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Monthly domestic urea output back to last year’s levels

Times of India - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:36
Domestic urea production has bounced back to last year's levels, with April output reaching 21 lakh tonnes, a significant recovery after a March dip. With natural gas supplies largely restored and robust import assurances, the government confirms ample fertilizer availability to meet the upcoming kharif crop needs, ensuring farmers remain unaffected by global price hikes.
Categories: National News

Tamil Nadu records highest marine fish landings in 2025

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:34
The State landed an estimated 6.85 lakh tonnes of fish, a slight increase from 2024 when it was 6.79 lakh tonnes, despite facing two cyclones; it surpassed Gujarat that landed 6.43 lakh tonnes
Categories: National News

SEZs must diversify beyond U.S. market and IT services: CEA

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:32
‘Half of SEZ exports today flow to the U.S. and the Netherlands. In a fragmenting world, that is concentration risk,’ says Anantha Nageswaran
Categories: National News

Structured tender model for shipbuilding: Govt aims tech transfer, local manufacturing

Times of India - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:30
India is boosting its shipbuilding capabilities by adopting a "structured tender" approach for specialized vessels like gas and oil tankers. This strategy mandates that a portion of these ships be built domestically, facilitating technology transfer and strengthening local manufacturing. The government aims to aggregate demand for hundreds of vessels to enhance self-reliance in the maritime sector.
Categories: National News

Mizoram declared ‘insurgency-free’ as last militant group lays down arms

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:19
A total of 43 cadres of the group, including Mr. Sanate, surrendered their weapons to the government during a “homecoming and arms laying ceremony” at Sesawng near Aizawl during the day
Categories: National News

Tamil Nadu records 99.9% pass in Class 10 ICSE, Class 12 ISC exams

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:09
A total of 3,305 students from 88 schools across Tamil Nadu appeared for the Class 12 exams. While girls achieved a pass percentage of 99.93%, 99.89% of boys passed
Categories: National News

HC grants time to nine convicts in Sattankulam custodial death case to file their appeals

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:05
The nine policemen were sentenced to death by a trial court in Madurai for the death of trader P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks in Sattankulam
Categories: National News

Work on Yettinahole will resume within a week, says D.K. Shivakumar

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:02
Shivakumar said the Centre had directed the State to pay ₹257 crore towards penalties and mitigation measures, which would be done
Categories: National News

Slithering fear: snakebite incidents trigger panic in Kerala

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:02
Increased instances of snakebites and resultant deaths have spread panic in Kerala. Sarath Babu George speaks to members of the bereaved families and herpetologists and other experts to understand the magnitude of the situation
Categories: National News

Zubeen death probe: Key accused Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea rejected

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 19:01
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said in the State Assembly in November last year that Garg’s death was a case of “plain and simple murder”
Categories: National News

Tigress, four cubs die in Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 18:42
State wildlife officials suspect an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus, which spreads through dogs
Categories: National News

‘Today was my day’: Shubman Gill reveals ‘lucky break’ in GT win over RCB

Times of India - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 18:39
Shubman Gill's aggressive 43 off 18 balls, aided by early luck, propelled Gujarat Titans to a four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Gill's powerplay blitz set the tone, despite a middle-order wobble, with Rahul Tewatia providing crucial late runs. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged Gill's decisive impact, while praising his team's bowling effort in stretching the chase.
Categories: National News

Horoscope today: Daily astrological predictions for May 1

Times of India - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 18:30
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for May 1, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the day ahead. Get ready to discover what the stars have in store for you today.
Categories: National News

Karnataka Cabinet approves Integrated Satellite Township project in Bengaluru South district at a cost of ₹18,133 crore

Hindu - Thu, 04/30/2026 - 18:16
It agrees to provide a bank guarantee to a tune of ₹7,500 crore to the project that will entail acquisition of 7,404 acres in nine villages of Ramanagara taluk in Bengaluru South district
Categories: National News

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