Women-led SHG in MP's Khandwa makes eco-friendly lamps to protect Narmada

IANS | April 24, 2026 7:49 PM

Khandwa, April 24 (IANS) A women-led Self-Help Group (SHG) in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa district has launched the production of biodegradable “flour lamps” as an alternative to plastic offerings in the Narmada River, combining environmental conservation with rural employment with support from the state government.

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.

One year after Pahalgam: Security tightened, tourists say safe to visit Kashmir

IANS | April 22, 2026 6:02 PM

Srinagar, April 22 (IANS) A year after 26 civilians were killed when gunmen opened fire at them in the Baisaran valley in Pahalgam of Jammu and Kashmir, tourists said on Wednesday that security measures have been strengthened in the valley and that it is now safe to visit what is commonly referred to as 'Heaven on Earth'.

Delhi HC grants injunction in favour of Allu Arjun in personality rights case

IANS | April 21, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has granted an ex parte ad-interim injunction in favour of Telugu film star Allu Arjun, restraining multiple entities from unauthorised commercial exploitation of his name, image, voice and other personality attributes, including through artificial intelligence (AI) tools and deepfake technologies.