Iran divisions' biggest hurdle in talks: Rubio​

IANS | April 27, 2026 10:37 PM

Washington, April 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Monday said internal divisions within Iran’s leadership remain the biggest obstacle to any agreement with Washington, even as he indicated Tehran may be under growing pressure to strike a deal.​

The American paradox: Power, prosperity, and deepening decay

Ajai Sahni | April 27, 2026 10:14 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) With per capita income hovering around USD 80,000, the USA is among the richest societies in human history. Its technological sophistication, institutional depth, and global influence are unmatched. Yet, beneath this extraordinary wealth lies a social landscape that is, for millions, marked by dysfunction, insecurity, and despair. This is not poverty born of scarcity; it is a distress amidst abundance.

Global confidence in Andhra increasing: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan

IANS | April 27, 2026 10:07 PM

Visakhapatnam, April 27 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday took part in the Centenary Celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam and recalled the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that "Viksit Bharat can only be realised through Viksit States".

Massive turnout, celebrations in Gangtok; people hail PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Sikkim

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:24 PM

Gangtok, April 27 (IANS) Enthusiasm and celebration swept across Gangtok after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Sikkim for the closing ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood, with thousands of people from across the state turning out to catch a glimpse of the leader and take part in what many described as a historic moment.

Gujarat: ‘Mangalam canteens’ empower women to become self-reliant​

IANS | April 27, 2026 6:48 PM

Gandhinagar, April 27 (IANS) The rapidly expanding network of Mangalam canteens in Gujarat is bringing transformative change in the lives of people, particularly women across the state, by enabling them to harness their entrepreneurial spirit and help achieve ‘atmanirbharata’ in their respective fields.​