India's Engineering Exports Up 8.8% in April 2026
India's engineering exports rose 8.8% year-on-year to $10.3 billion in April 2026, driven by aluminium, copper, and auto components, despite West Asia disruptions.
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Iran Seeks Just Order, Hormuz Cannot Be Source of Insecurity
Iran's acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri in Moscow called for a just world order that negates hegemony, stating the Strait of Hormuz cannot be a source of insecurity.
Loktak Lake: Floating National Park and Dancing Deer
Discover Loktak Lake in Manipur, featuring floating phumdis, the world's only floating national park, and endangered Sangai deer. A unique ecosystem under threat.
Goa: Tuem Residents Panic Over Property Seizures for Quarry Fines
Residents of Tuem in Goa are worried after the mamlatdar issued notices demanding payment of pending fines for illegal stone quarrying, warning of property confiscation.
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Chandigarh Weather: Dry Thursday, Relief Expected from Friday
Chandigarh remained dry on Thursday despite rain forecast, but maximum temperature dropped to 40°C. IMD predicts thunder, dust storms, and light rain from Friday, bringing relief.
Goa forest dept expands waterholes to curb human-animal conflict
Goa forest department is expanding its network of waterholes to prevent wild animals from straying into human settlements during summer. Nearly 100 waterholes are functional, with more planned under CAMPA funding.
Margao Gasification Plant Smooth, Black Spots Persist
Margao's new waste treatment plant operates without issues, but garbage black spots on roads remain. The plant treats 10 TPD of dry waste, yet impact is invisible.
Chandel-Hasapur Bridge Near Mopa Airport Faces Monsoon Deadline
The Chandel-Hasapur bridge near Mopa airport enters final stage, but delays worry locals fearing monsoon isolation. MLA says work is on war footing.
Gujarat Student Stabbed to Death in Canada's Niagara Region
A 22-year-old Indian student from Gujarat was stabbed to death in Canada's Niagara region, sparking safety concerns for overseas students. The family was unaware for 12 days.
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Port Project's Missing Wall Led to Disappearance of Two Islands
A 1981 river-training scheme for Hooghly included a protective wall for three islands, but it was never built. Two islands have since vanished, and a third is eroding rapidly.
Kolkata Gets Thunderstorm Relief, More Rain Expected Friday
Kolkata received a thunderstorm on Thursday, dropping temperatures from 30°C to 27°C. The Met office predicts more rain on Friday, with cyclonic circulation and moisture from the Bay of Bengal.
Adivasi Groups Oppose Tiger Reserve Expansion and Safari Tourism
Over 35 Adivasi villages in Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have issued the Nagarhole Declaration, demanding a halt to relocations and accusing forest authorities of turning ancestral lands into a commercial safari spectacle.
Scottish Church College Opens Second Campus at Ogilvie Building
Scottish Church College in Kolkata is converting the historic Ogilvie Building into its second campus to accommodate an extra year under NEP 2020. Other colleges are also expanding.
3 dead, 4 missing after boat capsizes in Ganga in Patna
Three people drowned and four went missing after a boat carrying 14 passengers capsized in the Ganga river in Patna's Barh area due to strong winds and overloading.
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Train Disrupted After Crane Collapse in Balasore
Train services were disrupted for hours after a crane collapsed onto two goods trains near Gopinathpur Nilgiri station in Balasore, damaging the overhead electric system. No injuries were reported.
US Navy LCS Fleet Faces Survival Questions as Final Ship Joins
The USS Cleveland, final Littoral Combat Ship, enters service amid criticism over failures, weak defenses, and survivability in drone and missile-heavy warzones as Iran tensions escalate.
Halwara Airport Now Connects to 23 Domestic, 20+ International Cities
Private airline launches connecting flights from Ludhiana's Halwara airport to 23 domestic and over 20 international destinations via Delhi, offering seamless travel options.
Puducherry CM Seeks French as Regional Language in CBSE
Puducherry CM N Rangasamy urges Union govt to recognize French as a 'Regional Language' in CBSE curriculum, citing historical and cultural ties, amid concerns over new NCFSE 2023 rules.
Eid-uz-Zuha in Assam: No Cow Slaughter, Goats Used
Eid-uz-Zuha was observed peacefully across Assam, with most communities avoiding cow sacrifice following the CM's appeal. Goat sacrifice was common. Six arrested in Barak Valley for illegal cow slaughter.
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Woman Carried 11km on Palanquin in Uttarkashi
A 56-year-old woman in Uttarkashi was carried 11km on a palanquin from Seva village to the nearest road due to lack of connectivity, highlighting the plight of remote villagers.
Nepal Shifts to Meritocracy for Ambassador Posts
Nepal has made a historic shift to meritocracy by calling for applications for ambassadorial positions, moving away from political appointments.
Jaishankar Wraps Up Strategic Visit to Cyprus
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a high-level visit to Cyprus, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties, trade, and regional cooperation.
Vijayawada Unaffected by Air India Flight Cancellations
Air India cancels 22% domestic flights, but Vijayawada operations remain unaffected; all services continue as per schedule.
AP Weather: Thunderstorms, Heatwave, and Monsoon Update
Andhra Pradesh experienced mixed weather on Thursday with thunderstorms in several districts and a high of 43.4°C in Amaravati. IMD forecasts heatwave conditions and more thunderstorms on Friday.
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Bakrid Celebrated with Fervour Across Madurai and Trichy
Bakrid was celebrated with religious fervour in Madurai and Trichy as thousands offered prayers, engaged in charity, and shared festive feasts despite rising costs.
Belagavi Farmers Rush for Seeds as Pre-Monsoon Rains Boost Kharif Demand
Pre-monsoon rains in Belagavi drive seed demand; agriculture department distributes subsidised seeds via 176 centres, with soybean stock of 48,000 quintals amid rising cultivation.
Nagahole Adivasis Claim Ancestral Forest Land Rights
Adivasi families in Nagarahole, Karnataka, have staked claim to ancestral forest lands under the Forest Rights Act, demanding recognition of their traditional rights.
Over 1,000 migrants cross English Channel in UK heatwave
More than 1,000 migrants arrived in the UK via the English Channel during a record-breaking heatwave, with crossings down 36% year-on-year despite the recent surge.
Trump explores $250 bill with his portrait, Congress must change law
The Trump administration is considering a $250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, requiring Congress to overturn a law barring living people on currency.
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Six Lions Die from Babesia Infection in Gir Forest
Six lions in Gujarat's Gir forest have died due to Babesia infection, with 17 others under observation. The deceased include sub-adult males and females aged 1-2 years, and a 2-3-year-old male.
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