Fake narrative exposed: Jhalmuri seller was no SPG officer

IANS | April 22, 2026 9:45 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The man who served jhalmuri to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in West Bengal's Jhargram was not an SPG officer in disguise -- he was a real roadside vendor who happened to get an unexpected visit. The meme suggesting otherwise stitched together unrelated images to create a misleading narrative. The viral claim doesn't hold up to basic scrutiny.

Centre taking steps to ensure industrial production stays steady

IANS | April 22, 2026 9:00 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is actively implementing a range of regulatory and facilitative measures to ensure continuity of industrial activities, maintain supply chain stability, and support key manufacturing amidst the evolving West Asia situation, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.

'Free zone' for terrorists in Muslim-dominated areas of Bengal: BJP leader Biplab Deb

IANS | April 22, 2026 8:00 PM

Kolkata, April 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday alleged that terrorist infrastructures, including ISI assets and training camps, are found in certain Muslim-dominated districts in West Bengal. He also alleged that a "free zone" has been created for terrorists in these areas.