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Iran war costs hit $25 billion; JD Vance questions Pentagon briefings

Vance has also raised alarms over declining US missile stockpiles, strained by previous support to Ukraine and Israel. Intelligence assessments suggest Iran still retains significant air, missile, and naval capabilities, indicating the conflict may be more complex than publicly portrayed.

Apr 30, 2026

US military claims 42 vessels intercepted in ongoing blockade of Iranian ports

US described the operation as effective and vowed to continue strict enforcement. However, Iran strongly condemned the actions as "piracy" and warned of a potential military response.

Apr 30, 2026

Return the Kohinoor: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he'd urge King Charles to hand diamond to India

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would urge King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond if given the opportunity. Speaking at a press conference ahead of meeting the monarch during his New York visit, Mamdani highlighted the symbolic and historical significance of the diamond.

Apr 30, 2026

Bengaluru: CM Siddaramaiah Visits Hospital to Meet Injured After Wall Collapse

Karnataka govt orders statewide hospital safety audit after Bowring tragedy; report due in a week

The tragedy occurred after heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms caused a compound wall to collapse on people taking shelter nearby, leaving seven dead and several injured. Siddaramaiah announced ₹5 lakh compensation for victims' families and free treatment for the injured,

Apr 30, 2026

Five burnt alive as moving car catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

The incident occurred near Maujpur police station limits around midnight, when the vehicle, travelling from Delhi to Kota, was quickly engulfed in flames, leaving passengers with no time to escape. The victims included three women, a young girl, and one man, all residents of Sheopur in Madhya Pradesh.

Apr 30, 2026

Consensual love affair, not rape: J&K HC acquits man, sets aside 8-year sentence

The J&K and Ladakh High Court acquitted a man in a rape case, observing that the relationship between the accused and the survivor was a consensual "love affair" and that the prosecution failed to prove she was a minor.

Apr 30, 2026

WB Exit Polls 2026: BJP to secure 180 seats, Mamta's TMC to fall; Assam NDA to win, Tamil Nadu sees tight three-way contest; Vijay's TVK strong

WB Exit Polls 2026: BJP to secure 180 seats, Mamta's TMC to fall; Assam NDA to win, TN sees tight three-way contest

Several agencies released exit poll projections after voting for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections ended on Wednesday.

Apr 29, 2026

Slum boy bridging the biggest divide of this decade

How Devendra Kumar — once a child labourer in Delhi's most dangerous slum — is now closing the digital divide for India's most marginalised students.

Apr 29, 2026

'Recite the Kalma…': US-returned man Zaib Zubair Ansari, with alleged ISIS links, accused of stabbing two security guards in Mira Road

Mira Road stabbing: ATS probes alleged ISIS links, handwritten note surfaces

The case relates to a knife attack in which two security guards were seriously injured after being targeted over their religious identity. The accused was arrested shortly after the incident, and investigators also recovered a laptop, religious literature, and other materials.

Apr 29, 2026

Bengaluru rains: Seven dead in Bowring Hospital wall collapse, CM pulls up authorities for alleged lapses

At least seven people, including three children, were killed after a compound wall of Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru collapsed amid heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms on Wednesday evening. Rescue and treatment efforts are underway at the hospital ICU.

Apr 29, 2026

WB Assembly Elections 2026: BJP alleges symbol 'taped' at Diamond Harbour booths, slams TMC

West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 concluded with a high turnout of 89.99%. The BJP accused the TMC of electoral malpractice, including alleged tampering with EVM buttons in Falta, while demanding repolling in affected booths.

Apr 29, 2026

Riyan Parag caught vaping in dressing room despite e-cigarette ban in India; will he face jail? BCCI reacts

Riyan Parag was caught vaping in the dressing room during an IPL 2026 match against Punjab Kings. BCCI has sought an explanation, with officials calling the act careless. The incident has also reignited concerns over players' privacy during live broadcasts.

Apr 29, 2026

Sam Altman vs Elon Musk: judge lectures tech billionaires on social media barbs, asks them not to 'make things worse outside this courtroom'

The dispute reflects a deepening rift between Musk and OpenAI, which he co-founded in 2015 before exiting in 2018. Following his departure, OpenAI established a commercial subsidiary and secured major investments, including from Microsoft, emerging as a key player in the global AI race driven by products like ChatGPT.

Apr 29, 2026

'He's cute':Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles, jokes to Melania 'we won't match that record, darling'

At a White House reception for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Donald Trump shared that his mother had a "crush" on the King during his youth. Trump noted she often called the then-Prince "cute".King Charles responded with a modest laugh, appearing slightly embarrassed.

Apr 29, 2026

Cong accuses Rajnath Singh of giving 'shameful clean chit' to Pak for saying terror has 'no nationality' at SCO

Congress accuses Rajnath Singh of giving 'clean chit to Pakistan', dubs his remarks at SCO 'anti-national'

Jairam Ramesh also alleged that this "new stance" in relation to Pakistan is all part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policy of "appeasement" of the U.S.

Apr 29, 2026

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Iran war costs hit $25 billion; JD Vance questions Pentagon briefings

US military claims 42 vessels intercepted in ongoing blockade of Iranian ports

Return the Kohinoor: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he'd urge King Charles to hand diamond to India

Karnataka govt orders statewide hospital safety audit after Bowring tragedy; report due in a week

Five burnt alive as moving car catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway

Consensual love affair, not rape: J&K HC acquits man, sets aside 8-year sentence

WB Exit Polls 2026: BJP to secure 180 seats, Mamta's TMC to fall; Assam NDA to win, TN sees tight three-way contest

Slum boy bridging the biggest divide of this decade

Mira Road stabbing: ATS probes alleged ISIS links, handwritten note surfaces

Bengaluru rains: Seven dead in Bowring Hospital wall collapse, CM pulls up authorities for alleged lapses

WB Assembly Elections 2026: BJP alleges symbol 'taped' at Diamond Harbour booths, slams TMC

Riyan Parag caught vaping in dressing room despite e-cigarette ban in India; will he face jail? BCCI reacts

Sam Altman vs Elon Musk: judge lectures tech billionaires on social media barbs, asks them not to 'make things worse outside this courtroom'

'He's cute':Trump says his mother had a crush on King Charles, jokes to Melania 'we won't match that record, darling'

Congress accuses Rajnath Singh of giving 'clean chit to Pakistan', dubs his remarks at SCO 'anti-national'

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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