'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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09:18 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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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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09:51 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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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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10:14 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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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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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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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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400 students who cheated in exams to be counselled as Guj university ditches punishment
Surat's VNSG University decided to present 400-odd students caught cheating in exams before a five-member committee to understand why they cheated and then send them for counselling. Students used methods like sneaking in chits and even phones to use ChatGPT. Over 600 students were caught last year, but that number has now reduced to 400, said exam controller AV Dhaduk.
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Surat's VNSG University decided to present 400-odd students caught cheating in exams before a five-member committee to understand why they cheated and then send them for counselling. Students used methods like sneaking in chits and even phones to use ChatGPT. Over 600 students were caught last year, but that number has now reduced to 400, said exam controller AV Dhaduk.
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Delhi CM warns schools against forcing parents to buy books from specific vendors
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta warned private schools against forcing parents to buy books, uniforms and stationery from designated vendors and directed all schools to display this message on their notice boards. She said schools found violating rules could face legal action, including possible government takeover. The move comes amid rising complaints from parents over coercive purchasing policies.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta warned private schools against forcing parents to buy books, uniforms and stationery from designated vendors and directed all schools to display this message on their notice boards. She said schools found violating rules could face legal action, including possible government takeover. The move comes amid rising complaints from parents over coercive purchasing policies.
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Shivling discovered during excavation near Mahakaleshwar Temple; visuals go viral
During the ongoing construction for Simhastha 2028, a Shivling was discovered during excavation work near the Mahakaleshwar Temple complex in MP's Ujjain. The discovery was made while heavy machinery was clearing land for the temple's expansion project. "When the Bhasma aarti was underway, we found a Shivling...Having darshan of Shivlinga today is very auspicious," a temple priest said.
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During the ongoing construction for Simhastha 2028, a Shivling was discovered during excavation work near the Mahakaleshwar Temple complex in MP's Ujjain. The discovery was made while heavy machinery was clearing land for the temple's expansion project. "When the Bhasma aarti was underway, we found a Shivling...Having darshan of Shivlinga today is very auspicious," a temple priest said.
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15 Pak employees suddenly fired by Etihad, ordered to leave UAE in 48 hours: Report
Etihad Airways abruptly fired 15 Pakistani employees based at its Abu Dhabi hangar, News18 reported. The employees weren't informed of their termination via HR channels but were summoned directly to the immigration office, where they were served with notices to leave the UAE within 48 hours. One of the affected employees has been with UAE's national carrier for 18 years.
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Etihad Airways abruptly fired 15 Pakistani employees based at its Abu Dhabi hangar, News18 reported. The employees weren't informed of their termination via HR channels but were summoned directly to the immigration office, where they were served with notices to leave the UAE within 48 hours. One of the affected employees has been with UAE's national carrier for 18 years.
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Dogs' brains began to shrink at least 5,000 years ago: Study
A new study published in Royal Society Open Science has found that dogs' brains began shrinking at least 5,000 years ago. Researchers used CT scans of 185 modern and 22 prehistoric wolf and dog skulls to track brain size changes. Late Neolithic dogs had brains 46% smaller than contemporary wolves.
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A new study published in Royal Society Open Science has found that dogs' brains began shrinking at least 5,000 years ago. Researchers used CT scans of 185 modern and 22 prehistoric wolf and dog skulls to track brain size changes. Late Neolithic dogs had brains 46% smaller than contemporary wolves.
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Mamata was monitored inside strongroom, couldn't break rules: BJP
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was under surveillance inside the strongroom where she stayed for four hours. He stated that his election agent was present inside the strongroom and monitored Mamata "so that she could not resort to any dishonest means". "She has been unable to engage in any activities outside the rules," he stated.
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11:22 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was under surveillance inside the strongroom where she stayed for four hours. He stated that his election agent was present inside the strongroom and monitored Mamata "so that she could not resort to any dishonest means". "She has been unable to engage in any activities outside the rules," he stated.
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US places India, 5 others on priority watch list for intellectual property rights violations
India is among six countries on the priority watch list in a special report released by the US Trade Representative that deals with adequacy and effectiveness of trading partners' protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. US has cited problems in the patent system, including delays. The other countries in the list include China, Russia, Chile, Indonesia and Venezuela.
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11:19 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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India is among six countries on the priority watch list in a special report released by the US Trade Representative that deals with adequacy and effectiveness of trading partners' protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. US has cited problems in the patent system, including delays. The other countries in the list include China, Russia, Chile, Indonesia and Venezuela.
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Who is Chirayu Rana, who accused woman colleague of sexually abusing him at JPMorgan?
Chirayu Rana, a former JPMorgan Senior VP who accused the bank's Executive Director Lorna Hajdini of sexually abusing him, is an Indian-origin banker currently working as Principal at investment firm Bregal Sagemount. He was previously an investment professional at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and has also worked as associate at The Carlyle Group. He has also worked at Credit Suisse.
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11:15 am Friday, 01 May 2026
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Chirayu Rana, a former JPMorgan Senior VP who accused the bank's Executive Director Lorna Hajdini of sexually abusing him, is an Indian-origin banker currently working as Principal at investment firm Bregal Sagemount. He was previously an investment professional at Morgan Stanley Investment Management and has also worked as associate at The Carlyle Group. He has also worked at Credit Suisse.
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