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A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a massive fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, prompting evacuations. This major Rosneft facility, crucial for fuel exports, had previously halted operations after an earlier drone attack. Authorities are responding to the incident, with the Kremlin confirming measures are being taken.

Of the remaining 142 seats that are going to polls in the second phase, 111 seats are located in the Presidency region of the State; the Trinamool Congress had won 96 seats and the BJP 14 seats in the 2021 Assembly polls; Kolkata and the adjoining areas have voted for the Trinamool Congress across several elections in the past, but this time the candidates of the ruling party are facing tough contests from the candidates of BJP and Left Front

China has ordered Meta to reverse its $2.5 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus within weeks, citing national security. Beijing claims authority over the Singapore-based firm's China-linked AI technology, demanding the return of assets and data. This move signals a strong warning to Chinese tech founders against exporting sensitive innovations to geopolitical rivals.

The affected families were engaged in rag-picking and garbage segregation for their livelihood

The Bench issued the contempt notice to Staff Selection Commission Director R.G. Singh and posted the matter for further hearing on April 29, 2026

According to local residents, he was found seriously injured in a forest-fringe area on Tuesday morning and was rushed to a private hospital in Perinthalmanna, where he later succumbed to his injuries

The government school administration made the students appear for the exams as private candidates, allegedly without informing the parents, to achieve a high pass percentage

An 89-year-old man armed with a shotgun wounded an employee at a social security office in Athens before opening fire at a courthouse, injuring several more people. Police are actively searching for the suspect, with the motive behind the attacks currently unknown.

Minister says more than 2,000 teachers had not participated in the evaluation process, and strict action has been ordered against them

Madhya Pradesh Government announced that retired SC Judge Justice Ranjana Prasad Desai will head the panel comprising a retired IAS officer, a legal expert, and an academician, among others

The ward will cater to patients suffering from symptoms such as fainting and giddiness; Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) is also being provided

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh have all been in brilliant form this season​, and the contest is being viewed as a battle between two opening pairs.

The 142 seats are spread across seven districts of South Bengal including Kolkata. About 3.21 crore electors will determine fate of 1448 candidates

The development comes close on the heels of a protest by a Kannada organisation demanding action against an inspector in Devanahalli who has been accused of accepting bribes and interfering in civil disputes

59-year-old accused Salim Dola was handed over to the Narcotics Control Bureau and taken to its headquarters in Delhi

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik stated that if one wishes to conduct business in Maharashtra, a working knowledge of Marathi is necessary

The SIT constituted on the Supreme Court’s directions is probing the cases of alleged diversion and laundering of funds