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Vrinda Goel is a journalist with the web team at Business Standard, where she manages web desk operations, conducts research, and writes stories across a diverse range of topics. She focuses on delivering timely and well-researched content. Her interests lie in covering trending and engaging stories that resonate with a wide readership, spanning national and international news, the economy, and current affairs.
IMD warns of intensifying heatwave across North, Central and West India with temperatures rising up to 45°C, while other regions brace for thunderstorms, gusty winds and rain
The cancellation has left students and families distressed, raising concerns over trust in NTA and adding financial worries amid uncertainty over the retest
India raises gold, silver and platinum import duties to curb overseas demand, ease pressure on forex reserves and narrow current account deficit amid global uncertainty
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including ata Motors Commercial Vehicles, Hindustan Petroleum, DLF, and TVS Holdings are also to release their January-March earnings today
At the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, Rajiv Gauba said India must move from "prohibited unless permitted" to "permitted unless prohibited" to deepen reforms
The outage appeared most prominent in Google Search, though several users also reported problems in accessing the website itself
Kerala's CM decision remains pending even after Congress-led UDF's decisive win, as contention among the three top leaders delays the decision, raising questions on government formation timelines
IMD has warned of prolonged heatwave conditions across western and central India even as thunderstorms, gusty winds and heavy rain are expected in parts of the north, south and Northeast
Nomura says PM Modi's appeal to conserve fuel, avoid gold purchases and cut overseas spending signals rising pressure on India's fiscal and current account deficits amid West Asia war
IMD forecasts heatwave conditions in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, while heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely across south and northeast India
WHO has confirmed five Hantavirus cases and three suspected infections linked to a cruise ship outbreak in the Atlantic, while stressing that the situation is not comparable to Covid-19
Iran and the US accuse each other of violating a fragile ceasefire after fresh clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider regional conflict
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Lupin, Pidilite Industries, Bharat Forge, Escorts Kubota, and Indraprastha Gas are also to release their January-March earnings today
The US expects Iranian responses on several key points within the next 48 hours. However, it also cautioned that no agreement has been reached yet
Growth was driven by stronger domestic demand and new orders, even as export growth weakened and cost pressures remained elevated
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Shree Cements, Godrej Consumer Products, PB Fintech, Blue Star, and Raymond Lifestyle are also to release their January-March earnings today
Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds cool several regions as IMD forecasts continued wet spells till May 11, even as heatwave conditions persist in parts of Rajasthan
Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Jindal Stainless, Petronet LNG, NACL Industries, Tata Chemicals, and IIFL Capital Services are also to release their January-March earnings today
Counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry will begin at 8 am on May 4, Monday, with final results likely by evening
Rain and thunderstorms have brought relief from scorching heat, but the IMD warns of more showers, gusty winds and isolated heatwave conditions across regions