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ATS investigates alleged Pak link in Noida workers' protest; incendiary social media accounts under scrutiny

IANS | April 18, 2026 11:01 AM

Noida, April 18 (IANS) The investigation into the vandalism and arson that occurred during the recent violent workers' protests in Noida has taken a new turn. Following preliminary enquiries that revealed a suspected foreign connection, specifically a possible Pakistani link behind the sequence of events, the Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has now joined the probe.

Women of country are awake now: BJP Bihar chief on Women’s Reservation Bill defeat in LS

IANS | April 18, 2026 10:30 AM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Following the rejection of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha, sharp political reactions emerged on Saturday, with BJP Bihar State President Sanjay Saraogi saying that women of India are now awake and the Opposition will have to face them.

Opposition floor leaders to meet at Kharge's office at 10 A.M., Rahul Gandhi to skip

IANS | April 18, 2026 9:35 AM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The floor leaders of the Opposition will meet at Congress National President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge's chamber in the Parliament Complex at 10 A.M. on Saturday.

States should develop world-class destinations, promote longer tourist stays: NITI Aayog

IANS | April 18, 2026 9:01 AM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Tourism is a key growth driver in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and there is a need for each state to develop a world-class destination and promote longer tourist stays, especially in domestic and religious tourism, according to Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog.

RSS calls for renewed push to 'decolonise mind': Dattatreya Hosabale

Lalit K Jha | April 18, 2026 8:45 AM

Washington, April 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has called for a renewed push to “decolonise the mind”, with its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale arguing that distorted narratives about India’s history, culture and identity continue to shape public discourse decades after independence.

Double murder in CR Park: Father, son killed by neighbour in Tara Apartments; accused detained

IANS | April 18, 2026 8:37 AM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A brutal double murder was reported in South Delhi’s CR Park area, where a father and son were found dead, and another family member was injured in a violent attack, police said in an official statement issued on Saturday by senior officer Anant Mittal, IPS, DCP (South District).

Diaspora must serve host nations, says RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale

IANS | April 18, 2026 7:52 AM

Stanford, April 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has articulated a clear framework for the Indian diaspora, with its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale saying that Indians living abroad must place “allegiance to the nation where they are living” above all else, even as they remain culturally connected to India.

RSS backs one nation, one election reform (IANS interview)

Lalit K Jha | April 18, 2026 7:31 AM

Stanford, April 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has backed key political reforms including “one nation, one election”, with its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale calling for a governance model rooted in national unity, political integrity and civic awareness, even as he flagged wider structural and social challenges facing India’s democracy.

IAF aircraft incident renders Pune runway temporarily unavailable, crew safe

IANS | April 18, 2026 12:12 AM

New Delhi/Pune, April 18 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday said that the runway at Pune airport has been temporarily rendered unavailable following an incident involving one of its aircraft, while confirming that the aircrew are safe and there has been no damage to civil property.

NDA floor leaders to raise Opposition’s resistance to women’s reservation

IANS | April 17, 2026 11:11 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Following the fall of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which did not secure the necessary two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha, floor leaders of the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) met for a crucial meeting in Parliament on Friday.

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ATS investigates alleged Pak link in Noida workers' protest; incendiary social media accounts under scrutiny

Women of country are awake now: BJP Bihar chief on Women’s Reservation Bill defeat in LS

Opposition floor leaders to meet at Kharge's office at 10 A.M., Rahul Gandhi to skip

States should develop world-class destinations, promote longer tourist stays: NITI Aayog

RSS calls for renewed push to 'decolonise mind': Dattatreya Hosabale

Double murder in CR Park: Father, son killed by neighbour in Tara Apartments; accused detained

Diaspora must serve host nations, says RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale

RSS backs one nation, one election reform (IANS interview)

IAF aircraft incident renders Pune runway temporarily unavailable, crew safe

NDA floor leaders to raise Opposition’s resistance to women’s reservation

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