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Women’s Reservation Bill reflects PM Modi’s resolve towards women empowerment: Padma awardees

IANS | April 9, 2026 8:18 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Welcoming the Women’s Reservation Bill, Padma awardees Shashi Soni and Bhimavva Doddabalappa Shillekyathara on Thursday said the long-pending legislation reflects the strength and commitment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and called upon women across the country to step forward and play a greater role in nation-building.

Battleground 2026: High turnout marks first polling phase in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

IANS | April 9, 2026 8:12 PM

Thiruvanthapuram/Guwahati/Puducherry, April 9 (IANS) Polling in Thursday’s Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry saw a robust turnout under largely peaceful conditions amidst heavy deployment of security forces, as only isolated incidents of law‑and‑order reports came in.

51.5 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered daily: Centre

IANS | April 9, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Domestic LPG cylinder deliveries remain normal, with more than 51.5 lakh cylinders delivered on April 8 despite disruptions in supply due to the West Asia crisis, according to an official statement issued on Thursday.

India, Bhutan discuss strengthening energy security and hydropower cooperation

IANS | April 9, 2026 7:52 PM

Thimphu, April 9 (IANS) Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal Khattar held a meeting with Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Thursday, discussing strengthening energy security, hydropower cooperation, cultural and people-to-people ties between the two nations.

Tech-savvy, young legislators key to achieving Viksit Bharat@2047: Om Birla

IANS | April 9, 2026 7:50 PM

Panaji, April 9 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday highlighted the pivotal role of tech-savvy, young legislators in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, emphasising the importance of research, innovation, and technology.

Ballots cast, battle over: Kerala begins long wait for results

IANS | April 9, 2026 7:49 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) At 6 p.m. on Thursday, the curtain officially fell on what is often hailed as the ‘festival of democracy’, as polling across Kerala drew to a close.

Women must step forward to make Reservation Bill effective: Padma Shri Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane

IANS | April 9, 2026 7:16 PM

Bengaluru, April 9 (IANS) Padma Shri awardee, Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane, on Thursday hailed the Women’s Reservation Bill as a historic and bold reform, urging women across the country to actively participate in politics and take responsibility for nation-building.

Lebanon not part of US-Iran truce deal: Israeli envoy (IANS interview)

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Asserting that Tehran is beaten and weaker than ever with its missile production machinery destroyed completely, Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday reiterated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statement that Lebanon is not part of the ongoing two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Another ship with 15,400 tonnes of LPG arrives from Gulf

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) India-flagged merchant ship Green Asha, which crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 5, has safely reached Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday with its cargo of 15,400 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), according to an official statement.

Israel encouraged by India's support for free maritime navigation: Envoy Azar

IANS | April 9, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Spotlighting that India continues to pursue its national interests strongly amid the ongoing geopolitical conflicts, Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Thursday lauded New Delhi's stance on unimpeded freedom of navigation as efforts continue to resume the use of commercial maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Women’s Reservation Bill reflects PM Modi’s resolve towards women empowerment: Padma awardees

Battleground 2026: High turnout marks first polling phase in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

51.5 lakh domestic LPG cylinders delivered daily: Centre

India, Bhutan discuss strengthening energy security and hydropower cooperation

Tech-savvy, young legislators key to achieving Viksit Bharat@2047: Om Birla

Ballots cast, battle over: Kerala begins long wait for results

Women must step forward to make Reservation Bill effective: Padma Shri Dr Vijayalakshmi Deshmane

Lebanon not part of US-Iran truce deal: Israeli envoy (IANS interview)

Another ship with 15,400 tonnes of LPG arrives from Gulf

Israel encouraged by India's support for free maritime navigation: Envoy Azar

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