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Mamata Banerjee has handed state's future to Humayun, Jahangir: Bengal BJP chief

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:37 PM

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday took a veiled jibe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that the latter has handed over the state's future to "Humayun and Jahangir". The jibe was purportedly aimed at Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan and former party leader Humayun Kabir.

India's domestic passenger traffic grows 1 pc in March; 1.4 pc in FY26

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:29 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India’s domestic air passenger traffic rose 1 per cent YoY in March 2026 to 146.8 lakh and it surged 4.4 per cent on a monthly basis, a report said on Tuesday.

PM Modi blames SP, Cong for stalling women quota bill; vows to ensure its implementation

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:29 PM

Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that political parties like the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress stalled the passage of the women's reservation proposal in Parliament, but asserted that he remains committed to ensuring its implementation, assuring women of the country that he will "leave no stone unturned" to secure their rightful representation in legislatures.

India and Armenia discuss enhancing bilateral air power ties

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal, A P Singh held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia Lt Gen Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on enhancing operational cooperation, interoperability and strengthening bilateral air power ties.

Gujarat: Jamnagar’s multiple big-ticket projects amplify city’s growth prospects

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:24 PM

Jamnagar, April 28 (IANS) Jamnagar city, also known by the name of ‘Chhoti Kashi’ (Little Kashi), is taking big leaps of growth by advancing existing projects to fruition while laying the foundation for other ambitious and futuristic plans to augment the city’s road and infrastructure, while also providing umpteen benefits to the local population.

India credit card spending jumps 24 pc to Rs 2,194 billion

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India’s credit card spending surged by 24 per cent in March, month-on-month, to Rs 2,194 billion, supported by seasonal factors and a low base, even as underlying trends indicated a normalisation in consumption growth, according to a report released on Tuesday.

Massive turnout at Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi; PM Modi to address 50,000 women

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:36 PM

Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in a grand 'Mahila Sammelan' in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, where he is set to address a gathering of around 50,000 women.

Satadhar flyover eases congestion, boosts western connectivity in Ahmedabad

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:17 PM

Ahmedabad, April 28 (IANS) In a major boost to urban connectivity, a newly-constructed four-lane flyover at Satadhar Junction in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city has significantly eased traffic congestion and made daily commuting easier for lakhs of residents in the western parts of the city.

Jammu & Kashmir gets Rs 8,000 crore road projects under PMGSY-IV

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The government has sanctioned road projects worth nearly Rs 8,000 crore for Jammu & Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV, giving a major boost to rural connectivity, agriculture, and livelihoods in the region, the Ministry of Rural Development said on Tuesday.

Sweltering heat but thunderstorms later forecast for Bengal polls second phase voting day

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:03 PM

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) The Kolkata Met office has predicted sweltering heat, with high possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by rain later in the day, on Wednesday, when the second and final phase of voting in West Bengal Assembly polls will be held.

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Mamata Banerjee has handed state's future to Humayun, Jahangir: Bengal BJP chief

India's domestic passenger traffic grows 1 pc in March; 1.4 pc in FY26

PM Modi blames SP, Cong for stalling women quota bill; vows to ensure its implementation

India and Armenia discuss enhancing bilateral air power ties

Gujarat: Jamnagar’s multiple big-ticket projects amplify city’s growth prospects

India credit card spending jumps 24 pc to Rs 2,194 billion

Massive turnout at Mahila Sammelan in Varanasi; PM Modi to address 50,000 women

Satadhar flyover eases congestion, boosts western connectivity in Ahmedabad

Jammu & Kashmir gets Rs 8,000 crore road projects under PMGSY-IV

Sweltering heat but thunderstorms later forecast for Bengal polls second phase voting day

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