Evening news wrap: PM Modi promises Rs 5 lakh free healthcare for women in Bengal; Iran hits out at US over nuclear rights & more | India News
- Prime Minister Modi stepped up his Bengali campaign, targeting the TMC and promising Rs 5 lakh free healthcare and women-centric benefits.
- Iranian President Pezheshkian has criticized the United States and Donald Trump, questioning their authority to limit Iran’s nuclear program.
- Two Indian men were shot dead near Gurudwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in Italy during a Baisakhi gathering late on Friday night.
- Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced their second pregnancy through a social media post.
- Kolkata Knight Riders were quickly reduced to 21/2 as Jofra Archer and Nandre Berger dismissed Tim Seifert and Ajinkya Rahane for no runs in quick succession.
Here are the top 5 news stories of the day
Prime Minister Modi targeted Trinamool Promise to pay Rs.5 lakhs Free health care for women In Bengal
Prime Minister Modi has stepped up his election campaign in West Bengal, focusing on women-centric welfare schemes and criticizing the 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 comments
Iranian President Massoud Pezheshkian has questioned the authority of the United States to limit Iran’s nuclear program, saying Washington has no legal basis to deny Iran access to its own technology. He also criticized Donald Trump, saying, “Who is he to deprive a nation of its rights?” Read the full story
Shooting in Italy: Two Indian men killed near Bergamo shrine
Two Indian men were shot dead as they exited a warehouse used as a place of worship during a Baisakhi gathering in Covo, Bergamo province, Italy. The shooting happened late on Friday night. The deceased have been identified as 48-year-old Raginder Singh, a resident of Kovo, and 48-year-old Gurmeet Singh, a resident of Agnadelo. Read the full story
Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh announce second pregnancy
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced their second pregnancy through a heartwarming social media post. The post, which featured a family photo hinting at Deepika’s baby bump, sparked excitement among fans and the film industry. Read the full story
IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals vs Rajasthan Royals, KKR stumble to start 156-run chase
KKR’s chase began as Rajasthan Royals hit the first delivery, with Tim Seifert calling golden on Jofra Archer’s clean bowling. Nandre Berger then added to the damage by dismissing Ajinkya Rahane for a wicket off his second ball, chasing 156 against the Royals as Kolkata Knight Riders trailed to 21/2 after 3 overs. Follow the live updates
