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Bengaluru: Techie Allegedly Cheated Of ₹11.5 Lakh In Facebook Travel Fraud, Probe On

April 29, 2026

Fraudsters posing as travel agents on Facebook allegedly collected payments for bookings and visas before disappearing, prompting a police probe in Bengaluru.

Supreme Court Observes Roads Cannot Be Blocked For Religious Activities During 9-Judge Bench Hearing

April 29, 2026

A nine-judge Constitution Bench emphasises that religious freedom cannot override public rights and access to shared spaces.

Assam HS Results 2026 See 81.54% Pass Rate As Girls Outperform Boys Across All Streams

April 29, 2026

Assam records strong academic recovery with over 81% pass rate and standout performance by female students across streams.

UP Horror: 38-Year-Old Varanasi Businessman Beaten to Death by Mob After Car Hits Woman

April 29, 2026

Late-night Varanasi accident sparks mob killing of businessman; arrests and protests follow.

Nitin Gadkari Says ‘No Future’ For Petrol Diesel Vehicles, Urges Shift To Cleaner Fuels

April 29, 2026

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari calls for a rapid shift to cleaner fuels, citing rising imports, pollution and economic concerns.

MP Assembly First In India to Pass 33% Women’s Reservation Resolution After Opposition Walkout

April 29, 2026

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution backing 33% reservation for women post-delimitation, triggering political clashes and an Opposition walkout.

Thums Up, T20 World Cup and Rural Expansion: Inside Coca-Cola’s Q1 Strategy for the Indian Market

April 29, 2026

Coca-Cola’s India strategy blends cricket, affordability and rural expansion to drive strong global growth in 2026.

West Bengal Elections 2026: Voting Suspended In Baranagar After Repeated EVM Malfunctions

April 29, 2026

Voting across 142 West Bengal constituencies began amid tensions, violence claims and alleged 30 lakh disenfranchised voters.

Ghaziabad: Massive Fire At Housing Society, Residents Evacuated Safely, No Casualties Reported So Far, Probe Underway

April 29, 2026

A fire in an upper-floor flat at Gaur Green Avenue triggered panic before being contained without casualties.

Rising Jet Fuel Prices, West Asia Crisis And Policy Gaps Push Indian Airlines Into Survival Mode: All You Need to Know

April 29, 2026

Soaring fuel costs and policy gaps are pushing Indian airlines into a deepening operational and financial crisis.

Rajiv Gandhi Case Convict A.G. Perarivalan Becomes High Court Lawyer After 31 Years In Jail

April 29, 2026

The Supreme Court’s historic ruling ends A.G. Perarivalan’s 31-year imprisonment and clarifies constitutional limits on gubernatorial authority versus federal recommendations.

Bengal Election: EVM Malfunction Triggers Chaos In Howrah Bali, Voting Halted, Two Arrested

April 29, 2026

A technical EVM glitch at a Bali polling booth triggered protests, spread unrest to nearby booths, and led to arrests before authorities restored voting.

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Oracle’s $29.7 Million CFO Hire Amid Job Cuts Signals How Companies Are Restructuring in the AI Era

Oracle’s CFO hiring amid layoffs highlights a broader shift in how companies are restructuring work in the AI era.

From ‘Cottage Bomb Industry’ to ‘Jungle Raj’: Modi vs Mamata Battle Peaks Ahead of Bengal Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee trade sharp accusations as law, order, and political violence dominate Bengal’s election narrative.

Pune Reel-Star Cop Among 3 Booked For ₹7 Lakh Extortion Of Principal Using False POCSO Case

A college principal alleges he was coerced into paying ₹7 lakh after being threatened with a fabricated POCSO case by police personnel.

Netanyahu: No Ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel Continues Strikes on Hezbollah Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Israel intensifies military action against Hezbollah while cautiously signaling openness to diplomacy under continued conflict.

Mirzapur Village Gets Tap Water After Decades, IAS Officer Divya Mittal Transferred Days Later Over Protocol Row

A long-awaited water supply project in Mirzapur brought relief to villagers but was followed by the officer’s sudden transfer over alleged protocol concerns.

