Bangladesh faces deepening debt crisis

IANS | April 24, 2026 3:46 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) In the five fiscal years from 2026 to 2030, Bangladesh will need to spend a staggering $26 billion to repay external debt, which is expected to create a huge economic burden on the country, according to an article in the local media.

Need to create space infrastructure for national security: Shubhanshu Shukla

IANS | April 24, 2026 3:36 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Astronaut and Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain, Shubhanshu Shukla, on Friday urged for the creation of space infrastructure for national security. Further, dwelling on the preparations for the much-hyped Gaganyaan mission, he underlined that human space missions are "more complex".

Debate continues over record turnout in 1st polling phase of Bengal polls

Jayanta Bhattacharya | April 24, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A large voter turnout, being attributed to the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voters' roll, acute polarisation on religious lines, anti-incumbency factor, and conversely, overwhelming mandate favouring West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress -- are among reports coming after the first phase of state election held on Thursday.

Every single person linked to RG Kar rape-murder conspiracy will be brought to justice, says PM Modi

IANS | April 24, 2026 2:04 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) Every individual, regardless of their influence, who is connected to the larger conspiracy surrounding the R.G. Kar rape and murder case will be identified and held accountable after the formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in West Bengal next month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated during a campaign rally at the Panihati Assembly constituency in North 24 Parganas district on Friday.

With gifts of books and portraits, women express excitement to meet PM Modi at Bengal rally

IANS | April 24, 2026 2:04 PM

Baruipur (West Bengal), April 24 (IANS) Women in large numbers, among other locals, waited to catch a glimpse of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a public rally in Jadavpur, ahead of the second phase of Assembly elections in West Bengal. One of them carried a book that she wrote on the Prime Minister while a young girl wished to gift PM Modi a self-made sketch.