Women’s participation will be biggest guarantee for our bright future: PM Modi at Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam event

IANS | April 13, 2026 1:25 PM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that growing public discussion around women’s representation reflects the strength of Indian democracy, asserting that the Nari Shakti Vandan initiative will give “new wings” to the aspirations of women across the country. He also stated that women's participation in decision-making will be the "biggest guarantee for our bright future."

'Troubled, dishonest’ Pakistan unfit as venue for US-Iran talks, says Baloch leader

IANS | April 13, 2026 1:14 PM

Washington, April 13 (IANS) Following the conclusion of high-stakes talks between the United States and Iran without any breakthrough, Tara Chand, President of the Baloch American Congress, raised concerns over the choice of Pakistan as the venue, describing it as a “troubled and dishonest” country and questioning the credibility of hosting sensitive peace negotiations there.