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West Bengal sees over 89.99% polling till 5pm in final phase amid violence

Tension gripped the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency briefly as CM Mamata Banerjee and BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, vying for the prestigious seat, took swipes at one another in the same booth area

Sri Lanka government set to take over the country's cricket board

Sri Lanka government on Wednesday decided to take over the administration of the country's cricket board after the resignation of its president Shammi Silva and the executive committee.

Four-time Order of Merit winner, golfer Vijay Kumar passes away at 57

Veteran Indian golfer Vijay Kumar has died in his home town Lucknow due to a heart attack. He was 57.

Nearly 1/3 of peak demand of 256 GW met via renewable energy: Pralhad Joshi

The peak power demand touched a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday, April 25, 2026, according to Power Ministry data

77% Indians confident about summer travel despite global turmoil: Report

The report, which surveyed 2,000 Indian respondents, highlights that nearly 9 in 10 Indians have either planned or already booked their summer 2026 holiday

Tata Motors files 144 patent applications in FY26, highest in a year

These filings are closely aligned with the company's strategic priorities, including enhanced vehicle safety, improved reliability, optimised total cost of ownership

How a non-believer in North India claim entry right in Sabarimala: SC

The observation of a nine-judge Constitution bench came while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala temple

People are voting fearlessly in West Bengal this time, says PM Modi

Voting is underway in 142 constituencies of West Bengal in the second and final phase of polling

GDP growth may slip to 6% if Indian crude averages $120/barrel in FY27: EY

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its monetary policy review earlier this month, projected GDP growth for FY27 at 6.9% compared to 7.6% estimated in FY26

Global auto industry facing demanding environment, says OICA president

In 2025, global automobile production of passenger vehicles, trucks and buses rose to 96.4 million units from 92.7 million units in 2024, an increase of 3.9 per cent, OICA chief said

Piccadily Agro Q4FY26 results: Net profit rises 13.6% to ₹45.2 crore

The company had posted a net profit of ₹39.80 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Piccadily Agro

Siguler Guff invests $40 mn in restaurant franchise operator Trimex Foods

This strategic partnership represents Trimex's first institutional capital raise and seeks to help accelerate the company's pan-India expansion of its existing brand portfolio

'Non-standard pack sizes of edible oils deliberately misleading consumers'

SOPA said many companies are introducing such pack sizes of edible oils into the market, confusing consumers regarding price and quantity

Jio IPO may slip to second half of FY27 on geopolitical risks: Report

Earlier market rumors reported that the IPO could come as early as May, with Reliance looking to shed 2.5-3 per cent stake from its existing 67 per cent stake in Jio for close to $4 billion

Global gold demand rises 2% in Q1 on strong bar, coin buying: Report

While volumes increased modestly, the value of demand surged to a record $193 billion, up 74 per cent year-on-year

PM Modi inaugurates 594 km Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj

The high-speed corridor is expected to significantly boost connectivity across Uttar Pradesh, while giving impetus to industrial investment, logistics, agricultural marketing and regional balance

Sagar Adani calls for building domestic energy infra to boost resilience

Sagar Adani advocated for energy security and noted that countries should shift their priorities from how fast they can grow to how well they can withstand disruptions

Mahindra Lifespace pre-sales rise 21% to ₹3,405 cr in FY26 on strong demand

Its sales bookings or pre-sales stood at ₹2,804 crore in the 2024-25 fiscal

No legislative vacuum, existing laws sufficient to tackle hate speeches: SC

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said that creation of criminal offences and the prescription of punishments lies squarely within the legislative domain

PM holds roadshow in Varanasi, offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

After the visit to Varanasi, PM Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh later today