PM Modi praises BJP cadres in TN; to Interact with booth-level workers on Monday

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:58 AM

Chennai, April 12 (IANS) Ahead of the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the efforts of BJP cadres in the state, crediting them for effectively highlighting what he termed the shortcomings of the ruling DMK government while actively promoting the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) development agenda.

Bayern break Bundesliga goals record in win 5-0 over St. Pauli

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:53 AM

Hamburg, April 12 (IANS) FC Bayern beat St Pauli 5-0 to extend their lead in the Bundesliga to 12 points. It meant Bayern broke the Bundesliga’s single-season scoring record with now 105 goals this campaign.

Indian stock market in positive territory, overall sentiment remains balanced

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:38 AM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) The Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rebound last week after six consecutive weeks of decline, supported by favourable global cues, according to analysts.

Barcelona moves nine points clear in La Liga

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:28 AM

Madrid, April 12 (IANS) FC Barcelona moved nine points clear at the top of La Liga after a 4-1 home win over Espanyol in a Catalan derby and Real Madrid's 1-1 draw at home to Girona.

Rupali Ganguly on Women's Reservation Bill: This has been possible because of PM Modi

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:27 AM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Popular television actress Rupali Ganguly expressed her views on the Women's Reservation Bill during an exclusive interaction with IANS.

Trump backs ‘final offer’ after Iran talks fail

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:27 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump was closely involved in high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran and has backed a “final and best offer” to Tehran after negotiations in Islamabad collapsed without agreement, Vice President J D Vance said.

Centre charts future roadmap for homoeopathy in advancing integrative healthcare

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The ‘World Homoeopathy Day 2026’ served as a comprehensive platform for deliberations on clinical advancements, policy frameworks, research priorities, and the future roadmap of homoeopathy, according to an official statement.

Swami Vivekananda statue unveiled in Seattle marking cultural milestone for Indian Americans

IANS | April 12, 2026 9:12 AM

Washington, April 12 (IANS) A life-size bronze statue of Swami Vivekananda was unveiled at Westlake Square in downtown Seattle, marking what officials described as a first-of-its-kind installation hosted by a city government in the United States.

Somy Ali asks 'where are you Raj Kiran ji?' in an emotional post

IANS | April 12, 2026 8:43 AM

Mumbai, April 12 (IANS) Actress Somy Ali has been actively looking for the popular actor from the 80s, Raj Kiran, for almost 2 decades now.

We have not forgotten US breaches: Iran hardens stand amid peace talks

IANS | April 12, 2026 8:25 AM

Tehran, April 12 (IANS) Iran has taken a firm stance amid ongoing negotiations with the US, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei declaring that the country “has not forgotten and will not forget” past breaches of promise by the United States, underscoring deep mistrust even as talks continue in Islamabad.