AI cannot replace humans: Arjun Ram Meghwal at book launch

IANS | April 30, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) “Innovation, Technology or Artificial Intelligence cannot replace a human being. AI poses many challenges, and we have become exceedingly technologically advanced, but it cannot replace a person,” said Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State for Law & Justice (IC), Government of India at the Launch of the book, Technology Law: Regulations, Cyber Policy, and the Digital Landscape authored by Rodney D. Ryder & Nikhil Naren.

Gujarat approves 17 new urban bus routes in three cities to improve connectivity

IANS | April 30, 2026 4:34 PM

Gandhinagar, April 30 (IANS) An expansion of urban bus services across three cities in Gujarat is expected to improve connectivity and reduce commuting costs, after 17 new routes were approved under the Chief Minister Urban Bus Service Scheme (Mukhyamantri Shehri Bus Parivahan Yojana), officials said on Thursday.

Invest India facilitates 60 FDI projects worth $6.1 billion in FY26, creates over 31,000 jobs

IANS | April 30, 2026 4:24 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency under the Centre’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has facilitated the grounding of 60 projects worth over $6.1 billion across 14 states during the financial year 2025–26, which are expected to generate more than 31,000 jobs, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

BJP welcomes Bengal CEO's repoll directive; Oppn INDIA bloc raises concern over EVM tampering

IANS | April 30, 2026 4:05 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) As the West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal said on Thursday that any polling booth found with tampered electronic voting machine (EVM) buttons would face repolling, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcomed the decision. However, Opposition INDIA bloc stressed that such action must be implemented wherever irregularities are found and raised concerns about accountability.

Priyank Kanoongo alleges fraudulent appointments in several Uttar Pradesh madrasas

IANS | April 30, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, Priyank Kanoongo, claimed to have received complaints that several madrasas in Uttar Pradesh have fraudulently hired teachers. Moreover, he accused the aided madrasas of keeping "Hindu children".

BJP will form govts in Bengal, Assam: Dharmendra Pradhan

IANS | April 30, 2026 2:40 PM

Bengaluru, April 30 (IANS) Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday expressed confidence that the BJP will form governments in West Bengal and Assam.

"Pilgrims, tourists to get seamless connectivity", Locals hail launch of Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train

IANS | April 30, 2026 2:15 PM

Srinagar, April 30 (IANS) Hundreds of local residents expressed gratitude to the government for the launch of a direct Vande Bharat train service between Jammu and Srinagar. Describing the advantages, people said they would now be able to escape the traffic on the National Highway and that the service would especially benefit students and tourists.

SC reserves verdict on Pawan Khera’s plea against denial of anticipatory bail

IANS | April 30, 2026 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgment on a plea filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera challenging the Gauhati High Court’s order rejecting his anticipatory bail application in connection with a criminal case registered by the Assam Police over his alleged remarks against the wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Congress, SP inherently anti-women, change colours like chameleon: CM Yogi

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:56 PM

Lucknow, April 30 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, the Samajwadi Party (SP), and the INDIA bloc, accusing them of being "inherently anti-women" ahead of a one-day special session of the state Assembly.

BJP leader urges MEA to help elderly Sikh couples stranded in Tehran

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:44 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) BJP national spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill on Thursday called on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to step in and facilitate the return of elderly Sikh couples who are currently stranded at a gurudwara in Tehran.

Politics

AI cannot replace humans: Arjun Ram Meghwal at book launch

Gujarat approves 17 new urban bus routes in three cities to improve connectivity

Invest India facilitates 60 FDI projects worth $6.1 billion in FY26, creates over 31,000 jobs

BJP welcomes Bengal CEO's repoll directive; Oppn INDIA bloc raises concern over EVM tampering

Priyank Kanoongo alleges fraudulent appointments in several Uttar Pradesh madrasas

BJP will form govts in Bengal, Assam: Dharmendra Pradhan

"Pilgrims, tourists to get seamless connectivity", Locals hail launch of Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train

SC reserves verdict on Pawan Khera’s plea against denial of anticipatory bail

Congress, SP inherently anti-women, change colours like chameleon: CM Yogi

BJP leader urges MEA to help elderly Sikh couples stranded in Tehran

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