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India and Germany agree to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, defence

IANS | April 15, 2026 1:34 PM

Berlin, April 15 (IANS) India and Germany held Foreign Office Consultations in Berlin and agreed to further deepen and diversify cooperation in areas of contemporary relevance, including critical and emerging technologies, defence, industrial collaboration, digital governance, renewable energy, green hydrogen, innovation, and development cooperation in third countries, the MEA said on Wednesday.

Gold ETFs AUM triples to Rs 1.7 lakh crore in March amid geopolitical tensions

IANS | April 15, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Physical gold may have taken the lead, but the precious metal has also surged in the digital space, with gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) emerging as a favourite among both retail and institutional investors as total assets under management (AUM) surged to Rs 1,71,468.4 crore in March 2026, nearly tripling on a year-on-year basis, a report showed on Wednesday.

PM Modi inaugurates Bhairavaikya Mandir, hails India’s timeless civilisational heritage

IANS | April 15, 2026 1:26 PM

Mandya, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Bhairavaikya Mandir at Sri Adichunchanagiri Mahasansthan Math in Srikshetra Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka's Mandya district and said that India remains a living civilisation with a continuous cultural legacy spanning thousands of years.

"BJP’s anti-women face exposed", Congress slams Centre over Women’s Reservation Bill, delimitation move

IANS | April 15, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday intensified its attack on the Centre over the Women’s Reservation Bill and the proposed delimitation exercise, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of being “anti-women” and acting without adequate consultation on key constitutional changes.

Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast death toll rises to 14

IANS | April 15, 2026 1:05 PM

Raipur/Sakti, April 15 (IANS) The death toll in the tragic boiler tube explosion at the Vedanta Power Plant in Singhanatarai village of Chhattisgarh's Sakti district has risen to 14, even as 20 labourers continue to battle for their lives in hospitals.

'Inordinately delayed but we welcome it', Mayawati on women’s reservation bill

IANS | April 15, 2026 12:38 PM

Lucknow, April 15 (IANS) Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Wednesday came out in support of the Women’s Reservation Bill, paving way for their greater representation in legislative bodies and demanded stronger safeguards for those belonging to marginalised communities.

Siddaramaiah submits charter of demands to PM Modi, seeks Centre’s aid for key projects

IANS | April 15, 2026 12:32 PM

Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday submitted a detailed five-page memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, outlining a series of demands and seeking urgent intervention from the Union government on key development issues.

SC halts interim relief granted to Pawan Khera; issues notice on Assam govt’s plea

IANS | April 15, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) In a setback to Congress leader Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Telangana High Court order granting him transit anticipatory bail in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.

Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar's first BJP CM with two deputies from JD(U)

IANS | April 15, 2026 12:12 PM

Patna, April 15 (IANS) A historic political shift has taken place in Bihar with Samrat Choudhary taking oath as the 24th Chief Minister of the state, marking the first time a BJP-led government has been formed in the state.

Punjab bus accident: PM Modi condoles loss of lives, prays for speedy recovery of injured

IANS | April 15, 2026 12:07 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the bus accident in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib in which six devotees lost their lives.

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India and Germany agree to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, defence

Gold ETFs AUM triples to Rs 1.7 lakh crore in March amid geopolitical tensions

PM Modi inaugurates Bhairavaikya Mandir, hails India’s timeless civilisational heritage

"BJP’s anti-women face exposed", Congress slams Centre over Women’s Reservation Bill, delimitation move

Chhattisgarh Vedanta power plant blast death toll rises to 14

'Inordinately delayed but we welcome it', Mayawati on women’s reservation bill

Siddaramaiah submits charter of demands to PM Modi, seeks Centre’s aid for key projects

SC halts interim relief granted to Pawan Khera; issues notice on Assam govt’s plea

Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar's first BJP CM with two deputies from JD(U)

Punjab bus accident: PM Modi condoles loss of lives, prays for speedy recovery of injured

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