What do 'WL', 'RAC' and 'CNF' mean for train tickets in India?
Train tickets in India often have the terms 'WL', 'RAC' and 'CNF' printed on them. A 'CNF' status means a full berth/seat has been allocated to the ticket holder, while a 'WL' status indicates the passenger is on general/pooled quota/remote location waiting lists. 'RAC' status allows a passenger to board a train but doesn't allocate a full berth/seat to them.
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Train tickets in India often have the terms 'WL', 'RAC' and 'CNF' printed on them. A 'CNF' status means a full berth/seat has been allocated to the ticket holder, while a 'WL' status indicates the passenger is on general/pooled quota/remote location waiting lists. 'RAC' status allows a passenger to board a train but doesn't allocate a full berth/seat to them.
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Commercial LPG price hiked by ₹993
Amid disruptions due to US-Iran war, the price of commercial LPG (19 kg) has been hiked by ₹993 (on average). The price of commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will be ₹3,071.50 and Mumbai will be ₹3,024. The Indian Oil Corporation said there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices, adding that petrol and diesel prices also remain same.
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Amid disruptions due to US-Iran war, the price of commercial LPG (19 kg) has been hiked by ₹993 (on average). The price of commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will be ₹3,071.50 and Mumbai will be ₹3,024. The Indian Oil Corporation said there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices, adding that petrol and diesel prices also remain same.
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Mamata visits Bhabanipur strongroom, stays there for 4 hours
West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur seat Mamata Banerjee visited Bhabanipur Assembly segment counting centre, which houses the strongroom for EVMs, citing suspicion of tampering with the machines. She stayed there for four hours. This coincided with protests by TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja, alleging irregularities and possible tampering of EVMs stored in strongrooms.
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West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur seat Mamata Banerjee visited Bhabanipur Assembly segment counting centre, which houses the strongroom for EVMs, citing suspicion of tampering with the machines. She stayed there for four hours. This coincided with protests by TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja, alleging irregularities and possible tampering of EVMs stored in strongrooms.
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Iran will participate in FIFA World Cup 2026 in US, confirms FIFA; Trump reacts
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday confirmed Iran will take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 and play their originally scheduled matches in the US. "We've to unite. We've to bring people together. It is my responsibility," Gianni said. Reacting to it, US President Donald Trump said, "If Gianni said it, I am OK. You know what? Let them play."
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Thursday confirmed Iran will take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 and play their originally scheduled matches in the US. "We've to unite. We've to bring people together. It is my responsibility," Gianni said. Reacting to it, US President Donald Trump said, "If Gianni said it, I am OK. You know what? Let them play."
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2 Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers arrested for secretly filming women bathing in hotel
Two Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers have been arrested for filming women bathing in their team hotel in Colombo. Several women staying at the hotel had complained they were being filmed via mobile phones while in their bathrooms. Sri Lanka police are currently investigating whether any of these videos have been shared on online platforms.
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Two Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers have been arrested for filming women bathing in their team hotel in Colombo. Several women staying at the hotel had complained they were being filmed via mobile phones while in their bathrooms. Sri Lanka police are currently investigating whether any of these videos have been shared on online platforms.
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Virat Kohli gives death stare to Shubman Gill after taking his catch, video goes viral
Former RCB captain Virat Kohli gave an aggressive send-off to GT captain after taking his catch in their IPL 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli gave a death stare to Gill, hit the field hard with the ball and screamed. A video of the same has gone viral. Gill got out for 43(18).
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Former RCB captain Virat Kohli gave an aggressive send-off to GT captain after taking his catch in their IPL 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Kohli gave a death stare to Gill, hit the field hard with the ball and screamed. A video of the same has gone viral. Gill got out for 43(18).
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Will fight life-and-death battle if someone tries to tamper with counting: Mamata
West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur constituency Mamata Banerjee, who spent four hours at a strongroom, said they will fight "life-and-death battle" if someone tries to steal EVM machine or tamper with counting. Bhabanipur went to polls in second phase of voting which took place on April 29. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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08:58 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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West Bengal CM and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur constituency Mamata Banerjee, who spent four hours at a strongroom, said they will fight "life-and-death battle" if someone tries to steal EVM machine or tamper with counting. Bhabanipur went to polls in second phase of voting which took place on April 29. The counting of votes will take place on May 4.
