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Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor sparks optimism; leaders hail boost to connectivity, economy

IANS | April 14, 2026 4:06 PM

Dehradun, April 14 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Dehradun to inaugurate the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor, a spark of optimism was triggered across Uttarakhand, with political leaders, religious representatives, and public figures describing the project as a transformative step for connectivity, tourism, and economic growth in the region.

UP govt's push for mushroom farming helps rural women earn up to Rs 10 lakh annually

IANS | April 14, 2026 4:04 PM

Lucknow, April 14 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government's efforts to promote alternative agriculture and women-led entrepreneurship are transforming rural livelihoods, with mushroom cultivation emerging as a lucrative avenue for income generation.

PM Modi makes fresh appeal for support to Women's Reservation Bill in Uttarakhand

IANS | April 14, 2026 3:58 PM

Dehradun, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor on Tuesday, reiterated the double-engine government's commitment for fast-tracking growth in 'Devbhoomi' Uttarakhand and also made a fervent appeal for cross-party support to the Women's Reservation Bill.

Annamalai hits out at Stalin's 'warning' on delimitation, accuses him of fear-mongering

IANS | April 14, 2026 3:52 PM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) BJP leader K. Annamalai on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin over his remarks on the proposed delimitation process, calling his "warning" to the Centre "uncalled for" and alleging that it was aimed at creating "fear" among the public.

Brigadier assault case: Delhi Police apprehend two accused, seize Mercedes car

IANS | April 14, 2026 3:47 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Acting in the shocking case of the assault of a senior serving army officer and his son, Delhi Police on Tuesday apprehended two accused and seized the Mercedes vehicle used in the incident.

SIR in West Bengal anti-Constitutional, Cong will restore voting rights of people: LoP Gandhi

IANS | April 14, 2026 3:47 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in West Bengal "anti-Constitutional" and vowed to restore voting rights of people whose names were removed from the electoral rolls in the state.

CM Chandrababu Naidu writes to all MPs from Andhra Pradesh to support women’s quota bill

IANS | April 14, 2026 3:46 PM

Amaravati, April 14 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has written a letter to the heads of political parties in the state and Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha members from the state seeking their support in Parliament for the Women's Reservation Bill.

In Uttarakhand’s 26th year, Delhi-Dehradun expressway adds another milestone to its progress: PM Modi

IANS | April 14, 2026 3:38 PM

Dehradun, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor and described it as a world-class infrastructure project that will deepen connectivity and boost tourism in the region.

Demand for crude oil to see biggest quarterly slump since Covid pandemic: IEA

IANS | April 14, 2026 3:31 PM

New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) The International Energy Agency (IEA) warned on Tuesday that demand for crude oil will likely see the biggest slump in the second quarter (Q2 2026) since the Covid pandemic slashed fuel consumption.

'Final warning...': Stalin threatens massive agitation over delimitation

IANS | April 14, 2026 3:27 PM

Chennai, April 14 (IANS) Issuing a direct warning to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin cautioned that the state will launch a massive agitation if the Union government proceeds with the proposed delimitation exercise that could reduce its parliamentary representation.

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Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor sparks optimism; leaders hail boost to connectivity, economy

UP govt's push for mushroom farming helps rural women earn up to Rs 10 lakh annually

PM Modi makes fresh appeal for support to Women's Reservation Bill in Uttarakhand

Annamalai hits out at Stalin's 'warning' on delimitation, accuses him of fear-mongering

Brigadier assault case: Delhi Police apprehend two accused, seize Mercedes car

SIR in West Bengal anti-Constitutional, Cong will restore voting rights of people: LoP Gandhi

CM Chandrababu Naidu writes to all MPs from Andhra Pradesh to support women’s quota bill

In Uttarakhand’s 26th year, Delhi-Dehradun expressway adds another milestone to its progress: PM Modi

Demand for crude oil to see biggest quarterly slump since Covid pandemic: IEA

'Final warning...': Stalin threatens massive agitation over delimitation

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