Veteran music composer K Raghavan Master dies at 99

Regional

Updated: Oct 19, 2013

K Raghavan Master passed away while under treatment at a hospital here on early Saturday (October 18, 2013). He was 99, and would have turned 100 on December 2, his family said.

6 Lanes, 600 km, 6 Hours: Ganga Expressway, Where You Can Drive At 120 kmph

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh
The expressway links Meerut to Prayagraj. Commuters will be able to cover 600 km in 6 hours
It includes 12 industrial clusters with Rs 47,000 crore in proposed investments

BJP Claims EVM Tampering, Says Button "Taped" In Trinamool Stronghold

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Trinamool accused of EVM tampering in Abhishek Banerjee's stronghold during Bengal polls
BJP alleges its button was taped on EVMs in Falta polling booths in Diamond Harbour
Trinamool denies charges and blames Election Commission and police observer Ajay Pal Sharma

UAE Quits OPEC: What It Means For India's Oil Prices, Fuel Bills

World

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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UAE will exit OPEC and OPEC+ from May 1, says state news agency
UAE says its exit aims to increase production flexibility
War in the Middle East disrupts UAE energy sites and tightens oil exports

EVM 'Glitch', Violence During Polling, Mamata Banerjee's "Terrorism" Charge

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Violence and vandalism were reported early Wednesday during voting for the second phase of the Bengal election
There was also a report of malfunctioning EVMs, or electronic voting machines, in Howrah
The clashes led to Mamata Banerjee accusing central security forces of "acting at BJP's behest"

"You'd Be Speaking French": King Charles Roasts Trump At State Dinner

World

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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King Charles III joked that without the British, Americans would be speaking French
Charles referenced Trump's World War II remarks about Europeans speaking German without US help
The king made lighthearted comments about White House renovations and historical events

Sameera Reddy Says, 'Women In India Don't Have Luxury Of 8-Hour Shifts'

Bollywood

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Sameera Reddy discussed the 8-hour workday debate initiated by Deepika Padukone with NDTV
She acknowledged the difficulty in balancing work demands and personal time as a mother
Sameera chose to work flexibly on Aakhri Sawal, understanding the producer's perspective

How 'Clerical Error' Helped Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Accused Get Bail

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Sonam Raghuvanshi was granted bail in the 2025 honeymoon murder case after three prior rejections
A clerical error in arrest documents cited a non-existent legal section, aiding bail approval
Court found Sonam was not properly informed of murder charges under section 103 (1) of BNS

Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag Caught Vaping: Health Risks Explained

Health

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Riyan Parag was caught vaping in Rajasthan Royals' dressing room during an IPL match
Vaping is banned in India under the 2019 Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act
Vaping poses serious health risks including lung damage, heart disease, and addiction

Gujarat Tax Official Arrested For Demanding Rs 20 Lakh To Settle GST Probe

All India

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Mukeshkumar Manbodh Kumar, CGST Superintendent, caught accepting Rs 20 lakh bribe
Akash Kaloliya, private tax consultant, acted as middleman in the bribery case
Bribe was to settle a fraud inquiry involving unpaid GST and fake bills

Samsung Dynasty's Wealth Doubles To $45 Billion In Just One Year

World

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

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Lee family's wealth rose to $45.5 billion amid Samsung's AI-driven semiconductor boom
They will complete $8.1 billion inheritance tax payments after five years this month
Samsung's economic influence grew to 19.3% of South Korea's GDP by 2025