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.

India online gaming rules to come into force from May 1

IANS | April 22, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) India will bring into force a comprehensive set of rules to regulate the fast-growing online gaming sector from May 1, the government said on Wednesday.

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.

Pahalgam attack: Victim’s wife vows to dedicate life to nation, religion

IANS | April 21, 2026 11:55 AM

Pune, April 21 (IANS) Marking one year since the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, Pragati Jagdale, wife of Santosh Jagdale, one of the 26 victims brutally gunned down, highlighted her enduring trauma and her resolve to dedicate her life to the nation and her faith.

CJI Surya Kant calls for real-time enforcement to tackle cybercrime, flags systemic gaps

IANS | April 20, 2026 11:49 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Monday stressed the urgent need for a transition towards real-time enforcement mechanisms to effectively combat the rapidly evolving threat of cybercrime in the country.

SEBI slashes minimum investment in social impact funds to Rs 1,000

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:47 PM

Mumbai, April 20 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has drastically slashed the minimum investment requirement for individual investors in social impact funds to Rs 1,000 in order to lower the barrier for entry from the Rs 2 lakh level that was in place until now, with the aim of increasing retail participation on the Social Stock Exchange (SSE).

PM Modi's snack moment sends jhalmuri searches to two-decade-high

IANS | April 20, 2026 7:20 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brief 'snack break' during election campaigning in poll-bound West Bengal on April 19 has taken social media by storm, with photos and videos of him relishing a local street snack and interacting with a vendor drawing massive engagement.

‘Symbol of unparalleled valour, wisdom’: PM Modi extends wishes on Parshuram Jayanti

IANS | April 19, 2026 10:11 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the occasion of Parshuram Jayanti, highlighting the values of justice, truth, and inner strength associated with Lord Parshuram.

Grassroot reservation in governance must to create equal opportunities: Lt Gen (retd) Madhuri Kanitkar (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 18, 2026 7:00 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Lieutenant General Madhuri Kanitkar, a retired General Officer in the Indian Army and the third woman to achieve a Three-star rank, on Saturday mentioned reservation as "necessary from the grassroot" when it comes to civil organisations or governance. She termed it as important since according to her "equal opportunities are not provided in these sectors".

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Fake narrative exposed: Jhalmuri seller was no SPG officer

India online gaming rules to come into force from May 1

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

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

Pahalgam attack: Victim’s wife vows to dedicate life to nation, religion

CJI Surya Kant calls for real-time enforcement to tackle cybercrime, flags systemic gaps

SEBI slashes minimum investment in social impact funds to Rs 1,000

PM Modi's snack moment sends jhalmuri searches to two-decade-high

‘Symbol of unparalleled valour, wisdom’: PM Modi extends wishes on Parshuram Jayanti

Grassroot reservation in governance must to create equal opportunities: Lt Gen (retd) Madhuri Kanitkar (IANS Exclusive)

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