Bengal polls: Beyond welfare, women seek dignity, safety, jobs

IANS | April 5, 2026 9:07 AM

Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) As West Bengal heads towards Assembly elections, women across sectors have said that the next government should focus on job creation, safety and long-term empowerment, while building on existing welfare schemes.

‘I dedicate my life to him’: Anoop Antony on PM Modi's praise

IANS | April 5, 2026 12:07 AM

Thiruvalla (Kerala), April 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday showered praise on Anoop Antony Joseph, the BJP candidate for the Thiruvalla Assembly constituency, describing him as his "right-hand man" during a massive public rally here ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections.

Senior PM aide PK Mishra completes self-enumeration for Census 2027

IANS | April 4, 2026 10:57 PM

New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) In a significant step towards India’s first fully digital Census, PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, completed his “self-enumeration” for Phase-I of Census 2027 (Houselisting and Housing Census) on Saturday.​