PM Modi urges change of Bengal regime ruling over lies for 15 years​

IANS | April 11, 2026 6:02 PM

Kolkata, April 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the last of his three campaign rallies in West Bengal on Saturday amid the crucial two-phase Assembly polls in the state next month, gave a call to the people of the state to change the Trinamool Congress regime, which he said had been ruling the people “over lies” for the last 15 years.​

IPL does not just find talent, it forces talent to declare itself: Lalit Modi

IANS | April 11, 2026 6:00 PM

Mumbai, April 11 (IANS) As the Indian Premier League (IPL) continues to produce a new wave of fearless young cricketers who are rapidly transforming into global stars, the tournament’s founder Lalit Modi has reflected on the league’s original vision, stating that the tournament helps not just in identifying talent, but also forces the talent to declare itself by accelerating onto the world stage.

India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram safely crosses Strait of Hormuz: Govt

IANS | April 11, 2026 5:46 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Government on Saturday said, in a routine briefing, that the India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, even as authorities continue to closely monitor maritime operations amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region.

West Asia conflict drags Bangladesh's economic growth to 4 pc: ADB

IANS | April 11, 2026 5:14 PM

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has lowered Bangladesh’s economic growth forecast to 4 per cent for the current fiscal year ending in June, down from its earlier projection of 4.7 per cent, citing higher fuel prices and disruptions in global supply chains, according to a new report.