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Greater Agra to emerge as 'Second Noida', says CM Yogi Adityanath; unveils Rs 6,466 crore projects for Taj City

IANS | April 7, 2026 10:12 PM

Agra, April 7 (IANS) In a landmark event that promises to reshape the future of the historic city of the Taj Mahal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday presented a massive development boost to Agra by inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 325 projects worth a total of Rs 6,466.37 crore.

Expert calls Kalpakkam nuclear reactor attaining criticality as 'step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat'

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:31 PM

Surat, April 7 (IANS) Nuclear energy expert Dr Neelam Goyal on Tuesday called the attainment of criticality at the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) in Tamil Nadu's Kalpakkam, as a "big win for India" and an "important step towards 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'."

Centre to regularise Delhi’s 1,511 illegal colonies without approved layout plans

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:18 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Offering a big relief to over 45 lakh migrant residents living in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday announced the regularisation of 1,511 "unauthorised colonies" on an "as is, where is" basis, removing the clause for approved layout plans for these settlements.

Delhi BJP files police complaint against Kharge over ‘snake’ remark

IANS | April 7, 2026 9:13 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) A delegation of the Delhi BJP met Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha on Tuesday and submitted a complaint against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for likening the party to a snake that deserves to be crushed.

Govt allows Gulf airlines to carry cargo in passenger planes to keep supply chains going

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The government has granted special permission to foreign carriers such as Emirates, Kuwait Airways, and Jazeera Airways to operate passenger aircraft for all-cargo services to ensure seamless continuity of critical cargo movement despite the ongoing disruptions due to the Iran war, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday.

MEA Secy visits Suriname Embassy to condole demise of former President Santokhi

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:48 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Secretary (South) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Neena Malhotra, on behalf of the Government of India, signed the condolence book at the Suriname Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday, offering condolences over the death of former Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister begins India visit, to hold key meetings on Wednesday

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:15 PM

New Delhi/Dhaka, April 7 (IANS) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening on a "goodwill visit" that Dhaka emphasised is expected to lay an "important foundation" for elevating the areas of cooperation between both countries to more productive and sustainable levels in the future.

Opening of Saint Kitts and Nevis resident mission will deepen partnership: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:05 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed the opening of High Commission of St Kitts and Nevis in India, highlighting that this resident presence will prove invaluable in strengthening bilateral ties.

'Will boost morale', 'bring gender equality': Female professionals welcome Women's Reservation Bill

IANS | April 7, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Women professionals from various fields across the country, on Tuesday, welcomed the Women's Reservation Bill that proposes 33 per cent reservation for women leaders in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

PM SHRI scheme transforms school education system in Jharkhand's Sahibganj

IANS | April 7, 2026 7:49 PM

Sahibganj (Jharkhand), April 7 (IANS) The Union government's ambitious PM SHRI Schools scheme is bringing a visible transformation in government schools, with Jharkhand's Sahibganj district emerging as a notable example of this change. The Mirzachauki PM SHRI High School in the district has witnessed a remarkable upgrade in infrastructure, teaching methods, and student engagement after being selected under the scheme.

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Greater Agra to emerge as 'Second Noida', says CM Yogi Adityanath; unveils Rs 6,466 crore projects for Taj City

Expert calls Kalpakkam nuclear reactor attaining criticality as 'step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat'

Centre to regularise Delhi’s 1,511 illegal colonies without approved layout plans

Delhi BJP files police complaint against Kharge over ‘snake’ remark

Govt allows Gulf airlines to carry cargo in passenger planes to keep supply chains going

MEA Secy visits Suriname Embassy to condole demise of former President Santokhi

Bangladesh Foreign Minister begins India visit, to hold key meetings on Wednesday

Opening of Saint Kitts and Nevis resident mission will deepen partnership: EAM Jaishankar

'Will boost morale', 'bring gender equality': Female professionals welcome Women's Reservation Bill

PM SHRI scheme transforms school education system in Jharkhand's Sahibganj

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