Iran war: China’s ‘peace plan’ likely to thwart Pakistan’s high profile US plans

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:58 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) China has stepped up efforts as a global peace broker with initiatives on a possible stop to the United States-Iran war and the Afghan-Pakistan armed conflict, even as Islamabad’s offer to host players involved in the West Asian theatre gains ground, raising questions over current relations between the “all-weather friends.”

PM Modi chairs CCS meet to safeguard India from West Asia war fallout

IANS | April 1, 2026 9:55 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the evolving situation in West Asia and assess its potential impact on India's national interests.

PM Modi completes self-enumeration as India's first digital Census 2027 begins

IANS | April 1, 2026 8:17 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday completed his self-enumeration for Census 2027, marking the start of the first phase of India's first fully digital census exercise.

India’s diesel exports keep Australia going amid Middle East crisis

IANS | April 1, 2026 8:16 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) India’s diesel exports to Southeast Asia rose to an over seven-year high in March, as demand for the fuel in the region and Australia surged amid the disruption in crude flows from the Middle East.

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.

'Honoured to be part of your team: Leander Paes meets PM Modi after joining BJP

IANS | April 1, 2026 8:07 PM

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) A day after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), tennis legend Leander Paes on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.

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".

MEA debunks claim of India seeking observer status in 'Islamabad Peace Process'

IANS | April 1, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday strongly refuted circulating reports claiming that India has formally sought observer status in the so-called "Islamabad Peace Process", terming them completely fake.

'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.

Karnataka drafts policy to curb excessive digital use among students

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:53 PM

Bengaluru, April 1 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Wednesday announced a draft policy aimed at promoting responsible digital use among students, addressing growing concerns over excessive screen time and its impact on mental health.

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Iran war: China’s ‘peace plan’ likely to thwart Pakistan’s high profile US plans

PM Modi chairs CCS meet to safeguard India from West Asia war fallout

PM Modi completes self-enumeration as India's first digital Census 2027 begins

India’s diesel exports keep Australia going amid Middle East crisis

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

'Honoured to be part of your team: Leander Paes meets PM Modi after joining BJP

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

MEA debunks claim of India seeking observer status in 'Islamabad Peace Process'

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

Karnataka drafts policy to curb excessive digital use among students

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