Massive turnout, celebrations in Gangtok; people hail PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Sikkim

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:24 PM

Gangtok, April 27 (IANS) Enthusiasm and celebration swept across Gangtok after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Sikkim for the closing ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood, with thousands of people from across the state turning out to catch a glimpse of the leader and take part in what many described as a historic moment.

SC rules subsequent offence alone not ground for cancellation of bail

IANS | April 27, 2026 7:27 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) In a significant ruling on cancellation of bail under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the Supreme Court has held that bail cannot be cancelled solely on the ground of involvement in a subsequent offence where the statutory conditions under Section 480(3) of the BNSS are not attracted.

India-New Zealand FTA to benefit farmers, youth, MSMEs and innovators: PM Modi

IANS | April 27, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Calling it a transformative step for inclusive growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the newly signed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will unlock wide-ranging opportunities across key segments of society, from farmers and small businesses to startups and students.

Gujarat: ‘Mangalam canteens’ empower women to become self-reliant​

IANS | April 27, 2026 6:48 PM

Gandhinagar, April 27 (IANS) The rapidly expanding network of Mangalam canteens in Gujarat is bringing transformative change in the lives of people, particularly women across the state, by enabling them to harness their entrepreneurial spirit and help achieve ‘atmanirbharata’ in their respective fields.​

India poised to become 2nd country after Russia to operate fast breeder reactor

IANS | April 27, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India is poised to become the second country after Russia to operate a commercial-level fast breeder reactor as the indigenously designed 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu achieved first criticality on April 6, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said on Monday.