Anganwadi centres serving nearly 8.9 crore beneficiaries: Minister

IANS | April 10, 2026 9:17 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) With over 14 lakh Anganwadi centres, Anganwadi Didis are reaching pregnant mothers, lactating mothers, adolescent girls and children, serving nearly 8.9 crore beneficiaries, according to Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi.

Ranveer Singh recreates ‘Aari Aari Aari’ magic with Khan Saab

IANS | April 10, 2026 9:08 AM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) Bollywood livewire star Ranveer Singh, who is currently basking in the success of his latest release “Dhurandhar-The Revenge”, recreated the track “Aari Aari Aari” with Punjabi singer Khaan Saab, who has lent his vocals for the number in Aditya Dhar’s directorial.

India-US ties strengthen as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets FBI chief Kash Patel

IANS | April 10, 2026 8:28 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) India and the United States expanded their strategic engagement with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri holding a key meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and separate talks with senior US officials, including the FBI Director Kash Patel, covering defence, counter-terrorism and regional security.

US seeks private sector push to rival China abroad

IANS | April 10, 2026 7:51 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) The United States must deploy its private sector more aggressively across global markets to counter China’s expanding footprint, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said, calling commercial diplomacy a “key foundation” of American foreign policy.