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DMK MAY HOLD TN, OPPN SURGE SEEN IN KERALA, BENGAL
WITH polling ending for the high stakes elections in four states and a Union Territory, several exit polls on Wednesday predicted a convincing victory for the BJP in Assam and an edge for the party over the ruling TMC in West Bengal, while projecting a second innings for the DMK in Tamil Naduandacomeback by the Congress-led UDF in Kerala.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Ayush, Prannoy win but India lose against China
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Political map redrawn: BJP rules cities, Cong holds on to rural base
GUJARAT’S 2026 local body election vote-share data shows BJP retaining a statewide lead above 50% across every tier and tightening its grip across urban Gujarat.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Split in MVA as Sena names nominee for lone MLC seat
CRACKS appeared in the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) with Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena announcing its candidate on Wednesday and its ally Congress saying that it would also field a nominee for the lone seat the opposition can win in the Maharashtra legislative council elections scheduled on May 10.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
States put on notice on compensatory afforestation norms
THE Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has tightened compliance on penal compensatory afforestation by violators under the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, or the Forest Conservation Act.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Epic night in Paris: PSG edges Bayern in nine-goal thriller in S/F 1st leg
KHVICHA Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele scored twice each as Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in an epic first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday — an extraordinary encounter that was the highest-scoring match ever at this stage of the competition.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
UNCOVERING THE HIDDEN HIGH-ALTITUDE wonders of Kedarnath
Here's why the trek to the world's highest Shiva shrine is only the beginning of the adventure...
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
China to grant zero tariffs to African allies from May 1
CHINA will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic ties with Beijing, starting May 1, an official announcement said.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Rains, storms wreak havoc in parts of NE
HEAVY rains, accompanied by gusty winds, have wreaked havoc in parts of the Northeast.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Bhabanipur’s long day of power and protest
Breaking the tradition, Mamata comes out of house on polling day to visit poll booths H TMC protests when Suvendu reaches constituency
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
PARAG CAUGHT VAPING IN RR DRESSING ROOM
ON Tuesday night, Riyan Parag, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals franchise, was caught on camera using what appeared to be a vape during their chase against Punjab Kings.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
‘No forced sale of nano fertilisers’, Centre says move to protect farmers
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has issued a notification prohibiting forced sales of nano-ferti-lisers.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Baptiste ends Sabalenka's title defence
HAILEY Baptiste ended Aryna Sabalenka’s title defence in Madrid on Tuesday and halted the world number one’s 15-match winning streak with a 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) quarterfinal victory to deliver the biggest shock of the tournament so far.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Exports remain strong in Apr: Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal directed officials to plan a calibrated import substitution strategy in priority sectors
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Indian Bank reports ₹3,103 crore profit
THE Indian Bank on Wednesday reported a net profit of ₹3,103 crore in Q4FY26 compared to ₹2,956 crore during the same period in FY25, driven by growth in retail and MSME businesses and interest income.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
‘Who is claiming this right?’ SC on Sabarimala
ON the 10th day of hearing in the Sabarimala reference case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the petitioners how can a nonbeliever in north India claim the right of entry to the Sabarimala temple.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Modi to make brief UAE stop before heading to Europe
AMID heightened geopolitical churn in West Asia and shifting global energy dynamics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to make a stopover in the UAE in mid-May en route to a four-nation European tour.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Mastermind of Bihar govt officer’s murder killed in encounter in Bhagalpur
AFTER a senior government officer’s murder and injuries to another at the Sultanganj municipal corporation office in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district on Tuesday evening, the main accused, Ramdhani Yadav, was killed in a police encounter on Wednesday.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
High energy cost transfer inevitable to users: Govt
IT is “inevitable” for countries to pass on higher energy costs to households and industries, according to the Union finance ministry.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Federal Bank net profit jumps 22% to ₹1,341 cr
PRIVATE sector lender Federal Bank on Wednesday reported a 22% rise in its consolidated net profit in the March quarter of FY26 to ₹1,341 crore, as against ₹1,091 crore in the year-ago period.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Overall turnout close to 93% in West Bengal
WEST Bengal on Wednesday recorded robust polling in the second and final phase of elections with poll-participation touching 92.67%, according to the approximate polling trends updated on ECINet app at 12.30 am Thursday.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Tribal languages removed from J’khand teachers’ exam
THE BJP has termed the passing of the new rules for the Jharkhand Teacher Eligibility Test (JTET) during the Cabinet meeting held on April 28 an “injustice” to millions of people in the state.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
GIVE LEGAL SUPPORT WHILE GAUGING PREGNANCY RISKS
THE Supreme Court's direction permitting a 15-year-old girl to terminate her pregnancy beyond 28 weeks, while warning of contempt for any delay, marks a decisive assertion of reproductive autonomy.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
After years of pain, Manipuri judoka's perseverance pays off
AMIDST ongoing administrative turmoil, judoka Inunganbi Takhellambam has quietly broken the nation’s 13-year-old drought for an Asian medal.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Step into the 2,000-year-old caves of Odisha
These caves offer a multi-layered experience that combines history, spiritual atmosphere and one of the best viewpoints in Bhubaneswar...
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
‘Existing laws enough to curb hate speeches’
THE SC on Wednesday said the existing framework of criminal law adequately addresses the issue of hate speeches and no “legislative vacuum” exists warranting intervention.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
BRACING FOR THE ASCENT
THE pilot’s announcement comes before the descent.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
DRDO, Navy conduct salvo launch of short range anti-ship missiles
INDIA'S indigenous maritime strike programme cleared a milestone on Wednesday as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR), firing two missiles in quick succession from a Sea King helicopter off the Odisha coast for the first time.
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
Indian Overseas Bank net profit up 43% at ₹1,505 cr
Rise in net interest income to ₹3,470 crore the bank has reported for Q4FY26
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April 30, 2026
The New Indian Express Bengaluru
HIGH FIVE: SUNRISERS ON A ROLL
Travishek onslaught followed by Klaasen’s clean hitting help Hyderabad complete fifth consecutive victory
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