PM Modi stresses on NEP role in nurturing curiosity and holistic development

IANS | April 1, 2026 8:10 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, emphasised the importance of National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, under which India continues to nurture curiosity and holistic development with focus on foundational literacy and joyful learning, urging people to read an article penned by the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Fuel hike in Pakistan reflects structural mismanagement, delayed reforms: Report

IANS | April 1, 2026 7:36 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Factors like regional conflict and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz account for only a portion of the increase in fuel prices in Pakistan, according to a new report, which stresses that the majority reflects "structural mismanagement, delayed reforms, and political considerations".

'Debt-ridden Pakistan faces higher risk due to Middle East crisis'

IANS | April 1, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s economy bears significantly greater risks associated with the ongoing Middle East crisis, as the impact on the general public is considerably higher than on those nations which do not have to meet strict IMF conditions due to loans taken from the multilateral institution, according to an article in the local media.

PIB Fact Check Unit publishes 2,913 fact checks dispelling fake narratives: Ministry

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The government's Fact Check Unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has published 2,913 fact checks across its official social media platforms, dispelling a range of fake claims related to the Union government -- including deepfakes, AI-generated and misleading videos, notifications, letters and websites, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Oppn eager to change demography with help of foreign donations: NHRC over FCRA protests

IANS | April 1, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, Priyank Kanoongo, on Wednesday, criticised Opposition leaders protesting outside Parliament over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging that their stand supports organisations involved in religious conversions through foreign funding.