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Apple claims CCI exceeding its powers, says 'It's trying to usurp Delhi HC's authority'
Apple claimed competition regulator CCI is trying to exceed its powers by pushing it to submit financials in an antitrust case, Reuters reported. CCI has sought Apple's financials since 2024, reportedly to calculate penalties in the case, which Apple has challenged in the HC. "CCI [scheduling] final hearing represents escalation in its efforts to usurp Honourable Court's authority," Apple said.
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Apple claimed competition regulator CCI is trying to exceed its powers by pushing it to submit financials in an antitrust case, Reuters reported. CCI has sought Apple's financials since 2024, reportedly to calculate penalties in the case, which Apple has challenged in the HC. "CCI [scheduling] final hearing represents escalation in its efforts to usurp Honourable Court's authority," Apple said.
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'US not at war with Iran,' says Trump administration as legal deadline ends today
US House of Representatives Speaker, Mike Johnson, has said the country is "not at war" with Iran, adding, "Right now, we are trying to broker a peace." The remarks by Donald Trump-led administration come as the legal 60-day deadline for securing congressional approval for military action approaches. Earlier, Trump called the $25-billion war "a little excursion" to get the approval.
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US House of Representatives Speaker, Mike Johnson, has said the country is "not at war" with Iran, adding, "Right now, we are trying to broker a peace." The remarks by Donald Trump-led administration come as the legal 60-day deadline for securing congressional approval for military action approaches. Earlier, Trump called the $25-billion war "a little excursion" to get the approval.
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Hezbollah hits Israel with fibre-optic drones that can't be jammed
Iran-backed Hezbollah, which operates from Lebanon, is using fibre-optic-controlled drones in its conflict with Israel. These small, fast, low-flying drones are extremely difficult to detect. The cables used in the drones are as thin as dental floss, making them immune to electronic jamming. Drone
expert Robert Tollast told AP that "if you know what you’re doing, it’s absolutely deadly".
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Iran-backed Hezbollah, which operates from Lebanon, is using fibre-optic-controlled drones in its conflict with Israel. These small, fast, low-flying drones are extremely difficult to detect. The cables used in the drones are as thin as dental floss, making them immune to electronic jamming. Drone
expert Robert Tollast told AP that "if you know what you’re doing, it’s absolutely deadly".
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RR issue 1st statement after Riyan Parag fined 25% of match fee for vaping during IPL match
RR issued statement after their captain Riyan Parag was fined 25% of match fee for vaping inside dressing room during their IPL match against PBKS. RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara said, "Such controversies are no positives for...team and the issue has been addressed by BCCI and the franchise." “It's a reminder to players...they have to maintain...team’s culture," he added.
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RR issued statement after their captain Riyan Parag was fined 25% of match fee for vaping inside dressing room during their IPL match against PBKS. RR head coach Kumar Sangakkara said, "Such controversies are no positives for...team and the issue has been addressed by BCCI and the franchise." “It's a reminder to players...they have to maintain...team’s culture," he added.
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Who is Lorna Hajdini, JPMorgan exec accused of sexually abusing Indian colleague?
Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, is accused of sexual assault by a colleague of Indian origin. Hajdini has built her career in leveraged finance. She joined JPMorgan in 2011 and became an executive director in 2021. She holds a Harvard Business School executive certificate. Her LinkedIn profile suggests that she's a wine connoisseur.
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Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, is accused of sexual assault by a colleague of Indian origin. Hajdini has built her career in leveraged finance. She joined JPMorgan in 2011 and became an executive director in 2021. She holds a Harvard Business School executive certificate. Her LinkedIn profile suggests that she's a wine connoisseur.
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By God's help, Persian Gulf's future will be without US: Mojtaba
Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that by God's help, the "bright future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America". He called US and Israel "bullies in the region" and stated that US has been defeated in the war. Notably, US has imposed blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid stalled peace talks.
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Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said that by God's help, the "bright future of the Persian Gulf region will be a future without America". He called US and Israel "bullies in the region" and stated that US has been defeated in the war. Notably, US has imposed blockade of Strait of Hormuz amid stalled peace talks.
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Indian-origin exec, who sued JPMorgan exec for making him her 'sex slave', withdraws lawsuit
Indian-origin former JPMorgan executive Chirayu Rana, who sued JPMorgan Executive Director Lorna Hajdini for allegedly sexually abusing him and making him her "sex slave", has withdrawn his lawsuit in under a week, New York Post reported. The court documents have now been withdrawn for "corrections". Reports have claimed that Rana didn't cooperate with JPMorgan's internal investigation.
