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With gold prices soaring to a record ₹1 lakh per 10 grams, Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) investors are contemplating selling. Those who invested in 2017 are seeing returns of 221%. Financial experts advise maintaining 10-15% of portfolios in gold for stability.

Adani Group's Ambuja Cements announces record profits. The company's profit after tax rose 9% to Rs 5,158 crore. Revenue also hit a new high of Rs 35,045 crore. Ambuja Cements crossed 100 million tonnes capacity. Expansion plans are underway to reach 140 MTPA by 2028. The company is also focusing on green energy initiatives. Logistics and fuel costs were reduced.

Himachal Pradesh, known for its snowy mountains, is experiencing an unusual heat wave, prompting a heat wave alert for several districts. Una recorded a high of 41.6°C, with similar conditions expected in Kullu and Mandi until April 30. Relief is anticipated on May 1 and 2, with forecasts predicting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across the state.

Telangana is experiencing a severe heatwave, with Nizamabad recording the highest temperature of 45.3 degrees Celsius. Several other districts also reported temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius, prompting an orange alert from the IMD until April 26. Residents are advised to take precautions, and light rainfall is expected after April 26. The heatwave also led to peak power demand in GHMC.

Chennai's suburbs are experiencing higher temperatures than the city center due to the delayed arrival of the seabreeze in interior areas like Meenambakkam. The IMD forecasts temperatures to rise, with potential discomfort from high humidity in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal.

Connor McDavid's electrifying speed, peaking at 23.92 mph, highlights the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, though the Oilers faced defeat. Colin Miller's powerful shots and Jake Guentzel's high-danger plays are also turning heads. Meanwhile, Mackenzie Blackwood's stellar goaltending is proving crucial for the Avalanche. These players are significantly shaping the competition as the playoffs advance, promising thrilling matchups.

Joshua Cheptegei and Sarah Chelangat triumphed at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, each claiming $26,000. Despite high humidity hindering record attempts, Cheptegei won in 27:53, narrowly defeating Saymon Tesfagiorgis. Abhishek Pal and Sanjivani Jadhav emerged as the top Indian finishers, with Abhishek setting a new personal best of 29:12 and Sanjivani clocking 34:16.

India's formal job sector is booming, with projections indicating a record-breaking 14.5 million net additions in fiscal year 2024-25, surpassing previous highs. While new EPFO registrations have dipped, possibly due to lack of incentives, increased formalization driven by wage digitization is fueling job growth. Government initiatives like employment-linked incentives are expected to further boost establishment registrations.

Yongje Park's 'The God of High School' webtoon captivated global audiences with its blend of martial arts, mythology, and emotional depth. While the anime adaptation by Crunchyroll and MAPPA promised much with its stunning visuals, it faltered by rushing through crucial plot points. This left viewers disconnected from character development and the rich narrative.

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ordered Holy Cross Convent School to provide a father with his son's school records within 15 days. Rahul Gupta sought his son's transfer certificate and admission form, but the school denied his requests, citing a dispute with the child's mother.