Govt considering international flights from Patna: Ravi Shankar Prasad​

IANS | April 6, 2026 6:23 PM

Patna, April 6 (IANS) Former Union Law Minister and Lok Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Monday stated that the “double-engine government” is seriously considering launching international flight services from Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport, Patna, to key destinations such as Dubai, Bangkok, and Kathmandu.​

Dubai property claims ‘fake’, ‘misinformation’: Assam CM​

IANS | April 6, 2026 6:19 PM

Guwahati, April 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday strongly refuted allegations linking his family to property ownership in Dubai, calling the claims “completely fake” and part of what he described as a misinformation campaign by the Congress. ​

Delhi Assembly security breach: Masked man nabbed, vehicle seized​

IANS | April 6, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) In a major security scare at the Delhi Assembly, a masked man rammed through the high-security boundary gates of the complex on Monday and also managed to flee without being challenged, thereby exposing the ill-preparedness of security arrangements.​

IMF tells Pakistan to remove subsidy on fuels

IANS | April 6, 2026 4:56 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to eliminate, at the earliest, distortions in the pricing of petroleum products due to the subsidy extended by the federal government to consumers amid the surge in global prices triggered by the Iran war, local media reports said on Monday.

CM Dhami thanks Centre for approving Kendriya Vidyalaya in Tehri Garhwal

IANS | April 6, 2026 4:46 PM

Dehradun, April 6 (IANS) Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed gratitude to the Central government for approving the establishment of a new Kendriya Vidyalaya in Madannegi in Tehri Garhwal district, calling it a significant step towards strengthening access to quality education in the region.

‘Good that they are ready to accept women in politics’: Anju Bobby George backs fast-tracking of Women’s Reservation Bill

IANS | April 6, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Former long jumper and Athletics Federation of India senior vice-president Anju Bobby George has welcomed the renewed push for the Women’s Reservation Bill, terming it a significant step towards strengthening women’s representation in policymaking, while also highlighting its potential benefits for the sporting ecosystem.

Congress failed to push through Women’s Reservation Bill during UPA regime: BJP MP Rekha Sharma

IANS | April 6, 2026 3:46 PM

Panchkula (Haryana), April 6 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP and former National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson, Rekha Sharma on Monday launched a sharp attack on Opposition parties, particularly the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of historically obstructing the Women’s Reservation Bill and continuing to raise "diversionary issues” to stall its progress. She also castigated the Congress for failing to push through the Bill that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) brought while in power.