Severe heatwave grips North India; IMD issues alert

IANS | April 26, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Large parts of India are reeling under an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring well above normal levels for this time of the year. The national capital, Delhi, has witnessed a sharp spike in temperature, raising concerns over public health and safety.

BJP leaders across India tune in to PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’

IANS | April 26, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Political leaders across the country joined citizens in listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', as the 133rd episode drew participation from multiple states, reflecting the programme’s continued national outreach.

Indian cheese making its mark globally: PM Modi says India's taste reaching world

IANS | April 26, 2026 12:35 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, praised the progress that India's dairy sector is making on the international stage and expressed confidence that India's taste, traditions, and quality will offer a new experience to people around the world and foster a stronger connection with India.

Census isn't just govt task, but responsibility of all of us: PM Modi

IANS | April 26, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to take part in the ongoing Census 2027, emphasising that it is the responsibility of every individual, while also highlighting that this time, the data collection is being recorded directly in a digital format.

'Will now serve Punjab 10 times more': Vikramjit Sahney refutes Punjab CM's betrayal allegation

IANS | April 26, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney refuted Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's allegation that six of the seven MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) who crossed over to the BJP have betrayed the people of the state. Sahney, who himself is one of the seven estranged MPs, said they have now got an opportunity to serve Punjab "10 times more".