Dhar Woman And Lover Allegedly Arrested For Husband’s Murder Staged As Robbery; Third Suspect Still Fleeing

A late-night murder in Gondikheda Charan village was staged as a robbery, but police uncovered a planned killing by the wife and her lover.

Greece Announces Nationwide Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 to Combat Teen Mental Health Crisis

Greece will restrict social media access for under-15s starting January 2027 to tackle teen anxiety, sleep loss, and online exploitation.

Kerala Teen Reportedly Goes Missing Near Manikyadhara Falls During Family Trip In Karnataka Hills

A 14-year-old Kerala student disappeared during a family hike in Chandradrona hills; search continues.

Golden Retriever Dies In Locked Car Outside Goa Casino, Owner Detained, Sparking Outrage And Animal Welfare Calls

A golden retriever tragically died of heatstroke after being left unattended for hours outside a Panaji casino.

IndiGo CEO Flags Serious Gap in India’s Long-Haul Flights Due to Aircraft Shortage

IndiGo’s incoming CEO highlights India’s limited wide-body aircraft as a challenge to long-haul expansion

Justice B V Nagarathna Questions ‘Untouchability’ For Menstruating Women During Sabarimala Hearing

During ongoing hearings, the Supreme Court weighed constitutional equality against religious practices restricting menstruating women’s temple entry.

PM Modi Makes Six Big Promises to Bengal: Reopen Rape Cases, Implement 7th Pay Commission, Ensure Jobs

At a massive Purba Medinipur rally, PM Modi unveils a six-point guarantee, pledging rapid reforms, accountability, and safety ahead of West Bengal elections.

Maharashtra: Beed 24-Year-Old Dies By Suicide After Poison Consumption, Police Cite Distress Over Friendship Fallout

Police say the young man’s distress stemmed from strained friendships and social exclusion, with investigations ongoing.

Puducherry: Violence Erupts in Thirukanur Between Congress and BJP Workers, Police Lathi-Charge

Police use lathi-charge to quell violence after Congress and BJP workers clash outside a Thirukanur polling booth following BJP candidate A. Namassivayam and his wife’s voting.

India Raises Fertilizer Subsidy for Kharif Season as Global Price Shocks Deepen Import Dependence

Rising global fertilizer costs push India to increase subsidies, exposing long-term import dependence.

Bihar: Five-Year-Old Allegedly Found With Slit Throat At Jehanabad Hostel; Principal Arrested Following Murder Claims

The suspicious death of a young UKG student in a Bihar residential school has triggered violent protests and a police crackdown.

Manipur Blast Kills 2 Children, Violent Protests Erupt; Several Reportedly Dead In Police Firing

A deadly blast killing two children in Manipur triggered mass protests, police action, and fresh unrest.

Iran Restricts Strait of Hormuz, Disrupting Global Oil Supply Via Key 20% Route Amid Fragile Ceasefire

Iran’s move to restrict a key global oil route following Israeli strikes has shaken markets and strained fragile peace efforts.

Amid Hindi Imposition Debate, 7.6 Lakh Karnataka Students Opt For Hindi As Third Language

Official school data shows majority of Karnataka students opting for Hindi, challenging assumptions about language imposition.

Iran and US Agree Two-Week Ceasefire; Strait of Hormuz Reopens, Islamabad Peace Talks Scheduled

A conditional two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US pauses hostilities, with global oil routes restored and diplomatic talks scheduled in Islamabad.

Oil Prices Drop 14–16% As US-Iran 2-Week Ceasefire Eases Global Supply Concerns And Markets Rally

A temporary US-Iran ceasefire has eased supply fears, triggering a sharp fall in oil prices and boosting global markets.

India Urges Nationals To Exit Iran Immediately As Advisory Escalates Amid Ongoing Regional Tension Situation

India advises citizens to leave Iran via official channels as tensions persist despite a temporary ceasefire.

US And Iran Announce 14-Day Ceasefire As Iran Unveils 10-Point Proposal For De-Escalation Talks

A last-minute ceasefire between the US and Iran pauses imminent conflict while opening space for fragile negotiations.

RBI Keeps Repo Rate At 5.25%, Maintains Neutral Stance Amid Rising Global Economic Uncertainty

The RBI maintains status quo on interest rates, balancing inflation risks with slowing growth amid global uncertainty.

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.