Govt relaxes inspection norms for rice exports to Europe

IANS | April 10, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The government has allowed exports of basmati and non-basmati rice to certain European countries without the mandatory certificate of inspection for a period of six months, according to an official notification issued on Friday.

PM Modi lauds Harivansh’s contribution as President nominates him to RS

IANS | April 10, 2026 2:43 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised veteran journalist-turned-politician Harivansh Narayan Singh following his nomination to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, calling his contributions to journalism and public life “invaluable”.

Bengal polls: BJP releases manifesto with infiltration, transparent recruitment, women empowerment as top priorities

IANS | April 10, 2026 2:35 PM

Kolkata, April 10 (IANS) The Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, on Friday released the BJP’s 'Sankalp Patra (Election Manifesto)' for the forthcoming two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal scheduled for later this month. Zero tolerance against infiltration, evolving a transparent and corruption-free state recruitment mechanism, economic progression, and women empowerment were among the top priorities in the Patra.