchange.
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09:14 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Elon Musk accused an OpenAI lawyer of "trying to trick" him during cross-examination in his lawsuit against the AI startup and CEO Sam Altman. When asked whether he received tax benefits from his donations to OpenAI, Musk compared the yes-or-no question to asking, "Have you stopped beating your wife?" The judge later intervened and halted the exchange.
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CCTV footage exposes bank's lie in twist in Odisha case where man carried sister's skeleton
After a man visited Odisha Grameen Bank with his sister's skeletal remains to prove her death, CCTV footage found that the bank was at fault. The bank had earlier said the man, Jitu Munda, visited the branch for first time. However, Sangram Keshari Mohapatra, revenue divisional commissioner, said that Munda and his now-deceased sister had visited the bank several times.
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09:07 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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After a man visited Odisha Grameen Bank with his sister's skeletal remains to prove her death, CCTV footage found that the bank was at fault. The bank had earlier said the man, Jitu Munda, visited the branch for first time. However, Sangram Keshari Mohapatra, revenue divisional commissioner, said that Munda and his now-deceased sister had visited the bank several times.
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$170 billion wiped off Meta's m-cap as shares tank 10% after earnings
Meta shares fell around 10% on Thursday, wiping out roughly $170 billion in market capitalisation. The drop came a day after the company reported Q1 earnings that beat expectations but raised concerns over future spending. Meta increased its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to between $125 billion and $145 billion, citing higher component costs and data centre investments tied to AI.
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09:27 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Meta shares fell around 10% on Thursday, wiping out roughly $170 billion in market capitalisation. The drop came a day after the company reported Q1 earnings that beat expectations but raised concerns over future spending. Meta increased its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to between $125 billion and $145 billion, citing higher component costs and data centre investments tied to AI.
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Bumrah's current IPL average worst-ever for a bowler with 25+ overs in an IPL season
Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Jasprit Bumrah's bowling average in IPL 2026 is 132, having taken two wickets while conceding 264 runs in 30 overs in eight matches. It is currently the worst bowling average recorded by any bowler who has bowled at least 25 overs in a single IPL season.
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09:26 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Jasprit Bumrah's bowling average in IPL 2026 is 132, having taken two wickets while conceding 264 runs in 30 overs in eight matches. It is currently the worst bowling average recorded by any bowler who has bowled at least 25 overs in a single IPL season.
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09:26 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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