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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.

Islamic State pushes train arson, knife attacks in South India

Vicky Nanjappa | April 24, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Islamic State, which has managed to capture a large audience in the country, especially in South India, has been urging its recruits online to set trains on fire. In addition to burning down trains filled with passengers, it has also been urging its supporters to carry out knife attacks on busy streets.

Being boatman for Prime Minister's ride today was great experience: Gouranga Biswas

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:26 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) For Gouranga Biswas, the boatman who rowed the boat in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi went for a ride on Friday morning, the experience was really fascinating.

Disinvestment process of IDBI Bank to continue: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

IANS | April 24, 2026 1:21 PM

Pune, April 24 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday confirmed that the government plans to continue with the disinvestment process of IDBI Bank.

BJP all set to win 110 of 152 seats in 1st phase of Bengal polls, says Amit Shah

IANS | April 24, 2026 12:29 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set to win at least 110 of the 152 constituencies in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls held on April 23, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday.

Bengal polls: ECI suspends police officer for negligence in duty

IANS | April 24, 2026 12:06 PM

Kolkata, April 24 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has suspended Hingalganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sandeep Sarkar in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, said officials on Friday.

India, New Zealand set to sign FTA for improved market access on April 27

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) As India and New Zealand prepare to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Monday, both sides are expected to benefit from expanded trade ties and improved market access, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said.

Murder of Delhi IRS officer’s daughter: Police to conduct psychological analysis of accused

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) In the high-profile murder of an IRS officer’s daughter in Southeast Delhi, the Delhi Police are set to conduct a psychological analysis of the accused as part of their ongoing investigation. Sources indicate that this assessment aims to evaluate the suspect’s mental state, behavioural patterns, and potential motives.

Intelligence signals turmoil in Jaish-e-Mohammad as mystery around Masood Azhar deepens

Vicky Nanjappa | April 24, 2026 11:46 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The mystery around Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar is growing with each passing day. His own cadres have been questioning the top leadership about his whereabouts.

Govt disburses Rs 7,981 crore to over 75 lakh scheduled caste beneficiaries in FY26

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:40 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A total of Rs 7,981.47 crore has been disbursed to over 75 lakh scheduled caste (SC) beneficiaries in FY26, the government informed on Friday.

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

Islamic State pushes train arson, knife attacks in South India

Being boatman for Prime Minister's ride today was great experience: Gouranga Biswas

Disinvestment process of IDBI Bank to continue: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

BJP all set to win 110 of 152 seats in 1st phase of Bengal polls, says Amit Shah

Bengal polls: ECI suspends police officer for negligence in duty

India, New Zealand set to sign FTA for improved market access on April 27

Murder of Delhi IRS officer’s daughter: Police to conduct psychological analysis of accused

Intelligence signals turmoil in Jaish-e-Mohammad as mystery around Masood Azhar deepens

Govt disburses Rs 7,981 crore to over 75 lakh scheduled caste beneficiaries in FY26

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