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India matters to world; we must be more careful, measured in our responses: Syed Akbaruddin

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India's former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, said that the country's foreign policy is increasingly reflecting the aspirations of its young population and the everyday concerns of ordinary citizens, and while India matters to the world, the reverse is also true and and therefore, it must adopt a more careful and measured approach in its responses.

Seer praises relocation of meat shops ahead of Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar, calls it essential for spiritual sanctity

IANS | April 3, 2026 2:02 PM

Haridwar, April 3 (IANS) A prominent seer, Acharya Ayodhya Prasad Shastri has welcomed the proposed decision to relocate all raw meat shops operating within the city's urban limits to Sarai village on the outskirts ahead of the upcoming Ardh Kumbh, saying the move will help preserve the spiritual sanctity of the holy city and ensure an environment conducive to religious practices.

'Jo dar gaya, woh...': AAP rift wide open, Kejriwal's 'soldiers' hit back at Raghav Chadha with 'soft PR' jibe

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:55 PM

New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The rift within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came out in the open on Friday, with Raghav Chadha, party's 'sacked' Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha, and party leaders including Delhi unit President Saurabh Bharadwaj engaging in an ugly war of words.

'Only about Arvind Kejriwal': BJP leaders attack AAP over RS deputy leader row

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:51 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, saying the party has become only about "one individual" and that somebody "with a sense of truth" cannot stay with him.

Unfair to say India follows US: Syed Akbaruddin

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India's former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, on Friday noted that claims that India follows the United States are "unfair" and "not reflective of reality".

Holiday for electors in poll-bound states: ECI lays down guidelines, cautions against violation

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday laid down guidelines for states/UTs headed to Assembly elections as well as bypolls in the next few days to facilitate maximum participation of voters in the electoral process.

Infiltration spike before polls, agencies sound alarm in Assam, West Bengal

Vicky Nanjappa | April 3, 2026 12:58 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Intelligence agencies have once again flagged the issue of large-scale illegal immigration into the states of Assam and West Bengal, where elections are to be held this month.

Judicial officers' harassment: Number of arrests rises to 33; Bengal Police file 19 cases

IANS | April 3, 2026 12:55 PM

Kolkata, April 3 (IANS) With the National Investigation Agency (NIA) starting a probe into the case of harassment of judicial adjudication officers at Kaliachak in West Bengal's Malda on the night of April 1, the total arrests in the case made by the state police till Friday afternoon have increased to 33.

Delhi Police bust LPG hoarding and black marketing racket, 75 cylinders seized

IANS | April 3, 2026 12:27 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) In a major crackdown on the illegal storage, transportation, and suspected black marketing of LPG cylinders, police in north Delhi recovered a large quantity of illegally stored gas cylinders and arrested one man, police said on Friday.

'Women will receive their rightful reservation': NDA on bill to boost women’s representation in LS

IANS | April 3, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The NDA leaders on Friday emphasised that women’s reservation in Parliament remains a top priority as the Budget Session of Parliament goes into an extended sitting.

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India matters to world; we must be more careful, measured in our responses: Syed Akbaruddin

Seer praises relocation of meat shops ahead of Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar, calls it essential for spiritual sanctity

'Jo dar gaya, woh...': AAP rift wide open, Kejriwal's 'soldiers' hit back at Raghav Chadha with 'soft PR' jibe

'Only about Arvind Kejriwal': BJP leaders attack AAP over RS deputy leader row

Unfair to say India follows US: Syed Akbaruddin

Holiday for electors in poll-bound states: ECI lays down guidelines, cautions against violation

Infiltration spike before polls, agencies sound alarm in Assam, West Bengal

Judicial officers' harassment: Number of arrests rises to 33; Bengal Police file 19 cases

Delhi Police bust LPG hoarding and black marketing racket, 75 cylinders seized

'Women will receive their rightful reservation': NDA on bill to boost women’s representation in LS

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