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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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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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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08:33 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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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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Section 163 imposed in Noida-Greater Noida ahead of Labour Day
Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has imposed Section 163 of BNSS across the district from April 30 to May 8 ahead of International Workers' Day. This follows violent workers' protests in Noida a few weeks ago over a wage hike. Under Section 163, gatherings of five or more people in public places and processions without prior permission are strictly banned.
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09:24 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has imposed Section 163 of BNSS across the district from April 30 to May 8 ahead of International Workers' Day. This follows violent workers' protests in Noida a few weeks ago over a wage hike. Under Section 163, gatherings of five or more people in public places and processions without prior permission are strictly banned.
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Exceptionally high non-response rate from WB voters: Axis My India
Axis My India, which has released exit poll projections for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry but not for West Bengal, said in a statement that it observed an "exceptionally high non-response rate" from voters there. Approximately 70% of approached voters declined to participate in the survey, it added. Five of six exit polls have predicted BJP's victory in Bengal.
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09:36 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Axis My India, which has released exit poll projections for Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry but not for West Bengal, said in a statement that it observed an "exceptionally high non-response rate" from voters there. Approximately 70% of approached voters declined to participate in the survey, it added. Five of six exit polls have predicted BJP's victory in Bengal.
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BJP's Anurag Thakur's 'goli maaro' speech not an offence, says SC
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma over their "desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maaro..." and other controversial remarks during 2020 anti-CAA protests. The plea was filed by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat. The court upheld that no cognisable offence was committed and that the speeches weren't directed against any specific community.
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09:55 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma over their "desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maaro..." and other controversial remarks during 2020 anti-CAA protests. The plea was filed by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat. The court upheld that no cognisable offence was committed and that the speeches weren't directed against any specific community.
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TMC leaders allege BJP, ECI trying to open EVM boxes, stage dharna outside strongroom
TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja staged a dharna in front of a strongroom (where EVMs are kept) in Kolkata, alleging that BJP and ECI officials are trying to open the boxes without the presence of their party's representative. "You can watch in...CCTV...that a few people are working inside," Ghosh said. TMC released a purported video of the same.
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10:09 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja staged a dharna in front of a strongroom (where EVMs are kept) in Kolkata, alleging that BJP and ECI officials are trying to open the boxes without the presence of their party's representative. "You can watch in...CCTV...that a few people are working inside," Ghosh said. TMC released a purported video of the same.
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ABC Fake News better fire unfunny Kimmel: Trump over Melania joke
Donald Trump questioned whether ABC would fire late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel after he joked that US First Lady, Melania Trump, glowed like an "expectant widow". Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, "When is ABC Fake News Network firing seriously unfunny Jimmy Kimmel, who incompetently presides over one of the lowest-rated shows on Television?", adding, "It better be soon."
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10:02 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Donald Trump questioned whether ABC would fire late-night show host Jimmy Kimmel after he joked that US First Lady, Melania Trump, glowed like an "expectant widow". Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, "When is ABC Fake News Network firing seriously unfunny Jimmy Kimmel, who incompetently presides over one of the lowest-rated shows on Television?", adding, "It better be soon."
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Why ChatGPT suddenly couldn't stop talking about goblins?
OpenAI said ChatGPT repeatedly started referencing "goblins" in responses due to a bug. While training its latest AI models for "Nerdy" personality, OpenAI said it "unknowingly gave particularly high rewards for metaphors with creatures". "We retired the...personality in March after launching GPT-5.4. In training, we removed the goblin-affine reward signal," said OpenAI.
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10:01 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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OpenAI said ChatGPT repeatedly started referencing "goblins" in responses due to a bug. While training its latest AI models for "Nerdy" personality, OpenAI said it "unknowingly gave particularly high rewards for metaphors with creatures". "We retired the...personality in March after launching GPT-5.4. In training, we removed the goblin-affine reward signal," said OpenAI.
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Controversy erupts over Holder's catch to dismiss Patidar, Kohli seen arguing with 4th umpire
A controversy erupted during the GT-RCB IPL 2026 match on Thursday over GT all-rounder Jason Holder's catch to dismiss RCB captain Rajat Patidar. Replays suggested that the ball may have touched some part of the grass after Holder landed following his diving catch. Virat Kohli was seen arguing with the fourth umpire over the decision.
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10:26 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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A controversy erupted during the GT-RCB IPL 2026 match on Thursday over GT all-rounder Jason Holder's catch to dismiss RCB captain Rajat Patidar. Replays suggested that the ball may have touched some part of the grass after Holder landed following his diving catch. Virat Kohli was seen arguing with the fourth umpire over the decision.
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Iran threatens ‘long and painful strikes’ if US resumes attacks
Iran warned it would launch "long and painful strikes" on US positions if attacks resume. "We've seen what happened to your regional bases...we'll see the same thing happen to your warships," he said. His remark came after US President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on Thursday on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran.
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10:25 pm Thursday, 30 April 2026
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Iran warned it would launch "long and painful strikes" on US positions if attacks resume. "We've seen what happened to your regional bases...we'll see the same thing happen to your warships," he said. His remark came after US President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on Thursday on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran.
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