PM Modi meets veteran social worker; interacts with students during Nagercoil visit

IANS | April 16, 2026 11:24 AM

Nagercoil, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi combined political outreach with personal interactions during his April 15 visit to Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu, where he met veteran educationist and social worker Gomatam Veeraraghavan Girija after more than three decades and later led a vibrant roadshow that drew large crowds.

Govt to launch 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on Friday

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:56 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) In a bid to support India’s growing energy needs and advancing the vision of a self-reliant nation, the Coal Ministry is set to organise a 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions and stakeholder consultation in Mumbai on Friday.

Whenever you see Patidar walk in, he comes with a lot of intent: Rayudu

IANS | April 16, 2026 10:47 AM

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Indioa batter Ambati Rayudu lauded Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s fearless batting approach following their comprehensive performance against Lucknow Super Giants and reserved high praise for skipper Rajat Patidar’s ‘intent’ while walking into the field to bat.