Punjab Assembly Row 2026: Opposition Seeks Alcohol Test for CM Bhagwant Mann Amid Controversy   A political controversy erupted in the Punjab Legislative Assembly during a special session on May 1, 2026, after opposition leaders alleged that Chief Minister

May 1, 2026 | Global: Jet Fuel Prices Rise 5%, Mark Second Consecutive Monthly Increase International prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), commonly known as jet fuel, have risen by around 5%, marking the second consecutive monthly increase. The hike reflects sustained pressure in global energy markets, with oil companies gradually passing on higher costs to international carriers. According to state-owned oil firms, ATF prices for foreign airlines have b

Inside EC War Room: How Bengal Votes Were Tracked Hour by Hour in Real Time The Election Commission of India set up a high-tech war room at its Delhi headquarters to closely monitor polling during the 2026 Assembly elections in

Punjab Political Showdown: BJP Plans Mock Session Amid AAP Defection Row   A political showdown is set to unfold in Punjab as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans to hold a parallel “mock Assembly

Mamata Banerjee Warns on EVM Security Ahead of Bengal Vote Count, Calls It ‘Life-and-Death’ Issue Mamata Banerjee has issued a strong warning over alleged irregularities in electronic voting machines (EVMs), stating that any attempt to tamper with them would lead to a “life-and-death” fight. Her remarks came after she spent mo

May 1, 2026 | Kolkata: Bengal Polls 2026 EVM Row Triggers BJP–TMC Clash Ahead of Counting A major political controversy has erupted in West Bengal ahead of the 2026 Assembly election results, with the Trinamool Co

After 11 Years: NRI’s H-1B Stress Post Triggers India Return Debate A viral social media post by an NRI about returning to India after more than a decade in the United States has sparked widespread discussion online. The individual, who worked under the H-1B visa system, highlighted ongoing visa stress and financial uncertainty as

Date: April 30, 2026 | Time: Morning Update | Place: Uttar Pradesh, India   The Ganga Expressway has officially been opened, marking a major milestone in Uttar Pradesh’s infrastructure development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594 km long expressway from Hardoi on Wednesday, formally launching a key route that connects the eastern and western regions of the state. The inauguration event was held near the Sadarpur interchange in Hapur district, where thousands of p

New Delhi, April 29, 2026: Exit polls indicate that the DMK is leading in Tamil Nadu, Congress is eyeing a comeback in Kerala, the NDA is dominating Assam, while Bengal remains a tight contest.   A poll of exit polls for the 2026 Assembly elections across key states indicates mixed political outcomes, with different parties holding an edge in various regions. Trends suggest a likely return of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Tamil Nadu, a comeback for the Con

On April 30, 2026, in New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani made the statement ahead of a 9/11 memorial ceremony.   New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called for the return of the historic Kohinoor diamond to India, saying he would urge Britain’s King Charles III to hand it back during his ongoing visit to the United States. He remarked on April 30, 2026, in New York City ahead of a ceremony commemorating the victims of the September 11 attacks. Speak

The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has approved a ₹4 per litre increase in milk prices across Kerala, with the revised rates likely to come into effect from May 20, 2026. The decision was taken on April 30, 2026, during a governing body meeting, following continuous demands from dai

A fire incident at Gaur Green Avenue in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, created panic among residents on Tuesday morning. The fire reportedly started in a locked apartment located on the ninth floor of one of the residential towers.The incident occurred around 9:00 AM, when smoke and flames were seen coming out of the flat. Residents in nearby apartments immediately alerted authorities and began evacuating the building.Fire brigade teams reached the location promptly and started operations to bring t

PM Narendra Modi flags off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting Varanasi–Pune and Ayodhya–Mumbai, boosting direct rail travel between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday 28th April 2026, flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains, strengthening rail connectivity between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The announ

The Gujarat Local Body Election Results 2026 have delivered a clear and strong victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The party has secured a majority of seats across municipal corporations, municipalities, and village panchayats.In urban areas, BJP candidates performed exceptionally well, winning key city corporations with comfortable margins. The party also showed strong presence in rural regions, gaining support from village-level voters and securing many panchayat seats.

The ongoing global conflict is beginning to impact Indian workers across the Gulf region, raising concerns over potential job losses and economic uncertainty. With thousands of Indians employed in Gulf countries, any disruption is likely to directly affect livelihoods and remittance flows back home. In