GI tag boosts global appeal of Kachchh’s traditional copper bells

IANS | April 28, 2026 7:17 PM

Kachchh (Gujarat), April 28 (IANS) After receiving the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, Kachchh’s copper bell craft is gaining significant recognition at the international level, while demand has increased both in India and abroad, empowering artisans.

Mamata Banerjee has handed state's future to Humayun, Jahangir: Bengal BJP chief

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:37 PM

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Samik Bhattacharya on Tuesday took a veiled jibe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, saying that the latter has handed over the state's future to "Humayun and Jahangir". The jibe was purportedly aimed at Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan and former party leader Humayun Kabir.

PM Modi blames SP, Cong for stalling women quota bill; vows to ensure its implementation

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:29 PM

Varanasi, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged that political parties like the Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Congress stalled the passage of the women's reservation proposal in Parliament, but asserted that he remains committed to ensuring its implementation, assuring women of the country that he will "leave no stone unturned" to secure their rightful representation in legislatures.

India and Armenia discuss enhancing bilateral air power ties

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal, A P Singh held a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Armenia Lt Gen Edvard Asryan in New Delhi on Tuesday, with discussions focused on enhancing operational cooperation, interoperability and strengthening bilateral air power ties.

Gujarat: Jamnagar’s multiple big-ticket projects amplify city’s growth prospects​

IANS | April 28, 2026 6:24 PM

Jamnagar, April 28 (IANS) Jamnagar city, also known by the name of ‘Chhoti Kashi’ (Little Kashi), is taking big leaps of growth by advancing existing projects to fruition while laying the foundation for other ambitious and futuristic plans to augment the city’s road and infrastructure, while also providing umpteen benefits to the local population.​