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Trinamool treats Indians as outsiders, seeks belonging among infiltrators: Smriti Irani (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:40 PM

Kolkata, April 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress. Ahead of the April 23 and 29 Assembly elections in West Bengal, the BJP leader accused the party of treating Indians as "outsiders" while trying to find a sense of “belongingness” among illegal infiltrators.

EAM Jaishankar, visiting French Senate Friendship Group discusses enhancing bilateral ties

IANS | April 15, 2026 6:11 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday met the visiting French Senate Friendship Group led by Senator Mireille Jouve in New Delhi, discussing various aspects of the bilateral ties with them.

Tata Motors hits 10 lakh commercial vehicle milestone at Lucknow plant

IANS | April 15, 2026 5:47 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors Ltd on Wednesday announced the rollout of its 10th lakh vehicle from its Lucknow plant.

NHAI directs FASTag issuer banks to validate vehicle registration numbers

IANS | April 15, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The National Highway Authority of India ( NHAI) on Wednesday said it has issued directions to all FASTag issuer banks to undertake immediate validation of Vehicle Registration Numbers (VRNs) linked with FASTags issued by them.

India’s total exports register 4.22 pc growth at $860.09 billion in FY26

IANS | April 15, 2026 5:34 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) India’s total exports (merchandise and services) registered an estimated growth of 4.22 per cent at $860.09 billion in FY26, compared to $825.26 billion in FY25.

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal takes part in 'Nari Shakti Vandan Yatra'

IANS | April 15, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal, along with a large number of women, took part in the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Yatra’ from the Town Hall area in Chandni Chowk to the historic Red Fort.

Haryana: Yamunanagar women take out scooter rally in support of reservation bill

IANS | April 15, 2026 5:03 PM

Yamunanagar, April 15 (IANS) Women in Haryana's Yamunanagar organised a vibrant scooter rally on Wednesday to express their support for the Women's Reservation Bill and extended their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the legislation.

Historic day for Bihar, NDA ready to work under Samart Choudhary's leadership: Maithili Thakur

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:57 PM

Patna, April 15 (IANS) As Samrat Choudhary took oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Bihar, marking the first time a BJP-led government has been formed in the state, BJP legislator Maithili Thakur on Wednesday described the occasion as a historic day and said that all NDA members are fully prepared to work together under his leadership.

Karnataka Congress leaders hail Ram Temple, call Ayodhya visit 'emotional'

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:54 PM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), April 15 (IANS) A delegation of Congress legislators from Karnataka on Wednesday expressed admiration for the grand construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, describing their visit as an emotionally enriching and spiritually fulfilling experience after Lord Ram's darshan.

Pakistan in dire straits as lenders ask for loan repayments

IANS | April 15, 2026 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Debt-ridden Pakistan is under pressure to repay its huge loans taken from the Gulf countries, who are losing patience over the inordinate delay, with the UAE refusing to rollover the $3 billion payment that is now overdue.

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Trinamool treats Indians as outsiders, seeks belonging among infiltrators: Smriti Irani (IANS Exclusive)

EAM Jaishankar, visiting French Senate Friendship Group discusses enhancing bilateral ties

Tata Motors hits 10 lakh commercial vehicle milestone at Lucknow plant

NHAI directs FASTag issuer banks to validate vehicle registration numbers

India’s total exports register 4.22 pc growth at $860.09 billion in FY26

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal takes part in 'Nari Shakti Vandan Yatra'

Haryana: Yamunanagar women take out scooter rally in support of reservation bill

Historic day for Bihar, NDA ready to work under Samart Choudhary's leadership: Maithili Thakur

Karnataka Congress leaders hail Ram Temple, call Ayodhya visit 'emotional'

Pakistan in dire straits as lenders ask for loan repayments

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