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'Will now serve Punjab 10 times more': Vikramjit Sahney refutes Punjab CM's betrayal allegation

IANS | April 26, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney refuted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's allegation that six of the seven MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who crossed over to the BJP have betrayed the people of the state. Sahney, who himself is one of the seven estranged MPs, said they have now got an opportunity to serve Punjab "10 times more".

India, New Zealand to sign FTA on April 27; pact aims to double trade, boost investment

IANS | April 26, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement on Monday, more than four months after concluding negotiations, with the deal expected to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors.

Bamboo sector giving new impetus to employment in Northeast after change in British-era laws: PM Modi

IANS | April 26, 2026 12:10 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called the Northeast "Ashtalakshmi" for Indians, highlighting the success the region has witnessed across different sectors after changes were made in British-era laws in 2017.

Beating Retreat music now on OTT; PM Modi says be proud of Armed Forces, their traditions

IANS | April 26, 2026 12:05 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Beating Retreat ceremony in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' address, highlighting a transformative shift in how the nation preserves the legacy of this historic event.

Blackbucks return to Chhattisgarh as community efforts mitigate human-elephant conflict: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:43 AM

Raipur, April 26 (IANS) In a significant triumph for wildlife restoration in Central India, the blackbuck, locally known as the black deer, has successfully returned to the open plains of Chhattisgarh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted this in his 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday.

Buddha's thoughts are even more relevant in times of global tensions and conflict, says PM Modi

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:38 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the significance of Lord Buddha's teachings, given the times of global tensions and conflicts, and said that these thoughts inspire people to bring peace into their lives, adopt compassion and move forward with balance.

PM Modi celebrates nation’s global 4th rank in renewable energy, highlights massive expansion

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:32 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Highlighting India’s burgeoning leadership in the global renewable energy landscape, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently lauded the nation’s extraordinary progress in wind power during his latest 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday.

PM Modi calls Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor criticality 'historic milestone' in nuclear journey

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:19 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed India's indigenously designed Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam, which recently achieved criticality, marking a major advance in the second stage of the country's three-stage civil nuclear program.

ED raids houses of two Kolkata businessmen in Sona Pappu syndicate case

IANS | April 26, 2026 11:06 AM

Kolkata, April 26 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday was conducting searches at three places, including the houses of two businessmen in Anandapur and Alipore areas, in Kolkata.

Not democracy but TMC's reign of terror: Rahul Gandhi on Bengal Cong worker's killing

IANS | April 26, 2026 10:48 AM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a senior Congress leader, on Sunday condemned the murder of party worker Debdeep Chatterjee in West Bengal's Asansol and accused the Trinamool Congress of spreading a "reign of terror" throughout the state.

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'Will now serve Punjab 10 times more': Vikramjit Sahney refutes Punjab CM's betrayal allegation

India, New Zealand to sign FTA on April 27; pact aims to double trade, boost investment

Bamboo sector giving new impetus to employment in Northeast after change in British-era laws: PM Modi

Beating Retreat music now on OTT; PM Modi says be proud of Armed Forces, their traditions

Blackbucks return to Chhattisgarh as community efforts mitigate human-elephant conflict: PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'

Buddha's thoughts are even more relevant in times of global tensions and conflict, says PM Modi

PM Modi celebrates nation’s global 4th rank in renewable energy, highlights massive expansion

PM Modi calls Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor criticality 'historic milestone' in nuclear journey

ED raids houses of two Kolkata businessmen in Sona Pappu syndicate case

Not democracy but TMC's reign of terror: Rahul Gandhi on Bengal Cong worker's killing

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