West Bengal Assembly to see reduced Muslim representation due to systematic marginalisation
Although Muslims constitute just over 27 per cent of Bengal’s population, they accounted for 34 per cent of deleted voters under the SIR, while delimitation and the reservation of Muslim-dominated constituencies for SCs further curtailed the community’s electoral representation.
Lakshadweep eases travel restrictions: Police clearance and sponsorship no longer mandatory
In a move aimed at boosting tourism to international standards, authorities have officially scrapped the long-standing requirement for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) and the mandatory local sponsorship
Vance questions pentagon briefings as Iran war drains U.S. missile stocks
Reports suggest that U.S. Vice President JD Vance has questioned whether the Pentagon is giving President Donald Trump an accurate picture of the Iran war and America’s weapons stockpiles
Dhar State court declared Bhojshala a 'mosque' in 1935, Muslim side to MP HC
The high court has been regularly hearing four petitions and one writ appeal since April 6, contesting the religious nature of the monument.
UN General Assembly President questions alternative peace bodies like Trump’s Board of Peace
Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly, on Tuesday, April 28, questioned alternative conflict resolution initiatives such as US President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace”, warning that attempts to bypass the UN could erode the principle of equal participation among nations
Second phase of West Bengal polls across 142 constituencies begins today
Besides the state capital of Kolkata, the other six districts where these 142 Assembly constituencies are scattered over are Nadia, East Burdwan, Hooghly, South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas and Howrah.
Umar Khalid is in jail to keep society from becoming a prison, says Prakash Raj
Actor Prakash Raj has said that jailed activist Umar Khalid is “fighting for all of us” and that his imprisonment symbolises resistance against a society that risks turning into a prison
'Merger' of AAP MPs with BJP
It has once again become clear that the Sangh Parivar has no need to fear anyone to continue its destruction of democracy, even after the Anti-Defection Act came into force
University of Hyderabad enters Times Higher Education Asia top 300
The University of Hyderabad (UoH) has earned a spot in the 251-300 band of Times Higher Education’s Asia University Rankings 2026, cementing its position among India’s top 20 institutions
IPL 2026: Ferreira-Dubey stand hands Punjab Kings first defeat
Donovan Ferreira and Shubham Dubey forged an unbeaten 77-run partnership off 32 balls to steer Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the 40th IPL match at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, inflicting PBKS's first loss of the season
GCC leaders meet in Jeddah for emergency talks on regional security
Gulf states review defence coordination after recent strikes on energy sites
Abu Dhabi's new toll gates: Here are the updated charges and penalties
New points in Ghantoot and Sheikh Zayed Street will operate from May 4, with motorists required to register or face fines as charges apply on additional routes.
Warm nights add to heatwave concerns across India
At least 17 weather stations recorded minimum temperatures more than 5 degrees Celsius above normal.
Google signs AI deal with Pentagon for classified work: report
Classified military networks are used for sensitive operations, including mission planning and weapons targeting.
WhatsApp bans over 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrest scams
WhatsApp said many of the accounts targeting Indian users were being operated from Southeast Asia, particularly Cambodia.
Reliance and Axis Energy win India’s first coal mines with underground gasification provision
The mines are located across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. Two of the blocks are fully explored, and two are partially explored.
Tech companies cut over 45,000 jobs in March as AI spending surges
The data showed that 92,272 employees across 98 tech companies have lost their jobs so far this year.
Brazil defender Militao to miss World Cup after hamstring surgery
Éder Militão has undergone surgery for a hamstring injury sustained during Real Madrid’s 2-1 La Liga win over Alavés last week, with recovery expected to take several months.
UAE announces exit from OPEC effective May 1
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the oil cartel and its allied grouping, citing a strategic energy shift and rising differences with Saudi Arabia over production limits and regional priorities.
Truckers and farmers fear fuel price hike as diesel shortages spark panic
Oil marketing companies have already withdrawn discounts offered to bulk buyers and begun rationing supplies.
GCC leaders hold extraordinary summit in Jeddah
Officials review joint efforts and outline steps to strengthen cooperation among member states.
Jamia students protest RSS centenary event on campus
Students from left-affiliated groups protested against an RSS-linked ‘Yuva Kumbh’ event marking its centenary, prompting heavy police deployment on campus, while the university administration is yet to respond.
US is being “humiliated” in Iran talks, says German Chancellor Merz
“The Iranians are obviously very skilled at negotiating, or rather, very skilful at not negotiating,” Merz said, adding that US negotiators were returning without results.
One-week interim bail granted to Engineer Rashid by Delhi HC to visit ailing father
Imposing strict safeguards, the Delhi High Court directed that Rashid will remain either at the hospital where his father is undergoing treatment or at the residence where his father is staying, and will not move outside these premises during the period of interim bail.
As ATF costs surge, Airlines warn of 'stopping operations’
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) accounts for around 40% of a carrier's operating expenses
Top court dismisses plea linking Assam's Kamakhya temple’s practices to Sabarimala review
During the proceedings, an advocate argued that practices such as occultism and animal sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple violated fundamental rights under Article 21.
US unlikely to accept Iran's proposal to end war without nuclear deal
The US has signalled reluctance to accept Iran’s proposal to end the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear programme, with Washington insisting any deal must prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
MediaOne TV approaches Kerala HC after Facebook blocks page in India
The channel stated that its Facebook page was restricted on Friday, with access specifically blocked for users in India.
Trust, transparency, and the ballot paper: Karnataka’s message to the nation
The country has not forgotten the shocking facts revealed by RTI activist Manoranjan Roy through a public-interest litigation in the Bombay High Court, which exposed a discrepancy of nearly 20 lakh EVMs between figures reported by manufacturers BEL and ECIL and those recorded by the Election Commission.
ED attaches Rs 3,034 crore assets of Anil Ambani Group in RCom case
The special investigation team (SIT) constituted on the directions of the Supreme Court is investigating the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG) cases involving diversion and laundering of bank and public funds
Doctors say Mumbai’s ‘watermelon deaths’ not typical food poisoning
Doctors at Sir JJ Hospital indicated that the clinical presentation did not resemble a typical foodborne illness.
Govt mandates water, rest, flexible work hrs for workers amid heatwave
The government has issued a heatwave advisory to all States and Union Territories mandating drinking water, rest breaks, cooling facilities, and flexible working hours to protect workers from extreme temperatures.
The American paradox: power, prosperity, and deepening decay
The United States’ failures, when compared to India's, are of a different order. They persist at levels of prosperity where such outcomes are neither necessary nor typical among peer societies.
BJP cannot shield him after May 4: TMC warn Ajay Sharma IPS
The officer, who has alleged links to Adityanath, has been appointed as the poll observer for the West Bengal elections
‘Rs 100 for photos’: Suryavanshi tells little fans; video viral
Vaibhav Suryavanshi is a sensation in cricket spheres with explosive batting, punishing even established and senior bowlers
Another IIT Kharagpur student dies by suicide; second in 10 days
A 22-year-old MTech student was found dead in his IIT Kharagpur hostel room on Tuesday morning and was later declared dead at the hospital. With this incident, the total number of student deaths reported at the institute in 2025 has risen to seven.