Evening news wrap: PM Modi promises Rs 5 lakh free healthcare for women in Bengal; Iran hits out at US over nuclear rights & more

• PM Modi intensified his Bengal campaign, targeting TMC and promising Rs 5 lakh free healthcare and women-focused benefits.
• Iranian President Pezeshkian criticised the US and Donald Trump, questioning their authority to restrict Iran’s nuclear programme.
• Two Indian men were shot dead near Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur Ji in Italy during a Vaisakhi gathering late Friday night.
• Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh announced their second pregnancy through a social media post.
• Kolkata Knight Riders slumped to 21/2 early as Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger dismissed Tim Seifert and Ajinkya Rahane for ducks in quick succession.

Here are the top 5 news of the day

PM Modi targets TMC, promises Rs 5 lakh free healthcare for women in Bengal

PM Modi intensified his poll campaign in West Bengal, focusing on women-centric welfare schemes and criticising 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 aid for pregnant women, and free dialysis if the BJP comes to power. Read full story

'Who is he?': Pezeshkian hits out at Trump over nuclear remarks

Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian questioned the US’ authority to restrict Iran’s nuclear programme, saying Washington had no legal basis to deny Iran access to its own technology. He also criticised Donald Trump, asking "who is he to deprive a nation of its rights?" Read full story

Italy shooting: Two Indian men killed near worship site in Bergamo

Two Indian men were shot dead in Covo, in Italy’s Bergamo province, while leaving a warehouse being used as a place of worship during a Vaisakhi gathering. The shooting occurred late Friday night. The victims were identified as 48-year-old Raginder Singh, a resident of Covo, and Gurmit Singh, also 48, from Agnadello. Read 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, featuring a family photo that appeared to hint at Deepika’s baby bump, has sparked excitement among fans and the film industry. Read full story

IPL 2026: KKR rocked early in 156 chase vs Rajasthan Royals

KKR’s chase began with an early setback as Rajasthan Royals struck on the very first delivery, with Jofra Archer clean bowling Tim Seifert for a golden duck. Nandre Burger then compounded the damage by dismissing Ajinkya Rahane for a duck off his second ball, leaving Kolkata Knight Riders reeling at 21/2 after 3 overs while chasing 156 against the Royals. Follow live updates
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