Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) A strong show of women's participation blended with pointed political messaging marked the 'Jan Akrosh Mahila Sammelan' at the BLW ground on Tuesday, coinciding with the first day of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) More than 9,400 WhatsApp accounts linked to India and involved in the so-called 'digital arrest' scam have been banned since January 2026, Attorney General R. Venkataramani told the Supreme Court.
Surat, April 28 (IANS) The Ukai Dam, popularly known as the “lifeline of South Gujarat”, has been making a significant contribution to the state's development and prosperity for the past five decades.
Kachchh (Gujarat), April 28 (IANS) After receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, Kachchh’s copper bell craft is gaining significant recognition at the international level, while demand has increased both in India and abroad, empowering artisans.
Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday took a veiled jibe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that the latter has handed over the state's future to "Humayun and Jahangir". The jibe was purportedly aimed at Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan and former party leader Humayun Kabir.
Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that political parties like the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress stalled the passage of the women's reservation proposal in Parliament, but asserted that he remains committed to ensuring its implementation, assuring women of the country that he will "leave no stone unturned" to secure their rightful representation in legislatures.
Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in a grand 'Mahila Sammelan' in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi, where he is set to address a gathering of around 50,000 women.
Ahmedabad, April 28 (IANS) In a major boost to urban connectivity, a newly-constructed four-lane flyover at Satadhar Junction in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad city has significantly eased traffic congestion and made daily commuting easier for lakhs of residents in the western parts of the city.
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The government has sanctioned road projects worth nearly Rs 8,000 crore for Jammu & Kashmir under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-IV, giving a major boost to rural connectivity, agriculture, and livelihoods in the region, the Ministry of Rural Development said on Tuesday.
Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) The Kolkata Met office has predicted sweltering heat, with high possibility of thunderstorms accompanied by rain later in the day, on Wednesday, when the second and final phase of voting in West Bengal Assembly polls will be held.
