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    Iran war: US Defence Secretary Hegseth spars with Democrats in fiery House hearing

    Agencies
    30 April 2026 9:17 AM IST

    In a tense six-hour session, Hegseth defends Trump, justifies military shake-up and war costs, as lawmakers grill him over competence, leadership changes, and Pentagon decisions

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
    World
    Nepal Airlines
    India

    Nepal Airlines apologises after network map on social media shows J&K as part of Pakistan

    30 April 2026 8:56 AM IST
    offshore wind projects
    World

    Trump’s USD 2 billion buyout-plan for offshore wind projects triggers political storm

    30 April 2026 8:43 AM IST
    Treasure, jewellery
    World

    US returns over 650 antiquities valued at nearly USD 14 million to India

    30 April 2026 7:39 AM IST
    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

    NYC Mayor Mamdani: Would encourage King Charles to return Kohinoor to India

    30 April 2026 7:17 AM IST
    Hardik Pandya, Heinrich Klaasen

    SRH complete fourth-highest run chase in IPL history, down MI by 6 wickets

    30 April 2026 6:46 AM IST
    Exit polls 2026

    Exit polls predict BJP win in Assam, edge in Bengal; DMK to return in TN, UDF to take Kerala

    30 April 2026 6:37 AM IST
    Mamata Banerjee

    Bengal, Assam exit polls spark fierce debate as experts question BJP-sweep predictions

    29 April 2026 10:00 PM IST
    Pinarai leads in Kerala again

    Has UDF broken Pinarayi's hat-trick chances? Exit Polls 2026

    29 April 2026 9:46 PM IST
    MAMATA VS SUVENDHU

    High voter turnout, not landslides, may define Election 2026: Sanjay Kumar

    29 April 2026 9:43 PM IST
    Use of artificial intelligence in Assam election campaign

    Exit polls predict comfortable win for NDA in Assam

    29 April 2026 9:05 PM IST
    TVK gets numbers in exit polls

    Rise of a third force and what it means for Tamil Nadu’s political future | Exit Polls 2026

    29 April 2026 8:56 PM IST
    Exit polls project UDF win in Kerala but margins vary

    Exit polls project UDF win in Kerala but margins vary

    29 April 2026 8:30 PM IST
    Mamata Banerjee says she will dethrone BJP from Delhi

    Exit polls reflect Bengal uncertainty; most give BJP the edge

    29 April 2026 8:23 PM IST
    Major exit polls predict DMK return in Tamil Nadu; One predicts TVK win

    Major exit polls predict DMK return in Tamil Nadu; One predicts TVK win

    The Federal
    29 April 2026 7:45 PM IST

    Three exit polls agree on a DMK majority for Tamil Nadu but diverge sharply on the scale of victory and how badly the AIADMK will fare

    Seven killed, as many injured as wall collapses in Bengaluru hailstorm

    Seven killed, as many injured as wall collapses in Bengaluru hailstorm

    29 April 2026 7:28 PM IST
    Donald Trump

    Trump asks Iran 'to get smart soon' over halted talks, asserts he is 'no more Mr Nice Guy'

    29 April 2026 6:58 PM IST
    From Bro to Dhurandhar: Seven defining moments that shaped 2026 election trail

    From 'Bro' to 'Dhurandhar': Seven defining moments that shaped 2026 election trail

    29 April 2026 6:11 PM IST
    cyber laws, internet safety, nuclear

    1,000 MW N-plant in Kudankulam marching towards commissioning in 2027

    29 April 2026 5:19 PM IST
    A Siberian Husky,

    Siberian husky tragedy in Telangana exposes India's cruel exotic pet culture

    29 April 2026 5:17 PM IST
    Why Bengals iconic jhalmuri and telebhaja may be seeing a change in fortunes in Kolkata

    Why Bengal's iconic jhalmuri and telebhaja may be seeing a change in fortunes in Kolkata

    29 April 2026 5:02 PM IST
    Andhras Markapur heat surge signals new climate hotspot

    Andhra's Markapur heat surge signals new climate hotspot

    29 April 2026 4:36 PM IST
    From Fan Frenzy to Political Reality – The Vijay TVK Test

    Vijay's political gamble: Big crowds, bigger questions

    29 April 2026 4:23 PM IST
    Special police observer Ajay Pal Sharma

    ‘Singham’ cop Ajay Pal Sharma reviews Diamond Harbour polling amid BJP-TMC clash

    29 April 2026 3:12 PM IST
    UAE quits OPEC

    Why UAE's choice to quit OPEC spells good news for India, other markets

    29 April 2026 3:03 PM IST
    Sabarimala gold theft case intensifies as main accused gets bail. Photo: PTI

    Supreme Court questions non-believer's right to enter Sabarimala

    29 April 2026 2:31 PM IST
    West Bengal SIR

    How SIR row reshaped EC's Bengal poll process | Om Prakash Mishra

    29 April 2026 2:23 PM IST
    uttar pradesh Ganga Expressway

    PM Modi launches 594-km Ganga Expressway: Here are the key features

    29 April 2026 2:13 PM IST
    Six women killed as bus rams van in Gujarats Sabarkantha

    Six women killed as bus rams van in Gujarat's Sabarkantha

    29 April 2026 1:54 PM IST
    Indias gold demand rises 10 pc as investment buying surges

    India's gold demand rises 10 pc as investment buying surges

    29 April 2026 1:52 PM IST
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