Oppn calls FCRA Amendment Bill 'malafide, undemocratic'; BJP says 'in national interest'

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Opposition parties on Wednesday criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government for the introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026, in the Lok Sabha, calling the Bill 'malafide' and 'undemocratic'. While the BJP, in its defence, said the Bill aims to regulate foreign funding and is in 'national interest'.

Underwater tunnel in Brahmaputra River to bring new dawn of connectivity in Northeast: PM Modi

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:13 PM

Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre has sanctioned an ambitious underwater tunnel project under the Brahmaputra River near Gohpur, which is aimed at transforming connectivity in the Northeast.

Pakistan's transgender community highlights discrimination in securing jobs

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:10 PM

Islamabad, April 1 (IANS) Members of the transgender community in Pakistan's Faisalabad have expressed concerns over the discrimination and the non-implementation of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act 2018, especially the failure to implement the three per cent job quota in government and semi-government institutions, local media reported on Wednesday.

Abujhmarh ashram footballers power Chhattisgarh into KITG knockouts

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:06 PM

Raipur, April 1 (IANS) Players from the Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Ashram have helped Chhattisgarh surge into the knockouts of the ongoing Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, underlining the institution’s growing influence in nurturing football talent from one of the country’s most remote regions.

8th Pay Commission members to meet Govt staff for feedback on key issues

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:04 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Members of the 8th Pay Commission have begun consultations on the proposed salary revision for central government employees and pensioners.

‘No doubt it’s No. 1’: Amelia ranks her knock after unbeaten 179 against SA

IANS | April 1, 2026 2:02 PM

Wellington, April 1 (IANS) Amelia Kerr produced one of the greatest innings in women’s ODI history, guiding New Zealand to a record chase of 347 against South Africa at Basin Reserve. Her unbeaten 179 off 139 balls powered the White Ferns to 350/8, the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs, eclipsing all previous records.

India to tour Zimbabwe for three T20Is in July

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Reigning Men’s T20 World Cup champions India will tour Zimbabwe for a three-match T20I series in July, said Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday. The games are scheduled to be played on July 23, 25 and 26 at Harare Sports Club, all starting at 4:30 pm IST.

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims 44 lives; four children die in 24 hours

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:54 PM

Dhaka, April 1 (IANS) As the measles outbreak triggers public health concerns across Bangladesh, as many as four children have died from suspected cases and related complications in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 44 this year, local media reported on Wednesday.

National Mental Health Programme to boost services: Minister

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Panic at Mumbai airport after tissue bearing word 'Danger' discovered inside lavatory of IndiGo flight

IANS | April 1, 2026 1:51 PM

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) Panic briefly gripped the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Wednesday after a tissue paper bearing the word 'Danger' was discovered inside the lavatory of an IndiGo flight.