Ex-Prez Pratibha Patil hails women's quota bill, writes to PM Modi expressing support

IANS | April 15, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Pratibha Devisingh Patil, who served as the first woman President of the country, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing her support and appreciation for the implementation of Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, calling it a "transformative step in strengthening India's democratic framework".

SC to hear Assam govt’s plea against relief granted to Pawan Khera today

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:14 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday the Assam government’s plea challenging the interim relief granted by the Telangana High Court to Congress leader Pawan Khera in the criminal case registered over his alleged defamatory remarks against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.

PM Modi to visit Karnataka today

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:57 AM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Karnataka on Wednesday to inaugurate the Sri Guru Bhairavaikya Mandira at Sri Kshetra Adichunchanagiri in Mandya district.