PM Modi blames SP, Cong for stalling women quota bill; vows to ensure its implementation

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:29 PM

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.

Satadhar flyover eases congestion, boosts western connectivity in Ahmedabad

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:17 PM

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.

Jammu & Kashmir gets Rs 8,000 crore road projects under PMGSY-IV

IANS | April 28, 2026 5:13 PM

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.

PM Modi gets grand welcome in Varanasi, women power in spotlight

IANS | April 28, 2026 4:33 PM

Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Tuesday for a two-day visit, receiving a grand welcome at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport from Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and senior BJP leaders.

Varanasi decked up for PM Modi's two day visit to unveil Rs 6,300 crore projects

IANS | April 28, 2026 4:14 PM

Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency, on Tuesday for a two-day visit during which he will unveil and lay the foundation for development projects worth Rs 6,300 crore, including a signature bridge over the Ganga river. Ahead of his arrival, the temple city has been decked up with elaborate decorations, with key routes adorned in saffron hues, reflecting the festive mood among residents.

Akhilesh Yadav visits BJP MLA who was injured while burning SP chief's effigy

IANS | April 28, 2026 4:05 PM

Lucknow, April 28 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday visited BJP MLA Anupama Jaiswal at Medanta Hospital, where she is undergoing treatment after sustaining burn injuries while burning his effigy during a protest over the Women's Reservation (Amendment) Bill's defeat in the Lok Sabha.