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Big guns on campaign trail in Bengal today with 3 rallies each by PM Modi, HM Shah, 4 by CM Mamata

IANS | April 11, 2026 10:46 AM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Amid the crucial two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal later this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will address three campaign rallies each in the state on Saturday. On the other hand, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will also be addressing four campaign rallies during the day.

India to scale value‑added seafood exports, tap marine potential

IANS | April 11, 2026 10:27 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s seafood exports have recorded robust growth, driven largely by strong performance in non‑US markets, according to Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, who emphasised the need for sustained market and product diversification and strict regulatory compliance, including adherence to antibiotic bans and strengthened traceability systems.

PM Modi shares blog on Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, calls him 'light that still shows India way' on birth anniv

IANS | April 11, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared an extensive blog marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, describing the social reformer as a timeless guiding force for India’s social transformation.

Delhi govt seeks feedback on draft EV policy 2026 to promote clean mobility

IANS | April 11, 2026 9:57 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Delhi government on Saturday asked all stakeholders, including general public, to submit their feedback and comments via emails and posts within 30 days on the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026.

Prez Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan, others pay floral tributes to Jyotirao Phule at Parliament Complex

IANS | April 11, 2026 9:56 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several parliamentarians paid floral tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary at the Parliament Complex on Saturday.

Cong firmly committed to women’s reservation, says Shashi Tharoor amid CWC deliberations

IANS | April 11, 2026 9:51 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) MP Shashi Tharoor, on Saturday reiterated the party’s strong commitment to Women’s Reservation, stating that the Congress stands firmly with efforts to enhance women’s opportunities in political representation.

US-India Air Force chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation

IANS | April 11, 2026 8:02 AM

Washington, April 11 (IANS) The US and India reaffirmed their strategic defence partnership during high-level talks between their air force chiefs, focusing on interoperability, training and regional deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, a media release said.

HM Amit Shah to address multiple election rallies in West Bengal today

IANS | April 11, 2026 7:49 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to address a series of election rallies in West Bengal on Saturday, as part of the BJP’s intensified campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections.

UGC secretary Manish Joshi to be relieved; Shyama Rath to take charge

IANS | April 11, 2026 12:10 AM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) In a significant administrative reshuffle within India’s higher education sector, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to relieve its Secretary, Prof. Manish R Joshi, from his duties.

US, India discuss energy cooperation after passing of SHANTI Bill

IANS | April 10, 2026 11:54 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday said he had a “productive interaction” with US Secretary of State Wright and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi, focusing on the future of US‑India energy cooperation.

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Big guns on campaign trail in Bengal today with 3 rallies each by PM Modi, HM Shah, 4 by CM Mamata

India to scale value‑added seafood exports, tap marine potential

PM Modi shares blog on Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, calls him 'light that still shows India way' on birth anniv

Delhi govt seeks feedback on draft EV policy 2026 to promote clean mobility

Prez Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan, others pay floral tributes to Jyotirao Phule at Parliament Complex

Cong firmly committed to women’s reservation, says Shashi Tharoor amid CWC deliberations

US-India Air Force chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific cooperation

HM Amit Shah to address multiple election rallies in West Bengal today

UGC secretary Manish Joshi to be relieved; Shyama Rath to take charge

US, India discuss energy cooperation after passing of SHANTI Bill

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