Evening News Wrap: PM Modi promises free healthcare worth Rs 5 lakh for women in Bengal; Iran attacks America on nuclear rights and other issues. india news
- PM Modi hit out at TMC as he intensified his Bengal campaign and promised free healthcare worth Rs 5 lakh and women-centric benefits.
- Iranian President Pezeshkian criticized the US and Donald Trump, questioning their authority to restrict Iran’s nuclear program.
- Two Indians were shot dead near Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in Italy during the Vaisakhi gathering late on Friday night.
- Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced their second pregnancy through a social media post.
- Kolkata Knight Riders’ score quickly reached 21/2 as Jofra Archer and Nandre Berger dismissed Tim Seifert and Ajinkya Rahane in quick succession.
Here are the top 5 news of the day
PM Modi targeted TMC Promised Rs 5 lakh Free healthcare for women in bengal
PM Modi stepped up his election campaign in West Bengal, focusing on women-centric welfare schemes and criticizing Trinamool Congress for opposing the Women’s Reservation Bill. At a rally in Bankura, he promised free healthcare up to Rs 5 lakh, financial assistance for pregnant women and free dialysis if the BJP comes to power. Read the full story
‘Who is he?’: Pezeshkian hits out at Trump over nuclear remarks
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian questioned the US authority to restrict Iran’s nuclear program and said Washington has no legal basis to deny Iran access to its technology. He also criticized Donald Trump, asking, “Who is he who deprives a country of its rights?” Read the full story
Shooting in Italy: Two Indians killed near place of worship in Bergamo
Two Indian men were shot dead in Covo in Italy’s Bergamo province while they were coming out of a warehouse being used as a place of worship during Vaisakhi celebrations. The firing took place late Friday night. The victims were identified as Raginder Singh, 48, of Covo, and Gurmit Singh, 48, of Agnadello. Read the full story
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh announce second pregnancy
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced their second pregnancy through a heart-touching social media post. The post features a family photo which seems to hint at Deepika’s baby bump, which has created a stir among fans and the film industry. Read the full story
IPL 2026: KKR made a splash in the beginning while chasing the target of 156 runs against Rajasthan Royals
KKR, chasing the target, got off to an early start as Rajasthan Royals clean bowled Tim Seifert for a golden duck with Jofra Archer on the very first ball. Nandre Berger then reduced the damage by dismissing Ajinkya Rahane for a duck on his second ball, leaving Kolkata Knight Riders at 21/2 after 3 overs while chasing 156 against the Royals. Follow live updates