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Indian-origin former JPMorgan executive Chirayu Rana, who sued JPMorgan Executive Director Lorna Hajdini for allegedly sexually abusing him and making him her "sex slave", has withdrawn his lawsuit in under a week, New York Post reported. The court documents have now been withdrawn for "corrections". Reports have claimed that Rana didn't cooperate with JPMorgan's internal investigation.
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New CCTV footage shows White House event shooter storming security, opening fire
FBI has shared new CCTV footage showing the moment Cole Allen tried to storm last week's White House Correspondents' Dinner in an alleged attempt to kill Donald Trump. He could be seen running through a security checkpoint and allegedly shooting an agent at point-blank range. He could be seen conducting a recce at the hotel ahead of the attack.
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FBI has shared new CCTV footage showing the moment Cole Allen tried to storm last week's White House Correspondents' Dinner in an alleged attempt to kill Donald Trump. He could be seen running through a security checkpoint and allegedly shooting an agent at point-blank range. He could be seen conducting a recce at the hotel ahead of the attack.
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Government reduces export duties on diesel and jet fuel
Government revised the special additional excise duty on the exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). It reduced the levy on diesel from ₹55.5 per litre to ₹23 per litre and on ATF from ₹42 per litre to ₹33 per litre. There is no change in the existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel cleared for domestic consumption.
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Government revised the special additional excise duty on the exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF). It reduced the levy on diesel from ₹55.5 per litre to ₹23 per litre and on ATF from ₹42 per litre to ₹33 per litre. There is no change in the existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel cleared for domestic consumption.
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Shubman Gill trolls RCB after GT's win, says 'Play Hold'
GT captain Shubman Gill trolled RCB after his side's four-wicket IPL win in Ahmedabad on Thursday, writing "Play Hold @jaseholder98 Bold performance by the team tonight", a dig at RCB's motto 'Play Bold'. Notably, Holder's catch to dismiss RCB captain Rajat Patidar had sparked controversy, with Kohli and other RCB players arguing the ball had touched the ground.
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10:10 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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GT captain Shubman Gill trolled RCB after his side's four-wicket IPL win in Ahmedabad on Thursday, writing "Play Hold @jaseholder98 Bold performance by the team tonight", a dig at RCB's motto 'Play Bold'. Notably, Holder's catch to dismiss RCB captain Rajat Patidar had sparked controversy, with Kohli and other RCB players arguing the ball had touched the ground.
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Video shows security dog alerting handler about Trump event shooter, officer seen ignoring
CCTV footage showed a security dog alerting its handler about 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen moments before he opened fire during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The dog confronted him twice before he ran into a hallway with a shotgun. The video also showed a police officer, who was handling the dog, ignoring its warning.
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10:16 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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CCTV footage showed a security dog alerting its handler about 31-year-old Cole Thomas Allen moments before he opened fire during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The dog confronted him twice before he ran into a hallway with a shotgun. The video also showed a police officer, who was handling the dog, ignoring its warning.
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Mizoram declared 'insurgency-free' as last militant group lays down arms
Mizoram has become 'insurgency-free' after last remaining ethnic insurgent group Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) or HPC(D) laid down arms, CM Lalduhoma said. A total of 43 cadres, including Sanate, surrendered their weapons to the government during a "homecoming and arms laying ceremony". It followed the peace accord signed between the Mizoram government and the HPC(D) on April 14.
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Mizoram has become 'insurgency-free' after last remaining ethnic insurgent group Hmar People's Convention (Democratic) or HPC(D) laid down arms, CM Lalduhoma said. A total of 43 cadres, including Sanate, surrendered their weapons to the government during a "homecoming and arms laying ceremony". It followed the peace accord signed between the Mizoram government and the HPC(D) on April 14.
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CM Mamata says TMC will cross 300 seats in the 294-seat Bengal Assembly, corrects herself later
As the voting for West Bengal Assembly polls is concluding, CM Mamata Banerjee said her party TMC will even cross 300 seats in the 294-seat state assembly. She later corrected herself, saying that the party will win over 226 seats in the 2026 elections. Majority of exit polls predicted BJP's win in the state while some gave edge to TMC.
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10:15 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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As the voting for West Bengal Assembly polls is concluding, CM Mamata Banerjee said her party TMC will even cross 300 seats in the 294-seat state assembly. She later corrected herself, saying that the party will win over 226 seats in the 2026 elections. Majority of exit polls predicted BJP's win in the state while some gave edge to TMC.
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